Tag Archives: Linda

Cymbria Car Show & Arsenal

Posted on August 30, 2015 by irishroverpei

A great turn out for the car show, lovely weather and wonderful selection of cars. No, I didn’t win the “Best Import Trophy” this time, had a lot of competition from such models as an Austin Healey,  a Morgan, and … Continue reading →

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Fathers day from Susannah

Posted on June 19, 2015 by irishroverpei

What a lovely thing to have a daughter say about her father. She has made me very proud. I loved my two girls with absolute conviction and will until the end of my days. I had a most unpleasant childhood, … Continue reading →

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Big Birthday Bash Ahead = Happy Birthday Caroline

Posted on January 14, 2015 by irishroverpei

Can you believe the little baby in the chair eating an ice cream cone is having her 50th birthday today 14th January. Wow!! I have just realized how old that must make me!!! We are off to Halifax on Thursday … Continue reading →

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Budge for Bait?????

Posted on April 4, 2014 by irishroverpei

I expect you are somewhat confused by the title of this blog!  We have for years called our youngest daughter Susannah by the nickname of Budge. There now, you can understand the first part of the title. As to the … Continue reading →

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The Rary Bird & and the Turnip Field

Posted on May 25, 2013 by irishroverpei

Sorry, there are no photo’s available of Rary birds, have to use a parrot!!! A man walked into a pet shop to buy a parrot, I’m sorry said the owner I’m all out of parrots but I do have this … Continue reading →

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Arsenal Win!!!!!

Posted on March 16, 2013 by irishroverpei

Wow!!! The good old Gunners won today, they defeated Swansea 2-0 at Swansea. Still hanging in at fifth spot in the league. They have to make into fourth soon in order to have a place in the European Champions Cup … Continue reading →

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The 17th March is just around the corner

Posted on March 14, 2013 by irishroverpei

It is nearing the time of year when local newspapers have nothing better to say and do than place a photo on their front page of a barmaid holding a pint of green beer. This is their insipid way of … Continue reading →

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Abortion in Ireland

Posted on November 16, 2012 by irishroverpei

Not sure I have a particular stand on this subject, I do believe an abortion should not be carried out merely for convenience or as a form of birth control. I know as a man, abortion is not something I’m … Continue reading →

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A 60th Year Reunion

Posted on October 8, 2012 by irishroverpei

Yesterday, Sunday 7th October the cruise ship MV Arcadia docked in Charlottetown for the day. Aboard were Bobby Weir and his wife Margaret. Bobby lived in the house opposite me on Ewarts Row in Belfast, Northern Ireland, back in the … Continue reading →

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Back on Snowshoes

Posted on February 2, 2012 by irishroverpei

It stormed yesterday, not a real bad storm but probably the most snow received this winter. I couldn’t do my usual walk this morning the snow was too deep. Linda took the snowmobile out and made a trail for me. … Continue reading →

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