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The Crows Nest
If you are ever in St Johns Newfoundland a visit to the Crows Nest is a must, especially if you have a sailors background. Today the place is often found quiet with no more than a handful of old salts … Continue reading
Submarine Ojibwa Leaves Halifax for Last Time.
Submariners salute Ojibwa as she leaves Halifax. Ordinarily the send-off of a ship on her final journey is a somber occasion. This was not the case today in Halifax as retired submariners gathered to send the Cold War submarine HMCS … Continue reading
Posted in HM Submarines, veterans
Tagged Cold war, Halifax., history, museum, Ojibwa, scrap yard, submarine
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Happy Canada Day
Another great day in the life of Canada, this wonderful and beautiful country. I’m proud to be a Canadian citizen and grateful I was allowed the privilege to become one. I first landed in Halifax on the 18th January 1964 … Continue reading
A Repeat of History
Yesterday 14th June 2012 along with our friends Carl and Jan we visited the Elmira Railway Station Museum. The station is located at the end of the line near North Lake and beyond Souris. Its very well displayed and rich … Continue reading
Posted in politics, Prince Edward Island
Tagged Elmira, hated HST, inept government, last Train, mired in debt, more taxes., museum, North Lake, olonial Rule, repaet of history, Souris, taxes
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Gander Aircraft Museum NFLD
On my travels I always look for old British cars. Recently in Newfoundland I came across a 1957 Rover and a 1979 Triumph TR7. However the strangest and most interesting vehicle was found at the Aircraft Museum. The Karrier Motor … Continue reading
Posted in family, vehicles
Tagged aviation, Commer, commercial, early days, Karrier, low mileage, museum, passengers, Rootes Group, skies, stairway, vehicles
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