Tag Archives: Canada

50 Years Ago. Not My Happiest New Year

Posted on January 3, 2017 by irishroverpei

Its a fact as we grow older we often return in our memories to times long past. In Belfast in January 1967 I lived above my brother-in-law’s shop. The photo is not the actual shop but a close resemblance. I … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Canada

Posted on July 1, 2016 by irishroverpei

The photos say how lucky I’m to live in this wonderful much better than I could ever say it in words. I landed in Canada at Pier 21 on  the 18th January 1967. Since that day I have never looked … Continue reading →

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Refugees Travel Free or Pay???

Posted on January 21, 2016 by irishroverpei

It seems the newly elected Liberal government find themselves in a difficult position regarding the latest wave of refugees. Before the election the earlier arriving refugees were billed for their travel costs, while refugees arriving since the election, fares have … Continue reading →

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Christmas 1963. Stupid Stupid Stupid!.

Posted on December 22, 2015 by irishroverpei

The weekend of October 15th was my last chance to visit Irene and find out what was so very important. She was at work when I arrived so I parked at the hospital entrance and waited for her to finish … Continue reading →

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A Great Country.

Posted on October 6, 2015 by irishroverpei

As we progress into the final days of this lengthy election period I have to wonder at the speeches from our hopeful candidates and the promises they are making. I wonder why the Prime Minister is campaigning with a host … Continue reading →

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Halifax International Tattoo

Posted on July 2, 2015 by irishroverpei

I did not get to take in the Canada Day Celebrations as we were travelling back from Halifax. Nevertheless, I did celebrate on Tuesday evening at the Halifax International Tattoo. what an amazing show that could not fail but to … Continue reading →

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Canadian Dept of Justice

Posted on June 25, 2015 by irishroverpei

This is a direct quote from the web site of the Canadian Dept of Justice. Question— Can I wear my relative’s medals? Medals may only be worn by the veteran. This is considered of such high importance that it is … Continue reading →

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Moncton in the Rain

Posted on June 22, 2015 by irishroverpei

We met a few strange birds in Moncton at the World Cup knock out round this past Sunday. We left home around 9.30 am and arrived in Moncton at 11 am, had a coffee and a sandwich before meeting up … Continue reading →

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Putin Joke

Posted on April 3, 2015 by irishroverpei

With a little re-working this could be a Harper Joke too. Vladimir Putin, wanting to get on the good side of voters, goes to visit a school in Moscow to have a chat with the kids. He talks to them … Continue reading →

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Is Big Better????

Posted on July 10, 2014 by irishroverpei

I’m quite amazed at the size of the Royal Navy’s new Aircraft Carrier,(HMS Queen Elizabeth) to date the biggest ship ever built for the Royal Navy. I’m not an expert on carriers, indeed I only ever sailed in one way … Continue reading →

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