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A Christmas Not To Remember!

Posted on December 13, 2016 by irishroverpei

Christmas is one of the happiest events of the year. I have some wonderful memories of passed Christmases, especial with my two young daughters. To see the thrill in their eyes as they look upon magical presents Santa has left … Continue reading →

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Travelling Time in the Navy.

Posted on February 3, 2016 by irishroverpei

This is Amy, my honorary Granddaughter, I have know her since she was a wee baby. In one photo you see her wearing her cloud PJs and my cap, even way back then she was destined to be a sailor … Continue reading →

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Be Careful Which Car You Buy

Posted on June 16, 2015 by irishroverpei

Five blokes in an Audi Quattro arrived at the ferry checkpoint in Harwich, Essex. Tracey, in her brand new uniform, stops them and tells them:
”I can’t let you on the ferry. It is illegal to have 5 people in a … Continue reading →

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Change is the only Constant.

Posted on June 1, 2015 by irishroverpei

Sad but true, everything changes eventualy, and not always for the better. Driving back from the convention in Sackville NB on Sunday morning I was hit by an irresistible urge to visit the old PEI ferry terminal at Cape Tormentine; … Continue reading →

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The Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo.

Posted on July 8, 2012 by irishroverpei

I just returned home from Halifax, and it was well worth the trip. Quite a trip at that! My daughter Susannah and her three large dogs travel with me via the ferry to Pictou,NS where she met up with her … Continue reading →

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Greetings from Newfoundland (MacDonalds)

Posted on April 21, 2012 by irishroverpei

Hello folks, here we are sitting in MacDonalds having coffee and trying to blog on Linda`s lap top. I`m out of my environment and routine, but still trying to maintain the blog. We had a good trip over,driving approx 1100 … Continue reading →

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Hope you don’t miss me too much

Posted on April 19, 2012 by irishroverpei

Well, its just about time for lift off, dogs have had their walk and everything is ready. Our good friends Carl and Jan are looking after the house while we are away, for added security they have a doberman attack … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Newfoundland Trip

Posted on April 17, 2012 by irishroverpei

On Thursday morning Linda and I plus our two dogs are hitting the highway for Newfoundland.Aiming for the North Sydney overnight ferry crossing Thursday night. We are using our nine year old Dodge Grand Caravan, because of the dogs. They … Continue reading →

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