Monthly Archives: July 2020

My Arrival in Canada 1964

Posted on July 31, 2020 by irishroverpei

The things that I take for granted today, were indeed both exciting and strange when I first set foot on Canadian soil back in January 1964. I was a 24 year old submariner aboard HM/SM Alcide, we were joining the … Continue reading →

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Adventures in my Austin Seven!!!

Posted on July 30, 2020 by irishroverpei

First question many will ask, that is an Austin Seven? So I will post a photo of one, it will not be exactly like my somewhat tattered version, but will give one the idea. The number Seven indicated the car … Continue reading →

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The WE organization??? Volunteer Organization?????

Posted on July 29, 2020 by irishroverpei

 I listened for about 2 hrs yesterday and quite frankly I now understand even less. I think Wayne Easter was dreadful as the chairperson. He harassed the MPs that didn’t favour the government and more or less praised his own … Continue reading →

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The “TRUDEAU” Spending Spree!!!!

Posted on July 28, 2020 by irishroverpei

I’m re-running this blog from just before the covid 19 hit BC in late February 2020. The large amounts of our tax dollars going to such places as Loblaws! Master Card! and Canadian Tire! Will they now be forgotten or … Continue reading →

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A Trend to Violence

Posted on July 27, 2020 by irishroverpei

In recent times we have seen an increase in the incidents of violence, many have been directed toward government and politicians. I recall during the SNC Lavalin scandal Warnock of the Privy Council while under interview, stating his concerns for … Continue reading →

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A little weekend humour

Posted on July 25, 2020 by irishroverpei

Helping DaddyOne day a young boy ran crying to his mother and rubbing his behind.His mother said, “Bobby, why are you crying?”“Because daddy hit his thumb with the hammer!” little Bobby wailed.“Why, that’s not something to cry over,” his mother … Continue reading →

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Wear A Mask. (its not about your rights)

Posted on July 24, 2020 by irishroverpei

I didn’t write this but felt the need to share it nevertheless. All the idiots demanding their civil rights. “We have rights” shouldn’t be forced to wear a mask. Duh?????? A medical point of view..RETIRED SURGEON Sam Laucks, has this … Continue reading →

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We must reduce Plastic and Waste.

Posted on July 23, 2020 by irishroverpei

Durban Harbour  This was a video on FB this morning. It certainly parallel’s what I wrote on my blog yesterday. Its hard to believe or indeed understand how any society could allow this to happen. Nevertheless, if it can happen … Continue reading →

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Remove more plastics

Posted on July 22, 2020 by irishroverpei

Prince Edward Island recently banned plastic bags from all stores. People have to bring their shopping bags. It did take a little while to get used to it, we had problems at first. Today it is quite common place, and … Continue reading →

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Preserving island land

Posted on July 21, 2020 by irishroverpei

I didn’t hear much of this morning interview on CBC radio it was to do with the preservation of island land, in particular shore line lands. I’m in total agreement with this, far too much land is being bought up … Continue reading →

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