Tag Archives: storm

Saint Patrick Day Storm?

Posted on March 19, 2016 by irishroverpei

Saint Patrick day was a quiet time this year although we did get a mini storm on the 18th, maybe ten centimeters of snow. However as the saying goes, March came in like a lamb but could possibly go out … Continue reading →

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What to do on a Storm Day?

Posted on February 6, 2016 by irishroverpei

I think most people just batten down in the face of a snow storm. They break out the beer/wine and chips and watch a movie or several whilst the snow flies and the wind howls. But not my good wife … Continue reading →

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Mother of all Storms

Posted on February 15, 2015 by irishroverpei

This is the worse storm in years and its not over yet. A few moments ago Linda had to climb out through a window as we couldn’t get either the front or back doors open from inside. Not sure how … Continue reading →

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Another Storm!!!

Posted on February 15, 2015 by irishroverpei

Well as expected I received not one Valentine card yesterday,  not a rose or a hug from beyond the realms of home.!!! Naturally I was kissed and hugged at home by my everlasting Valentine, Linda. I have posted a copy … Continue reading →

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Lily & Me (change of pace)

Posted on January 4, 2015 by irishroverpei

It has been ten years since I launched my first book to the reading public. Since that time I have had good success and many very kind reviews. However, when I first began to write I often wondered if anyone … Continue reading →

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Driving in the Highlands

Posted on April 3, 2014 by irishroverpei

A dear friend who lives in the Highlands sent me an email yesterday and it got me thinking about the many trips I made to Lochgilphead in a wide variety of vehicles during the early 1960’s. I mostly rented cars … Continue reading →

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Weather Bomb or Blitzkrieg????

Posted on March 28, 2014 by irishroverpei

Oh Boy!!! Three days from hell, snow and more snow,winds and more winds. Easily the worse storm of the winter and damn it, its spring already. The weather people called it a weather bomb and I would agree. The whole … Continue reading →

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A Yoda Weather Report

Posted on December 15, 2013 by irishroverpei

Woof Woof Snow!!! Thanks Yoda that is a very accurate weather report. No church today it is already snowing quite heavy and the forecast is for approx 25 to 35 cms of snow with high winds. The winds are the … Continue reading →

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March Goes Out Like A Lion

Posted on March 27, 2012 by irishroverpei

As the saying goes, March came in like a Lamb and it is leaving like a Lion. Here we are on the 27th March and in the middle of a winter storm. The Island is all but shut down for … Continue reading →

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Have a Storm Kit Handy

Posted on February 12, 2012 by irishroverpei

Prince Edward Island was hit by a snow storm over night, most island churches were closed this morning. I just lazed around watching soccer, Man City are back on top of the league defeating Aston Villa 1-0. Linda was outside … Continue reading →

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