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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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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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Alberton Car Show Today

Posted on August 12, 2012 by irishroverpei

Wouldn’t you just know it!! its show day and looks like rain. We have had weeks of hot dry weather, but plan to attend a car show and the clouds move in. However, I’m not to be beaten today, I’m … 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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