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awesome history - and yes, it does go to show you that life is what you make of it. I so loved the pics and your blog here. Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on September 20, 2010 at 9:48 AM
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and we think we have it rough
posted by
Lanetay
on September 18, 2010 at 9:24 AM
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Shocking
that people had to endure so much and often with such little reward other than an early death to ease the pain.
posted by
malcolm
on September 16, 2010 at 12:56 PM
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not much better than the slave ships, Rocking. I'm enjoying your Ireland travelogue! Thanks so much for writing about it....Mal
posted by
gapcohen
on September 16, 2010 at 12:51 PM
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It's amazing what the poor were expected to suffer and survive and incredible that so many did
posted by
lionreign
on September 15, 2010 at 5:50 AM
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WOW! Amazing they survived! I cringe at the thought of rough seas! sam
posted by
sam444
on September 15, 2010 at 12:08 AM
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Rocking
A fantastic post, my Grandfather came over like that, to P.E.I.
posted by
WileyJohn
on September 14, 2010 at 9:24 PM
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P I guess that determination runs in the Kennedy family. BC-A, Bill’s RJJst
posted by
BC-A
on September 14, 2010 at 8:16 PM
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That is one heck of a boat ride they had to take!
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on September 14, 2010 at 7:02 PM
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History up close...
Fascinating and well done; Thanks so much for sharing, R.!
posted by
Katray2
on September 14, 2010 at 6:27 PM
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How interesting, what a terrible journey that would have been RR but she looks so fascinating - the ship. Thanks so much for your visit.
posted by
shobana
on September 14, 2010 at 4:31 PM
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rector..this is most interesting as my descendants
came over to North America by ship, right about that time, too...(good thing it wasn't me, I would have been seasick the entire voyage..
..).
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posted by
Rumor
on September 14, 2010 at 12:12 PM
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