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.

Thursday, 31 October 2013

Battle of Harlem Heights 1776

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On Sunday, my son and I played this battle with our expanded 18th century British and American army in 1/72. The scenario I built was base...

Japanese Halloween! 2013

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My son really wanted to have a Halloween celebration. So we've put together a little something for the occasion. Supper was a bbq pork...
Thursday, 17 October 2013

Some inspiration from my history books and other blogs.

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One of the blogs I follow, Wars of the League of Ausburg has a scenario entitled Pour le bouche du mon Cannons. This is the New England Army...
Wednesday, 16 October 2013

TYPHOON

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The fall is when we get typhoons. Typhoon Wipha  hit us on the night of October 15/16. Tokyo area usually doesn't get hit, despite bein...
Sunday, 13 October 2013

The British Army in North America 1775-83

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After 20 years, I have finally been able to put together my British Army. , , , , ,  (plasticsoldierreview.com) Most of the regiments I h...

My French army in Canada 1755-63

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After 20 years, I finally have been able to put together my French army.  ( www.cmhg.gc.ca )      Louis-Joseph de Montcalm, Marquis de Montc...

RIP Tom Clancy

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I was a big fan of Mr. Clancy's work. I read most of his works. I even had a copy of The Hunt for Red October game. Unfortunately, I to...

Matsudo Festival 2013

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I believe this was the 40th anniversary. Once again, my kids took part in the dancing parade. I also have a video clip on my youtube ch...

Canadian thanksgiving in Japan

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I was finally able to make a shake n bake chicken dinner, with a Duncan Hines devils food choclate cake with milk choclate frosting. Try fin...
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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.
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