Monthly Archives: November 2013

Arsenal Win and to heck with Harper!!!

Posted on November 30, 2013 by irishroverpei

I’m doing my best to forget Harper and the scandals in the senate. I must admit Arsenal are helping me!!! Another great win today 3-0 over Cardiff City. We now lead the league with seven points, way to go Gunners. … Continue reading →

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Poor Dumb Paul Calandra–The Bus is Coming.

Posted on November 30, 2013 by irishroverpei

The Harper trade mark when things go wrong, is to throw someone under the bus. For Paul Calandra the bus is coming. However finding bodies to throw under the bus must becoming harder and harder.  Calandra has potentially thrown away … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth May – Representing Afghanistan?????

Posted on November 29, 2013 by irishroverpei

I was totally unaware of this event, and only learned about it through reading Jack McAndrews column :The View From Here”.  Once more our (I know nothing about the PMO activities))Prime Minister is showing his controlling management of all things … Continue reading →

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Canadian Democracy?????

Posted on November 28, 2013 by irishroverpei

Four photos, just a small portion of our gallery of rogue politicians, if I was to publish them all there would be no room for anything else. But what is going on this country, do we not have any honest … Continue reading →

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Christmas Kettles????

Posted on November 27, 2013 by irishroverpei

I posted this blog last year, and as I have heard nothing that would have me believe anything has changed,  here it is again. I always had respect for and supported the principles of the Salvation Army. At Christmas I … Continue reading →

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Little known History of WW 2

Posted on November 26, 2013 by irishroverpei

There are many great stories about the Second World War, but how many include the Republic of Ireland??The answer to that question is almost none. Yet Ireland played a very crucial and important role, de Valera guided his nation through … Continue reading →

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Gas Figures MPG?????

Posted on November 25, 2013 by irishroverpei

Many people today purchase a new car based on the fact the manufacturer claims great fuel economy. When we bought the Kia Soul they were advertized at 48 mpg. Shortly after the purchase it was discovered the mileage figure was … Continue reading →

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Arsenal Still On Top

Posted on November 24, 2013 by irishroverpei

After last weeks hic up losing to Man U 1-0, Arsenal rebounded Saturday by defeating Southampton 2-0 and opened up a four point lead in the league race. The team hot on their heals, Liverpool, only managed a 3-3 tie … Continue reading →

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The Day Kennedy Died

Posted on November 22, 2013 by irishroverpei

November 22nd 1963 the day President John F Kennedy was shot in Dallas Texas. Where were you on that fateful day? I was aboard the British submarine HM/SM Alcide en-route from Faselane Scotland to Portsmouth England. We had just completed … Continue reading →

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A Story Worth Sharing

Posted on November 21, 2013 by irishroverpei

I thought this cute little story was worth sharing. —————————————- The 12 year old soldier of the Great War: In 1916 a 12 year old boy walked into the Recruitment Office and signed up. I can’t recall which regiment he … Continue reading →

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