Tag Archives: proud

My Summary To Date—-Royal Canadian Legion.

Posted on August 17, 2016 by irishroverpei

I think I owe an explanation to the readers of my blog who may not be involved with or interested in the Royal Canadian Legion. I realize my daily blogs have mainly focused on issues surrounding the Legion,  in particular … Continue reading →

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The Voice of an Angel

Posted on October 4, 2015 by irishroverpei

I cannot think of a nicer way to start a Sunday Morning than watching and listening to the attached link There is no need to say more. God Bless and keep reading

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Feed Back — Jehovah Witness Subject.

Posted on November 13, 2014 by irishroverpei

Yesterday I claimed not to have received any negative feed back from my recent letter about the JW parent demanding the public library not read children stories about Remembrance. Shortly after posting yesterdays blog I receive a very angry reply … Continue reading →

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Take Back Our Country.

Posted on November 13, 2014 by irishroverpei

What do we have to do if we are going to take our Country back. Can you imagine this kind of thing being allowed 30 or 40 years ago, not too damn likely, Canadians would have been outraged. We need … Continue reading →

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Proud of Susannah(Budge)

Posted on September 9, 2014 by irishroverpei

Just one more reason why I’m so proud of my youngest daughter Susannah (Budge) Students in central Newfoundland schools struggling with mental health issues will have a place to go thanks to a boost in funding. On Monday, former chief … Continue reading →

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One Sunday Long Ago

Posted on March 10, 2013 by irishroverpei

On a Sunday morning back in March 1956 I was the guard commander of the class guard. Every Sunday morning at HMS Ganges we held Divisions, followed by Church parade.  Every boy, instructors, officers, and the Royal Marine band formed … Continue reading →

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Here is a Bigot with a Beef???

Posted on February 10, 2013 by irishroverpei

It grieves me to say the statement I have added below came from not just a retired member of the Royal Navy, but like me he was also a Ganges Boy. I have always been proud of having passed through … Continue reading →

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Arsenal and Horse Meat

Posted on January 24, 2013 by irishroverpei

What does Arsenal have to do with horse meat??? actually nothing!! I just wanted to brag about Arsenals great win yesterday, they beat West Ham 5-1. Horse meat is a subject entirely unto itself. Apparently traces of horse meat have … Continue reading →

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HMS Cockade – My Other Family

Posted on December 17, 2012 by irishroverpei

I doubt in this day and age the kind of shipboard comradeship I experienced aboard HMS Cockade back in 1956 still exists. I flew from London to Singapore to join the Cockade in early August 1956. This grand old ship … Continue reading →

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More on Ganges Pedophiles.

Posted on December 16, 2012 by irishroverpei

On the 4th December 2012, I posted an article about the pedophiles at HMS Ganges. It occurred to me I should post it on the forum at the Ganges web site. I felt it was a subject that should be … Continue reading →

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