Tag Archives: Irish Whiskey

A Touch of Blarney (A True Story)

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

As promised here is my story, its a bit long for a short story, but its Irish and an Irish mile is about three miles long!!! Enjoy my tale and please feel free to tell me if you believe it … Continue reading →

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Have a Storm Kit Handy

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

Prince Edward Island was hit by a snow storm over night, most island churches were closed this morning. I just lazed around watching soccer, Man City are back on top of the league defeating Aston Villa 1-0. Linda was outside … Continue reading →

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The Bike is Home

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

This is more of a saga than a story, that began in early January this year. Linda was on the hunt for a newer bike and found what she was looking for in Charlottetown. On the Friday night she completed … Continue reading →

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Submariners Christmas Cake Recipe

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Submariners Recipe Book CHRISTMAS CAKE Ingredients 1 Cup Butter 1 Cup Sugar 6 Drops Lemon Juice Some Nuts 4 Large Eggs 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder 4 Cups Mixed Dried Fruit 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1 or 2 Bottles of Whiskey … Continue reading →

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Remembering the War Years

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

On Tuesday 15th April (Easter)1941 some 200 German planes bombed the city of Belfast for seven hours. The air raid warning sounded at 10.20 pm and the all clear didn’t come until 5.00am the next morning. The city was devastated … Continue reading →

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20,000 Visits!!!!

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

At 10 am this morning the 15th April 2011 my blog counter turned over the twenty thousand mark. A milestone for me. I’d celebrate with a BlackBush! but its a bit early,have to wait until the sun is over the … Continue reading →

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Its My Birthday!!

Posted on January 15, 2011 by

Well I’m one year older, old enough to have a drink. The sun is over the yardarm, Arsenal won today,I have an unopened bottle of Black Bush Irish whiskey so all is well with the World. Cheers and keep reading

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