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Dan Higgins
@danehiggins.bsky.social
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Father, husband, nature lover, hiker, stroke survivor, meditator.
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 15
Once again, for those in the back, our native pollinators love dandelions and thistles. There was an abundance of these butterflies out today.

#LifeHack get rid of your weeds by calling them flowers. 👍

#butterflies #pollinators #nature #insects #Ireland
A small tortoiseshell butterfly on a purple thistle. Grey gravel and green grass in the background.
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · 9d
10k steps a day isn't hard until you can't do it. Please consider donating to the Irish Heart Foundation, they provide a vital service to the country, & as somebody who uses their services, I can tell you I'll never be able to repay the debt I owe. The link 👉 events.irishheart.ie/fundraiser/D...
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · 9d
My dogs found a life hack for that issue today, they brought the rain back in with them!
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · 12d
Listened to Robbie Williams' "Come Undone" while doing this. Started going to an art club in ABII & have found it a useful way to put my feelings on paper for my kids.

I'll send it to the next sponsor on my fundraising page. 10k steps a day 👉 events.irishheart.ie/fundraiser/D...
This appears to be an original drawing created with pencils and colored pencils. The artwork depicts a figure in profile with the text "I come undone" written on its head. The background features a rainbow-like burst of color.
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · 20d
The Irish Heart Foundation 10,000 steps a day challenge has been a great motivator for me to get back out. Even managed to start jogging a little. Please consider donating to the Irish Heart Foundation 👉 events.irishheart.ie/fundraiser/D...
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · 20d
I'm sure there were better opportunities to let Keir Starmer hear that for the first time.
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · 22d
Ctrl+a+d is a great way to deal with those emails.

Good luck, grief is like a wandering fly, you can go through any stage at any time.
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · 25d
A double rainbow at that!
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · 26d
There's beauty in the rain.

#plants #water #nature #Ireland #photography
The plant in the image is Sun Spurge (Euphorbia helioscopia). The leaves are green, and there are water drops on the leaves.
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Sep 3
Had a friend in the polytunnel today. If you don't like spiders...too late. Spiders are great little hunters, mostly hunting the things that like to feast on me!

#Spiders #Insects #Ireland #Gardening
The image shows a Garden Spider, also known as the European Garden Spider, Cross Spider, or Cross Orbweaver (Araneus diadematus).
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Sep 1
I stayed here watching the fish dance with the current of the river. Lovely sight to start the day.

#Nature #Ireland #River #EastCoastKin
The image shows a natural setting with lush greenery and a body of water, likely a stream or small river, partially covered with green growth. The perspective is from above, looking down into the water, surrounded by various plants and foliage.
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Sep 1
And how is the doggy taking it? 😂
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Cosgrove_Outdoors @dermotncosgrove.bsky.social · Aug 25
Getting ready to go again, next year in June I’m planning a 450km (280 miles) solo from Húsavík to Dyrhólaey in aid of Irish Dogs for the Disabled.
#IcelandSoloTraverse #Dogs4TheDisabled
www.idonate.ie/DermotCosgrove
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 31
That's it, the penalties, I knew I was thinking of something! I could easily see the rescues happening, beautiful country, but loads of holes in unexpected places.

Enjoy the trip! 🤛
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 31
The 4x4 might be restricted to locals as well I think, not that'll you need it. But I'm sure you've done your homework. Enjoy the trip, looking forward to the photos!
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 31
Are you going through Iceland? I didn't think they allowed that? I remember being there and being told to stick to the edges.

Either way, enjoy, it's a lovely spot full of old American jeeps and muscle cars!
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 25
😬

In the olden days, the Pagans would have sacrificed the local billionaire and thrown him in the bog to try and counter this. I'm not saying it'd work, but can we really afford to not explore all options?!
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 24
You can still have brown bread with low cholesterol butter and water for dipping, so yeah, maybe prayers!
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 24
If you're avoiding the grapefruit because you've been told it doesn't react well with certain things, be careful with the OJ, that can also cause reflux and discomfort. Sorry to be the bearer of middle aged news!
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 24
Now that does sound interesting, must look it up. Next sport to cross is ice hockey and hurling!
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 24
No, unfortunately not, but they definitely have sets there. There's quite a few with fresh dirt around the entrance. There's a lot of activity there during the day, so I'd say they stay put until dark. The sets are usually bigger than what foxes/rabbits have, probably because they're mostly muscle!
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 24
I think rugby league would be more similar to American Football than rugby union. I didn't know about that tour though, thanks for the info.

I think for the pro's who make it in American football they'd be mad to switch to rugby, or try it nowadays. One bad tackle, twisted knee and you're done.
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 24
Yeah, they came down by me last night!

There are loads of badger sets over by ZipIt if you're ever looking for them.
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 24
The deer are almost on top of you up there, but yeah, it's a nice trail when your eyes get used to the dark.

There's a lot to be said for communal silence up there.
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 24
Has an American Football player ever been sought out for a rugby team? Played American Football once. I wasn't invited back. And I was hardly of Peter Stringer quality. 😂
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Dan Higgins @danehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 24
Lovely spot for a night hike, fairly hard to get lost. I've brought my scouts on a midnight hike up there. "If you're sinking, you're off trail" 😂

Did you have a torch with you? Great way to see how many eyes are staring back! 👀

Great mix of colours caught, by the way.
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