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Haunted Battlefields: The Ghosts of Flodden
How can we rebury all of them, their bones have probably dissolved into acidic soil, which is the soil type on moorlands.
What happens to the spirit after death is not clear, there may be several destinations, but some spirits may linger at ...
frankbeswick, on 09/05/2013
Duke of Cleves Signs Marriage Treaty: Anne of Cleves is Promised to Henry VIII
I thought I knew this story, but you always bring elements to the table which I didn't. I'd forgotten, for example, that they had an annulment, not a divorce. Anne of Cleves was definitely the most savvy (or lucky) of his wives. She got to ...
JoHarrington, on 09/05/2013
Remembering the Battle of Flodden 500 Years On
Frank - All too keenly observed and cruelly true.
JoHarrington, on 09/05/2013
Remembering the Battle of Flodden 500 Years On
John - Back in the 14th century, no leader worth their salt would have led from the back. They might have stayed back in the initial stages, just so they had the overview to deploy people, but if they spent the whole battle there, they would ...
JoHarrington, on 09/05/2013
How to Earn Money from Home with Your Writing Skills
Hi this is really nice posts. Being associated with Content Disha, a premier content writing company, I understand that writing itself is a rewarding career option and nothing could be better if ...
js2013may, on 09/05/2013
Remembering the Battle of Flodden 500 Years On
It reminds me of Gilbert and Sullivan's Duke of Plazatoro, "In enterprise of martial kind when there was any fighting, he led his regiment from behind, he found it less exciting, but when away his regiment ran his place was at the foro..."
frankbeswick, on 09/05/2013
Remembering the Battle of Flodden 500 Years On
It's interesting that the leaders went from the front of the battle to the back. By the 1914-18 war, they were commanding millions of ordinary men in their war games. I don't know how true this is but I did hear that the term "far back," as in ...
JohnTannahill, on 09/04/2013
Turning Back the Clock with RS2006
Yes, I did misunderstand. Then let us hope that people do the right thing.
JoHarrington, on 09/04/2013
Pictures of Caterpillars
I just took a photo of a Tussock Moth caterpillar on my rose bush this morning. I'd never seen them in North Carolina before and I've lived here since 1977. Hope they don't stick around here.
Julie, on 09/04/2013
Pumpkin Story Books, Posters and Cartoon Pumpkins for Halloween
We make funny faces and other stuff. I am thinking to carve a carriage for Cinderella this year...
Tolovaj, on 09/04/2013
Turning Back the Clock with RS2006
They have EoC to play with. :)
JoHarrington, on 09/04/2013
Focaccia Bread Recipe - The Real Thing!
I love focaccia but have only ever eaten store bought bread. I bet it tastes even better home made. I should try this some time.
Tara_W, on 09/04/2013
Homemade Pear Custard Tart
Thanks! I hope you and yours will thoroughly enjoy it!
kimbesa, on 09/03/2013
Homemade Pear Custard Tart
This looks delicious, I will be giving it a try
MaggiePowell, on 09/03/2013
What To Consider When Starting A New Web Site & / Or Blog
@ologsinquito - thanks. Yes, many are thinking of starting their own blogs but this really isn't something that one should take lightly. A number of things should be taken into consideration so people don't end up making mistakes or regretting ...
CeresSchwarz, on 09/03/2013