Wednesday 31 December 2008

Tuesday 30 December 2008

New email address

It seems that people are still trying to send emails to my previous address.  I have a new email address so please update your address book.  My new email address is:

jennybob1@optusnet.com.au

Jenny Bob

Cap Badge with grey cloth backing




Original Grey Beret




Saturday 27 December 2008

WELCOME KEITH FAIREY

WELCOME TO THE BB KEITH HOPE YOU ENJOY LOOKING AROUND REGARDS DEREK

Friday 26 December 2008

"Ginger Bennet"

Welcome to the only decent "Pole Vaulter" in the Regiment.

Best Regards  Doug Best.  (3rd. Tp. C Sqn.)

WELCOME DAVID BENNETT (GINGER)

welocome to the BB Ginger hope you enjoy looking around

regards Derek

Tuesday 23 December 2008

Saturday 20 December 2008

SANTA`S SOLDIER

In memory of those that we have lost and those still fighting.
sent in by Edward Penticost.

T`WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE XMAS
HE LIVED ALL ALONE
IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE,
MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE

I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY,
WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,
AND TO SEE JUST WHO,
IN THIS HOME DID LIVE.

I LOOKED ALL ABOUT,
A STRANGE SIGHT DID I SEE,
NO TINSEL,NO PRESENTS,
NOT EVEN A TREE.

NO STOCKINGS BY THE MANTLE,
JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,
ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES,
OF FAR DISTANT LANDS.

WITH MEDALS AND BADGES,
AWARDS OF ALL KINDS,
A SOBER THOUGHT,
CAME THROUGH MY MIND.

FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT,
IT WAS DARK AND DREARY,
I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER,
ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.

THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING,
SILENT,ALONE,
CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR,
IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.

THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE,
THE ROOM IN DISORDER,
NOT HOW I HAD PICTURED,
A PEACE KEEPING SOLDIER..

WAS THIS THE HERO,
OF WHOM I`D JUST READ?
CURLED UP ON A PONCHO,
THE FLOOR FOR A BED..

I REALIZED THE FAMILIES,
THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT,
OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS,
WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.

SOON ROUND THE WORLD,
THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY,
AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE,
A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.

THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM,
EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR,
BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS,
LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE..

I COULDN`T HELP WONDER,
HOW MANY LAY ALONE.
ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE,
IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.

THE VERY THOUGHT BROUGHT,
A TEAR TO MY EYE,
I DROPPED TO MY KNEES,
AND STARTED TO CRY.

THE SOLDIER AWAKENED,,
AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE,
SANTA DONT CRY,
THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE,

I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM,
I DONT ASK FOR MORE,
MY LIFE IS MY GOD,
MY COUNTRY,MY CORPS.

THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER,
AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP,
I COULDN`T CONTROL IT,
I CONTINUED TO WEEP..

I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS,
SO SILENT AND STILL,
AND WE BOTH SHIVERED,
FROM THE COLD NIGHTS CHILL,

I DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE,
ON THAT COLD DARK NIGHT,
THE GUARDIAN OH HONOUR,
SO WILLING TO FIGHT.

THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER,
WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE,
WHISPERED,,CARRY ON SANTA,
ITS CHRISTMAS DAY,,ALL IS SECURE..

ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH,
AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT,
MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,
AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT

Christmas

Well,for any of you who hav'nt twigged yet,its just round the corner.So I thought it would be interesting to tell each other how we do things.

The big day here,as most of you know,is Christmas Eve.All the family arrive late afternoon,put their presents under the tree,then exchange greetings and presents to the music of Silent Night.In the meantime the lady of the house(my Edith)has prepared a sumptious meal of Veal cooked in a certain way.So all is peaceful for a couple of hours,and its usually the next morning when they go home.On Christmas day we have our dinner as in UK,I make the starter of prawn salad with avocado,then comes the fresh turkey with stuffing and chestnuts,roast spuds,brussels and parsnips,with cranberry sauce.We used to love Xmas pud afterwards,but after bursting nearly several times we now,for those with room,have an iced medley.All this of course with the Port and wines that help it all down.After  the guests are all gone we collapse into the armchairs and doze for a few hours.And guess whats on the menu for the next few days,YEP,its TURKEY,and we doctor it up in different ways to get rid of it!

But for New Year we are gonna live it up in the mountains and be waited on.So now is a good time for us to wish you all a very Merry Christmas,and a prosporous but more importantly,a healthy New Year.

Don and Edith

BIRTHDAY

TODAY IS THE BIRTHDAY OF JOHN COGAN,

MANY HAPPY RETURNS JOHN, HAVE A NICE DAY.

