Tuesday 23 October 2012

Sepia Saturday 149: 27 October 2012



Men, Men, Men, Men, Men-dee-Men-Men!

So, you're tired of men, are you? Well feast your eyes on THIS beauty!  ( I jest, so I do.)

Here's another Flickr Commons photo from the National Library of Ireland, and what have we here?  Not one, but TWO women! Hurrah!  (I was greatly relieved to find the second lady in the background with the lovely hat, but I'll be honest, even I am going to struggle to come up with a photo that follows this theme!)

This picture is of "Twin Wells" on the banks of the River Aille at Lisdoonvarna in County Clare, taken around the turn of the century (1900).

Apparently the waters were acclaimed as restorative and this place was designated a spa.  By the looks of things, the old lady in the photo has not benefited, or isn't drinking them. Ha!

Go on my dears, and make what you can of this, be it spas, water, old ladies, young ladies, tourists, umbrellas, homeless people.  Go on!

I cannot possibly think of this spot in the south of Ireland without  giving you a little related treat. Here's a YouTube clip of a somewhat famous tune entitled, "Lisdoonvarna" by the equally famous, Christy Moore. Bear with the brief advertisement at the beginning.


Here we go!  Another couple of teasers for you - and look, in two weeks, not a man in sight!!!







I have made an effort to visit everyone who posted last week, and if you had a method whereby I could follow your blog, I have done so.  I would be most grateful if you would reciprocate.  A hearty thanks to all who have done so, so far.

Don't forget to visit all the undoubtedly stellar interpretations of the photo below, by visiting the Sepia Saturday blog (beginning on Friday) and clicking on the links.   Thank you!




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39 comments:

  1. Kristin25 October 2012 at 13:51

    A post about eXcelsior Springs that covers both streets I lived on and healing waters.

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  2. Little Nell25 October 2012 at 20:06

    Thanks Kat, so now I have Lisdoonvarna as an 'earworm'! What a jolly little piece.

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  3. Postcardy25 October 2012 at 21:09

    My post is about Hot Springs National Park.

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  4. North County Film Club25 October 2012 at 21:47

    I did 2 posts this week. The first one is a follow up of last week's theme. I just couldn't resist. The second post deals with the sad story of Chavez Ravine.
    Nancy

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  5. Liz Stratton25 October 2012 at 22:16

    A not-so-sepia tour of Co. Cork, Ireland compliments of Geograph Ireland. I doubt Shamrocks will appear here at Sepia Saturday very often but the Irish-themed prompt seemed the perfect way to kick off the blog.

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  6. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy25 October 2012 at 23:47

    Mine is about Boswell Mineral Srings Resort this week. There is also a link to The Hotel McCredie, a post about another old Oregon resort that I posted last November. This should be a fun week!

    Kathy M.

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  7. Rosie26 October 2012 at 00:41

    I picked up on the fact that there were two women in the post, one stylish and the other one, NOT. I went with stylish. Happy Sepia Saturday everyone!!

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  8. Peter26 October 2012 at 12:16

    My contribution is about eeh, good question, I am still wondering.

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  9. Wendy26 October 2012 at 12:39

    I went with women in bonnets.

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  10. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy26 October 2012 at 15:07

    Uh-oh, Postcardy's post didn't link up.

    Kathy M.

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  11. Bob Scotney26 October 2012 at 15:55

    A ghost or two in a spa town.

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  12. Mike Brubaker26 October 2012 at 19:01

    A change-up from me with no musical theme but instead it's all about umbrellas.

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  13. Postcardy26 October 2012 at 19:59

    I fixed my link.

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  14. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardens26 October 2012 at 21:13

    Don't forget to take off your boots and hat...it's warm...

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  15. Unknown26 October 2012 at 21:33

    I am back! I think....I have slmost forgotten how to post...

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  16. Howard26 October 2012 at 22:04

    Sorry, haven't posted here for a little while, but this week I think I have something that is almost on topic!

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  17. Joy27 October 2012 at 00:20

    Who knew I had a spa town, not me, I only thought I had water until Sepia Saturday prompted me, what about that for serendipity.

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  18. DougVernX27 October 2012 at 01:06

    That poor little old lady looks so sad. I hope they aren't kicking her out! I've posted about the river.

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  19. Anonymous27 October 2012 at 04:52

    I'm late to the party I hope not too late! I posted some photos of ordinary faces and a contemplation on how people are so very average and yet unique at the same time.

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  20. Kathy27 October 2012 at 05:22

    This is the post I started for Oct 13 but didn't finish. Besides getting stuck, it was my birthday, so I have a good excuse!

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  21. Bruno Laliberté27 October 2012 at 05:29

    @ KATHY:
    Happy belated birhtday!!
    :)~
    HUGZ

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  22. Bruno Laliberté27 October 2012 at 05:30

    This will be a short post as far as writing goes, but with many pics you can zoom by or linger upon. It's all up to you!!
    :)~
    HUGZ

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  23. 21 Wits27 October 2012 at 05:32

    Here we are at almost Saturday again. I'm posting early (for my Saturday morning posts) because tomorrow is going to be a full Halloween-Spook-tacular day ! I even included a photo bomb....of sorts! If I haven't said it lately Kat, let me say this...Thanks so much for keeping Sepia Saturday afloat! Enjoy your weekend...!!

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  24. Queen Bee27 October 2012 at 06:49

    Would you like a parasol or an umbrella?

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  25. Kathy27 October 2012 at 07:53

    I have a 2nd entry today - this time on theme. At least my interpretation of it.

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  26. caijsa27 October 2012 at 09:24

    My post is hot it's about Finnish bath/sauna.

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  27. Meri27 October 2012 at 16:11

    North American native peoples & Edward S. Curtis.

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  28. Kat Mortensen27 October 2012 at 17:11

    I said this on Facebook, but for those of you who are not on FB, I'll repeat:

    I am going to be late this week. Why? Because I'm absolutely stalled on this post! I've got the photos, I've got the story, but the writing is stop-and-go. Give me some time, I'll get there!

    Kat

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  29. Kat Mortensen27 October 2012 at 17:37

    All done! In which I reveal some heretofore unknown secrets.

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  30. Unknown27 October 2012 at 18:01

    I featured Tatham Springs Hotel and Spa built in 1893 and used in 1940s and 50s as a 4-H camp which I remember well.
    QMM

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  31. Wibbo27 October 2012 at 18:08

    I'm being an Edwardian tourist this week.

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  32. Jana Iverson Last27 October 2012 at 18:08

    We're going back to Brazil again with my post this week! This time it's the city of Recife.

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  33. Kat Mortensen27 October 2012 at 21:21

    Marilyn said my link wasn't working, thus the CAPS at #30. Thank you!

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  34. Sheila @ A Postcard a Day27 October 2012 at 21:24

    I have been missing for quite a while but I've joined in again this week.

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  35. Anonymous27 October 2012 at 22:15

    My post tells about our trip to Texel in 1962.

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  36. Helen Killeen Bauch McHargue27 October 2012 at 23:02

    The old woman is so strange looking. I thought she could almost be a mummy.
    It seemed to unkind to take that tack however.

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  37. Life Goes On28 October 2012 at 01:23

    Late at posting my postcard but done now. Hope everyone has a great weekend. Grace

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  38. Teresa Wilson Rogers28 October 2012 at 19:51

    Here I am late as usual but finally found something I wanted to post.

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  39. dakotaboo28 October 2012 at 21:00

    Late again :-(

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