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.

Wednesday, 30 April 2014

Thank God for my wife and children who will help me live

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She is the one who will help me to know that life will be OK. My son and daughter also make sure that Im still loved. I poured out my grie...
Friday, 25 April 2014

Still hasn't hit me yet that my Mum is gone

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 My mother on her wedding day, May 19, 2007. Her ashes are internned in this lovely box. This has been one of the toughest weeks of my lif...
Monday, 21 April 2014

I get to go back to Canada, but not for a reason I wanted

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My mother, Bernice Rutley was killed in a car accident in Northern Alberta. She was 63. I am in the process of getting a flight back to Cana...

Lobscouse - 18th century Cooking series with Jas Townsend and Son S3E17

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 Another video talking about foods which soldiers or civilians could have eaten either on campaign, or at public houses.

Salted Fish Cakes: 18th Century Cooking Series at Jas Townsend and Son

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 Another video by jastownsendandson As is mentioned, New England was the main supplier, but it was coming from the Grand Banks off the Atlan...
Thursday, 17 April 2014

"A Pound of Meat" 18th Century Cooking Series

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 Thanks to Jas Townsend and sons for this video. This is one of the main reenactor suppliers which my family uses when getting new kit for o...
Wednesday, 16 April 2014

Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan

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My new work area of Tokyo seems pretty. One of the gems which I passed when a teacher in Chuo-ku four years ago was Kasai Seaside Park. My n...
Monday, 14 April 2014

Terror in the Woods - Who is in Pursuit of Josh?

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 Some of the military and civilian clothing this company sells. My family who does reenacting back in Canada has used this kit.

Privations of 18th Century Soldiers - Jas Townsend and Son Cooking Series

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 Thanks to James Townsend and Sons for making these videos. The British were not as bad off, but could also face these conditions when suppl...
Wednesday, 9 April 2014

Hevia - Busindre Reel video oficial HQ

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 I have always liked this song, but it holds a special place in my heart as the day my son was born, the nursing staff had a CD entitled The...
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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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