Monthly Archives: July 2013

Black Tot Day

On 31 July 1970 the 300 year-old Royal Naval tradition of issuing the ‘tot’ ended at precisely six bells in the forenoon watch when the last rum ration was issued aboard ships of the British Royal Navy – Forever known … Continue reading

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More HMS Ganges

I realize I have already blogged extensively about Ganges, and you may be wondering ,what now??? My book “The Royal Navy & Me” is on several sites and yesterday a very nice lady who had read the first three chapters, … Continue reading

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My Thoughts as I Age

The things I think about these days are so much different from my thoughts of 30 or 40 years ago. Growing old is okay in my book. As I’ve aged, I’ve become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. … Continue reading

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House is Still for sale

This lovely Island home was built in 1907 at a cost of $127.00, it is one of three homes designed and built in Ebenezer by the same carpenter . It was the original farm for the Mac Rae family for … Continue reading

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Amazing Scientific Breakthrough

Scientists in Ottawa who went underground to survived the severe Harper cuts in the scientific world have just made an amazing discovery. While hiding out deep inside the Diefenbunker they have detected the heaviest element yet known to science. It … Continue reading

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S.H.I.T. Wonder Where it Originated???

No No No!!! you’d be wrong if you guessed it originated with Mike Duffy or in his hot air balloon effigy. You would be equally wrong if you thought I was just using the word SHIT to be offensive!! Please … Continue reading

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More House Showing

Not sure if I will find the time to write a blog today, very busy with house showings. First one at 11.30 am this morning next one at 6 pm today. The difficulty is not so much the showing as … Continue reading

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In Memory of John Gould my Shipmate. RIP

John and I served together aboard the submarine Taciturn 1960-62, we were both Able Seamen and RP3’s (radar operators). He recently crossed the bar in Australia Rest in Peace dear friend and shipmate. ‘The Submariner’s Prayer’: O Father, hear our … Continue reading

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The Dead Horse Theory of Bureaucracy

The tribal wisdom of the Plains Indians, passed on from generation to generation, says that “When you discover that you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount.” However, in government more advanced strategies are often employed, … Continue reading

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Duffy – will he get the Message????

The three faces of our most infamous senator, who might that be you ask?????? Why!! its the one and only Mike Duffy, you must remember him he is the poor chap who wasn’t sure if he lived in Ottawa or … Continue reading

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