Tag Archives: Japan

Dates to Remember

Posted on May 7, 2015 by irishroverpei

The 3rd September 1939 Britain declares war on Germany. December 7th 1941 Japan attacks Pearl harbour bringing the USA into the Second World War. Now on the 7th May 1945 we are on the eve of the end of the … Continue reading →

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December 7th 1941

Posted on December 7, 2014 by irishroverpei

A day that will live in infamy, These were the words broadcast by FDR to the United States on that fateful day 73 years ago. The Japanese Empire attacked Pearl Harbour in the Hawaiian Islands at 7.45am on the 7th … Continue reading →

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Roll Out The Barrels!!

Posted on February 15, 2014 by irishroverpei

“Roll out the barrel we’ll have a barrel of fun”, was an old wartime favourite pub singalong, those of you in my age category will fondly  remember it.   In the photos I have posted today you will see the USS … Continue reading →

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Great Soccer Day!!!!!!

Posted on September 1, 2013 by irishroverpei

What a great day in the Premiership, two wonderful wins. Liverpool defeated Manchester United 1-0 Way to go Liverpool. Arsenal defeated Tottenham 1-0 way to go Gunners. Liverpool are at the top of the table with three wins and Arsenal … Continue reading →

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My faith Restored (maybe????)

Posted on August 23, 2013 by irishroverpei

Maybe my faith has been slightly restored by Arsenals latest performance (maybe). They played Fenerbahce on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League and won by a score of 3-0. Nevertheless, there are still many questions for Arsenal manager Wenger. The … Continue reading →

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Dreadful Start

Posted on August 18, 2013 by irishroverpei

Arsenal’s new season began in the worse possible way losing 3-1 to Aston Villa. The latter struggled just to stay in the Premiership last year and was tooted as an easy Gunners win. The manager may blame poor refereeing unfair … Continue reading →

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New Soccer Season is Close

Posted on August 6, 2013 by irishroverpei

I must confess I’m both excited and worried about the new season. Arsenal have not made any really significant signings to build up the team strength. We all know they need someone strong in defense and they need at least … Continue reading →

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Quebec Ban Turban’s in Soccer

Posted on June 5, 2013 by irishroverpei

I understand we may always have some difficulties in adjusting to other cultures and how they dress, particularly when it comes to religious reasons or belief. Most of these differences are not hard to accept or live with. Some are … Continue reading →

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What a Great Game

Posted on July 18, 2011 by irishroverpei

What an exciting game on Sunday, the USA had the world cup within their grasp twice but lost it on poor defense allowing the Japanese to equalize in regular time and then in overtime. Sadly in the penalty kicks the … Continue reading →

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Disaster in Japan

Posted on March 14, 2011 by irishroverpei

This must be the worse disaster in  recent history outside of wars. I can’t help but admire the Japanese people for their quiet acceptance of such a horrific situation. Not many nations would have handled the disaster so well. People … Continue reading →

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