Wednesday, 25 November 2015

Going through my BA papers on Nova Scotia/Acadia in 18th century

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I studied a lot on this period and have way too much old style notes. I remember writing my first BA paper with a typewriter! I'm toyi...
Tuesday, 17 November 2015

On the move again!

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Since I moved back to Nova Scotia, certain arrangements must be taken into consideration when trying to finance getting mortages for a home....
Wednesday, 11 November 2015

All work no play

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my promotion to field supervisor has meant I have one day off a week until the second supervisor is promoted to position. Consequently, my g...
Thursday, 29 October 2015

Louisbourg and Halloween

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NSCAD students create ghost-inspired art after visit to Fortress Louisbourg Looking to history for inspiration By Peggy MacDonald, ...
Wednesday, 28 October 2015

Grand Pre search for original village

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Archeologists searching for Grand-Pré Acadian church site Researchers measure magnetism of soil to uncover Acadian villages at Grand-...
Friday, 23 October 2015

My RAFM minatures have been found

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My father found them in his shop, so I shall be collecting them next week. I have British line troops, American Colonial, Rangers, Militia, ...
Monday, 19 October 2015

Canada Votes today

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Today, the Federal election takes place. This means the national government. This is the first election I have been able to vote in since th...
Friday, 16 October 2015

Ah the joys of working night and graveyard shifts

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As a new Security officer, most of my postings are in the late evenings or past midnight until the morning. It sure helps with getting back ...
Saturday, 10 October 2015

Grand Pre October, 1755

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A map showing the areas the Acadians were deported to Ian dressed as an Acadian boy circa 1755 in front of the exhibit showing children ...
Tuesday, 6 October 2015

Pirates attack a Ghost Castle

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The night before last, prior to my departure for work, Ian and I played a game with his castle and pirate ship He was really happy that ...