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, 3 December 2011

Saint Andrews day 2011

›

I had planned a Nova Scotian style kitchen party since our massive earthquake of March 11 to pick up the spirits of my friends, family and I...

Christmas season, gifts, books

›

Here in Japan, it's only 21 days to the big one. Slowly Japan is becoming like North America with Christmas, including the holiday rush ...

Wednesday, 30 November 2011

A little more background information on me and my son

›

Greetings and salutations to one and all. My name is Rod Redden, a Canadian expat teaching English in Japan. Since I was a child, I have ...

Tuesday, 29 November 2011

My other life as a drummer

›

I was one of the founding members of the 2nd Battn 84th RHE in Nova Scotia, Canada back in 1984. The cover shot is of myself back in 1989 at...

The Siege of Quebec part 1

›

This was a battle my son and I played. The figures used were 1/72 Zeveda Russians and Swedish repainted as British and French. Attack on...

Friday, 18 November 2011

Our first tatical with our figures

›

British form line while the Colonials advance on the flank The British regulars make a last stand La Compaigne Frances move down the ...

Thursday, 17 November 2011

Getting started

›

‹

Home

View web version

About Me

irishhighlander: Nova Scotian, Canadian, ESL in Japan, South Korea and Nunavut. I'm also a wargamer in my spare time and Canadian Forces officer in the Cadet program.

View my complete profile