Tag Archives: rum

Merry Christmas

Posted on November 28, 2015 by irishroverpei

A Little Christmas Story  (photo is my little angel Susannah) When four of Santa’s elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure. Then Mrs. … Continue reading →

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Out of the mouths of Children

Posted on November 26, 2015 by irishroverpei

Has this ever happened to you????? The mind of a child My wife hosted a dinner party for all our friends, some of whom we hadn’t seen for ages and everyone was encouraged to bring their children along as well. … Continue reading →

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The Last Tot.(Poem)

Posted on March 11, 2015 by irishroverpei

A Farewell to His Tot Poem by an unknown author. You soothed my nerves, and warmed my limbs, and you cheered my dismal heart. Procured my wants and obliged my whims, and now its time to part. Mid endless perils … Continue reading →

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Alcohol in the Royal Navy?

Posted on August 19, 2014 by irishroverpei

You might recall that on 2nd August I blogged about Black Tot Day that took place on 31st July 1970. The last day of the issue of rum to members of the Royal Navy.  All members having reached the age … Continue reading →

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31st July 1970 Black Tot Day

Posted on August 2, 2014 by irishroverpei

July 31 st 1970 ended a tradition that had last over 300 years. The issue of a tot of rum was a daily ration to the all serving members once having reached the age of twenty. The familiar sound each … Continue reading →

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Another Review!!

Posted on February 25, 2014 by irishroverpei

I have managed to find another possible market for my book “The Royal Navy & Me”. It has been accepted into the ranks of other books about the Royal Navy. Maritime Books (Specialist Publisher of Books on the Royal Navy) … Continue reading →

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The March of Time

Posted on December 19, 2013 by irishroverpei

How sad the way time erases the past so cruelly. I join HMS Ganges in March 1955, a time when the mast was HMS Ganges point of pride. This wonderful mast(143 ft) could be seen from miles around. The spectacular … Continue reading →

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Remembering My Old Shipmates

Posted on December 17, 2013 by irishroverpei

Thinking of all my old shipmates at this special time of year. I will tip a glass of Irish to you this Christmas day. How many days did we spend away from families and loved ones at Christmas whilst in … Continue reading →

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Little known History of WW 2

Posted on November 26, 2013 by irishroverpei

There are many great stories about the Second World War, but how many include the Republic of Ireland??The answer to that question is almost none. Yet Ireland played a very crucial and important role, de Valera guided his nation through … Continue reading →

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Bygone Days

Posted on November 18, 2013 by irishroverpei

Perhaps it is the depressing feeling of a Monday morning that is making me feel a little sad today. No reason to really, after all every day for me is a weekend day!! I think it has something to do … Continue reading →

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