My first blog post went up exactly one year ago and this post is scheduled to be posted at the same time as that very first one, Everyday Beauty. It wasn’t long before I got my first follower, WildSherkin from just down the road.
The time has flown by and it has been great. I’ve loved the journey and the interaction along the way. By now the blog has attracted over 46,000 views and has broken through the 900 followers mark – the latest being Eeva-Maria from Finland. And for everyone in between, many heartfelt thanks, this has been a great journey that isn’t quite set to wrap up.
So what do you, the viewer wish to see more of (tick as many as you wish) ?
As I have been pretty slow in putting up posts from Donegal, here is an image of me in the pub of the Brennan family, best known for Clannad and Enya. The picture credit for this has to go to The Wife.
Hope to see you all and many more in another 12 months, MM 🍀
Meticulous Mick 
So glad to have ‘met’ you and I will delightedly continue to watch your work with great pleasure! And I am deeply impressed at the numbers you’ve put up in a mere year—way ahead of me, and I’m approaching the year-3 mark myself. All best to you as you continue! 😀
Cheers,
Kathryn
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Thank you Kathryn, it has been a very interesting ride and I think the blog is now finding its own course. It’s also been great meeting so many people around the world and seeing what they find interesting. Hopefully one big enjoyable education all round.Looking forward to seeing each other’s continued journey over the next 12 months and beyond. Thank you so much for all your support, your real (not virtual) friend, MM / John 🍀
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Wooohooo Congrats MM!! Very inspiring how much your blog has grown in one short year, by the amount of participation here, I assumed you had been doing this for a few years!! And for the record I voted for “Whatever you want or get inspired by” – I, like many, definitely trust your eye and would love to see more of the things that catch your interest. Keep it up and here’s to many more!!!
– Zachary
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Cheers Zach, your comments and feedback are always appreciated, an essential part of the journey of this blog. MM
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Can’t believe you’veonly been blogging for a year – it seemed so polished from the first time I stumbled on your conker pictures! Congratulations Anne
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Thanks Anne, I try and take a wee bit of pride in my work….🍀
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congratulations!!! looking forward to your posts in the years to come! 🙂
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Such kind words, great to hear Know it All, MM 🍀
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Happy, happy, happy birthday dear talented friend 😀 😀 🙂 either I chose ‘Whatever you want or get inspired by’ or I could change to Others ‘ JUST KEEP SURPRISING US in the usual amazing way 🙂 ”
beijinhos de Portugal 😀
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Happy, happy, happy birthday dear talented friend 😀 😀 🙂 either I chose ‘Whatever you want or get inspired by’ or I could change to Others ‘ JUST KEEP SUPRISING US in the usual amazing way 🙂 ”
beijinhos de Portugal 😀
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Muito Obrigado Querida.
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Happy Anniversary, MM! I voted with the others on “whatever you want or get inspired by”. I’m captivated by the bouquet of subjects you share with us. Always beautiful work!
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Thank you so much Britt, it’s great that most people seem to think that way too. MM 😃
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I spoke with a financial adviser named Andrew yesterday in Charlotte, NC, who lived in Cork for awhile. Lovely accent…. Made me think of you! Congrats on celebrating a full year, MM. xo
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Thank you Laurie, hope you got some good advice. MM 🍀
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MM, what I took away from the meeting is this: I better sell a lot of portraits before I can “retire”. Haha!
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You and me both….
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Happy, happy Anniversary! 🙂
I voted “Show me around Cork/Ireland” and “Other” – more self portraits. 🙂
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Happy anniversary.I’ll have to buy you a pint to celebrate 🙂
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Make it a murphy’s and thank you 🍻
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Happy anniversary, MM! So glad to have found you. P
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And thanks for backing me all the way – not too far off the magic 1,000 mark now. Hope you are feeling a lot better by now P. MM 🍀
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Much better, thank you – finally! You have an exciting year ahead and I look forward to following in your footsteps and seeing and hearing all about it. P
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That is good to hear. Must sort out that coffee sometime. John
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Well done MM, keep it up, no change required. I have been offline again these last few days, struggling to get an Internet connection from deepest rural France – a nice problem to have 🙂
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Now that is a nice problem….😎
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Congratulations and Happy 1st Anniversary/Birthday,John. I am so glad to have met you and follow your photogaphic journeys.Best of luck also in your new ventures !
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Thanks Cath. hope all is good the west side of the City. 😎
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Yep…all good growing here, Thanks 🙂
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Love your blog … Perfect as is! Great shot 🙂
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Thanks Julie,your comments always gratefully received. MM 😎
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Bravo!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you. Too kind…..
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Happy Anniversary, MM 🙂
Thanks a lot for making my reader so colorful with your beautiful blog posts.
Hope to see many more incredible images here.
Have a great time 🙂
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Thank you Sreejith, glad to be exchanging colourful photos with yourself. 😀
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Congrats – Happy Blogging – Happy Adventuring!!! Happy Day 🙂
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Thank you Craves, you must be due a visit soon. MM 🍀
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Congrats on reaching 1 year of happy WP blogging
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Thank you mark, MM 🍀
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Congrats!
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Thank you NW, 😀
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Happy Anniversary! Thank you for your encouraging comments and following my blog almost a year ago and that in turn inspired me to check out yours and I am so glad I did! I love your pictures and posts especially about your part of the world.
~Mar
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Thank you Mar, it’s been a fun ride so far….😀
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Happy Anniversary!
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Thank you, it flew by….
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Happy Blogiversary! Continued success. I like what you’re doing just fine. Cheers!
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Thank you so much Elen, it seems to be the message so far 😄
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That is great. Congratulations.
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Cheers Dr. IQ
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Congratulations on your anniversary! I love your blog and think we should experience whatever floats your boat! 🙂
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Thanks Laura, haven’t checked the poll yet……..👍
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you’re welcome 🙂 You will see………O.O
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Happy Anniversary!
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Thank you JP, seems like yesterday I was dithering my way around WordPress. MM 🍀
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Congratulations! Wonderful to see all your posts and photos 🙂
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Thank you Regina, just started to get photo work coming in and I am setting up a joint venture as well. Plenty going on…..Hope all is good with yourself. MM 🍀
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Happy Anniversary, MM. You certainly have made my world a brighter place, even inspiring me along the way. Here’s to a wonderful second year. My thanks…
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And my thanks to you for joining me in our adventure. MM 🍀
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Happy Birthday and keep up the great work!!! Love your images and words!
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Thank you Angela, but I also have another project to do 😉
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Happy 1st Blogoversary. What a great first year you have had.
Have a wonderful day.
🙂 Mandy xo
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Thank you Mandy, xox 💚
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Happy One Year – we all celebrate that another will follow. Be well and thank you for all the beauty.
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Thank you so much Dawn, been great to have you around, MM 😃
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So, we finally see you. Congrats on the landmark!
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Well there was a Selfie for the PWC a bit ago…
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Happy Anniversary MM, congrats and wishing you the best for the upcoming year.
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Cheers Kaz, MM 🍀
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Congratulations, here’s to another year 🙂
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Thanks Ed, plenty more to do, 😎
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Happy Anniversary! You’ve given us so many images/words to enjoy so far and I hope you will continue to do so for many more!
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Thank you Dale, time has flown by. MM 🍀
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Happy B-day! 🙂
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Cheers BL, hope all is good in Portugal, MM 🌍
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