Biscuits and Jam-jars
To think that a quarter or even better a half of a chocolate biscuit back then would have been heaven on earth…
Distance is Relative…..
Mike- While not many are tuned in to the remarkable nature of a Mars landing it’s easy to forget that not too long ago, this was a thing of science fiction.
The Cruel Sea
Mike- There was talk about the hundreds if not thousands of boats that had sunk on the long voyage to Hong Kong and the death of tens of thousands of people
Gone to the Dogs
Mike: “No, no Paddy,” Jim quickly replied. “You know me Pad, I wasn’t even thinking of his money. I swear it.”
The Troubles
Mike- A brief history of The Troubles in Ireland
Hubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble….
Mike- Were the known facts so pitiful and tragic it would to our modern thinking be quite laughable although not funny in any sense of the word.
The Salmon of Knowledge
Mike- “Who knows anything about Fionn Mac Cumhaill? Or maybe you know him as Finn McCool?”
St. Patrick and the Giant Snake
Mike brings us a “Down the Country” tale of St. Patrick and a snake.
Ah… But can She Cook?
Mike- In the meantime, as many men who could spare the time would go to his farm and make the numerous repairs needed that were urgently required.
A Great Big Adventure – AND Ten Dollars…
Mike- Annie Moore was looking forward to her 15th birthday, her father had sent for them to join him by ship in the New World.