Tag Archives: planes

Travelling Time in the Navy.

Posted on February 3, 2016 by irishroverpei

This is Amy, my honorary Granddaughter, I have know her since she was a wee baby. In one photo you see her wearing her cloud PJs and my cap, even way back then she was destined to be a sailor … Continue reading →

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1949 & The Bristol Brabazon

Posted on March 23, 2014 by irishroverpei

The year 1949 was an exciting time for me, I was just ten years old and living on the Isle of Wight. The war had been over for four years, rationing was beginning to ease, sweets and chocolate no longer … Continue reading →

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April 30th – 73 Years Ago

Posted on April 30, 2013 by irishroverpei

Deep in his Berlin bunker the German Fuehrer Hitler took his own life on the 30th April 1945 – 73 years ago today. The Russian Army was already in the city and its fall was imminent. Hitler had earlier Married … Continue reading →

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What Happens in April (Not April Showers)

Posted on April 12, 2013 by irishroverpei

Depiction of Fort Sumter during the bombardment Historic dates are interesting and maybe important too! On this day in 1861 the American Civil War began when the Confederacy opened fire on Fort Sumter. The fort surrendered the following day after … Continue reading →

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Whats Good for the Goose

Posted on February 17, 2013 by irishroverpei

It is time we demanded the same respect and consideration as these Muslim countries expect from us. It is okay for our troops to risk life and limb to help overthrow their tyrants and dictators. But don’t dare practice your … Continue reading →

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A Warning From History

Posted on February 13, 2013 by irishroverpei

I copied this because I truly believe it should be passed on to as many people as possible. A German’s View on Islam – worth reading. This is by far the best explanation of the Muslim terrorist situation I have … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Ebenezer or is that Beaminister?.

Posted on December 3, 2012 by irishroverpei

Due to the impending Christmas Season and by popular demand from my readers I have decided to give our inept provincial government a rest. Believe me this is a huge sacrifice on my part, but what the heck! its Christmas. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Baking Time Again

Posted on November 25, 2012 by irishroverpei

Just in case a few of you have not copied my amazing Christmas  Cake recipe, here it is again.  I ‘m available to help any young women that have difficulty following recipes??? You will also note this is a variation … Continue reading →

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British Perspective on Osama Bin Laden Death

Posted on July 19, 2012 by irishroverpei

Just in my life time there have been several tyrants/despots. Hitler probably comes in as number one. However the murderer Bin Ladin is right up there too. Yet in this country, the USA the UK plus other nations we continue … Continue reading →

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