Monthly Archives: March 2015

Old farts

Posted on March 31, 2015 by irishroverpei

Don’t worry – fart is an olde Englishe worde, used in all social circles up to the late19th century. ) I never really liked the terminology “Old Farts” but this makes me feel better about it. And if you aren’t … Continue reading →

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Babysitting at MacDonald’s!!

Posted on March 30, 2015 by irishroverpei

This event took place at the Tantallon Nova Scotia MacDonald’s about six years ago. I was either waiting to have both hips replaced or had just had them replaced? I was babysitting my two grandchildren Melissa (10) and Chris (4) … Continue reading →

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Sixty Years Ago this Month (HMS Ganges)

Posted on March 29, 2015 by irishroverpei

Sixty years ago on the 15th March 1955, I entered the gates of HMS Ganges, a boys Royal Naval Training establishment located in the village of Shotely England. A harsher place I have never known and yet they provided the … Continue reading →

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Royal Commission a waste of money

Posted on March 28, 2015 by irishroverpei

This was the title of a letter to the editor in Saturday’s paper (28th Mar 2015) from Don Gallant.   My  first reaction after reading it was, this guy must be a really good Liberal!! He echoes MacLauchlan’s words, it has … Continue reading →

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A Dogs Life

Posted on March 27, 2015 by irishroverpei

Dog owners often brag about the strict way they train their dogs. I’m one of those owners and I’m indeed very strict. I use strong commands like Sit-Stay- lay down-stop barking. My dog is “Angel”, her name, not her nature. … Continue reading →

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Can we Trust ??? Maybe, just Maybe

Posted on March 26, 2015 by irishroverpei

Quote! Lantz commits to Royal Commission on Accountability in Government CHARLOTTETOWN –  Progressive Conservative Leader Rob Lantz today announced that a government under his leadership would strike a Royal Commission on Accountability in Government. The Commission would be struck through … Continue reading →

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The Pastor’s Donkey

Posted on March 25, 2015 by irishroverpei

The Pastor entered his donkey in a race and it won. The Pastor was so pleased with the donkey that he entered it in the race again and it won again. The local paper read: PASTOR’S ASS OUT FRONT. The … Continue reading →

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Does PEI have a Future????

Posted on March 24, 2015 by irishroverpei

Do we Islanders  have a future?? I guess any one of the four politicians photographed here would say yes of course we do. However, I have some serious concerns. Lets first have a look at Wade MacLauchlan, he is presently … Continue reading →

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Memories of Life in a Submarine

Posted on March 23, 2015 by irishroverpei

It is strange as we grow old we seem to dwell more and more in the past. I  often go back to my time in submarines. Mostly it was good, mostly uneventful, and most importantly water tight!. Today, I have … Continue reading →

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Cars I have owned.

Posted on March 22, 2015 by irishroverpei

Its another snowy stormy day, church is probably cancelled again, haven’t been now for three weeks.  I’m beginning to wonder if I will ever get to drive the Mini Cooper again, with the top down . Its hard to come … Continue reading →

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