the future for power stations

it looks like a tree, doesn't it? Absolutely, but there was *something* funny about it. And on close inspection, it was made from plastic! Yes, this tree is actually an electric mast (I don't have the correct terminology - is that a sub-station under it?)
How awful if this were to be the future of electricity poles. Instead of local groups with signs requesting "bury the cables" "put them underground", their signs would read "give us fake trees".
The future could look grim.
This particular one is located along the start of the Wicklow way near the back of Marlay Park.

Glenview Museum

Went to Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim for the bank holiday weekend. Needed to get out of the city. We had no accommodation booked but drove around, and saw a sign for Glenview B&B. Next to the house, was a notice for "Museum". This morning when we were fixing up with the landlady, she asked us if we wished to see the museum. Yes, we said, we'll pay a quick visit.
Well, it was fantastic! A beautiful vintage car was the first thing we saw when walking into the large, jam-packed shed. And all manner of other objects of interest. The man of the house was willing to give us a tour, and seemed to have stories of interest to share about each and every item on display. Unfortunately, we were limited for time and hadn't expected to discover such a treasure trove so we had to be rude and stay only for a few minutes, making promises to return.
He played music for us on a gramaphone, and showed off a tiny iron for pressing lace collars, a magnificent wall-hanging collapsible clothes-horse, a door with a bullet hole from the black 'n' tans; among others.
As I wrote in the visitor's book "I'll be back".

www.glenview-house.com/glenview-museum.html

Spaces and ground surfaces

The bluish colour of the above picture is awful, sorry about that. My phone was on funny settings when I took it. It's the plaza in front of AIB bank headquarters in Ballsbridge. They've done a beautiful job. I think it's a really nice space now.
There's something that just clicks when the correct ground surface is chosen. Another example is Collins' Barracks. I'm sure people don't even pay attention to the pale salmon finish there - it's the perfect surface. Subtle, unnoticeable and succeeding in placing the emphasis on the buildings surrounding the space.