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A Bit of Irish History
A monument has been erected in Middleton, County Cork, Ireland as a symbol of appreciation and gratitude to the Choctaw Nation for the donations received during the Famine years in the mid 19th century. The Choctaw people have a history … Continue reading
Posted in Belfast Social History, family
Tagged British, civilized, corn, European, famine, first nations., hunger, other crops, potato, savages
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Driving the British Way!!!
Today is the last day of our Newfoundland holiday, we fly out in the morning for good ole PEI. We have had a great visit with great friends and great entertainment. The latter is probably why I’m too tired today … Continue reading
Posted in Just Fooling
Tagged American, British, LHD, RHD, right side, steering wheels, wrong side
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Windsor All British Car Show
Its a sunny Saturday morning and I’m in Halifax at Caroline and Marks house. In a few minutes I shall be on the road heading for Windsor and the British car show. The show is held on the grounds of … Continue reading
Posted in Rover Automobiles, soccer, vehicles
Tagged aRGENTINA, British, car show, friends, Germany, Mini Coopers, rolls royce, Rovers, sunny, Windsor, World Cup.
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The Wolseley 6/99
Selling the Rover yesterday stirred memories of how my life with Linda began. We courted whilst I was on the Island and later when I transferred back to Dartmouth. We became engaged shortly before I was told I was moving … Continue reading
More KMart Follies!!!!
One morning a lady arrived at the service centre in her newish Austin 1100, she did not look happy. She said, “I have just come from the dealership with my two year old car, they told me I need some … Continue reading
Life is One Day at a Time
I was feeling a little depressed over the weekend, maybe the weather had something to do with it. Maybe because my youngest daughter Susannah left on Sunday morning to return home to NFLD. She had been here for a week … Continue reading
Second Anniversary, Still Alive
Two years today since my heart attack and I’m still on the right side of the grass. It was certainly the most difficult moment of my life but with the hands of competent medical staff the wonderful support of my … Continue reading
The Importance of Birthdays
My dog Yoda doesn’t set much importance in celebrating his birthdays, just as long as he is fed,comfortable and warm he is happy. That tells me dogs are a lot smarter than we give them credit for. People? well we … Continue reading
Now! Thats Old???
I attended a car show in Charlottetown yesterday and got quite a shock. My 51 year old Rover is still on the road and in good condition. When people see it they are often quite impressed. Today I’m not quite … Continue reading
The British Car Show is back!!!!
The British car show is returning to Cymbria this weekend. It should never have left!! Visit the Cymbria Lions Centre in South Rustico tomorrow Saturday 25th August. Come and see all the cars that were once common place our roads. … Continue reading
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