Monthly Archives: March 2013

The “F” Word

Posted on March 31, 2013 by irishroverpei

Do you ever wonder why people use the F word so much. Is it perhaps a lack of vocabulary or maybe a failure to find the right word to express ones self. Is it maybe a bit of both? Whatever … Continue reading →

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Arsenal Win!!!!

Posted on March 30, 2013 by irishroverpei

Arsenal stay in the race with a big win over Reading today. They defeated them 4-1 and moved up to 52 points, still in fifth place in the league but have a game in hand over Spurs and are now … Continue reading →

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The Last VI Flying Bomb Launched on 29th March 1945

Posted on March 29, 2013 by irishroverpei

Although it happened a long time ago the memory of those terror weapons are still vivid in my mind. During the 2nd World War, my sister and I came close to death when a VI destroyed the flat we were … Continue reading →

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The Question of Same Sex Marriage

Posted on March 28, 2013 by irishroverpei

There is a big argument going on in the USA at the present moment over Gay Marriages. Frankly I don’t see a problem with this issue. Many years ago when I lived on the Isle of Wight in the village … Continue reading →

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The Invisible People

Posted on March 26, 2013 by irishroverpei

Please note the photo is a First Nations War Veterans Memorial. Many years ago and soon after I had arrived in Canada I made a stupid and dreadful insult to a good friend. His name was Len and we were … Continue reading →

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Life is One Day at a Time

Posted on March 25, 2013 by irishroverpei

I was feeling a little depressed over the weekend, maybe the weather had something to do with it. Maybe because my youngest daughter Susannah left on Sunday morning to return home to NFLD. She had been here for a week … Continue reading →

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A Record Day

Posted on March 23, 2013 by irishroverpei

I don’t know what I did yesterday? if indeed it was something I did??? My post was offering used car parts in the barn as free to anyone who could use them. Rover car parts are not what you might … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning Time

Posted on March 22, 2013 by irishroverpei

Hello Folks, no words of wisdom today??? Its time to spring clean the barn, not that there is any sign of spring yet??? Linda and I have decided its time we moved to smaller living quarters, four bedrooms and 15 … Continue reading →

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The First Day of Spring

Posted on March 20, 2013 by irishroverpei

Ah!! that wonderful first day of Spring when love is in the air and young men turn to thoughts of romance. When the fields and valleys are alive with the renewal of life. When the trees burst forth in blossoms … Continue reading →

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The Crows Nest

Posted on March 18, 2013 by irishroverpei

If you are ever in St Johns Newfoundland a visit to the Crows Nest is a must, especially if you have a sailors background. Today the place is often found quiet with no more than a handful of old salts … Continue reading →

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