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Christmas Story 1945. The Christmas Mars Bar”

Posted on December 3, 2015 by irishroverpei

This story takes place in England in 1945 in the little town of Beaminister. The war was over, however, we were still feeling the effects of rationing and shortages. Sweets and chocolate were still a very rare commodity in the … Continue reading →

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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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My First Christmas Morning Memory 1942

Posted on December 24, 2013 by irishroverpei

I thought on this Christmas Eve 2013 it would be nice to share the memories of my first Christmas, the first one that I was at least old enough to be aware of. We lived in a dingy little flat … Continue reading →

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Spring is in the Air

Posted on March 11, 2012 by irishroverpei

Its the time of year when I get frustrated, listening to people in places like Halifax talking about first drives in their antique cars etc. Here on PEI the weather is nice, sunny and warm but alas not yet time … Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget

Posted on February 23, 2012 by irishroverpei

I picked this photo off the Facebook site. It struck me as a very touching sentiment, natures own War Memorial. Unlikely to be true, the bike looks like it belonged to a child not a young man ready to enlist. … Continue reading →

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