Monthly Archives: August 2013

The Syrian Crisis

Posted on August 31, 2013 by irishroverpei

Putin rubbishes the claim that chemical weapons were used by the Assad government??? What a mess! the US have more or less backed themselves into a corner on this issue. The UK and France, Canada and others are only giving … Continue reading →

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A Very Busy Day

Posted on August 30, 2013 by irishroverpei

We have a busy day ahead that started off this morning with no power. No lights no coffeee and no vacuum cleaner!!! We have three separate showings of the house today one at 11.30am 12.30 pm and 1.15pm. Quite a … Continue reading →

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HM/SM Conqueror

Posted on August 28, 2013 by irishroverpei

This day (August 28th) in history Churchill-class nuclear submarine HMS Conqueror was launched on 28 August 1969 in Birkenhead. She remains the only nuclear submarine known to have torpedoed an enemy ship, the latter being the General Belgrano during the … Continue reading →

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I Have A Dream

Posted on August 28, 2013 by irishroverpei

Fifty years ago today Martin Luther King Jr made that amazing speech at the Lincoln Memorial, “I have a Dream today”. What moving words were used on that momentous occasion and heard by the throngs of African Americans and whites … Continue reading →

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Is the Canadian Government Legitimate?

Posted on August 26, 2013 by irishroverpei

Its very difficult for the average Canadian to actually know the truth about the goings on in Ottawa. So much has been said about crooked senators cheating the system with their greed. The Canadian Prime Minister Harper who stands up … Continue reading →

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The Nazi King

Posted on August 26, 2013 by irishroverpei

I watched a TV show yesterday titled the Nazi King. Edward 8th who became King in 1936 and later abdicated to marry Wallace Simpson is a huge story. Only recently have sealed documents been released concerning Edward and Simpson. Edward … Continue reading →

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Drunk Driving!!!!

Posted on August 25, 2013 by irishroverpei

I have posted a family photo for this post because so many families have been torn apart by drunk drivers. So why have I decided to talk about this subject today? Yesterday I attended the British Car Show in Cymbria, … Continue reading →

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Mini Man?????

Posted on August 24, 2013 by irishroverpei

Today is British Car Days in Cymbria, that is just down the road from my house. I’m going of course but alas without an antique British car, I shall be a mere spectator for the first time in as many … Continue reading →

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My faith Restored (maybe????)

Posted on August 23, 2013 by irishroverpei

Maybe my faith has been slightly restored by Arsenals latest performance (maybe). They played Fenerbahce on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League and won by a score of 3-0. Nevertheless, there are still many questions for Arsenal manager Wenger. The … Continue reading →

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Harper Prorogues Again

Posted on August 20, 2013 by irishroverpei

 We have a huge scandal in the Canadian senate, we have RCMP investigating at least four senators, and another already in jail. This dreadful and distasteful situation demands government action and demands it now. But what does our prime minister … Continue reading →

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