Tag Archives: drunks

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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Sands of Time

Posted on May 24, 2013 by irishroverpei

Sadly the sands of time never stop running and are thinning out my shipmates and fellow submariners. I just learned that Ted Thorpe has crossed the bar. ( in the photo he is the one with the beard) We sailed … Continue reading →

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Through the Periscope

Posted on May 15, 2013 by irishroverpei

The internet is a little like looking through a periscope. I raise the word Alcide and it is surprising how many responses I gets. Sometimes nothing happens for weeks, no questions no responses, no hits then suddenly a flood. Just … Continue reading →

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License Plates for Drunks??

Posted on December 20, 2012 by irishroverpei

I heard an interesting suggestion on the radio this morning. In order to combat drinking and driving on Prince Edward Island we could issue offenders with special plates. The plates would warn the public that a driver who drinks is … Continue reading →

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Sick of Provincial Politics

Posted on September 11, 2012 by irishroverpei

From time to time I get disgusted writing about our local politicians, its hardly a good way to start the day!!! Besides they continue to do as they please regardless of the public outcries. So for a change of subject … Continue reading →

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Twelve Year Old Hunters??????

Posted on July 28, 2012 by irishroverpei

In the 1960’s I injured both hands in an accident aboard the submarine Alcide. While I was recovering in the HMCS Stadacona hospital I noticed the following. The hunting season had been open about a week. In the bed beside … Continue reading →

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