Monthly Archives: October 2015

Letter to the Editor— Same Subject Today!!

Posted on October 31, 2015 by irishroverpei

I was more than a little surprised to open the Guardian this morning (Oct 31st)and find my letter there. It is barely 24 hours since I posted it online(Oct 30th 8am) and already it is  in print in the daily … Continue reading →

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The Letter is Sent!!!

Posted on October 30, 2015 by irishroverpei

My finger is no longer poised over the send button, it has been pressed and the letter is now heading to at least thirty newspapers across Canada. Newspapers from British Columbia to Newfoundland and most points in between. Now I … Continue reading →

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The Wearing of Medals (Letter to the Editor)

Posted on October 29, 2015 by irishroverpei

My finger is poised over the send button as I prepare to send out this final letter on the subject in the heading. I have attached a copy of the letter below for you to read.  I have waited for … Continue reading →

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Time To Re-tire

Posted on October 28, 2015 by irishroverpei

As the winter closes in I begin to think about having my snow tires installed. I always worry that I will put it off too long and a snow storm will hit. If that happens then I will have to … Continue reading →

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Remember those who went down to the sea in ships

Posted on October 27, 2015 by irishroverpei

I just came across this interesting naval version of the poem “In Flanders Fields” it is certainly worth sharing as we near the special day of Remembrance. IN WATERS DEEP In ocean wastes no poppies blow, No crosses stand in … Continue reading →

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The Poppy?

Posted on October 26, 2015 by irishroverpei

A few moments ago I read a comment on Face Book asking for an explanation of the poppy! Here is the origin for you and anyone else who is not aware of the history of wearing the poppy each year … Continue reading →

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Can You Imagine The Next 100 Years

Posted on October 25, 2015 by irishroverpei

I’m unlikely to live for 100 years but as I close in on my 77th birthday next week I once again think of the immense changes I have witness in my lifetime. Who could have imagined the internet, flat screen … Continue reading →

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For My English Friends

Posted on October 24, 2015 by irishroverpei

A shipmate sent me an email with a poem sent to him by another shipmate living in Spain. At the end of the poem it said if you are English please share. Well, I’m actually Irish but decided to share … Continue reading →

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Fourteen Inches! Memories of the Hammock

Posted on October 23, 2015 by irishroverpei

I’m presently reading a book titled “Master and Commander” by Patrick O’Brian. He goes to some length describing the sleeping arrangements aboard a ship of sail. In particular, the slinging of hammocks in the sailors quarters. The manual states each … Continue reading →

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Refugee Crisis?

Posted on October 22, 2015 by irishroverpei

This is the copy of an editorial piece that appeared in the Calgary Herald, I’m not sure I totally agree with the writer Karla Swanzey, she is a somewhat controversial writer. Nevertheless, we should take stock of what is happening … Continue reading →

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