WEEPINGMIST

WEEPINGMIST

Apr 2012

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WE WALKED, AMONGST THE DEAD.

Went off yesterday, Good-Friday, with my girl Jen, from Ohio, to visit the ancient, over 800 year ruins of, Athassel Abbey, Golden, in Tipperary, its a crumbling ruin, much in decay, still it holds some of its former splendor, we enjoyed our stroll around, though on occasion, we felt, we were not alone.,,,,note, you can click on the photo's, for full size images.

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...built in the 12th century, Athassel was the most impressive achievement of the Augustinians, one of the most extensive monasteries in Ireland, the church is dedicated to St. Edmund, King and Martyr...

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standing in the main Chapel, for perspective, the Monastery was built in Cruciform shape, with side chapels, the site is extensive, this being but a small part, built over 4 acres.

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hoping Jennifer, whom i met on C.S. doesn't lose the head too, LOL,,,,thank you C.S. for the gift of her, i love her dearly.

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we both wished standing here, to hear the ghostly singing of Gregorian chant, by the Augustinian monks, once more, how beautiful that would be.

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again standing in for perspective, i cant even imagine, the former grandeur, of this place, now falling, brick, by brick, alas.

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chococherrie●Somewhere over the Rainbow, Indonesia

Apr 7, 2012●98 Blogs●1,751 Comments

firtsly congrats i hope ur relationship lasts longer than thos ruins! 2ndly very nice love the scenery

morgenulv●oslo, Oslo Norway

Apr 7, 2012●43 Blogs●3,230 Comments

Careful there so you don't get a falling rock in the head.
Hmm is that one ruin too old to restore...? I liked the window.

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

thank you Choco, some things are built to last, i have a hunch about this one, hope everyone is as lucky,

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

sadly Morg, its not on the tourist route, or accessible, to tourist buses, so its hard to get the powers that be to spend money on it, and yes, the Cross-Transcem window, is beautiful, with its original stained glass panel, even more so.

robrt787●Somewhere, California USA

Apr 7, 2012●2,572 Comments

Hi WeepingMist. Great pics! Makes me wonder how many great sites and wonders this world truly beholds. You are very good at explaining everything about your pics.. and I wish you and Jennifer a great Easter weekend and good health, love and happiness always.

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

thanks Robert, yes there are some real Gems around, and usually to be found off the beaten track, in most countries, Jen, says thanks too,

Ed1941●Bullhead City,, Arizona USA

Apr 7, 2012●151 Blogs●4,758 Comments

Great post and your wife is beautiful!!!

Congratulations to the both of you and i hope you had a great time!

marlene33●tokyo, Kanto Japan

Apr 7, 2012●738 Comments

Beautiful photos plus beautiful background

Congratulations to you both.Say hello to Jen

Im very happy to both of you.

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

thanks Ed, not married yet, but its a work in progress,

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

thank you Marlene, for your kind words, i wish everyone on C.S. could be struck with this kind of lightening.

Hammockman●PoKhara, Western Region Nepal

Apr 7, 2012●81 Blogs●723 Comments

Great to have the whole place to your self, if that was actually the case.

Lazly●Bucharest, Muntenia Romania

Apr 7, 2012●1,645 Comments

Congrats!! for both

Also i like the pictures with the ruines and Monastery, really nice i hope you guys have a lot of fun toghether and wish you both a long future!

Faith_one0904●Haiphong, Red River Delta Vietnam

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●14 Comments

Wow, they are very nice and peaceful. Thanks for your sharing and i hope you and Jenifer will be together forever. I had a laughing with your explaining about Jenifer's pic :D . Have nice a weekend!

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

thanks Ham, yes we were the only ones there, you have to walk across a field, and over a Medieval bridge, just to get onto the site, its lonely there, but in a nice kind of way.

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

thank you Lazly, from both of us, for your well wishes, and glad you enjoyed the pics,

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

thank you Faith, for the well wishes, glad you had a laugh,

RedCrystal●Bristol, Connecticut USA

Apr 7, 2012●23 Blogs●775 Comments

Beautiful, weep

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

thanks Red, its like visiting an old over-grown graveyard , it has a quaint beauty about it, sad in its way, yet somehow beautiful.

