Irishhighlander
A blog on War gaming in North-eastern North America from 1670-1815, the life of an ex EFL instructor, a family man formerly in Japan and now in Canada , a camper, a reenactor, a drummer, and all round crazy but home Nova Scotian. Having taught for an extended period my career is now in private security.
Saturday, 21 February 2026
The Last Kydd novel
Monday, 5 January 2026
Paint or game?
I need to get myself back into the period. One thing I haven't done is paint some figures.
I also have the Great Northern War Russian gunners to finish up. They can also be early Royal Artillery as well.
The idea is to make a Port Royal 1700 campaign.
I have a weekend free so ill work on some terrain and some 1700s troops
Thursday, 20 November 2025
Rest in Peace my friend
Kerry DeLorey who was a major part of reenactment in Nova Scotia passed away today. He was my friend from 1986.
Kerry was also an accomplished photographer having a business with taking school photographer.
I will miss my friend
Thursday, 13 November 2025
Saturday, 25 October 2025
Thursday, 18 September 2025
Fort Amherst/Port La Joie National Historic Site
Another Seven Years War site i visited this year
The plaques fir the site were recently stolen only this one remains
The Redoubt really reminded me of a fortified Roman camp
It was a beautiful way to watch the sunrise on Charlottetown Harbour
Saturday, 30 August 2025
I've been back home ten years now!
A lot has happened since my family and I moved back to Nova Scotia. My children are nearly grown up going off to live their own lives. My wife and I unfortunately are living separate lives. I wish them well.
Despite not getting much gamming in this summer I did visit several 18th century historical sites.
Fort LawrenceFort Cumberland
Battle of Restigouche
Fort Anne
Fort Edward























































