Monthly Archives: June 2012

Memory Lane

Posted on June 30, 2012 by irishroverpei

I was thinking about yesterdays post, and remembered my brother Tommy served in Burma with the RAF during the second World War. He may have played a part in burying the Spitfires. Sadly he died a few years ago so … Continue reading →

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Brand New Spitfires Discovered in Burma

Posted on June 29, 2012 by irishroverpei

Twenty brand-new RAF Spitfires could soon reach for the sky following a deal reached with Burma yesterday. Experts believe they have discovered the locations of around 20 of the Second World War fighters buried at airfields around the country. David … Continue reading →

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A Good Program Cut!!!!!(Volunteers for Literacy)

Posted on June 28, 2012 by irishroverpei

Two weeks ago on 13th June on my blog I used the lovely and thoughtful poster given to me by the grade one students of Central Queens Elementary School. It was simply the nicest form of thank you for another … Continue reading →

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Who Cares???

Posted on June 27, 2012 by irishroverpei

Our Nation should be ashamed of the way we treat our returning veterans. However, we are not alone, it is the same in the US and the UK, probably in many other Western countries too. I remember in the early … Continue reading →

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This Day in History

Posted on June 26, 2012 by irishroverpei

Interesting two days on 26th June 1948 & 1963. The first was the Russian blockade of West Germany, which was successfully thwarted by the Allies 26th June 1948 : In response to the Soviet blockade of land routes into West … Continue reading →

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Plan B

Posted on June 25, 2012 by irishroverpei

I hope you read yesterday’s story of Robber Hood Sheridan and his Merry Scary band of thieves. You will recall that Little John Vessey has an escape route planned through the Bonshaw Hills. In order to foil his sneaky plan, … Continue reading →

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A New Tale of Robin Hood by Wes Sheridan

Posted on June 24, 2012 by irishroverpei

Recently in the Guardian newspaper our finance Minister likened himself to Robin Hood. A real stretch of the bow string me thinks!!! However, Minister Sheridan’s recent comments have inspired another great Island story on a par with Anne of Green … Continue reading →

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This Day in History

Posted on June 23, 2012 by irishroverpei

June 23rd in 1942 was one of the  blackest days in the  history of the Second World War. It was the day the Nazis selected the first Jews for the new gas chambers at Auschwitz. They used a train full … Continue reading →

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The Sons of the Fathers

Posted on June 22, 2012 by irishroverpei

I read in yesterdays Guardian Newspaper the following heading “Trudeau has most vote-drawing among Liberal leadership hopefuls:poll” This is Justin Trudeau son of our late PM Pierre Trudeau. I really have to wonder if this who the Liberal party want … Continue reading →

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Must be Smarter than I Thought I was!!!!!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by irishroverpei

Not bragging here, just impressed with my brilliant foresight regarding our Federal politicians. I nailed Del Mastro early on when he ranted in the house about everyone but the conservatives cheating in the last general election. Now our dear old … Continue reading →

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