Calliopesgirl●Nashville, Tennessee USA

Apr 7, 2012●322 Blogs●5,311 Comments

lovely place.....wish i could see it! glad you have your gal...

terbear57●Grand Rapids, Michigan USA

Apr 7, 2012●38 Blogs●819 Comments

Weepingmist, Tipperary,its just as Beautiful as i remember it.
wish you and Jen. the very best

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

thanks Calli, i know your eye's were looking at the green patches, for some grazing for your beloved horses,

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

terbear, thank you, yes, its quiet beautiful here, and west Cork, Kerry, and Connemara, in Galway, are just paradise, i know how lucky i am, if i could share it somehow, i would,

BLUEPEH●patras, Peloponnese Greece

Apr 7, 2012●57 Blogs●1,084 Comments

NICE PLACE WEEP
be pround of what u r my friend and not of what they want u to be. say hi to jen , lucky bacaroo

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

HI Blue-Boy, thanks for the kind sentiment, you old pirate, and hello from both of us, to you.

spdspd●Ayr, Strathclyde, Scotland UK

Apr 7, 2012●52 Blogs●751 Comments

Congratulations WEEPIN! You and Jen are the biggest surprise today!

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

thank you SPD, we are each others best friend, have been for some time, neither of us would give our hearts away lightly, so i say, never say never, you just never know, whats around the corner.

Stony●Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape South Africa

Apr 7, 2012●23 Blogs●607 Comments

Hey there Weeping, Great photos and I sure wish you well. Remember to just take everything one day at a time, no rush for tomorrow. Lifes too short.

diamondwillows●nomansland, Minnesota USA

Apr 7, 2012●114 Blogs●435 Comments

Very beautiful!

I spent time in Ireland, always said I would return. Well, since I am unable, I appreciate your photos.

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

thank you 10K, its an extensive site, I'm sure you would love it,

PrimaveraPrague●Prague, Czech Republic

Apr 7, 2012●505 Comments

Weepin : Enjoy your Easter and every moment with Jen ! What a beautfiful monastery. It had to be a phantastical Gothic building ! No chance from UNESCO support ? Or any philanthropists ?

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

thanks Stony, long time no see, taking it handy alright, never been one to do too much, too soon,

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

thank you Diamond, i hope you get back here one day, I lecture occasionally on both History, and Folklore, so i get around a lot, will post more pics, but don't want to put them up too often, and bore people.

shay28●Ha'il,, Saudi Arabia

Apr 7, 2012●43 Blogs●3,078 Comments

Beautiful place and photos Weep. And glad to see your loving partner also with you. Countless years of happiness to together and forever.

phsylogene●Kokopo, East New Britain Papua New Guinea

Apr 7, 2012●4 Blogs●78 Comments

congratulations weepingmist! you guys made a beautiful couple...long live...oh & magnificent shots you got there of these beautiful historical sites. You both have a perfect easter celebrations.

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

thank you Shay, if Jennifer, is an example of the quality of girls on C.S. there are going to be a lot of very happy people, wandering off into the Sunset, very happy indeed,

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

phsylogene, thank you for your kind comments, we go everywhere together, its nice to be like that, to be easy in each others company, it augers well for the future,

morgenulv●oslo, Oslo Norway

Apr 7, 2012●43 Blogs●3,230 Comments

Weep, evb here (in no) say to me: why go across the river for water, why abroad when u got them so close by. Only you and i know weeps (and the rest of cs.lol), so let it be our little secret.

WEEPINGMISTOP●Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland

Apr 7, 2012●5 Blogs●482 Comments

well Morg, there's real happiness, and then there's fool's gold, we both know why its worth the effort, to pan for real gold, we hit the mother-load. angel2

PrimaveraPrague●Prague, Czech Republic

Apr 7, 2012●505 Comments

Weeping : thank you, what a nice example of culture heritage and great picture. May it works also for the Abbey. Take Jen to some nice places again, I am sure, you enjoy it and you are proud to show her your country.

sweetkitten4●Brighton, East Sussex, England UK

Apr 7, 2012●92 Blogs●471 Comments

Congrats on your new relationship WEEPING. I wish you and Jen all the best for the future. Beautiful photos.

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