Tag Archives: UK

Where Did You Learn To Drive

Posted on May 1, 2014 by irishroverpei

We often hear some one say “where did that idiot learn to drive”???Not an unusual question in this world of mass automotive transport. Well this idiot (the writer) learned to drive in Belfast in 1954. All that was required back … Continue reading →

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Submarine races????

Posted on July 5, 2012 by irishroverpei

The first international indoor submarine race to be held in Europe is taking place in Hampshire, England. The event is being held at Qinetiq, the former Royal Navy’s testing facility at Haslar, Gosport, in a pool the size of a … Continue reading →

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Nice Surprise in the Mail

Posted on December 6, 2011 by irishroverpei

A very good friend in England sent me these two small metal items featuring Lambretta. They are also magnetic so one could assume they are fridge magnets. But are they? they are old, but in the UK back in the … Continue reading →

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Scooters are Everwhere

Posted on November 17, 2011 by irishroverpei

I hope you enjoy this great video from bygone days as much as I did. Lots of old British cars included http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTC392qgaRQ&feature…‏ Goes to show what a wonderful and useful means of transport the scooter is. Everyone should have one. … Continue reading →

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Arsenal in Second Place!!!!HMS Ark Royal

Posted on October 24, 2010 by irishroverpei

Great game!Arsenal defeated Man City 3-0 and have moved back into second place in the league. Liverpool also won and managed to lift themselves off the bottom. Tough financial times in the UK have hit the Royal Navy hard. Apart … Continue reading →

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