The Irish Rover

Survived the Hurricane!!!

frederick — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:02:54 +0000

Actually it was more of a tropical storm than a hurrican, winds up to 120klms and lots of rain. No damage, no trees down, not even a branch. The corn in our fields also survived. Nova Scotia were hit harder, … Continue reading →

A Real Slow Learner!!!

frederick — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:31:48 +0000

The heading sums me up very well!! A couple of months ago Brad (Sunrise Solutions)changed and updated my website, its so much better now. However it took until today for me to realize I could add links to other sites/blogs!!! I have been busy all morning adding them.
We are ready for the hurricane that is due to hit tomorrow. We have put everything in the barn or garage and battened down the hatches. Went over to Millvale to do the same for Mark & Caroline’s summer house. But I don’t think they will appreciate it?? managed to drop their bedroom air conditioner out the window, doubt it works now, but at least I have until next summer before they notice!!! (maybe)????
Cheers and keep reading.

Poor Yoda! 85 degrees again

frederick — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:50:32 +0000

Oh the heat! its 85 inside the house again today, Poor Yoda is really hot. We are almost looking forward to hurricane Earl who is at the moment heading in our direction. Its supposed to hit sometime on Saturday. We spent the morning moving everything inside, lawn chairs etc. I just hope we don’t feel the full force of Earl.

Looking for a small British Car!!!(again)

frederick — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:29:51 +0000

Maybe its the heat!! but more likely my life long habit. I sold the Rover back in May 2010 thinking that my days of working on cars was over. I was wrong, I feel naked without a British car in my garage (I never learn) so I’m on the hunt again. I just want a small saloon car two or four door, nothing too exotic or complicated. Maybe a Austin like the ones on the VON stamp!!
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Hot Hot Hot!!!!!!

frederick — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:33:48 +0000

Phew! its 83 degrees in our living room today, almost makes me wish for winter,I said all almost. I have just added a new link on my web page ‘Jay Adamsson’. Jay operates a coffee house-book store-art store at the beautiful bay in St Peters, he has my books on consignment and is featuring them on his web site over the winter.Take a minute to visit his site.
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Busy Weekend!!

frederick — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:18:25 +0000

Well it was a good weekend, Arsenal won their game, Valentina returned home from Russia. I missed church this morning because I had a visit from several of the British Touring group that are visiting the island. We had a MGB, Morris Minor convertible and a Mini convertible, even a Toyota hybrid in the yard. Sold seven books, three Lily & Me and four Royal Navy & Me. Now we are off for a walk on the beach.
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Landfill or a Load of Crap

frederick — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:43:24 +0000

Oh Boy!! politicians really do think the voting public are stupid!! Lawrence MacAuley MP. gets some 70 truck loads of fill and Ron Mckinley MLA says there is nothing unusual in that, anyone can ask and receive the same when the Hwy dept are clearing ditches. Also he states it has nothing to do with him, the road manager decides. Did I just see the buck being passed. Or was it a truck load of crap heading for Cardigan??? And apparently poor old Lawrence is in Ottawa and doesn’t have a phone!!!
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The late Thierry Henry

frederick — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:10:17 +0000

Just saw a hilarious video. Thierry Henry arrives at heavens gate and confesses to Saint Peter (he thinks) that he cheated when handling the ball against Ireland in the world cup play off. France went on to compete in the world cup and Ireland were out. He is told he cannot enter heaven because of his sin. But surely Saint Peter it was only a game of football. Indeed it was but this is Saint Peters day off, I’m Saint Patrick and you’re going to roast in hell you cheating bastard!!

Our Dinner Guest

frederick — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:46:23 +0000

The summer always brings a variety of dinner guests, last night it was our friend Scout. Susannah’s lovely doberman visiting from Newfoundland. Dogs are allowed to share the table under our roof!!!

Blackpool Dumped!!

frederick — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:44:54 +0000

It wasn’t on TV so I didn’t get to see the game but Arsenal beat Blackpool 6-0. Way to go Gunners!!!!
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