Monthly Archives: December 2011

Last Post of 2011 — Really I Promise?

Posted on December 31, 2011 by irishroverpei

Sorry! I couldn’t resist this one more post. Well, Arsenal won their game against Queens Park Rangers 1-0 but that’s not why I had to write this last(honest)post of 2011. The big story is Manchester United lost to Blackburn Rovers … Continue reading →

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The Last Day of 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by irishroverpei

I’m not unhappy to see the end of 2011, it was a rough year that began in January with a heart attack. It ended in February with quadruple bypass surgery and followed by months of recovery. Hoping this year will … Continue reading →

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Thierry Henry is Back!!! (maybe)

Posted on December 30, 2011 by irishroverpei

Looks like Thierry Henry will return to Arsenal on a two month loan agreement with the NY Red Bulls of the MLS league. Henry played for Arsenal for several years and scored a total of 226 goals for the team. … Continue reading →

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Scary North korea.

Posted on December 29, 2011 by irishroverpei

I watched the funeral procession of the late kim Jong IL on CBC TV last night. A scary sight that reminded me of similar parades held in Nazi German in the 1930’s and 40’s. Hysterical crowds, goose stepping troops, Military … Continue reading →

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Don’t Drink & Drive

Posted on December 28, 2011 by irishroverpei

I would like to share an experience with you all about drinking and driving. As you well know, some of us have been known to have had brushes with the authorities on our way home from the old social session … Continue reading →

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Arsenal Slip a Little!!

Posted on December 28, 2011 by irishroverpei

Arsenal dropped two points yesterday only managing a tie with Wolves. Not too bad though because several of the top teams also tied their games. The Gunners remain in 5th place in the league. Well Christmas is over (thank God)back … Continue reading →

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What is a Senior Citizen?? (or old Sailor)

Posted on December 26, 2011 by irishroverpei

A Senior Citizen is one who was here before; The pill, Television, frozen foods, contact lenses, credit cards and before man walked on the Moon. For us, ‘Time sharing’ meant togetherness not holiday homes. A ‘Chip’ meant a small sliver … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day.

Posted on December 25, 2011 by irishroverpei

Merry Christmas everyone, I expect you all woke up excited and rushed to open your presents from Santa. What about Me! well I was wakened up by Yoda (pictured)he was excited too, but not for presents, he wanted his breakfast. … Continue reading →

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A Merry White Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2011 by irishroverpei

The weather people said it wasn’t going to happen,but what do they know???Yesterday it snowed steady all day and over night the temperature dropped assuring the snow would stay. We have at least ten centimeters on the ground and the … Continue reading →

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Be easy to see on the busy roads

Posted on December 22, 2011 by irishroverpei

Christmas is a special time of year, but can also be a dangerous time, particularly on our highways. People driving home from office parties, shoppers rushing around for last minute gifts etc etc. So please be safe when you venture … Continue reading →

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