How is tourism in Cork doing? A cobbler's story
Saturday morning in downtown Cork11 August 2012A busker plays & sings...Most of this audio is about a pair of shoes from M&S
4m Aug 11, 2012
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"What would you like in the shop?" - omanidot & friend demand
Driving to local supermarket todayFriday 10 August 2012 - banter #omanidot
2m Aug 10, 2012
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National Heritage Week in Ireland, Cork & Glanmire
Thanks to @shirleyatsyspro today I got the Event Guide for Cork. From 18-26 August 2012 the Heritage Council will coordinate 126 events in 50 locations in all Cork. Brandon "Irish walled towns day", folklore, music, dancing, local history, wildlife, archeology - plus digital photographic competition. Heritage Unit of Cork County CouncilHttp://www.corkcoco.ie/heritage In Glanmire : Glanmire ...
8m Aug 10, 2012
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If (the start of it)
Recorded on the men's loo in @Cafebeva Glanmire Cork Ireland - while drying my hands. One wonderful feature of that room is the poem "If" by Rudyard Kipling - simply framed on the wall. It makes it worthwhile to visit there for a re-fresh...
29s Aug 10, 2012
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In one Irish home - the sound of Katie Taylor's medal #celebratingKatie
The gold medal presentation to Katie Taylor on Irish national TV RTE - together with a few words from this local community home - #omanidot & friends #olympics Live, raw...
3m Aug 09, 2012
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Before Katie Tayler fights for Gold #olympics
The women's boxing final #olympics 2012 - nerve-wracking wait for the fight to begin
2m Aug 09, 2012
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Driving home from work - talking about a client
Wednesday 8 August 2012In the car after many hours working for #InHandGuides (client).This audio is about how you can use List.ly to present a business development story. You hear me remembering how InHandGuides first hired me to write a patent application for China... And how the relationship developed. #business #bizdev #irish #global #ceo #trevorwinckworth #listly
15m Aug 08, 2012
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Free writing on Friday 3 August 2012 #timeomani (3:17mins)
#timeomani #ontheroadFranceFriday 3 August 201208:00-08:12 Campsite #siblu
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Free writing on Wed 1 August 2012 (3:02mins) #timeomani
#timeomani #ontheroadFrance Wednesday 1 August 201208:08-08:19 #siblu campsite
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(5:10mins) The Remy Martin bottle (4) #ontheroadFrance
#ontheroadFrance #remymartin#hennessy #martell
5m Aug 06, 2012
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(4:56mins) Steel Band at Siblu Campsite #ontheroadFrance
Evening time on #siblu campsite - a steel band performed & led us towards a fireworks display Wonderful music eh? #ontheroadFrance
5m Aug 06, 2012
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It's difficult coming back from #ontheroadFrance
After 2 weeks away in France - on holiday vacation (which had bits recorded under #ontheroadFrance ) - it's difficult to experience the transition... the re-entry ... Almost as if it was like a space traveller making it back thru the layers to familiar atmosphere...Repeating the phrase "it's difficult..." - in this Audioboo I thank Bernie Goldbach @topgold and Sair too - though you might not th...
14m Aug 06, 2012
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(0:41mins) Back on Brittany Ferries #ontheroadFrance
The last "postcard" audio from #ontheroadFrance Annual Vacation.Recorded on board the ferry "Pont Aven" from Roskoff in Brittany to Cork Ireland. You hear the sound of music on board & a commentary about a balloon guy.
41s Aug 03, 2012
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(8:08mins) Cycling to the shop for last time #ontheroadFrance
A bit of life... plenty of ambient sound & indecision... Is this worth sharing? #ontheroadFrance - ready to leave #siblu campsite
8m Aug 03, 2012
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(6:46mins) Chateau de Beaulon #ontheroadFrance
Marvellous visit to a small chateau on the road from #siblu to #bordeaux. Got bitten badly by Mosquitos there...Met the owner of the chateau, had great chat with him. Invited him to come visit us in Cork. Bought 2 bottles of fortified wine - single estate. Memorable occasion #ontheroadFrance
7m Aug 02, 2012
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(20mins) What Remy Martin taught me (3) #ontheroadFrance
Driving away from Cognac back to #siblu campsite - a brain dump of what I learned on the visit to #remymartin...
