Tag Archives: time

A Happy New Year Thought

Posted on December 31, 2015 by irishroverpei

This is something to think about when making a New Year Resolution THIS WAS FOUND IN THE BILLFOLD OF COACH PAUL BEAR BRYANT OF THE UNIVERSITY of ALABAMA AFTER HE DIED IN 1982.) * *The Magic Bank Account *Imagine that … Continue reading →

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Playing for Time???

Posted on January 23, 2015 by irishroverpei

Negotiating with this Man  Playing for Time or Appeasement ?????  I doubt anyone would argue that Churchill was not a great wartime statesman. However, if I asked the same question of Neville Chamberlain many would consider him weak and an appeaser … Continue reading →

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Prisoners Rights????

Posted on August 11, 2014 by irishroverpei

While I would agree prisoners should have some basic rights, better wages is not one of them. I don’t suggest we go back to medieval times of cruelty and severe punishment.  I do not advocate bringing back the death penalty. … Continue reading →

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The Invisible People

Posted on March 26, 2013 by irishroverpei

Please note the photo is a First Nations War Veterans Memorial. Many years ago and soon after I had arrived in Canada I made a stupid and dreadful insult to a good friend. His name was Len and we were … Continue reading →

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Working for a Living???

Posted on January 18, 2013 by irishroverpei

In our nation today we have a huge outcry over the government changes to the EI (employment insurance)system. I can’t speak from experience because I’m retired and when I was working I never once applied for the insurance. However, I … Continue reading →

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Following my Hobby

Posted on July 27, 2012 by irishroverpei

I no longer become as involved in antique auto repair as the cartoon indicates. Nevertheless, I have been there done that, I once removed and installed three different engines in a MG Midget in one day. I have removed an … Continue reading →

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Fathers Day

Posted on June 17, 2012 by irishroverpei

I’m not sure what my wife has planned for me, but whatever it is, its time sensitive. Some twenty years ago Linda bought me a Rolex for Christmas. A beautiful watch that I still wear today. Nothing unusual in that … Continue reading →

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Annual Ceremonial Review

Posted on June 4, 2012 by irishroverpei

On Wednesday of last week I attended the Summerside Sea Cadets annual review. I used to be Commanding Officer of this Corps back in the nineteen eighties. I have attended many of their reviews over the years. At one time … Continue reading →

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