Tag Archives: football

Happy Birthday Caroline Patricia.

Posted on January 14, 2017 by irishroverpei

I was going to begin this blog by saying way back in 19!! ? but caught myself just in time. So instead, I will write about this incredible moment in my life without giving away anyone’s age!!!. That most special … Continue reading →

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Returning the New World to the Crown

Posted on January 29, 2016 by irishroverpei

After an emergency meeting at Buckingham Palace and for obvious reasons the Queen passed the following Edict. To the citizens of the United States of America from Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II In light of your failure in recent … Continue reading →

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A Wee Poem!!! Sad but True.

Posted on January 19, 2016 by irishroverpei

Another year has passed And we’re all a little older. Last summer felt hotter And winter seems much colder There was a time not long ago When life was quite a blast. Now I fully understand About ‘Living in the … Continue reading →

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Three Balls and You Are Out

Posted on September 6, 2015 by irishroverpei

I good friend and follower of my blog pointed out to me that my knowledge of baseball is somewhat limited!! He is of course right! “Three balls and you are out”. See my blog dated Aug 31st.  where on earth … Continue reading →

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Children Yesteryear and Today

Posted on September 2, 2015 by irishroverpei

This is a wonderful video remake of a short movie clip from the 1950’s. I t shows the children from my generation and how we amused ourselves. Quite different from today’s children who mostly watch TV and play video games.  … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning Humour

Posted on May 17, 2015 by irishroverpei

A Woman takes  a lover home during the day while her husband is at  work. Her 9 year  old son comes home unexpectedly, sees them, and hides  in the bedroom  cupboard to watch. Just after  getting into bed the woman’s … Continue reading →

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Skipping in the Streets of Belfast Circa 1950

Posted on January 29, 2015 by irishroverpei

On Tuesday evening I watched the latest Rick Mercer show, one of my favourite TV programs. In this particular episode Rick visited a group, maybe team is a better word, of boys and girls specializing in skipping. Like so many … Continue reading →

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Arsenal Win in Europe Championship

Posted on November 27, 2014 by irishroverpei

Yaya Sanogo Arsenal end Dortmund’s perfect record Arsenal qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League for the 15th successive season when they ended Borussia Dortmund’s 100 percent record in Group D with a 2-0 win at the Emirates … Continue reading →

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Another Three Points

Posted on October 26, 2014 by irishroverpei

Arsenal defeated Sunderland 2-0 on Saturday and gained another three points. However, it was less than a stellar performance, could have gone either way, as the gunners held onto a thin 1-o lead throughout most of the match. They only … Continue reading →

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A Great Day of Football

Posted on September 21, 2014 by irishroverpei

Mario Balotelli who is never far away from controversy or indeed red cards has struck again. He posted on Face Book the following. “Manchester United LOL”. It was in reference to Man U’s disastrous defeat at the hands of Leicester … Continue reading →

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