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A Sailor’s Christmas.

Posted on December 10, 2016 by irishroverpei

The Sailor’s Christmas… A letter left by Santa on Her Majesty’s Ships… T’was the night before Christmas, the ship was out steaming, Sailors stood watch while others were dreaming. They lived in a crowd with racks tight and small, In … Continue reading →

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My Blog Signature????God Bless

Posted on September 24, 2016 by irishroverpei

I wonder if some of my blog followers/readers are curious why I sign off  all my blogs with the following. “God Bless and keep reading” Some might think I’m a wee bit religious maybe a bit of a religious zealot. … Continue reading →

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Wow!! Early Christmas Gift.

Posted on December 21, 2015 by irishroverpei

Today’s game was a huge match requiring a very good result. Before the game Manchester City sat in third place in the league with 32 points, Arsenal sat in second place with 33 points and Leicester City moved ahead on … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on November 28, 2015 by irishroverpei

A Little Christmas Story  (photo is my little angel Susannah) When four of Santa’s elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure. Then Mrs. … Continue reading →

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Multiculturalism vs Canadian Way of Life

Posted on February 3, 2015 by irishroverpei

I’m an immigrant from Northern Ireland and when I landed in Canada in 1964 I was prepared to behave and respect all Canadian traditions and laws. Well! maybe all but one, I must confess, ice hockey doesn’t garner the same … Continue reading →

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A Special Message at Christmas. Navy-Army-Airforce

Posted on December 15, 2014 by irishroverpei

T’WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE, IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE, MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY, WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, AND TO SEE JUST WHO, IN THIS HOME, DID LIVE. I … Continue reading →

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Dire Weather Situation Out West

Posted on December 23, 2013 by irishroverpei

I thought this might lighten the mood of most Canadians living in Ontario and all points East. We are not the only ones suffering this winter. Chilled Victoria commuters faced their first day of winter hell today, > as 0.35 … Continue reading →

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Christmas Kettles????

Posted on November 27, 2013 by irishroverpei

I posted this blog last year, and as I have heard nothing that would have me believe anything has changed,  here it is again. I always had respect for and supported the principles of the Salvation Army. At Christmas I … Continue reading →

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A Question of Religious Freedom

Posted on February 22, 2013 by irishroverpei

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird recently defended the creation of the new office of Religious Freedom. Now that is real interesting because a week ago I sent a question to the Prime Minister, the Premier of Ontario and three PE … Continue reading →

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Boy Scouts to Admit Gays?????Maybe

Posted on February 6, 2013 by irishroverpei

It is really difficult in this day and age to hear the Boys Scouts of America are still trying to decide if they should accept gay boys/girls and or leaders into their ranks. To be fair this is not strictly … Continue reading →

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