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January 18th 1967 arrived at Pier 21 Halifax NS.

Posted on August 6, 2015 by irishroverpei

Pier 21 is today a museum to commemorate the thousands of immigrants that landed here to begin a new life in Canada. I was one of the last immigrants to arrive at Pier 21 on the 18th January 1967. It … Continue reading →

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Another Halifax Blog

Posted on June 30, 2015 by irishroverpei

We are still in Halifax for one more night so coming up with interesting things to blog about is a wee bit difficult. I have posted a photo of Susannah age 4, who could have imagined in 2015 she would … Continue reading →

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IRONMAN?????

Posted on June 29, 2015 by irishroverpei

If you are anything like me you would have guessed that the title IRONMAN was the latest Hollywood movie about super hero`s. Until my youngest daughter Susannah (Budge) began competing in the ironman races I had no idea what an … Continue reading →

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Daughters Eh?????

Posted on January 18, 2014 by irishroverpei

Daughters are a wondrous gift to be treasured for a lifetime and I have been blessed with two of the very best. Growing up they have caused me great moments of happiness, moments of despair, tears, fears and worries, but … Continue reading →

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The Syrian Crisis

Posted on August 31, 2013 by irishroverpei

Putin rubbishes the claim that chemical weapons were used by the Assad government??? What a mess! the US have more or less backed themselves into a corner on this issue. The UK and France, Canada and others are only giving … Continue reading →

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Happy Canada Day

Posted on July 1, 2013 by irishroverpei

Another Great day in the History of Canada, Happy Birthday everyone. My arrival in Canada happened twice, both times on the same date and in the same month, but in different years. I first arrived at Halifax on the 18th … Continue reading →

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A Nova Scotia Ghost Story – – – ”Three Fishermen”.

Posted on January 9, 2013 by irishroverpei

The world is full of ghost stories and unexplainable events. The Maritimes and in particular Nova Scotia are no strangers to mystery, it abounds along their shores and in their villages. They claim hundreds of strange mysterious events and ghostly … Continue reading →

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The first post on my web site

Posted on March 21, 2012 by irishroverpei

HM Submarines Posted on May 28, 2008. This was my first post way back in 2008, four years later my web page is just a couple of hundred views off the 30,000 mark. ———————————- Hello out there! any British submariners … Continue reading →

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Visiting Halifax

Posted on November 25, 2011 by irishroverpei

After my bone marrow test at the hospital yesterday we headed out in snow covered roads for Halifax. Once across the bridge the roads were clear. No bad after effects from the test just a bit sore. Today Linda and … Continue reading →

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