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Pricing on PEI?????

Posted on June 27, 2016 by irishroverpei

I have added an excerpt from a “Red Like Me” posting that I thought would be of interest to my readers. I did so because of a recent trip to NS. On our return from Halifax Linda suggested we buy … Continue reading →

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The Night Before Christmas – K Mart 1972 (My Final Christmas Story)

Posted on December 24, 2015 by irishroverpei

Well folks its finally Christmas Eve, I hope, if you didn’t enjoy the darker side of my Christmas stories, you were at least moved by their situations and sadness. Today, my life is good, I have a wonderful wife, a … Continue reading →

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The Belfast Blitz — My final Theme of Remembrance Nov 10th

Posted on November 10, 2015 by irishroverpei

        The top left photo is my family in 1960. Back row L to R Me Jim Pop, Tommy. Front row L to R Lily, Anna ,May. Today Anna and I are the only two left. The … Continue reading →

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S.H.I.T Wonder Where it Originated ???

Posted on July 14, 2015 by irishroverpei

No No No!!! you’d be wrong if you guessed it originated with Mike Duffy or in his hot air balloon effigy. You would be equally wrong if you thought I was just using the word SHIT to be offensive!! Please … Continue reading →

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Sweet Smelling Bus!!!

Posted on November 21, 2014 by irishroverpei

A new Bio Bus from Bristol!! it runs on human waste, No S–t! Yes S–t.  Its not a completely new idea, during the war years many cars often ran with a bag of gas on the roof (see photo). However, … Continue reading →

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The Last Post-True or Myth???

Posted on August 13, 2014 by irishroverpei

If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which The Last Post was played; This brings out a new meaning of it. We have all heard the haunting song, ‘The Last Post.’ It’s the song that … Continue reading →

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Chapter XXI Armageddon

Posted on July 26, 2014 by irishroverpei

Don’t forget the next chapter from this exciting story (Chapter 14. The Spy). Things begin to move faster as the launch hour draws near, much activity, danger and drama. You can`t miss this next episode, watch for my Sunday Morning … Continue reading →

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D Day Moving!!!

Posted on April 15, 2014 by irishroverpei

I don’t suppose the living room will look like this after we unload!!!. Yesterday was successful, got the Mini tire fixed, drove to Abram Village and assembled the bed frame upstairs ready for the new mattress which arrives tomorrow. Assembled … Continue reading →

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Spring is in the Air or was it gas fumes????

Posted on March 9, 2014 by irishroverpei

    It has been a strange weekend, the weather was almost warm and the sun was out all day. Besides that, the clocks went ahead last night and the dogs slept in this morning. All in all spring was … 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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