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Christmas Story 1942. “The Toy Sinking Ship”

Posted on December 1, 2015 by irishroverpei

Christmas of 1942 was the first Christmas that I have  memory of. I was almost three years old and living in Rosyth,  Scotland. I recall my excitement crossing the Firth of Fourth Bridge by train. I got soot in my … Continue reading →

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My First Christmas Morning Memory 1942

Posted on December 24, 2013 by irishroverpei

I thought on this Christmas Eve 2013 it would be nice to share the memories of my first Christmas, the first one that I was at least old enough to be aware of. We lived in a dingy little flat … Continue reading →

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