Monthly Archives: October 2009

Halloween Story

I’ll never forget that night. The rain was pouring down so hard it sounded as though pebbles were hitting the roof. As I lay in my bed, trying to steel my nerve to go out in that rain and concede … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving, Musquash Style

Despite having to get up in the middle of the night to visit the outhouse, in the rain no less, I cannot remember a more satisfying or peaceful night of sleep than the one I enjoyed that first night on … Continue reading

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Philadelphia…

For a brief interlude from the ongoing series re my travels in North America I am going to jump out of time and tell y’all about today, in brief. Today I hopped on a train from Penn Station, came to … Continue reading

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Getting to Halifax, Nova Scotia…

After a night of finishing off a few work loose ends, packing and coffee I was already up, showered and ready for Toby when he came to pick me up. He was somewhat bemused by my approach to Transatlantic travel, … Continue reading

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Some photos…

…as I have not got the time (right now) for more writing. Noel on the Musquash: My First NHL Live Game Niagara – The Horseshoe Falls Niagara – Me on The Maid of the Mist More prose to follow when … Continue reading

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For those that asked…

Sarah and I on the Waterfront in Toronto… Can you spot the relevant landmark at all..?

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Maple Cove

Friday morning, and after a short sleep in Halifax it was time to catch the bus and head on out a little West into New Brunswick; destination Saint John, Canada’s oldest city. The small queue of people politely waiting to … Continue reading

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