Monday 30 June 2014

Zebra crossing? Find out why it shouldn't be a problem.

Unfortunately one of the most common ways to see badgers and foxes in Ireland these days is when they are lying dead by the side of the road. Particularly on motorways where traffic is fast and heavy hardly a journey is completed without spotting at least one or two or more dead animals. Of course this is also a major cause of accidents as most drivers will swerve to avoid animals, a deer or badger is also in most cases deadly for the animal and extremely dangerous for the driver and passengers. That's why it should be mandatory to provide animal crossings on motorways. Holland has been building "critter crossings" for years and the figures speak for themselves. 
Less accidents, less animals and people injured and killed. A long term win /win for all concerned.

Friday 27 June 2014

The beautiful games you don't want to miss. Dates and times.

All times shown are Brazilian local. Add 4 hrs.for Irl. / UK. I mean that' part of the fun isn't it!




Sunday 22 June 2014

Born to be mild (and eco conscious)

Harley's Electric Glide in Grey (and a little red)
It certainly looks cool but how does it sound?  Will Steppenwolf record a new song "Born to be Mild"? Harley acknowledges the need for a more eco conscious future.

Thursday 19 June 2014

On the road with a sustainable cutie from Brazil.

What  a beauty. The latest in eco-conscious e-van chic. From Brazilian designer Eduardo Galvani.

Sunday 15 June 2014

We round up a few new suspects for a good grilling.

Pictured above are grilled Quesadillas from Andy's Grill at the Farmers market in Jacksonville Florida. 
These wonderful Mexican inventions are simply the most flexible tasty snacks you can get and can easily be turned into a full meal. Grill time is a great time to experiment because not only does the BBQ / Grill really enhance the  taste but you can also try new tastes while enjoying the weather. 
Heading into peak grill time here are a few things for you to try

Perfect sidekick to grilling Mexican is of course a Watermelon  Margarita. Actually any kind of Margarita is the perfect sidekick to any kind of grilling. Just make sure that you don't overdo the Margaritas or you could end up overdoing your food.  

Grill safely and handle food with care. Make sure everything is refrigerated up to grilling time and that food doesn't stand around too long in the sun.  Happy grilling!    


Wednesday 11 June 2014

Applegreen reaches the top.

 That's the top of Ireland's highest mountain, populated by Applegreenies in jubilant spirit after what   proved to be a gruelling charity climb. The bad weather couldn't keep them down. Well done to all. You can come down now!

Monday 9 June 2014

Patently obvious.


There's a lot to love about Tesla's decision to forego patent protection. It will speed up the arrival of the electric car on our roads and makes perfect long-term sense
It's also another savvy company realizing that evolving, open, creativity beats any attempt to legally protect knowledge that, in this age of transparency increasingly has the lifespan of a fruit fly.

Friday 6 June 2014

Solar sooner rather than later.

This is what a new solar road looks like and if you think it will be a long time coming you could be "mighty mistaken", as the man who always played himself - John Wayne, would say.

Unfortunately you won't be able to use one like this to get to the new Applegreen motorway station at Cullenmore, Co Wicklow on the N11. Just opened it offers all the usual Applegreen hospitality, convenience, and fine facilities. It also provides a welcome stop off point on the journey to the sunny south-east. Drop in say hello. Don't wait for the solar road -  but it is much closer than you think














Tuesday 3 June 2014

Now you can say - Pass me that washing machine!

Travellers, backpackers, wanderers everywhere are now packing the Scrubba wash bag in their bags.
This really is super cool both for the environment and for sheer convenience on the road. This could very well be the best washing machine on the road. No more sweaty greetings when meeting fellow travellers. Everyone can smell of roses.

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