Monthly Archives: May 2016

Liberal Patronage Alive and Well

Posted on May 31, 2016 by irishroverpei

I recently read about Wayne Crewe being appointed Chairman of the Slemon Park Board of Directors. What I find rather amusing, I could not find a photo of Wayne for this blog on the net?? Yet in the years leading … Continue reading →

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Canada’s Submarines

Posted on May 30, 2016 by irishroverpei

There has been much talk over the last two decades about Canada’s submarine fleet. Most of it has been negative urging we get rid of the troublesome boats. It would be hard not to argue that these four submarines have … Continue reading →

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Legion Transparency Not!!!

Posted on May 29, 2016 by irishroverpei

I recently sent an email to the PEI Provincial Command asking for a list of the members currently listed as Provincial command members.. I was aware they are probably available at my branch, but found it easier to inquire via … Continue reading →

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More Newfie Medical Stuff!!!!!!

Posted on May 28, 2016 by irishroverpei

DEM NEWFIES. GOT EVERY THING COVERED…….. A doctor in St John’s Newfoundland wanted to get off work and go hunting, so he approached his janitor. “I am goin’ huntin’ tomorrow Buddy and don’t want to close the clinic. I want … Continue reading →

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Tom Eagles

Posted on May 27, 2016 by irishroverpei

Tom Eagles Is the National president of the Royal Canadian Legion. He is a very busy man representing our Legion across many lands. He has attended conferences and meetings in the tropical islands of the Caribbean. He has paraded with … Continue reading →

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Lieutenant Governor Hosts 90 years old at Government House

Posted on May 26, 2016 by irishroverpei

What a nice gesture by the Province and especially by the Lieutenant Governor to host a tea party for our elderly citizens. Those who are or will be ninety this year. There was a wee bit of a miscalculation as … Continue reading →

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MLA Richard Brown and Protocol.

Posted on May 25, 2016 by irishroverpei

It is so refreshing when one learns that a letter to the editor has a positive impact. Last evening while attending the Annual Review of the Blue Heron Sea Cadet Corps I met the Lieutenant Governor.  He was a special … Continue reading →

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Blanco????(A Trip Down Memory lane)

Posted on May 24, 2016 by irishroverpei

Who knows what blanco is??? Certainly sailors from my era and earlier will. When I joined the Navy in March 1955 we wore black caps in the winter and white caps in summer. There was no such thing as plastic … Continue reading →

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Royal Canadian Legion Hypocrisy

Posted on May 23, 2016 by irishroverpei

The simple definition of the word “Hypocrisy” : the behavoir of people who do things that they tell other people not to do. : behavoir that does not agree with what someone claims to believe or feel. This is not … Continue reading →

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Things aren’t Always as they Appear

Posted on May 22, 2016 by irishroverpei

WALKING THE DOG  A WOMAN was flying from Melbourne to Brisbane. Unexpectedly,the plane was diverted to Sydney along the way. The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft the … Continue reading →

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