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Christmas 1956, Auckland New Zealand

Posted on December 15, 2015 by irishroverpei

We tied up outboard of HMS Consort in the city of Auckland on the evening of 23rd December 1956. Danny and I were off duty on Christmas Eve and Christmas day and headed ashore just before noon. Auckland was quiet … Continue reading →

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Christmas Story 1952. The Apple Pie!

Posted on December 9, 2015 by irishroverpei

Christmas in 1952 Belfast was very different from what I had been used to in the past. The biggest difference was living in a house full of adults. Indeed, having almost reached school-leaving age I too considered myself an adult. … Continue reading →

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Mother of all Storms

Posted on February 15, 2015 by irishroverpei

This is the worse storm in years and its not over yet. A few moments ago Linda had to climb out through a window as we couldn’t get either the front or back doors open from inside. Not sure how … Continue reading →

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