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This tiny wooden sailboat took part in the Dunkirk evacuation of the surrounded British and French forces that were trapped between the frigid English Channel and the advancing German army and air force in the early, dark days of World War 2…

Posted on July 26, 2025 by pouringmyartout

The British Navy was stretched thin, fighting against both the Germans and the Japanese all over the globe. Big ships could not approach the French beaches without running aground. Soldiers were forced to try to swim out to the nearest … Continue reading →

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Our second stop on Maui…

Posted on May 9, 2014 by pouringmyartout

Believe it or not, the very next thing we did on Maui, after renting our awesome monster-puke green Mustang convertible, was at Wal-Mart.  I know it sounds weird, but both the hotels we stayed in had kitchens. So we saved a … Continue reading →

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