Tag Archives: safety

More Motor Vehicle Inspections

Posted on May 6, 2014 by irishroverpei

If you read yesterday’s blog you will understand the PEI Motor Vehicle Inspection program began in 1969 with two very authoritative Sergeant Major types running the show. Now fast forward to 1975, I’m the store manager at the Charlottetown Firestone … Continue reading →

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Motor Vehicle Inspection.

Posted on May 5, 2014 by irishroverpei

I arrived in Halifax, Canada in 1964 via the Royal Navy submarine HMS Alcide. Life was much different in those days, gas was cheap and cars could be had for $100. Drive in theatres, drive in A&W burger places were … Continue reading →

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Survived Another Year

Posted on January 16, 2014 by irishroverpei

Five years between these two birthday photos, but hopefully not a lot of change. A few more grey hairs, and maybe a few more aches and pains. I was able to blow out my candles at age 70, somehow five … Continue reading →

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Beware of Retired Sailors-We Are Senior Gentlemen Now!!!!!!

Posted on October 14, 2013 by irishroverpei

Dorothy and Edna, two “senior” widows, talking about George an old retired Submariner Dorothy: “That nice George Johnson asked me out for a date. I know you went out with him last week, and I wanted to talk with you … Continue reading →

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To Go Where few men Have Gone Before

Posted on October 13, 2013 by irishroverpei

The photo is of the Royal Navy submarine HM/SM Trenchant a nuclear powered boat. The photograph was taken at or near the North Pole in the Arctic ice. I too have walked on the ice at the top of the … Continue reading →

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My Incurable Love

Posted on October 6, 2013 by irishroverpei

Yes of course first and for most that is my beloved wife Linda. However, long before I met Linda I had another incurable love, and that was the automobile. Not just any automobile, but especially old British models. If I … Continue reading →

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The Friday Night Teaser – Answer

Posted on September 24, 2013 by irishroverpei

Not many readers attempted a guess, but my old shipmate from HM S Ganges was spot on (well done Tony). Of course he should have known, Right. Us Ganges boys are a smart lot. Anyway to the question, what is … Continue reading →

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The Periscope Well

Posted on September 20, 2013 by irishroverpei

The periscope well is located in the deck of the control on the old A class submarines and is approximately seven feet deep. When the periscope is lowered in goes into the well. In harbour doing maintenance in the well … Continue reading →

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First Class Travel

Posted on May 25, 2012 by irishroverpei

I believe an important issue was missed in this incident of First Class travel via Air India. Its not so much about the waste of tax payers money as about leadership. Robert Ghiz is a healthy young man and very … Continue reading →

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Head of State

Posted on May 14, 2012 by irishroverpei

We are the only province that can boast of having a Head of State!! Wow we are awed by this wonderful guy!!!! Hey, its first class all the way for this little man, Champagne for the best, beer for the … Continue reading →

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