Tag Archives: Booze

Plan B Re-Visited

Posted on March 1, 2016 by irishroverpei

If this recent article from “Red Like Me” is to be believed it surely opens up a whole new can of Liberal worms. A believable story that features the MacLauchlan family under a bright light from the days of liberal … Continue reading →

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Alcohol in the Royal Navy?

Posted on August 19, 2014 by irishroverpei

You might recall that on 2nd August I blogged about Black Tot Day that took place on 31st July 1970. The last day of the issue of rum to members of the Royal Navy.  All members having reached the age … Continue reading →

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31st July 1970 Black Tot Day

Posted on August 2, 2014 by irishroverpei

July 31 st 1970 ended a tradition that had last over 300 years. The issue of a tot of rum was a daily ration to the all serving members once having reached the age of twenty. The familiar sound each … Continue reading →

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They Call It Sport

Posted on March 5, 2014 by irishroverpei

This actually  happened. They dressed the truck up with the guy tied down on the roof. The driver and passengers put on Moose heads. Then they went down the Interstate, causing 16 accidents. Yes; they went to  jail! Yes; alcohol was … Continue reading →

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