Author Archives: irishroverpei

About irishroverpei

Author of "Lily & Me", "The Royal Navy & Me" and Chapter XXl Armageddon. Writer, blogger and RN Submariner, antique automobile enthusiast.

Legion Lager is Important!

Posted on June 15, 2019

I recently read an article from a St Catharines Ontario newspaper report. It was reporting on the local Legion branch,”Merritton Legion. The president stated that if they lost their liquor license they might as well close the doors. They would … Continue reading →

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Our Soil is Healthy ???NOT

Posted on June 14, 2019

After reading the letter to the editor dated 14thJune 2019 by Marion E MacCallum I need to respond. She cites the soil is healthy due to years of cattle on on the land. She states the soil is healthy because … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Prince Edward Island | 2 Comments

My Heart Attack.

Posted on June 14, 2019

8It is not my intention to look for sympathy by telling this story, it is rather my hope it might help someone else. It’s worth noting that most heart attacks do not happen the way they are shown in Hollywood … Continue reading →

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Shame at the Womens World Cup.

Posted on June 13, 2019

I started coaching girls soccer in 1975, a time before the present World cup women were not yet born or old enough to play. My girls team were always a joy to work with, they were polite and respectfully. They … Continue reading →

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Clear Cutting?

Posted on June 12, 2019

As I understand the regulations concerning clear cutting, there appears to be a very serious gap in the rules. If you are a member of the PEI Forestry Management there are strict rules on clear cutting. It is mandatory the … Continue reading →

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PFDs?

Posted on June 10, 2019

What is a PFD you might ask. Its a personal floatation device, more commonly known as a lifejacket. It is a very important life saving piece of equipment. Yet the fishers of Prince Edward Island will not wear them, why? … Continue reading →

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Yard Art!!

Posted on June 5, 2019

I have just added my second attempt at what I call yard art? not sure if anyone would agree, but I like it. The Irish Guard on the right was my first older attempt, not sure if I’m improving??.  I … Continue reading →

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Memories of D Day.

Posted on June 3, 2019

My memories of D Day are much different from the brave soldiers that landed in Normandy. My beach was in Padstow in Cornwall. I arrived in Padstow in mid April 1944 the village was a restricted area. My sister and … Continue reading →

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Does this Ring a Bell?

Posted on June 2, 2019

This Story Might Ring A Bell Posted on June 2nd 2019 After Quasimodo’s death, the Bishop of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France sent word through the streets of Paris that a new bell ringer was urgently needed.The … Continue reading →

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Tattoos Gone Wild!!!!

Posted on June 1, 2019

Tattoo’s A Wiser Decision of my Youth Posted on 1st June 2019 by irishroverpei In 1956 I joined HMS Cockade stationed in the Far East, I was just seventeen years old and a very new sailor. It was a natural … Continue reading →

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