Monthly Archives: September 2014

Have Your Say in MLA Pay?????

Posted on September 30, 2014 by irishroverpei

The photos are my Rogues Gallery plus a few snaps of the destruction caused by Plan B The blog heading is what appeared on the front page of today’s Journal Pioneer (30th Sept) another pay raise for our elected officials, … Continue reading →

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A Pressing Matter to Iron Out.

Posted on September 29, 2014 by irishroverpei

At age 15 joining the Royal Navy as a Boy Seaman at HMS Ganges was to say the least, a very steep learning curve. Apart from learning all the necessary marching skills, wearing the uniform properly, shooting ancient 303 rifles, … Continue reading →

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Still Unbeaten!!!

Posted on September 28, 2014 by irishroverpei

Arsenal remain unbeaten in the Premier league, however that`s not really something to brag about. Too many ties and not enough wins, so far a total of ten points from a possible 18. They sit fourth in the table which … Continue reading →

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Neither Racism or Politically Correct

Posted on September 26, 2014 by irishroverpei

I read this article through Face Book so can’t confirm if it is true. However if it is there is something seriously wrong with it being labeled racism. Britain is a Christian country, and pigs are not regarded as offensive. … Continue reading →

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FucK you Harper. (maybe he said that)

Posted on September 26, 2014 by irishroverpei

The “F” Word 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 … Continue reading →

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The death of the Penny

Posted on September 25, 2014 by irishroverpei

Perhaps you will remember that back on 4th Feb 2013 I posted a blog about the demise of the Penny (one Cent) from our Canadian currency. However, it appears a lot of businesses never heard the news that the penny … Continue reading →

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Uncle Sams Used ship lot!!! Bargains, Easy payments, Nothing down.

Posted on September 24, 2014 by irishroverpei

As I was growing up in Belfast I remember seeing the hulk of an unfinished aircraft carrier at the docks. It was being built as the war ended and quickly became surplus to requirements. Through the early 1950’s the ship … Continue reading →

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Growing Green!!!

Posted on September 23, 2014 by irishroverpei

In the recent New Brunswick provincial election a lone Green candidate was elected. That is ironic when we think of Prime minister Harper in New York and is not attending the World conference on climate change????. Does he care about … Continue reading →

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The Last day of Summer

Posted on September 22, 2014 by irishroverpei

Here it is again!!, another Monday morning, not every ones favourite day of the week. Its a wet day with heavy rain but very mild temperatures. The Mini is tucked up in the garage, but the top is still down. … Continue reading →

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A Great Day of Football

Posted on September 21, 2014 by irishroverpei

Mario Balotelli who is never far away from controversy or indeed red cards has struck again. He posted on Face Book the following. “Manchester United LOL”. It was in reference to Man U’s disastrous defeat at the hands of Leicester … Continue reading →

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