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Christmas 1960. For The Love of Eleanor

Posted on December 18, 2015 by irishroverpei

This Christmas requires some explanation, I lost my father early in 1960, the day after the funeral I met Eleanor. I have explained below how we meet and the relationship that followed and leading up to Christmas 1960. My father … Continue reading →

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Know What A Blackout Waltz Is????

Posted on February 7, 2013 by irishroverpei

</a The Blackout Waltz? How many of my readers know what a blackout waltz is? Before you read on, please be honest and comment on this post with simple yes or no. Those of you that grew up in the … Continue reading →

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A Touch of Blarney

Posted on March 16, 2012 by irishroverpei

Tomorrow is Saint Patrick’s Day, and as I promised I will post a true story of kissing the Blarney Stone. Now! I will understand it you are a wee bit suspicious. I realize that I have been posting tales of … Continue reading →

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