Tag Archives: happy

I Feel Like Dancing!!!!

Posted on May 17, 2017 by irishroverpei

At the risk of being premature I have to say that when I got up this morning I felt like joining Jan and Carl in a happy dance!! I cant believe how suddenly I feel so much better, still a … Continue reading →

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Duffy not Guilty??????????

Posted on April 23, 2016 by irishroverpei

Duffy has been found not guilty, so justice has been done and that is an end to it. The happy Senator will strut back into the Red Chamber with his head held high. It makes me ask the question do … Continue reading →

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Christmas 1954. Royal Navy Bound.

Posted on December 11, 2015 by irishroverpei

It was a time of excitement but not because it was Christmas, I was awaiting word from the Royal Navy to hear if I had been accepted. I hoped to get word early in the new year of 1954.   … 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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Finally a Spring Day

Posted on April 8, 2014 by irishroverpei

Yesterday must surely have been the first real day of spring, it was warm and the sun was shining. Linda is packing for our move and yesterday she was in the garage working. I decided it would be wise to … Continue reading →

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My Beautiful LTD

Posted on March 5, 2014 by irishroverpei

In Windsor Ontario in 1972 on a Monday morning I bought a beautiful 1965 Ford Galaxy LTD. Probably the nicest car I had owned to date. It was bright red with a black vinyl top, had power steering and brakes, … Continue reading →

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Arsenal Still On Top

Posted on October 19, 2013 by irishroverpei

Another great Saturday result for Arsenal in the premiership league. Today they defeated Norwich 4-1 and remain firmly in first place. The team is playing very well, in particular Aaron Ramsey has really hit his form, he is red hot!!!! … Continue reading →

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No Respect Here

Posted on October 12, 2013 by irishroverpei

On the 9th October the Royal Canadian Legion in Charlottetown (Branch One) hosted a very nice dinner for veterans and their wives. They do this once a year and it is nice to meet up with old friend that we … Continue reading →

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The Count Down Begins

Posted on October 1, 2013 by irishroverpei

I just realized today is the first day of October and we have to vacate on the 21st. It will be a difficult thing to do, we have lived here for almost 28 years. Watched our girls grow up , … Continue reading →

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Arsenal Win

Posted on September 14, 2013 by irishroverpei

Arsenal defeated Sunderland 3-1 today and move to top spot in the league. Alas it will probably be a short stay, both Liverpool and Chelsea still have games to play and if they win they will move above the Gunners. … Continue reading →

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