Tag Archives: Nova scotia

Happy Birthday Canada

Posted on July 1, 2016 by irishroverpei

The photos say how lucky I’m to live in this wonderful much better than I could ever say it in words. I landed in Canada at Pier 21 on  the 18th January 1967. Since that day I have never looked … Continue reading →

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Visiting Halifax

Posted on August 20, 2013 by irishroverpei

The photo in this post was taken aboard the HMCS Sackville on a previous visit to the city. No trips to the harbour this time,its strictly babysitting duties. Life is difficult, I’m in a strange house with even stranger electronic … Continue reading →

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I’m Sad Sad Sad!!!

Posted on July 23, 2012 by irishroverpei

Because of my recent back injury I wasn’t able to attend the British Car Show held this past weekend in Windsor Nova Scotia. That’s why I’m feeling so sad today, friends sent me lots of photos just so I’d know … Continue reading →

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Home at Last.

Posted on April 30, 2012 by irishroverpei

Just a brief post, I’m exhausted after driving and sailing for the last 24 hours. We left Grand Falls NFLD yesterday morning 9.30 am and drove off the ferry at Sydney NS 7.30 am this morning. We arrived home at … Continue reading →

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Hope you don’t miss me too much

Posted on April 19, 2012 by irishroverpei

Well, its just about time for lift off, dogs have had their walk and everything is ready. Our good friends Carl and Jan are looking after the house while we are away, for added security they have a doberman attack … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Newfoundland Trip

Posted on April 17, 2012 by irishroverpei

On Thursday morning Linda and I plus our two dogs are hitting the highway for Newfoundland.Aiming for the North Sydney overnight ferry crossing Thursday night. We are using our nine year old Dodge Grand Caravan, because of the dogs. They … Continue reading →

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A Question of Child Safety???

Posted on March 30, 2012 by irishroverpei

Perhaps we haven’t made as much progress as we think concerning child safety. Today we have seat belts, air bags, baby seats, ABS brakes and so much more. Yet if you look closely at the two photos posted here, we … Continue reading →

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The first post on my web site

Posted on March 21, 2012 by irishroverpei

HM Submarines Posted on May 28, 2008. This was my first post way back in 2008, four years later my web page is just a couple of hundred views off the 30,000 mark. ———————————- Hello out there! any British submariners … Continue reading →

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Still Hunting for Camper!

Posted on July 16, 2008 by irishroverpei

Well the British Car Show went off well a beautiful day but visitors were low, probably went to the beach instead. I bought a recipe book produced by the Nova Scotia car club but before we had time to test … Continue reading →

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