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A Blog Worth Sharing

Posted on February 20, 2015 by irishroverpei

My daughter Susannah wrote this very caring and poignant blog about her dear friend Wendy.  Wendy is a lovely young caring and fun loving woman, a wife a mother and a fine school teacher. She is suffering from this dreadful … Continue reading →

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Lower Voting Age To 16????

Posted on February 7, 2015 by irishroverpei

The Green Party are advocating lowering the voting age to 16, do you agree this is a sound move? I’m not sure I do, when I was sixteen, and granted that was a long time ago, I could have told … Continue reading →

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Just Good Manners

Posted on May 21, 2014 by irishroverpei

One might ask what is the meaning of protocol ? I think to put it in simple terms it means “Good Manners”. That brings me to today’s subject and the manners sometimes displayed by our elected officials. In the case … Continue reading →

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A Belfast Weekend in the 1950’s

Posted on March 30, 2014 by irishroverpei

In the days of my youth, growing up in Belfast my greatest memories were those of the weekends. Friday was payday, fish and chips for supper, best shirt and tie, money in my pocket and off to the local dance … Continue reading →

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Put That In Your Pipe Mr Ghiz

Posted on October 12, 2012 by irishroverpei

My sincere thanks goes to John Joe Sark of the Mi’kmag Grand Council and to the members of the Mi’kmag nation. These great peoples were the first stewards of this place we call Prince Edward Island. It goes without saying … Continue reading →

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No More Sex!!!!

Posted on September 20, 2012 by irishroverpei

Sorry, but Steve’s pose didn’t stir a nation!! now he’s gone to cry on someone’s shoulder!!! My title “SEX SUBJECT” didn’t bring the number of hits I had hoped for. So for now its no more sex.. Back to basics … Continue reading →

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More Arrogance.

Posted on August 25, 2012 by irishroverpei

Can you believe the arrogance of this man??? Wes Sheridan! A few weeks ago he told a lady at one of his HST meetings, if she didn’t want to pay the tax she could move away. At a more recent … Continue reading →

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They Have Been Dumping On Us For Sometime!!!

Posted on August 20, 2012 by irishroverpei

There has been much talk by politicians regarding the upcoming celebrations of Confederation. It has been suggested we build a new home to house the politicians and their offices. Other wiser heads have suggested we build a much needed provincial … Continue reading →

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Will Your Anchor Hold

Posted on August 17, 2012 by irishroverpei

Linda snapped this photo whilst touring Newfoundland this past week. The anchor was on the grounds of the Twillingate Salvation Army Church. She is on her way home today leaving from Port aux Basque tonight. She should be back on … Continue reading →

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A School Needed for Politicians????

Posted on July 30, 2012 by irishroverpei

Question – Do we need a school where would be politicians could be properly trained. Its obvious the present politicians lack anything close to good sense or education in running a Province. It seems each new week brings some new … Continue reading →

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