Tag Archives: church

Typical Belfast Weekend Circa 1950

Posted on February 21, 2016 by irishroverpei

In the days of my youth, growing up in Belfast my greatest memories were those of the weekends. Friday was payday, fish and chips for supper, best shirt and tie, money in my pocket and off to the local dance … Continue reading →

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My Sunday Blog

Posted on October 18, 2015 by irishroverpei

Arsenal win again with a score of 3-0 over Watford, that keeps them second in the premier league table just two points behind Manchester City the leaders. On the election front, which is almost over. Just one day to go … Continue reading →

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Belcourt Centre Reprieve??????

Posted on June 11, 2015 by irishroverpei

This morning I glanced at the headline on page two of the Guardian and was immediately please to see that Belcourt Centre and been reprieved. I was pleased for the many people who had fought long and hard to save … Continue reading →

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Footprints in the Snow

Posted on February 1, 2015 by irishroverpei

  Good Morning folks, its early Sunday morning 1st February 2015, we are just getting up from a heavy snow storm. My part of the world received 30-40 centimeters of snow through the day yesterday and the wind is still … Continue reading →

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Lily & Me (change of pace)

Posted on January 4, 2015 by irishroverpei

It has been ten years since I launched my first book to the reading public. Since that time I have had good success and many very kind reviews. However, when I first began to write I often wondered if anyone … Continue reading →

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When PEI was a Gentle Island and Dreams were Good

Posted on December 6, 2014 by irishroverpei

From One Belfast to Another Way back in on Halloween night in1969 I arrived on Prince Edward Island for the first time. Driving from the ferry terminal at Borden to Charlottetown I heard Stompin Tom sing for the first time, Its … Continue reading →

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Bravo to the Catholic Church (Seismic Shift)

Posted on October 15, 2014 by irishroverpei

Wow!!! can you believe it, what marvelous news. What a huge shift in Catholic Church policy. This is something I have fought so hard for on my blog for so long. I confess for the most part I truly thought … Continue reading →

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No Sex Talk Today,Its Sunday!!!!

Posted on September 7, 2014 by irishroverpei

Its Sunday and raining so no top down drive to church this morning. The Mini will have to stay in the garage. Linda is one year and a day older than yesterday, but I think she had a good birthday … 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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Next Car Show

Posted on July 19, 2014 by irishroverpei

All ready to head out to the next car show, even have a handsome young chauffeur to drive me. Unfortunately he appears to still be in his pajamas. Perhaps I had better drive myself because I’m going to church en-route. … Continue reading →

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