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Congratulations Ellen

Posted on February 22, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Delighted that my friend, Dr Ellen Tillman from Texas State University, has been awarded the prestigious Coffman Prize for Military History for 2014. I have known Ellen for many years thru Internet History forums. She is an enthusiastic supporter of … Continue reading →

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Didn’t Sleep A Wink Last Night

Posted on February 21, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

The thought that the Alliance Party has posted a newsletter thru my front door and Smokey (FitzjamesDog) didnt even bark…has caused me a sleepless night. I was worried that they might come back at 3am. It’s the sneaky kinda thing … Continue reading →

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The Alliance Party…In My Street!!!!!

Posted on February 21, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

I can hardly believe this myself. I went into the hall last night and discovered the Alliance Party….the Feckin Alliance Party had dropped a leaflet thru my letter-box. Quite wisely, they did not hang about to engage me on their … Continue reading →

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“Blue Bloods” TV Series…And Norn Iron

Posted on February 21, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Great to see a reference to Norn Iron on my favourite “cop” show “Blue Bloods”. The Show features three generations of New York, Irish-American police officers. Tom Sellek plays the Police Commissioner. Tonight’s episode featured an attack a bomb attack … Continue reading →

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Not The Wizard Of Oz

Posted on February 19, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

First off, Id like to pay tribute to Barton Creeth, who is quite simply the nicest guy in the small pool of Norn Iron Bloggers. If you haven’t read his blog….you should. Last weekend Barton got a real scoop. Interviewing … Continue reading →

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I Have Decided To Join The Alliance Party

Posted on February 18, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

What can I say? Its one of those U-turns for which I am famous. The news today that Duncan Morrow has announced his candidacy for Alliance in the Botanic DEA has stirred me into action. Duncan is a member of … Continue reading →

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“Royal Ulster Rifles” On An Irish Stamp?

Posted on January 25, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

The interesting thing (dont laugh!) about collecting Irish stamps is that it tells us as something about an Event AND the time the stamps were issued. For example, the Easter Rising 1916. Commemorated in 1941 (25th Anniversary). Commemorated in 1966 … Continue reading →

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The Controversial World Of….Stamp Collecting

Posted on January 23, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Today is my wife’s birthday. At her request, I hasten to add that she is a much younger person than me. We went to a small village in the “Republic”. Intention to have a nice lunch. As you may know, … Continue reading →

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Mallie, Paisley…And Mrs Paisley Too

Posted on January 21, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

So Part Two of The Great Interview. It had already been screened to the Belfast Press Corps on Friday last week and under embargo until Midnight Sunday night. This meant that the three Belfast newspapers and BBC and UTV were … Continue reading →

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As The Fan Hits The Shit…

Posted on January 20, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

So the DUP are rubbishing tonight’s Big Interview. Ian Paisley in conversation with Eamonn Mallie. I am all prepared …coca cola and two packets of Tayto Prawn Cocktail. Its going to be that kinda night. Nothing worse than a woman … Continue reading →

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