Monthly Archives: May 2024

The Piano The piano tuner came into the church one afternoon and spoke to the music director. “I’m here to tune your piano,” he said matter-of-factly. “But … but,” stammered the musician, “I didn’t call you.” “That’s true,” said the … Continue reading →

In today’s Guardian (30th May 2024) there was a very good letter to the editor from Alan E. MacPhee. I considered it as a very good description of Dennis King and his government history over the last two elections. It’s … Continue reading →

We have here on PEI a well qualified doctor that while he understands he can’t practice as such until his qualifications are certified. He can’t even get a job in the medical field, can’t be a nurse or RCW. We … Continue reading →

Disgusting indeed, both Liberal and Conservatives should be ashamed, during the PNP heyday these greedy people grabbed and ran with bags of cash. Tripping over each other filling their pockets. Bring as many immigrants as possible, the more the merrier, … Continue reading →

I joined the Submarine Service in July 1959. The shore based HMS Dolphin training was (I think) eight/ten weeks, mostly classroom stuff. However, the thought on my mind and indeed on all my classmates minds, was the escape tank. This … Continue reading →

Memories of HMS Ganges.Posted on MAY 21ST 2024 by irishroverpei This is one of those days when I’m feeling my 85 years, no energy, aching joints and unsteady feet. In my chair I reminisce about those long ago times at … Continue reading →

Happy Victoria Day, yesterday I took the Austin out for a short run, covered some fifty miles. Everything worked well accept the horn. I met three young boys riding their bikes and waving. I waved back and blew the horn, … Continue reading →

A lovely story Back in 1986 when I working as a Communications Instructor at the Army’s School of Armour I was also the treasurer of the Regimental Funds (You could call it the Unit Social Club). We had a small … Continue reading →

Dublin Bank RobberyPosted on MAY 15TH 2024by irishroverpei This is just too funny not to share.. Excerpted from an article which appeared in The Dublin Times about a bank robbery on March 2.Once inside the bank shortly after midnight, their … Continue reading →

THIS IS AN OLD POST FROM OCT 6TH 2013, YOU WILL QUICKLY SEE NOTHING HAS CHANGED! EXCITED ABOUT THE NEXT CAR SHOW ON 26TH MAY WITH MY 1966 AUSTIN CAMBRIDGE. I HAVE HAD A FEW MORE CARS SINCE I WROTE … Continue reading →