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| Killiney Obelisk |
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| A empty plinth makes a great spot for photos. |
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| Killiney Obelisk |
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| Welcome cup of Tea in the Tea Rooms |
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| A little Robin |
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| The walking route from Dalkey Dart station To tea rooms. |
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| Beautiful view of Dublin |
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Killiney Hill Park.
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Friday, November 28, 2014
Day out in Dublin - Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park.
It was such a sunny day we took a stroll around the grounds, they are well worth a visit, I will visit in the spring and summer next year for sure. The boathouse is a lovely restaurant on a little lake. I had a tasty chicken pie.
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| Sunken Garden |
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| The beautiful walled garden. |
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| Sculpture at Farmleigh,A UXB or an alien craft perhaps. |
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| Farmleigh |
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| I love the green car park at Farmleigh. |
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| The gallery where the Father Browne photo Exhibition is on. http://www.farmleigh.ie/ |
Monday, November 10, 2014
eircom efibre my bad experence (contains rant)
For the last ten years we have been eircom customers, quiet happily, Every now and then the would give me a call about efibre, no extra cost, better faster connection.
I am not a big fan of change but on the 28th of last month I relented, great a date was set last Tuesday the 4th November.The letter they sent out was interesting as it said "If you received a loyalty credit it will appear on your next bill" Now I feel hard done by that I wasn't worth a loyalty bonus.
The modem had to be in the setting room not the kitchen so no more sunny summer days in the garden.
On Thursday we discovered that the phone wasn't working though the broadband was working grand.
Yesterday I got a bill via email but though I could log in to my account, I couldn't see the bill.
I thought I could avail of the 10 day cooling off period and go back but sadly there is no going back.
If I want to I can cancel the efibre and wait 10 days with no phone or broadband and I would have to organize a new account.
When you ring at first the music is lovely Damien Rice but when you complain they roll out the classics.
I agreed to keep the broadband and get rid of home phone but really I am not happy.
Cooling off period is meaningless
Com Reg wont deal with you until you have exhausted the eircom complaints procedure
When I complained on the eircom website, it said they will get back to me in 10 days.
If I ring them back this could be my last post.......
Update Saturday 22nd November
"Many thanks for your email.
the email i received from eircom after sending the above complaint.
They don't care. The only reason I agreed to go ahead was They would have cut my broadband for 10 days.
They fixed the phone an then it went again, My fault of course for saying leave it off,
they are coming on Tuesday hopefully.
The only positive thing is that I now randomly pick up the phone to see if it is working which reminds me of the days when I was waiting to hear from my sweetheart and would do that.
My hubby wants to change to Sky but I haven't got the energy.
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I am not a big fan of change but on the 28th of last month I relented, great a date was set last Tuesday the 4th November.The letter they sent out was interesting as it said "If you received a loyalty credit it will appear on your next bill" Now I feel hard done by that I wasn't worth a loyalty bonus.
The modem had to be in the setting room not the kitchen so no more sunny summer days in the garden.
On Thursday we discovered that the phone wasn't working though the broadband was working grand.
Yesterday I got a bill via email but though I could log in to my account, I couldn't see the bill.
I thought I could avail of the 10 day cooling off period and go back but sadly there is no going back.
If I want to I can cancel the efibre and wait 10 days with no phone or broadband and I would have to organize a new account.
When you ring at first the music is lovely Damien Rice but when you complain they roll out the classics.
I agreed to keep the broadband and get rid of home phone but really I am not happy.
Cooling off period is meaningless
Com Reg wont deal with you until you have exhausted the eircom complaints procedure
When I complained on the eircom website, it said they will get back to me in 10 days.
If I ring them back this could be my last post.......
Update Saturday 22nd November
"Many thanks for your email.
In regards to your mail we have checked with Sales today and they have confirmed that you have changed your mind and requested to activate the Phone line, this is progressing presently. If you would still like to register a Complaint could we ask that you update us on the issue you would like us to pass on for you?
I hope this email is of some assistance to your query.
If you have any further queries please call our Customer Care team on 1901 or reply to this email and we will be delighted to assist you.
Regards,
Customer Care Administration Team
Eircom Ltd."
Eircom Ltd."
They don't care. The only reason I agreed to go ahead was They would have cut my broadband for 10 days.
They fixed the phone an then it went again, My fault of course for saying leave it off,
they are coming on Tuesday hopefully.
The only positive thing is that I now randomly pick up the phone to see if it is working which reminds me of the days when I was waiting to hear from my sweetheart and would do that.
My hubby wants to change to Sky but I haven't got the energy.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014
My Top Five Thrifty Christmas Gift Suggestions.
I know this is early but I think planning is required when picking thoughtful Christmas presents.
When I was a kid Christmas started when you got the Folens Christmas Annual, it was delivered through school, it was a mix of English and Irish stores, puzzles and fun facts. It is still available to schoolchildren and via their website to anyone. I think it is an ideal present for children who don't live in Ireland anymore and would like a little piece of the old sod. I have bought it for my nieces in Australia for the last few years,I wonder what they make of the bits as gaeilge. It is available in four age levels. They are €4 each.
Folens Christmas Annual 2014
I think a photo Calendar makes a lovely gift. I am always taking photos of friends and family with this in mind. I even used my scanner to scan some old photographs of my friend and I to use in her calendar.
Group-on and other deal websites do deals on printed calendars or boots have one that you just slot in the photos.Boots Calendar
Plants have lovely names and sometimes you can find one with a name of someone you want to give a present to.
Busy shopping centers are not really for me I like to do my Christmas shopping in local shops,garden centers,craft fairs and gift shops (The national gallery has a lovely one)
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When I was a kid Christmas started when you got the Folens Christmas Annual, it was delivered through school, it was a mix of English and Irish stores, puzzles and fun facts. It is still available to schoolchildren and via their website to anyone. I think it is an ideal present for children who don't live in Ireland anymore and would like a little piece of the old sod. I have bought it for my nieces in Australia for the last few years,I wonder what they make of the bits as gaeilge. It is available in four age levels. They are €4 each.
Folens Christmas Annual 2014
I think a photo Calendar makes a lovely gift. I am always taking photos of friends and family with this in mind. I even used my scanner to scan some old photographs of my friend and I to use in her calendar.
Group-on and other deal websites do deals on printed calendars or boots have one that you just slot in the photos.Boots Calendar
Plants have lovely names and sometimes you can find one with a name of someone you want to give a present to.
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| Whitney |
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I Planted some Narcissus bulbs in this planter and now they are starting to peep through.
It should make a lovely gift.
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Open House -2014
I love visiting buildings so Open House is one of my favorite events. The Irish Architecture Foundation Showcase buildings old and new. Some are private buildings not normally open to the public and some are public but with the enthusiasm of the guides the buildings history and origins come alive.This year I decided to visit The National Botanic Gardens and Broadstone Train station which is disused as a train station. Thank you National Botanic gardens Bus Eireann and Irish Architecture foundation.
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| The room where a murder occurred newspaper link |
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| The view from the Bus Eireann Boardroom in Broadstone Train Station |
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| I passed by this spot everyday on the bus to school, It was great to see the statue of our lady from a different angle. |
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| There is a workshop now where the platforms once stood. |
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| Broadstone Train station |
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| Turner's Palm House |
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| Teagasc College |
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| Classroom |
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| Our fascinating guide. OPW 'architect. |
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