Tag Archives: Charlottetown

Will It Ever End???

Posted on March 19, 2015 by irishroverpei

As I sit here this morning listening to the radio advising motorist to stay of the roads, RCMP reporting whiteouts, Government garage reporting plows are off the roads until the wind drops. It seems like an never ending story of … Continue reading →

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Booking Seats for the Irish Children.

Posted on July 30, 2014 by irishroverpei

I read an article in today’s paper about Alison Redford former Premier of Alberta. Alberta’s auditor general found “false passengers” booked on some government flights so the then Premier could fly alone. It reminded me of an event I had … Continue reading →

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Veterans Affairs & Michelin Warranty

Posted on February 11, 2014 by irishroverpei

It seems I may have run into what we are being told by Fantino is better service than when the local Veteran offices were open. For those who have never seen the Charlottetown Veteran Affairs Building, it is a huge … Continue reading →

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The Count Down Almost Over.

Posted on October 11, 2013 by irishroverpei

Today is the beginning of the Thanksgiving Long Weekend and the last weekend in our old Ebenezer home. We will begin the final move next week on the 15th 16th October and I think it will be a very emotional … Continue reading →

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The Young and the Old, Part Two

Posted on September 13, 2013 by irishroverpei

I never fail to be impressed by the internet, I can’t begin to understand how it works but it must surely be one of mans greatest inventions. In October last year a boyhood friend from Belfast arrived in Charlottetown via … Continue reading →

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The Rary Bird & and the Turnip Field

Posted on May 25, 2013 by irishroverpei

Sorry, there are no photo’s available of Rary birds, have to use a parrot!!! A man walked into a pet shop to buy a parrot, I’m sorry said the owner I’m all out of parrots but I do have this … Continue reading →

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Arsenal Win!!!!!

Posted on March 16, 2013 by irishroverpei

Wow!!! The good old Gunners won today, they defeated Swansea 2-0 at Swansea. Still hanging in at fifth spot in the league. They have to make into fourth soon in order to have a place in the European Champions Cup … Continue reading →

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The 17th March is just around the corner

Posted on March 14, 2013 by irishroverpei

It is nearing the time of year when local newspapers have nothing better to say and do than place a photo on their front page of a barmaid holding a pint of green beer. This is their insipid way of … Continue reading →

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Abortion in Ireland

Posted on November 16, 2012 by irishroverpei

Not sure I have a particular stand on this subject, I do believe an abortion should not be carried out merely for convenience or as a form of birth control. I know as a man, abortion is not something I’m … Continue reading →

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A 60th Year Reunion

Posted on October 8, 2012 by irishroverpei

Yesterday, Sunday 7th October the cruise ship MV Arcadia docked in Charlottetown for the day. Aboard were Bobby Weir and his wife Margaret. Bobby lived in the house opposite me on Ewarts Row in Belfast, Northern Ireland, back in the … Continue reading →

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