Monthly Archives: November 2015

A Christmas Story

Posted on November 30, 2015 by irishroverpei

Today is the last day of November tomorrow begins the final run down to Christmas. Writing a daily blog is not always easy, bloggers can suffer from writers block too. Coming up with interesting items to write about each morning … Continue reading →

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A Little Sunday Morning Humour.

Posted on November 29, 2015 by irishroverpei

Need to add a little humour this morning as we are both just a wee bit under the weather. Linda had a tooth out on Friday and now thinks she has an infection in the jaw? I have been feeling … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on November 28, 2015 by irishroverpei

A Little Christmas Story  (photo is my little angel Susannah) When four of Santa’s elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure. Then Mrs. … Continue reading →

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Motor Vehicle Inspection PEI

Posted on November 27, 2015 by irishroverpei

A member of the Liberal Government raised the question of why we need safety inspections for new cars, or indeed for the first two years in the life of a new car. Minister Biggar claimed it was important because of … Continue reading →

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Out of the mouths of Children

Posted on November 26, 2015 by irishroverpei

Has this ever happened to you????? The mind of a child My wife hosted a dinner party for all our friends, some of whom we hadn’t seen for ages and everyone was encouraged to bring their children along as well. … Continue reading →

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Refugees must assimilate into Society

Posted on November 25, 2015 by irishroverpei

I have no idea how often it happens but I’m sure it does.  Both Muslims and locals clashing over personal beliefs and customs. Not too long ago I read an article from a Montreal paper where a young Muslim student … Continue reading →

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VLT’s life blood of many Clubs.

Posted on November 24, 2015 by irishroverpei

It is an unfortunate fact of life, but many social clubs, Lions and Legions depend on the revenue from VLT’s to maintain their operations. In Saint Eleanors  PEI the local Lions Club is faced with closure because it is losing … Continue reading →

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Thirteen Days

Posted on November 23, 2015 by irishroverpei

I watched a TV documentary recently titled “The Thirteen Most Dangerous Days in the History of the World” it was about the Cuban Missile Crisis. Almost forgotten today, but it was indeed a time when the world was facing Armageddon … Continue reading →

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Dark day for Arsenal

Posted on November 22, 2015 by irishroverpei

Sad day for Arsenal, can’t win then all but today nothing seemed to go the Gunners way, West Brom beat them 2-1. Arsenal played well just couldn’t get the ball in the net. They hit the upright, missed an open … Continue reading →

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Idiots on the Road

Posted on November 21, 2015 by irishroverpei

I do not often complaint on my blog about Island drivers. I do often complain to Linda whilst we drive around doing errands. However, last night I saw the most stupidity ever behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. We … Continue reading →

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