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Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 1d

One book sale in seventeen days. Yikes. Help us to avoid the worst of all possible fates - the crowdfunder - by buying our scrupulously edited, meticulously designed, handsomely produced and fastidiously packaged books here:
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Ten Longbarrow hardbacks, stacked on a diagonal, spines facing outwards.

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 1d

A calmness and utter stillness in the air. Sea the colour of jade sits under a lowering sky of grey and white this afternoon at Killiney beach, Co. Dublin, Ireland.

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 1d

Freshly washed up seaweed on Killiney beach, Co. Dublin shows off autumnal shades of reds, greens and browns.

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 3d

After the storm. The old stone bridge over the River Suir at Kilsheelan, South Tipperary, is bathed in morning sunlight, the river lower again now. The air is filled with the raucous calls of crows tumbling joyously in the clear blue sky, riding the still strong winds above the bridge.

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 4d

There is a Dial A Poem App now too!

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 4d

The storm seemed quite mild where we are down in the south east, probably one of the least affected areas of Ireland. Saw all the delays at Dublin Airport yesterday and today. Apart from sudden strong gusts of wind it is very pleasant here at the moment.

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Mary Earnshaw @maryearnshaw.bsky.social · 4d

Today I'm recovering from reading out loud to a group of adults in an upstairs room in a converted barn in Lancashire. Oh, the heady world of poetry! No one took pictures of the group (Jennie Owen, Phil Barnett, me) - we missed you @rondavies.bsky.social So here's an article in today's i newspaper

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 4d

Sorry to have missed the event. Next time!

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 4d

This otter seemed to be enjoying the swiftly flowing River Suir near Kilsheelan, South Tipperary, The waters high due to the heavy rains of Storm Amy.

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 5d

As the worst of Storm Amy passed by mid afternoon, streaks of cirrus crossed the wind torn sky. The swift flowing River Suir was still rising by around 15cm per hour as it roared under the bridge at Kilsheelan, South Tipperary. Swans sheltered against the river bank despite the easing winds.

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 5d

“The surface of a slate-grey lake is lit
By the earthed lightning of a flock of swans,
Their feathers roughed and ruffling, white on white” -Seamus Heaney

The slate grey waters of the River Suir at Kilsheelan as Storm Amy approaches. #SouthTipperary

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 8d

This afternoon at Crosby beach. Weak sunlight filters through the cloud cover, sending flecks of light across the pewter sea. An incoming tide laps gently at the beach, a quiet murmur of water in the still air, only the piping call of a lone oystercatcher heard above the sound of the sea.

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 14d

Figures in a landscape. The matchstick like silhouettes of the iron men appear against the patchwork of tidal pools reflecting the evening sky as dusk falls across a colourful Crosby beach yesterday evening. #IronMenCrosby #SeftonCoast

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 14d

Pools of blue reflect the calm clear skies over Crosby beach last night as the setting sun painted the horizon with streaks of warm gold.
#IronMenCrosby #SeftonCoast

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 15d

A beautiful calm stillness descended on Crosby beach at sunset last night. The Welsh mountains clearly defined against the pale blueness of the sky and out over the sea the warm orange glow from the last of the day’s light. #IronMenCrosby #SeftonCoast

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks Martin.

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 15d

My favourite picture from last night. The earth rotates eastward into night bringing the sun towards the horizon on the day of the autumn equinox marking the end of summer 2025.
#IronMenCrosby #SeftonCoast #autumnequinox

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 15d

Watching the sun go down. The iron men on Crosby beach witness yet another stunning sunset as the the alignment of the sun and the earth brings to a close the autumn equinox, tipping us into the days of longer nights. #IronMenCrosby #SeftonCoast #autumnequinox

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 16d

A stunningly clear autumn equinox afternoon at Crosby beach. The outgoing tide has left wet sands all shimmer and glitter in the bright sunlight. #IronMenCrosby #SeftonCoast

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 17d

Yesterday evening, the MSC Preziosa sailed past Crosby beach into a glorious end of summer sunset. #IronMenCrosby #SeftonCoast

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 20d

Found art in nature. This common otter shell found on Crosby beach replicates the colours of a sunset.

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 20d

A sky full of drama this afternoon at Crosby beach. #IronMenCrosby #SeftonCoast

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 20d

A vast number of sea potatoes, sea urchin shells, washed up on Crosby beach today. This is just a small selection. #SeftonCoast

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 20d

Must try your recipe. Mine uses apple, red onion, red wine vinegar, muscovado sugar, raisins, cranberries, cinnamon, bay leaf, and star anise.

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Ron Davies @rondavies.bsky.social · 22d

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