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My 1938 BSA Scout

Posted on February 16, 2016 by irishroverpei

You can be forgiven if you assumed a BSA Scout was a motorcycle! BSA made both cars and bikes thru the 1930’s but but cease car production during the war. Motorcycles became there main automotive industry. Beside of course there … Continue reading →

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Real Change???

Posted on March 13, 2015 by irishroverpei

Changing a few faces is not real change, it is quite definitely more of the same with a new look. These new faces go around patting each other on the back claiming transparency, responsible and good fiscal management. They change … Continue reading →

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The Bizarre Situation of the Province

Posted on November 25, 2014 by irishroverpei

Thanks to the mess created by Robert Ghiz in not fulfilling is obligations to the Province, we now find ourselves in a very bizarre situation. Ghiz has failed to do things correctly by resigning and allowing the government to appoint … Continue reading →

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Sweet Smelling Bus!!!

Posted on November 21, 2014 by irishroverpei

A new Bio Bus from Bristol!! it runs on human waste, No S–t! Yes S–t.  Its not a completely new idea, during the war years many cars often ran with a bag of gas on the roof (see photo). However, … Continue reading →

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The Last day of Summer

Posted on September 22, 2014 by irishroverpei

Here it is again!!, another Monday morning, not every ones favourite day of the week. Its a wet day with heavy rain but very mild temperatures. The Mini is tucked up in the garage, but the top is still down. … Continue reading →

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Is Harper as Straight as an Arrow

Posted on July 22, 2014 by irishroverpei

Over the last few days Prime Minister Steven Harper has flown along the proposed route for the new Gateway Pipe line from the Tar Sands of Alberta to the BC coastline. A pipeline to deliver heavy bitumen to the large … Continue reading →

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Really Create Jobs.

Posted on June 23, 2014 by irishroverpei

Harper has approved the Enbridge Gateway Pipeline, granted it is conditional but nevertheless approved and will no doubt succeed if the Conservatives remain in government. Yesterday I took a break from the World Cup to watch Question Period on CTV. … Continue reading →

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A Fictional Tale of Fact

Posted on June 19, 2014 by irishroverpei

One could hardly be blamed for thinking this is a story of fiction. Well I guess it partly is, lets see what you think. Just yesterday our Fictional Prime Minister (his decisions are mostly unreal) made an extremely controversial declaration … Continue reading →

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Driving in the Highlands

Posted on April 3, 2014 by irishroverpei

A dear friend who lives in the Highlands sent me an email yesterday and it got me thinking about the many trips I made to Lochgilphead in a wide variety of vehicles during the early 1960’s. I mostly rented cars … Continue reading →

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The Poor People of PEI

Posted on January 3, 2014 by irishroverpei

Why more photos of Premier Ghiz and his Finance Minister Sheridan? Well allow me to explain, this might be a wee bit long winded but I think its necessary that Islanders know about the stupidity and ridiculous waste  these two … Continue reading →

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