Monthly Archives: February 2017

Happy Birthday Yoda

Posted on February 28, 2017 by irishroverpei

Its our big boys birthday is today, well actually he was born on the 29th Feb but that’s okay we will celebrate today. He was such a cutie when little, just like a teddy bear alas that was nine years ago. … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Just Fooling, Keeshonds | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

My Latest Book

Posted on February 27, 2017 by irishroverpei

  Chapter XXI Armageddon. My latest work and first one of fiction. Back cover Bio Adam opens the Holy Bible to the book of Revelations chapter 21. The year is 4013. You might ask how he came to end up … Continue reading →

Posted in author of lily & Me, Chapter XXI Armageddon, family, The Royal Navy & Me | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

A Wee bit of Scottish Humour

Posted on February 26, 2017 by irishroverpei

One morning a Scotsman is having breakfast in Paris, (coffee, croissants, bread, butter and marmalade) when a Frenchman, chewing bubble-gum, sits down next to him. The Scotsman ignores the Frenchman who, nevertheless, starts a conversation.. Frenchman: ‘You Scots folk eat … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Fooling | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

A Mystery behind the legion pretend Medals

Posted on February 25, 2017 by irishroverpei

This is just a small sampling of the many available legion medals. Most are awarded but a few can be purchased by any member and worn on their legion uniforms. Only $25 ea plus P&P. I have tried to discover when … Continue reading →

Posted in HM Submarines, HMS Cockade, hms ganges, military, veterans | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Stolen Valour.

Posted on February 24, 2017 by irishroverpei

  While this story is the other side of the coin, it nevertheless pinpoints the careless attitude the Legion has toward membership. If we can have members parading and wearing medals they are not entitled too, how about the civilian … Continue reading →

Posted in military, veterans | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

My Favourite Motorcars?

Posted on February 23, 2017 by irishroverpei

How many times have we said, I should have kept that car. In my lifetime I have owned a host of mostly British cars, did have a couple of European and a few North American models. Over the years I have … Continue reading →

Posted in vehicles | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

More Legion Woes!!!

Posted on February 22, 2017 by irishroverpei

  by  Kurt Langmann – Aldergrove Star Aldergrove posted Feb 17, 2017 at 2:00 PM— updated Feb 17, 2017 at 4:10 PM   Members of the Aldergrove Royal Canadian Legion branch were taken aback by the surprise closure of the Legion lounge … Continue reading →

Posted in family, HM Submarines, HMS Cockade, hms ganges, military, veterans | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Aldergrove Legion Branch

Posted on February 21, 2017 by irishroverpei

v by  Matthew Claxton – Langley Advance Langley  posted Feb 17, 2017 at 2:00 PM   Members of the Aldergrove Royal Canadian Legion were surprised Thursday night when provincial Legion officials announced their branch was being placed in trusteeship to … Continue reading →

Posted in HM Submarines, HMS Cockade, hms ganges, military, veterans | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

More Legion Shame

Posted on February 20, 2017 by irishroverpei

More Shame for the Legion There rarely seems to be any stories about the legion that are uplifting, or provide any hope that there is any hope for this organization. Hope no longer springs eternal …the Legion glass is no … Continue reading →

Posted in veterans | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

A Little Sunday Humour

Posted on February 19, 2017 by irishroverpei

  WARNING FOR ALL MALES  especially Wade Last weekend I saw something at The Army Disposal Shop that sparked my interest. I was looking for a little something different for my wife Suzann. What I came across a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse-sized … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Fooling | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment