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Postcards from the Transition

Postcards from the Transition.

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Tag: Scotland

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Upside Down, Tobermory

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 Rich McClear

The Town of Tobermory seems to be built upside down.  The High Street runs along the waterfront and the other streets sit above it on a hill.   In since the turn of the century High Street has been inundated during … Continue reading Upside Down, Tobermory

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A Tardis and a Traffic Cone.

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 Rich McClear

When we first decided to take this cruise I messaged my Facebook Friend Catherine.  Her people are from the same town in Ireland that my people are from, Greencastle County Donegal.  She found me while Googling, I think, a great … Continue reading A Tardis and a Traffic Cone.

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Cruise Coda

September 16, 2017 Rich McClear

I listen into other’s conversations.  I can’t help it, it’s part of my reporter’s training, just like I scan the desk of anyone’s office I walk into, the walls as well, what types of pictures, awards, souvenirs or sports memorabilia … Continue reading Cruise Coda

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Final Sailout

September 13, 2017September 13, 2017 Rich McClear

Sail out from the final port was a bitter sweet occasion, both because it was the leaving of our last port of call, and because of the head cold.  But sail out was a scenic occasion.  Not only did we … Continue reading Final Sailout

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Three Forth Bridges

September 13, 2017 Rich McClear

I got back to the ship for a bit of a rest and to let the new cough syrup do its work.  By “sail-out’ the skies had cleared and I felt well enough to go out on deck to watch … Continue reading Three Forth Bridges

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A Fortunate Alternate

September 12, 2017 Rich McClear

Rosyth, Scotland, United Kingdom, September 6, 2017:  Rosyth is a former Royal Navy base, now a privatized port.  It’s just up the Firth of Forth from Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital.  While it’s no longer a military base a huge carrier “The … Continue reading A Fortunate Alternate

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Orkney Wireless Museum

September 9, 2017September 9, 2017 Rich McClear

Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, September 4, 2017:  What do you do in Kirkwell, Orkney Islands on a wet and windy day? Visit the Orkney Wireless Museum, of course! It is one of those delightfully cluttered and chaotic museums that invite … Continue reading Orkney Wireless Museum

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A Cathedral Sets its Viking Sails

September 9, 2017September 9, 2017 Rich McClear

  Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, September 4, 2017:  According to our Norwegian Sea Captain, Dag, Kirkwall is from the old Norse meaning “Church Harbor.”  The town is best known for St. Magnus Cathedral but the town was named for the … Continue reading A Cathedral Sets its Viking Sails

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Shetland, No Ponies

August 27, 2017September 7, 2017 Rich McClear

Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland:  The Shetland islands, no ponies, but we did see a goat.  He was raising money to buy an infrared camera to be used by the Lerwick Lifeboat Society, the local search and rescue.  We met him … Continue reading Shetland, No Ponies

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