John

Wednesday 17 December 2008

Sunday 14 December 2008

Friday 12 December 2008

MARY and NORMAN THORPE

Welcome to the BB Mary and Norman hope you find your way around ok regards derek

Wednesday 10 December 2008

REPORTED DEATH

I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT JOHN BURROWS DIED ON THE 24th NOVEMBER, JOHN SERVED IN THE 1st ROYAL DRAGOONS FROM 1956 UNTIL 1959 AND WAS A CPL AT THE END OF HIS SERVICE,  I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT THIS SAD TIME.  R.I.P JOHN

Tuesday 9 December 2008

COL JOHN EVANS (piggy)

Sorry to report that COL JOHN EVANS Passed away last Thursday...Reported to me tonight by CAPT ROBIN BUCKNALL   RIP JOHN

COL JOHN EVANS (piggy)

Sorry to report that COL JOHN EVANS Passed away last Thursday...Reported to me tonight by CAPT ROBIN BUCKNALL   RIP JOHN

Monday 1 December 2008

JAMES ADAMS

Welcome JIM hope you enjoy looking around the BB

 

regards DEREK

Sunday 30 November 2008

Yes thats Tiger.




Yes, we were all young once But not so innocent!.

Membership

Whose going to be the 60th Member,  Kieth (Notty) Notridge where are you?

Pixie

TERRY LYONS

Welcome to the BB Terry hope you enjoy looking around the site

regards derek

Saturday 29 November 2008

My Willy Jeep Restoration Project




1953, M38A1.
Restoration going very well, we have Gunked, Washed down, scrapped, cleaned, primed & 1 coat of Paint, awaiting 2nd coat. This weekend plan to start engine.

Monday 24 November 2008

HARRY ROBERTSON

Welcome HARRY hope you find the bb ok lots of photos of BERLIN 1949 that should make you happy

regards DEREK

Mike De Carteret

Welcom to the BB Mike hope you enjoy what you see any problems email me

regards DEREK

SCOUSE FREEMAN

Welcome to the BB Scouse hope you enjoy looking around the site.

regards DEREK

SCOUSE FREEMAN

Welcome to the BB Scouse hope you enjoy looking around the site.

regards DEREK

Sunday 23 November 2008

welcome

Welcome Ted, I remember you well.

Paddy

TED PENTECOST

Welcome to the BB TED I  remember you well.hope you find your way around the BB regards DEREK

Friday 21 November 2008

VIRUS ALERT

This has been posted on the Blues n Royals B/B
SO BE ALERT
Just had this in my mailbox

Hi All, I checked with Norton Anti-Virus, and they are gearing up for this virus!
I checked Snopes and it is for real!!
Get this E-mail message sent around to your contacts ASAP.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CONTACTS!

You should be alert during the next few days. Do not open any message with an attachment entitled 'POSTCARD FROM HALLMARK,' regardless of who sent it to you. It is a virus which opens A POSTCARD IMAGE, which 'burns' the whole hard disc C of your computer. This virus will be received from someone who has your e-mail address in his/her contact list. This is the reason why you need to send this e-mail to all your contacts It is better to receive this message 25 times than to receive the virus and open it.

If you receive a mail called' POSTCARD,' even though sent to you by a friend, do not open it! Shut down your computer immediately.


This is the worst virus announced by CNN. It has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever. This virus was discovered by McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair yet for this kind of virus. This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, where the vital information is kept.
COPY THIS E-MAIL, AND SEND IT TO YOUR FRIENDS. REMEMBER: IF YOU SEND IT TO THEM, YOU WILL BENEFIT ALL OF US
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Paddy  H

Thursday 20 November 2008

Royal Dragoons reunion/trip Demark

Have posted another photograph into the Butterworth pictures, anyone able to name the Royals, Bert is the Chelsea pensioner.

All help appreciated

John Butterworth

Bugs from Asia

Now then,you guys over 60,the weather is getting wet and damp,and those 'flu bugs are gonna cross the Channel any day now.So if you want to live it up further on that huge pension pop down to your Quack,roll up your sleeve----pic----and heyho,you're protected for another year.Don't forget it takes two weeks after the jab for the vaccine to take effect.See you all next year!

--------

Don

Tuesday 18 November 2008

Royals.wmv




This is a short video of the Royals enroute from Hounslow to Egypt 1928

Butterworth




Bert Butterworth & Capt (Maj) Dimond inspecting Royals Germany

JOHN COGAN

WELCOME JOHN HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR TRIP AROUND THE SITE

REGARDS DEREK

Monday 17 November 2008

JOHN BUTTERWORTH

Welcom to the ROYAL BB John hope you enjoy the trip around the site.for info to members JOHN is the son of ex SSM BERT BUTTERWORTH..Iserved with BERT in BERLIN 1949

regards DEREK

REUNION2007/8.wmv




GET TOGETHER AT NMA 2007/8

PADDY MULLINS

WELCOME TO THE BB PADDY HOPE YOU ENJOY TAKING A GRAND TOUR

REGARDS DEREK

Sunday 16 November 2008

Pics from Berlin and Detmold




Pic 1 up the tank park. Pic 2 Ken Callaghan in his office? Pic 3 Bill Allison with his secret dog. Pic 4 Norman Smith learning to ride. Pic 5 The last Royals excercise funeral organised by Terry Gardiner. Pic 6 ??Farrel. Pic 7 War dogs in Spandau Barracks Berlin. Pic 8 Taking some children who surviced the Abervan disaster, you can see Eric Lane, Ronnie Woolard, Mark Haine (RIP) and me. The last pic is the ammalgamation parade in London, I can identify Eric Lane and Me in the middle with Dave Howell on the far right.
More pics to follow as I dig them out.

profile

COME ON GENTLEMEN PLEASE PUT YOUR PHOTO ON YOUR PROFILE [OR YOUR PET]WHICH EVER ONE IS THE BEST.
ALSO FILL IN YOUR DETAILS THIS IS NOT SEEN BY THE POLICE.