20m Aug 02, 2012
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(20mins) Tour of Remy Martin (2)
#ontheroadFrance #Remymartin Visit - starts in the Reception"a small potential of explosion" - security reason why we couldn't take photos in the cellars... Tasting two different types of Cognac... One on ice... The other with macaroons
20m Aug 02, 2012
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(17mins) How they make Cognac (1) - heading for Remy Martin #ontheroadFrance
#Cognac #brandy #ontheroadFranceThursday morning 9:00 - drivingHow does a big Brand deal with its home base?Driving in France...Crossing the Charente river...First impression of facilities for visitors... #remymartin car parking
18m Aug 02, 2012
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(2:55mins) Carousel in Royan on a glorious sunny evening #ontheroadFrance
Royan #ontheroadFrance Lovely time describing the carousel
3m Aug 01, 2012
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(4:03mins) Visiting a church #ontheroadFrance
One of the most beautiful villages of France #ontheroadFrance Has a church that provided shelter from the sun & a quiet placeThe music was "piped" - #omanidot wanted to light a candle & I didn't have the €3What about "the prettiest villages in Ireland"?
4m Aug 01, 2012
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Free Writing Tuesday 31 July #timeomani (2:3mins)
Tuesday 31 July 2012#ontheroadFrance #timeomani 07:50-08:05 Sitting inside the mobile home - as tea water boils...Yeats echoes..."... the simple difference you can create by any action that interferes with status quo...... the wriggling worm of dawn."
3m Aug 01, 2012
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(6:16mins) Watching Michael Phelps #olympics #ontheroadFrance
#ontheroadFranceTuesday evening 31 July 2012 from bar in campsite
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(5:38mins) Olympic Sport report from French campsite near Royan - Jung wins Gold - man beats 2 women #ontheroadFrance
Tuesday 31 July 2012: at 18:45 a comment from the comfort of #Siblu campsite.China leading medal tableFrench doing well - Tony Estanguet wins canoe slalomLatvians win on Horse Guards Parade during preliminary phaseWouldn't it be good if there were more sports in which men & women competed as equals?#ontheroadFrance #olympics
6m Jul 31, 2012
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Free writing Monday 30 July #timeomani (2:34mins)
Monday 30 July 2012#timeomani #ontheroadFrance 07:13-07:24
3m Jul 31, 2012
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Free Writing on Sunday morning (1:24mins) #timeomani
Sunday 29 July 2012 #timeomani #ontheroadFrance
1m Jul 31, 2012
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(1:58mins) Following Shadows Remembering La Rochelle Aquarium & Restaurant #ontheroadFrance
Tuesday 10:30 Beautiful sunshine as we walk to Pirate's Club#omanidot wants her shadow followed...Memories of La Rochelle Aquarium & a disappointing steak... Beautifully presented
2m Jul 31, 2012
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(9:59mins) Cognac visit #ontheroadFrance
Monday 30 July Before 12:00Father & son drove an hour to Cognac town #ontheroadFrance The 4 main houses in Cognac...Remy Martin... Via SatNav ... Commentary while driving into the centre of the small townParking for free...No booking made for a tour...How they schedule tours in different languages...Disappointments... Remy ... Martell... Hennessy...Photographic exhibition included Willy RonisR...
10m Jul 30, 2012
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(2:15mins) Terrified #ontheroadFrance
Sunday afternoon #ontheroadFrance An adventure - return to the "jungle" tree tops in La Palmyre...Led by #omanidot into the terror of the pine trees ... Ladders, platforms, clamps, hooks, pullies ...Father & son conversation about fear of heights..."the worst thing I've ever done... Diabolical...
2m Jul 29, 2012
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(13:13mins) Crossing Estuary in search of Grands Vins #ontheroadFrance
Saturday 28 July 1230- 1300#ontheroadFrance On the way to vineyards of the Medoc via Ferry from Royan across the biggest estuary in Europe to top of peninsula:Description of aspects of the ferry... Buying coffee without milk... A lollipop for #omanidot..."dirty greeny brown water...". Choppy windy dark clouds... Storm?Symphony of car alarms...The plan is to visit 2 vineyards ...
