Tag Archives: trams

Children Yesteryear and Today

Posted on September 2, 2015 by irishroverpei

This is a wonderful video remake of a short movie clip from the 1950’s. I t shows the children from my generation and how we amused ourselves. Quite different from today’s children who mostly watch TV and play video games.  … Continue reading →

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Ink Wells & Pigtails

Posted on February 13, 2014 by irishroverpei

The photo is of the last school I attended before starting my working life at age 14yrs. It is known as Glenwood primary school today,but was a Secondary Modern when I went there in 1951-52. Things have certainly changed since … Continue reading →

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Talk About a Gas Bag

Posted on January 28, 2012 by irishroverpei

I feel good today the storm is over and Canada (Women)beat Mexico 3-1 to qualify for the Olympics. Way to go Girls!!!. The storm didn’t bring much snow, the driveway is good,no need to plow. The photo I have posted … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong

Posted on June 4, 2011 by irishroverpei

Of all the places I visited during my Naval career Hong Kong stands out as the most fascinating. The photo in my last post (Hard Working Sailor) you can see the Hong Kong skyline in the background, what was known … Continue reading →

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Electric Vehicles-Hybrids

Posted on January 26, 2010 by irishroverpei

I remember growing up in Belfast shortly after the 2nd WW. In the city we had electric vehicles everywhere!!The city bakeries delivered fresh bread and pastries every day throughout Belfast using electric vans. Milk was delivered every day using electric … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th July

Posted on July 4, 2008 by irishroverpei

Good morning everybody, Its the 4th July a big day for our friends south of the border! Well!! Melissa can ride a two wheel bicycle, we achieved our goal in only two days. Talking about bicycles and green transport, can … Continue reading →

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