Monthly Archives: December 2013

2013 in review

Posted on December 31, 2013 by irishroverpei

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 12,000 times in 2013. If it were a … Continue reading →

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The State We Are In!!!!!

Posted on December 30, 2013 by irishroverpei

Not too long ago our intrepid Leader Robert Ghiz travelled back form India on a First Class ticket while his entourage sat at the back of the plane. His loyal cohort Wes Sheridan made the excuse that Ghiz was entitled … Continue reading →

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More Snow and More Snow!!!!!!

Posted on December 29, 2013 by irishroverpei

Might be sticking my neck out a bit but another storm is apparently on its way. To date we have received  over 120 cms of snow for the month of December and more is on the way. The average snow … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Card

Posted on December 28, 2013 by irishroverpei

I received a surprise Christmas card from our premier Robert Ghiz. (not sure how I ended up on his Christmas card list???) He is so proud of his greatest achievement . The infamous HST and this elusive level playing field … Continue reading →

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Arsenal back on Top

Posted on December 27, 2013 by irishroverpei

Liverpool’s reign at the top of the league was short lived, defeated by Man City 2-1 they failed to pick up the needed points. Arsenal moved back into winnings ways beating West Ham United 3-1 and moved back to the … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 2013

Posted on December 25, 2013 by irishroverpei

Merry Christmas to all my friends following my blog. Sorry no time today for tidbits of wisdom or foolishness , its Christmas morning, the coffee is on and there are presents to unwrap. God Bless and keep reading.

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My First Christmas Morning Memory 1942

Posted on December 24, 2013 by irishroverpei

I thought on this Christmas Eve 2013 it would be nice to share the memories of my first Christmas, the first one that I was at least old enough to be aware of. We lived in a dingy little flat … Continue reading →

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Dire Weather Situation Out West

Posted on December 23, 2013 by irishroverpei

I thought this might lighten the mood of most Canadians living in Ontario and all points East. We are not the only ones suffering this winter. Chilled Victoria commuters faced their first day of winter hell today, > as 0.35 … Continue reading →

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Breakthrough Cure for Homosexuality!!!!

Posted on December 22, 2013 by irishroverpei

It is Sunday again and once more appears unlikely that I will attend church because of the weather. This will be the third Sunday in a row that winter has kept me at home. I particularly do not like missing … Continue reading →

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Persons of the Year

Posted on December 21, 2013 by irishroverpei

This is the time of year when we celebrate the Birth of Christ all across this great land. It is a time of marvelous excitement for the children,a busy time for parents, shopping, baking and decorating the tree. There is … Continue reading →

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