Monthly Archives: March 2007

Fireman Tim

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Tim

Here is yours truly casting a shadow, all dressed to kill fires. With my Darth Vader sound effects mask strapped across my chest aka Self contained breathing apparatus. The yellow helmet is of brand ” Cromwell” which I thought was … Continue reading →

Posted in Cork, Fire, Ireland, Irish, from Erin | 6 Comments

Ireland here we come

Posted on March 25, 2007 by Tim

Off to Ireland to complete my exams and attend a Fire Fighting course, as we can’t call the fire brigade if we ever have a fire…..we are the firemen, so it helps if you know how to use the gear. … Continue reading →

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Home again

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Tim

The ship happened to be passing Gothenburg just in time for my 4 week stint to finish, so I was able to get off in Sweden. What a relief to miss all the shite of airports, unfortunately the relief will … Continue reading →

Posted in At home, Exams, Ireland, Sweden, Trains, crowds, olfaction | 5 Comments

Graffiti

Posted on March 19, 2007 by Tim

I found an art gallery of graffiti on the Thames flood barrier near our jetty at West Thurrock, would have taken more shots only time was limited, ship sailing times to be kept. There were a few lads creating art … Continue reading →

Posted in On the ship, UK, art, graffiti | 3 Comments

St. Patricks cross

Posted on March 17, 2007 by Tim

The only thing vaguely Irish from my bridge view is the final addition to the Union Jack that is fluttering merrily in the breeze here in London, namely St Patricks cross (inserted after the act of Union 1801), which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Irish, Norn Iron, On the ship, Politics, UK, bridges, flags and emblems | 9 Comments