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License Plates for Drunks??
I heard an interesting suggestion on the radio this morning. In order to combat drinking and driving on Prince Edward Island we could issue offenders with special plates. The plates would warn the public that a driver who drinks is … Continue reading
That Last Minute Christmas Gift!!!
Remember, if you are stuck for that last minute gift there is always one of my books. Both available and I can be delivered within the Queens County area. Each book costs $15 for a signed copy, and will make … Continue reading
My Royal Irish Blood
The photo in this post is of one of my many loyal Irish flag waving subjects. My niece (Ann the Genealogyhunter) has traced our Irish roots back to the Kings of Ireland, in fact, back to Naill of the Nine … Continue reading
Posted in family, Just Fooling
Tagged fighter jets, Games, HMS Ocean, london, Olympics, restricted air space., Royal Marines, security, Thames River, troops
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Arsenal Win!!!!!
Arsenal played today Monday 17th Dec and defeated the hapless Reading Royals 5-2. Reading are in serious trouble sitting in last place in the league. Arsenal move up to fifth spot, that’s a little more respectable. Lets hope they keep … Continue reading
Posted in soccer
Tagged arsenal, black day., poorly played, Queens Park Rangers, sad sad sad, tears
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HMS Cockade – My Other Family
I doubt in this day and age the kind of shipboard comradeship I experienced aboard HMS Cockade back in 1956 still exists. I flew from London to Singapore to join the Cockade in early August 1956. This grand old ship … Continue reading
Posted in 1956 Olympic Games, HMS Cockade, Uncategorized, veterans
Tagged Boy Seaman, HMS Ganges, honour and pride, ipswich, Memories, naval establishment.motto, poem IF, proud, Shotley, training
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More on Ganges Pedophiles.
On the 4th December 2012, I posted an article about the pedophiles at HMS Ganges. It occurred to me I should post it on the forum at the Ganges web site. I felt it was a subject that should be … Continue reading
Posted in hms ganges, Uncategorized
Tagged Boy Seaman, HMS Ganges, honour and pride, ipswich, Memories, naval establishment.motto, poem IF, proud, Shotley, training
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Salvation Army???????????
I always had respect for and supported the principles of the Salvation Army. At Christmas I made a point of dropping any loose change in the Army Kettles. Not anymore though, this year I have walked by the kettles and … Continue reading
Posted in family
Tagged charity, Christian, church, faith, hope, hymns, love, religion.minister Bible, Sunday Service
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The Lanchester that Bombed
No a Lanchester was not an bomber from World War two, that was the Lancaster. The Lanchester was an elegant car from the 1930’s, it was furnished in burled walnut and leather with rich carpeting. But of course most luxury … Continue reading
Posted in HM Submarines, Rover Automobiles, vehicles
Tagged Austins, BSA.Riley, Cars, Hillman etc etc., Lancasters, MG, Morris, Rovers .Lanchesters, singer, Triumph, Vanguard, vehicles
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Arsenal Oh Arsenal!!!!
How much more can we fans take???Arsenal are out of the FA Cup. Defeated by Bradford City 3-2 on penalty shots after playing to a 1-1 tie in regular and 30 mins overtime. Bradford City are rated 65 places below … Continue reading
Posted in soccer
Tagged arsenal, black day., poorly played, Queens Park Rangers, sad sad sad, tears
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First Months in Nova Scotia
My first few months of 1964 in Halifax NS was indeed a learning experience. The province had some strange laws, particularly in the areas involving alcohol, and as I mentioned in my last blog contraceptives!!!. Because we were stationed in … Continue reading
Posted in HM Submarines, veterans
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