Happy Guy Fawkes Day everyone! Remember, remember The fifth of November Gunpowder treason and plot. We see no reason Why gunpowder treason Should ever be...
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Melanie Wilson
maering
Jan 2, 2002 7:11 am
... But it isn't the 5th of November (puzzeled frown) Mel...
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Peter Catley
pcatleyuk
Jan 2, 2002 4:51 pm
Mel, I agree, its 2 January 2002 isn't it? Admittedly EURO day 2 but Guy Fawkes day!! I'd better warn the dog. Happy New Year every one Cheers P** ... From:...
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Melanie Wilson
maering
Jan 2, 2002 5:04 pm
... That's what I thought :) ... day!! I'd better warn the dog Oh yes me too Happy New Year Mel...
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nappingcrow
Jan 2, 2002 11:30 pm
Can anyone recommend a supplier of decent quality riflemen's tomahawks? I've looked at Townsend's and Godwin's sites, but they aren't giving me the...
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Larry Lozon
lalozon
Jan 3, 2002 3:56 am
From: "nappingcrow" <nappingcrow@...> ... Brian: I think you are going to find the ones you want to give you the info are going to be out of your...
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dancingbobd@...
kcbobd
Jan 3, 2002 6:30 am
Hi, I have been using one of Townsend #Th-164 which is the forged British Light Infantry axe for more than 8 years and am quite pleased with it. It is a little...
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manipi1812
Jan 3, 2002 6:14 pm
The Track of the Wolf sells a hand forged 'hawk with an iron body and forge welded steel blade made by Keith Johnson. They were resonably priced when I worked...
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Peter Catley
pcatleyuk
Jan 3, 2002 7:04 pm
In case anyone happens to be this (the eastern) side of the pond in mid February the above event is on Sunday 17 February 2002 from 09:30 to 16:30, at the...
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Chewie
bkba21788
Jan 3, 2002 9:39 pm
OK Peter see you there . If I cannot get round that far , as I will either be with the Corunna Soc. or Ian Fletcher's stand . Chewie unit commander 50th West...
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Leonard E Heidebrecht
lenthecooper
Jan 4, 2002 2:06 am
Hi All, I heard something on the radio this morning about a woman in the Kitchener Ont area, being injured by a musket. The announcer said that the breach...
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Kevin Windsor
kevinwindsorca
Jan 4, 2002 2:15 am
Yes its true Len. Here is the story in the KW record (that's Kitchener Waterloo for those not familiar) http://www.therecord.com/topstory_02010384216.html...
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Larry Lozon
lalozon
Jan 4, 2002 2:22 am
From: "Leonard E Heidebrecht" <lheidebrecht@...> I heard something on the radio this morning about a woman in the Kitchener Ont area, being injured by a...
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Maxine Trottier
maxitrot
Jan 4, 2002 2:28 am
We were just talking about martello towers here at home. I found on online in New Brunswick. Anyone know of any other in Canada? Max [Non-text portions of this...
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ANDREW S BATEMAN
abateman2001
Jan 4, 2002 2:41 am
I believe there's one in Kingston across the harbour from Old Fort Henry, on the grounds of the RMC. Andrew Bateman, 41st Reg't ... From: "Maxine Trottier"...
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Maxine Trottier
maxitrot
Jan 4, 2002 2:43 am
There is another that I just found in the city of Quebec. Max [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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JGIL1812@...
Jan 4, 2002 3:21 am
There are six (6) towers in Kingston. All part of the forts outer defensive ring. JG/RE...
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cplwattie
Jan 4, 2002 3:51 am
Hard to tell from the accounts I've read if he was loading it or priming it when it went off. But either way, clearly the barrel wasn't safe for firing ......
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dancingbobd@...
kcbobd
Jan 4, 2002 4:50 am
Hi Max, For all us USA folks, what type of tower are you folks discussing. A shot tower perhaps? Regards, Bob Dorian US Engineer (Going to "fight the bloody...
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Bateman, Andrew
abateman2001
Jan 4, 2002 1:16 pm
... A Martello tower is a type of self-contained seacoast fortification consisting of a round tower with a single large cannon on the roof on a 360 degree...
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Peter Catley
pcatleyuk
Jan 4, 2002 4:38 pm
Try http://www.martello-towers.co.uk/ it is probably the site Andrew is referring to, if not it should answer most of your questions on the topic. Peter Catley...
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terry1813
Jan 4, 2002 4:41 pm
... Yes and this leads to a whole series of questions. Was the guy using black powder or modern powder? Did he put a ball down the muzzle? If so was it rammed...
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Larry Lozon
lalozon
Jan 4, 2002 4:57 pm
From: "terry1813" <tlubka@...> ... Terry: Today on the Kitchener radio station they sort of answered your questions............. " Was the guy using...
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Vince Wilding
wincing_devil
Jan 4, 2002 5:57 pm
Is this the story you're talking about? http://www.therecord.com/news/news_020104976.html -- Vince Wilding (Splotch, Fuzzee & Minnie's Majordomo) email:Vince...
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badger222ca
Jan 4, 2002 7:04 pm
... If the weapon was 150 years old and a rifle, isn't it likely it was not a flintlock at all but a percussion model? Most journos on smaller papers these...
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Vince Wilding
wincing_devil
Jan 4, 2002 7:10 pm
In my experience, most folks don't know the difference between a musket and a rifle, especially news people Also, you have to remember this about ANY news...
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badger222ca
Jan 4, 2002 7:52 pm
... musket ... will ... Unless, of course, it be written by Cpl. Wattie. :-). T.Avery...
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alaidh
Jan 4, 2002 11:12 pm
... According to a book on US seacost fortifications, there were several Martello towers involved in the seaward defenses of New York harbor at the time of the...
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colsjtjones2000
Jan 5, 2002 12:56 am
There are 4 martello towers in the Kingston area - the Cedar Island tower - the Ft Frederick tower (Royal Naval Dockyard previously mentioned) - the...
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cplwattie
Jan 5, 2002 2:29 am
Tut tut Pte Avery: you of all people should know the perils of relying on police press releases for things like spelling or correct ages. Combine that with a...
