Monday, August 27, 2012

Tall Ships

Tomorrow is back to school!  Tonight I'm looking through my photos and looking back at a busy and funfilled summer, where the warmth of friends made up for the lack of sunny weather. And now we are just 2 going back to school! How did I suddenly become the mother of 2 college students?
This weekend, Dublin hosted the Tall Ships Race, and it was a very busy festival.
  I didn't go in on Friday to see it, and Saturday the weather was too miserable. Reminds me of that Irish saying "it would be a great country if you could put a roof on it!".

But yesterday was the farewell, and hubby and I went out to Dun Laoghaire. It was busy! Apparently there were 100,000 people watching from shore.

Those ships are so elegant!

 A photographer took our photo, and I thought "if you can take us, we can take you"- here's the result!
Lots of small boats were out in the bay, waving goodbye to the Tall Ships. And we got a blue sky!!

 It may be 15 years before they come back, so I'm kicking myself that I didn't go to the Docklands where I could have boarded. Lesson learned..grab the opportunity!
That will be my motto for this (school) year!

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  1. How fun, I remember going to see the tall ships pass back in 1976, they'd come for America's bicentennial :).

    Love those blue skies, what a treat for you!

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  2. FUN!! We saw a Tall Ships race in 2007 (i think) - I wonder if they are the same??

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    1. Probably are Kerri. I understand you bid for them to come, I think it cost about €4 million, but brought in a multiple of that to the local economy. My view is we should bid again!! You too!

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  3. A great motto for the school year. Don't you just hate when you miss out on something that would have been fun? I think it's a common experience.

    Those boats look so bright and free on the water. With or without a sunny day.

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    1. I do indeed Stephanie, and I've learned my lesson!

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  4. I have never seen a tall ships race. But I feel a bit the same about volunteering for the olympics, I should have done it and can't see myself having the chance again!

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    1. Jenny, I thought of you when I wrote that, cos I know from your blog that you regret not volunteering, but maybe that's how we learn. I feel exactly the same about the tall ships..maybe will never have the chance again.

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  5. Occasionally we also get the tall ships visit our harbour. It is a lovely sight.
    Maggie X

    Nuts in May

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  6. Beautiful. About 35 years ago, I went sailing with friends on the Long Island Sound and we saw dozens of these beautiful ships. I wish I could find the photos of that trip.

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    1. Rudee, I'd have loved to be out on the water on this day (even though generally I prefer to stay on dry land!)

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  7. Many tall ships sailed into Norfolk, Virginia many years ago when we lived in the area. Awesome sight to see.
    Loved the 'roof' comment!

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  8. What a beautiful sight. I've been to Dun Laoghaire when my sister used to live in Dublin.

    CJ x

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  9. How spectacular! And I love the Irish saying about putting a roof on Ireland. Hilarious! I hope you have a wonderful school year! <3

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  10. What a lovely time. The good thing about opportunity in general is that another one comes along eventually. And we do learn to grab them.

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  11. Hi Mimi. There is something so exciting, exhilarating about the tall ships! I really do love seeing them...we have had them here in our port too. Thanks for sharing these gorgeous photos.

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  12. I like that thought - grab the opportunity. Something we all need to hang onto. Lovely photos Mimi

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  13. We have the tall ships come here from time to time and they are truly spectacular! I know what you mean about being the mother of college students- that darn time just keeps on passing by...quickly!

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  14. I love the ships picture. I don't recall seeing it. It reminds me of a giant pirate ship :). How gorgeous they all look!

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