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Christmas Story 1951. A Cruel Unhappy Day.
I had originally planned to tell this story on Christmas Eve, however its an very unhappy story and not suited to the magically and very special feelings that we associate the Christmas Eve and the coming of our Savior, the … Continue reading
Posted in family
Tagged angry, baby jesus, cake, Christmas Eve, dinner, escape plans, happyl morning, Lily Ben, maRSIPAN, pudding, Roy. scape, unhappy
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Dining with Admirals (Not in my Day)
Outstanding men and women from across the Naval Service celebrated the greatest sea victory in British history at a unique dinner aboard Nelson’s flagship. Ninety-four sailors and Royal Marines were invited to join First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas … Continue reading
Posted in HM Submarines, HMS Cockade, hms ganges, The Royal Navy & Me, veterans
Tagged 1st Sea Lord, best manners, best uniform, changing times, dinner, Flag Ship, HMS Victory, lieutenant, Nelson, Portsmouth, royal navy
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Winter Wonderland PEI Dec 18th 2013
This blog is for all our Canadian Snow Birds friends sunning themselves in Florida and in other spots South of the border. See what you are missing on our beautiful Island, an amazing winter wonderland and White Christmas. Sadly there … Continue reading
Posted in family, Just Fooling
Tagged candle light, december, dinner, Irish Whiskey, jealous, log fire, nah too much fun., no school today, roads closed, snow, snow blower, storms, three storms to date, winter
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Remembering My Old Shipmates
Thinking of all my old shipmates at this special time of year. I will tip a glass of Irish to you this Christmas day. How many days did we spend away from families and loved ones at Christmas whilst in … Continue reading
Posted in HM Submarines, HMS Cockade, hms ganges, The Royal Navy & Me, veterans
Tagged Alcide, boats, Christmas, Cockade, dinner, Dolphin, Eastbourne, far from Home, Ganges, Otter, rum, Scratcher, shipmates, Taciturn, tot, Totem, ugh
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Annual Ceremonial Review
On Wednesday of last week I attended the Summerside Sea Cadets annual review. I used to be Commanding Officer of this Corps back in the nineteen eighties. I have attended many of their reviews over the years. At one time … Continue reading
Posted in military, veterans
Tagged 40th year, 60th year, Annual Review, CO, dinner, moves on, officers, PEI, RCSCC85, Sea Cadets, Summerside, time
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A Busy Weekend
Its going to be a busy weekend, Everton into the second half are presently beating Liverpool 1-0 in the semi final of the FA Cup. Chelsea play Spurs tomorrow morning in the other semi final. Titanic is only hours away … Continue reading
Posted in Belfast Social History, family
Tagged 3D, bust, church, dinner, funeral, ice berg, movie, Tittanic Quarter, weekend
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