Monthly Archives: January 2013

Think Before you Buy GM

Posted on January 31, 2013 by irishroverpei

Driving the USA in my Chevrolet, just one of the catchy words used to sell Chevies in the 1960’s-70’s. There were many many more ads just as patriotic as that. GM/Chev were then as American as Uncle Sam or Mom’s … Continue reading →

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Todays Marketing Issues

Posted on January 30, 2013 by irishroverpei

In my life time I have seen many changes in the way people shop for goods. In the 1950’s our mothers would go shopping daily for the evening meals. Most of us had no fridge in which to store food … Continue reading →

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Re Posting my Bus Story

Posted on January 29, 2013 by irishroverpei

I must apologize for re-blogging this article, I’m somewhat down with a bad cold and feeling miserable. Not at all on the top of my blogging form, hope you will forgive me and hopefully I’ll be back to good health … Continue reading →

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An Irish Daughter

Posted on January 28, 2013 by irishroverpei

Just a wee bit of Blarney to start the week!!! An Irish daughter had not been home for over 5 years. Upon her return, her Father cursed her heavily. “Where have ye been all this time, child ?” “Why did … Continue reading →

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A Little Newfoundland Humour

Posted on January 27, 2013 by irishroverpei

Its been a quiet day for me, I have a nasty cold and don’t feel too grand. Nevertheless, Arsenal won their FA Cup game defeating Brighton 3-2, Two other big guns went down to defeat, both Liverpool and Spurs are … Continue reading →

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Did You Ever Wonder Where Old English Saying Originated

Posted on January 25, 2013 by irishroverpei

Did you ever wonder where the old saying such as “Its raining cats and dogs” or One for the road” came from???? if not then read on. There is an old hotel/Pub in Marble Arch, London which used to have … Continue reading →

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Loss of a Submarine

Posted on January 25, 2013 by irishroverpei

On 25th January 1968 the Israeli submarine Dakar was lost with all hands. I served aboard this submarine in 1963 when it was HMS Totem and I retain fond memories of those times. Today 45 years later, I still think … Continue reading →

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Arsenal and Horse Meat

Posted on January 24, 2013 by irishroverpei

What does Arsenal have to do with horse meat??? actually nothing!! I just wanted to brag about Arsenals great win yesterday, they beat West Ham 5-1. Horse meat is a subject entirely unto itself. Apparently traces of horse meat have … Continue reading →

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The Best Vehicles in Class???????

Posted on January 23, 2013 by irishroverpei

Quite a lemon collection of photos and I’m only scratching the surface. I believe that next to the television insurance ads of Manulife etal, the auto industry ranks up there in unbelievable B-S. Take trucks for instances, Ford-GM-Dodge, each one … Continue reading →

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Second Anniversary, Still Alive

Posted on January 22, 2013 by irishroverpei

Two years today since my heart attack and I’m still on the right side of the grass. It was certainly the most difficult moment of my life but with the hands of competent medical staff the wonderful support of my … Continue reading →

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