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Apeldoorn Parade

Posted on May 10, 2015 by irishroverpei

I watched the long Liberation Parade wind its way through Apeldoorn yesterday on CBC TV. The way was crowded with the waving of Canadian flags and cheering people. Children handing flowers to those brave and now ancient veterans of the … Continue reading →

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Technolgy

Posted on May 14, 2013 by irishroverpei

The photo in this blog is McWatters Bakery in Cromac Square, Belfast N.I. (circa 1912). My father worked there when he returned from Europe at the end of the First World War. He started work as a bakery labourer in … Continue reading →

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My Saint Patrick’s Day Story

Posted on March 17, 2013 by irishroverpei

The Blarney Stone – Myth or Legend? The Blarney stone has woven around itself a unique tradition of myth, legend and Romance. It is said that the secret of the holy stone was given to Cormac MacCarthy, King of Munster … Continue reading →

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Yoda’s 5th Birthday.

Posted on February 28, 2013 by irishroverpei

Oops!!! I almost forgot that today 28th February 2013 is Yoda’s 5th birthday. Happy Birthday old buddy. He was actually born in leap year Feb 29th but we are still going celebrate it today. Both Linda and I love him … Continue reading →

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An Irish Daughter

Posted on January 28, 2013 by irishroverpei

Just a wee bit of Blarney to start the week!!! An Irish daughter had not been home for over 5 years. Upon her return, her Father cursed her heavily. “Where have ye been all this time, child ?” “Why did … Continue reading →

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My 74th Birthday

Posted on January 15, 2013 by irishroverpei

How appropriate to find the article from the Dalai Lama “The Paradox of Our Age” on Facebook today of all days. When I look back on my own life I find myself agreeing with much of what he states. My … Continue reading →

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A Proud Moment

Posted on September 22, 2012 by irishroverpei

The photo in this post is a copy of my invitation to a luncheon with the President of Ireland. This grand lady visited PEI on October 4th 1998. For me this was a highlight in my life. I have read … Continue reading →

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The 12th of July in Ulster

Posted on July 12, 2012 by irishroverpei

Not one of my favourite days, or a suitable way to celebrate our history. The annual march of the many Orange Lodges through the streets of Belfast only stirs anger and violence. Battle of the Boyne Both kings commanded their … Continue reading →

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What a wonderful Headline!

Posted on November 11, 2011 by irishroverpei

This particular headline must have set the world a dancing! We must never forget or allow new murdering despots to rise to power again. Remember today as we parade in honour of those men and women who fought and died … Continue reading →

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HMS Ganges Guard- Drake Div classes 16/17 March 1956.

Posted on April 21, 2009 by irishroverpei

Each Sunday a different division/class provided the guard for the Sunday morning parade. Drake Division classes 16/17 were the guard in early March 1956 just weeks before our graduation from HMS Ganges. The guard commander gave the order for the … Continue reading →

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