Friday, July 12, 2013

Last Minute Travel Tips

(A series of posts leading up to/including The Nocturnes Photo Tour in the West of Ireland, July 15-25, 2013; with a personal Genealogical Research Extension, in and around Ballina, July 25-29)

Well, here we are on the "weekend-eve" of our little trek to Ireland! Hope you all are sufficiently excited!

Here, also are some last minute items to note - one I just discovered - the other a forecast of note, weather-wise . . .
I've included this weather forecast from The Weather Channel (see graphic) for our first 5 days in Ireland. I checked out a number of sources - forecasts vary widely (91 degrees Fahrenheit on Thurs 7/18 - well, maybe . . .) Note the high temps, generally mild conditions, and lack of rain! Remember, tho' - all forecasts are subject to rapid change as the hours unroll!

And this, from the TSA Web site:

Tips For Safe Travel with Batteries
"Keep batteries and equipment with you, or in carry-on baggage - not in your checked baggage! In the cabin, flight crew can better monitor conditions, and have access to the batteries or device if a fire does occur."
(There are other points to consider on this page and subsequent links)

This one is news to me, but just to fall in on the safe side, in might not be bad idea to pack batteries with your camera gear in Carry-On. Perhaps it will mean a little bit more time at security check, but who knows what might await you when you pick up your checked bag!

From The [not so] Daily Nocturne

Monday, July 08, 2013

Doo Lough II

(A series of posts leading up to/including The Nocturnes Photo Tour in the West of Ireland, July 15-25, 2013; with a personal Genealogical Research Extension, in and around Ballina, July 25-29)


Image by Tim Baskerville

From The [not so] Daily Nocturne

Celtic Cross

(A series of posts leading up to/including The Nocturnes Photo Tour in the West of Ireland, July 15-25, 2013; with a personal Genealogical Research Extension, in and around Ballina, July 25-29)


Image by Tim Baskerville

From The [not so] Daily Nocturne

Sunday, July 07, 2013

Mayo on my mind . . .

(A series of posts leading up to/including The Nocturnes Photo Tour in the West of Ireland, July 15-25, 2013; with a personal Genealogical Research Extension, in and around Ballina, July 25-29)

Stables, Westport House

Image by Tim Baskerville

From The [not so] Daily Nocturne

Friday, July 05, 2013

Walk in the forest . . .

(A series of posts leading up to/including The Nocturnes Photo Tour in the West of Ireland, July 15-25, 2013; with a personal Genealogical Research Extension, in and around Ballina, July 25-29)

Near the Sheeffrey Hills.

Image by Tim Baskerville

From The [not so] Daily Nocturne

Ballintubber Abbey

(A series of posts leading up to/including The Nocturnes Photo Tour in the West of Ireland, July 15-25, 2013; with a personal Genealogical Research Extension, in and around Ballina, July 25-29)

Ballintubber Abbey, founded in 1216 - sure to be on our itinerary for one day of the photo tour!
Image by Tim Baskerville

From The [not so] Daily Nocturne

FENAIFF

(A series of posts leading up to/including The Nocturnes Photo Tour in the West of Ireland, July 15-25, 2013; with a personal Genealogical Research Extension, in and around Ballina, July 25-29)


Little over a week away . . .


So, this Saturday, Susan and I will be enjoying the "First Ever Nearly/Already in Ireland Film Fest" (FENAIFF)!


Films, in order of appearance, include:
Waking Ned Devine (previously mentioned here) - 91 min
Once - 85 min
Michael Collins - 133 min
If you've a chance before departure, these films are HIGHLY recommended!

From The [not so] Daily Nocturne

(Fenaiff . . .looks Irish!)