13m Jul 29, 2012
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(2:14mins) Ferry crossing to Blaye from the Medoc #ontheroadFrance
Saturday afternoon 28 July 2012Returning from the Medoc to Cote de Blaye after coffee & pastry in village of Margaux #ontheroadFrance Windy - estuary crossing in a ferry from vineyards of the Medoc to the castle at Blaye- the colour of the water- #omanidot screaming with excitement at water spray
2m Jul 28, 2012
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(5:46mins) Chateau Margaux - behind the scenes #ontheroadFrance
Saturday late afternoon#ontheroadFrance The gate into Chateau Margaux - one of the 4 wines that got "Premier Cru" in the 1855 Classification.Mainly a description of what was round the back, in the outhousesDeserted... A couple of tractors
6m Jul 28, 2012
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(8:05mins) After wine-tasting #ontheroadFrance
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8m Jul 28, 2012
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(1:46mins) Chateau Dauzac - first impression #ontheroadFrance
Saturday #ontheroadFrance
2m Jul 28, 2012
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(10:49mins) Crushing grapes with smelly feet #ontheroadFrance
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11m Jul 28, 2012
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(3:45mins) Driving down the Medoc #ontheroadFrance
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4m Jul 28, 2012
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(3:40mins) Olympics at the campsite bar #ontheroadFrance
#ontheroadFrance The sound of the Opening Ceremony at Siblu campsite bar
4m Jul 27, 2012
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(5:08mins) Music on holiday #ontheroadFrance
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5m Jul 27, 2012
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La Rochelle Airport #ontheroadFrance
#ontheroadFrance arriving at the tiny airport - to meet Ben on flight from Gatwick.Herbs - coffee - + free wifi at bar
3m Jul 27, 2012
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Irish Epic Poem in 33 Cantos (2/32 - 33) The End.
#revisedepic33cantos #irishepicpoemin33cantos The final part of the audio version of the text which is available from Kindle Store
11m Jul 27, 2012
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Irish Epic Poem in 33 Cantos (Cantos 31- 1/32)
#revisedepic33cantos #irishepicpoemin33cantos
20m Jul 27, 2012
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(1:31mins) Joint-cycling with omanidot #ontheroadFrance
Thursday afternoon #ontheroadFrance First time we cycle a specially adapted bike together - bit hairy
2m Jul 27, 2012
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(1:21mins) Man drinks Ricard reads Sud Ouest in bar in Les Mathes #ontheroadFrance
12:45 Friday Sound of French bar, newspaper turning, glass of Pastis on table & water topping up glass #ontheroadFrance in Les Mathes near Royan Charente-Maritime
1m Jul 27, 2012
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(1:34mins) Pirates & Rain #ontheroadFrance
12:00 Friday Light Rain starts as "Pirates" for kids ends - singing & dancing#ontheroadFrance
2m Jul 27, 2012
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Poem: To Ants #ontheroadFrance
#ontheroadFrance #poem Friday 27 July 2012
1m Jul 27, 2012
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Free Writing Friday 27 July #timeomani
Friday 27 July 201207:40-07:57 Free writing - without pause - #timeomaniWritten on sofa in mobile home - campsite Siblu France#ontheroadFrance
4m Jul 27, 2012
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(1:48mins) Boules #ontheroadFrance
Thursday afternoon #ontheroadFrance - the sound of a French national game in progress
2m Jul 26, 2012
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(2:26mins) I learned French in Limerick - but confused Rocquefort with Rochefort #ontheroadFrance
#ontheroadFrance 14:20 Thursday Auntie Frances taught me French at home in #limerick - she's been a governess in France (avec les Gaudets).That didn't stop me confusing the cheese Rocquefort with the place Rochefort... As A locally brewed La Cotinarde white beer 5% from a 33cl bottle slips down delightfullyWww.brasseriefortboyard.com
2m Jul 26, 2012
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(14:43mins) At Zoo with Omanidot & White Rhinos #ontheroadFrance
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15m Jul 25, 2012
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(1:40mins) Sifting thru rubbish on Siblu campsite #ontheroadFrance
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2m Jul 25, 2012
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(3:52mins) "Should I cut my beard? + The tummy decides
#ontheroadFrance 09:11
4m Jul 25, 2012
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