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A Theologians Review of “Chapter XXl Armageddon”
I have for a long time wondered how my book would be seen by the religious community, now I know and I’m very pleased indeed. BOOK REVIEW by Art Turnbull report of a reading by a Minister of the … Continue reading
Posted in Chapter XXI Armageddon, family, veterans
Tagged A good read, Abram Village, Armageddon, Chapter XCXl, Sailor, worth the read
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A Special Message at Christmas. Navy-Army-Airforce
T’WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE, IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE, MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY, WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, AND TO SEE JUST WHO, IN THIS HOME, DID LIVE. I … Continue reading
Posted in family, HM Submarines, HMS Cockade, hms ganges, military, veterans
Tagged airman., bravery, country, courage, honour, marine, merry christmas, peace, Sailor, soldier, war
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Remember the High Price of Freedom
It is the VETERAN , not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN , not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the VETERAN , not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. … Continue reading
Posted in family, HM Submarines, HMS Cockade, hms ganges, military, The Royal Navy & Me, veterans
Tagged airman., freedom, great cost of peace., no cheap, peace, politician, preacher, Sailor, soldier, war
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Another Day in the Life of Budge
It seems it is time to write another episode in the life of Budge. Especially so because of her recent remarks on FaceBook about my ability/inability to teach her how to drive. She stated that the reason so many other … Continue reading
Posted in family, Just Fooling, vehicles
Tagged aground, bionic, boat, coon skin cap, davy Crockett, driving skill, fist, major, maple leaf, moose fear her, narrow, Newfoundland, PEI, pool, remeber the Alamo., roads, Sailor
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Little known History of WW 2
There are many great stories about the Second World War, but how many include the Republic of Ireland??The answer to that question is almost none. Yet Ireland played a very crucial and important role, de Valera guided his nation through … Continue reading
Posted in Belfast Social History, military, veterans
Tagged admirals, aircraft carrier, battleship, destroyer, good times., jack, poor pay, royal navy, rum, Sailor, tar, tinker tailor, tot, White Ensign.
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Bygone Days
Perhaps it is the depressing feeling of a Monday morning that is making me feel a little sad today. No reason to really, after all every day for me is a weekend day!! I think it has something to do … Continue reading
Posted in HM Submarines, HMS Cockade, hms ganges, The Royal Navy & Me, veterans
Tagged admirals, aircraft carrier, battleship, destroyer, good times., jack, poor pay, royal navy, rum, Sailor, tar, tinker tailor, tot, White Ensign.
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No Room at the Inn
Having moved into our new home we set about clearing the garage floor to make room for my soon to arrive Mini Cooper convertible. However, in the mean time, Linda’s motorcycle collection grew to two bikes. Two bikes take up … Continue reading
Posted in family, vehicles
Tagged admirals, aircraft carrier, battleship, destroyer, good times., jack, poor pay, royal navy, rum, Sailor, tar, tinker tailor, tot, White Ensign.
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We Will Remember those who went down to the sea in ships
I just came across this interesting naval version of the poem “In Flanders Fields” it is certainly worth sharing on this special day. IN WATERS DEEP In ocean wastes no poppies blow, No crosses stand in ordered row, There young … Continue reading
Posted in HM Submarines, HMS Cockade, hms ganges, veterans
Tagged admirals, aircraft carrier, battleship, destroyer, good times., jack, poor pay, royal navy, rum, Sailor, tar, tinker tailor, tot, White Ensign.
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Which Side Officer???
The French policeman stops this car and asks the Submariner if he has been drinking. With great difficulty, he admits that he has been drinking all day, that his daughter got married in the morning to a Frenchman, and that … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, vehicles
Tagged admirals, aircraft carrier, battleship, destroyer, good times., jack, poor pay, royal navy, rum, Sailor, tar, tinker tailor, tot, White Ensign.
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