Armoured Fighting Vehicles of World Wars I & II

Rating:★★★★★
Category:Books
Genre: History
Author:Jack Livesey
Here is another good book I can recomend for your library

Tank Men

Rating:★★★★★
Category:Books
Genre: History
Author:Robert Kershaw
Just Finished another great book I could not put down You will all enjoy this one.

BBC 2 15/11/2008 The Fallen

This PROGRAM was on last night its about
the currant WAR, Mr Tweedie"s Son killed 2003
 and more
recent death"s,,You need to have BBCi Player
installed on your puter,it is FREE to DOWNLOAD
if you have"nt got it allready.
Click on this LINK  http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00fpx8g/The_Fallen/

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Paddy  H

Where is my mate Paul Graver!

Now, I ask you all, where is my mate Paul Graver....or should I say 'RoyalDragoon'!  He has been very quiet and he hasn't sent me any email.....not that I answer emails all that often anyway, but I do like reading them.  Do you think he could have laryngitis????

Mr Graver, I will be in Perth next week so get the guest room ready....I'm not paying for hotel rooms when I have free accommodation at the Graver residence and I don't eat much and as I don't smoke you won't find any cigarettes in your swimming pool....lol.

Jenny Bob

I would like to say.....welcome!

I would like to say a big welcome to all the new members, although it would be nice if I could see what you look like.....you know what I mean guys....put a face to a name or a name to a face...whichever you prefer.  Surely you can't be that bashful!

Jenny Bob

STUART MACKAY

WELL DONE STUART YOU MADE IT AT LAST

REGARDS DEREK

KEVIN ALEXANDER

Welcome KEVIN hope you enjoy the BB

REGARDS DEREK

Saturday 15 November 2008

Getting in

I think I'm getting the idea of this now. Still got nothing t say though.

Paddy

WANTED

Wanted to buy ..borrow...beg...or steal
the following copies of THE EAGLE
1952....1953....1960.....1966....1967.....1969
REGARDS DEREK

Framed Blazer Badges




A Sample of Trevor Collet's framing. Cost £25.00

Friday 14 November 2008

Pics from the book I reviewed, First or The Royal Regiment of DRAGOONS




Historical Record of the First or The Royal Regiment of DRAGOONS

Rating:★★★★★
Category:Books
Genre: History
Author:General De Ainslie,
I was browsing and came across this book on Amazon.com and could not resist. I have had it now for three days and cannot put it down. Fantastic reading and some great Pic's . I can reccomend it Price 23.70

Picture 026.avi




ROYAL DRAGOONS REUNION

Start:     Jun 20, '09 2:00p
End:     Jun 21, '09
THIS WILL BE HELD AT
PREMIER INN
FINELANE
FRADLEY
LICHFIELD
STAFFS
WS13 8RD
TEL 0870 990 6438
MEET UP ANYTIME AFTER 1200 HRS FOR A FEW DRINKS FOLLWED BY SOME NOSH IN THE EVENING..ON SUNDAY MAKE ARE WAY TO THE NMA FOR A SERVICE. JOHN M IS CHECKING TO SEE WHAT FOOD ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE

PADDY PAUL

WELCOME PADDY PLEASED YOU MADE IT.HOPE YOU ENJOY FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE SITE  REGARDS DEREK

Wednesday 12 November 2008

DON MALLINDER

Welcome Don took long time for you to get back on..hope you enjoy looking around the site

regards DEREK

Sunday 9 November 2008

Another sad day RIP Tony

Stan asked me to send the following

Sadly, Ex Boy Soldier Tony Watts, from the good old Wesendorf days passed away yesterday 8th November, 2008
 
There were only ever 4 'Royals' Boys at Wesendorf, myself (Stan) Jim Meike, Tony Watts and Pat Burgess. Jim Meikle and myself are now the only two left!
 
Being a 'Royals' Boy was a tough act to follow!
 
For example: If a Boy was caught smoking at Wesendorf it was an instant 7days Jankers!!!!!! - I think I Blancoed Dixey Lewis's web belt more times than his own Batman!
 
On a more positive note, we had to report at 11am daily to the cookhouse where Dixey gave us a cheese sandwich and a cup of cocoa - to the envy of the rest of the regiment I might add!
 
Tony was found dead in his car after telling his wife he was going out for a while.
 
I hope to be able to attend Tony's funeral as a Royals/TRBL standard bearer.
 
Tony lived in Rochester, Kent.
 
If anyone has Jim Lees's email address, would they please forward this to him.
 
As for the above picture, which I took in 2007 - Cheers TONY!
 
Stan and Terry Whitworth

 

Past freinds




Mick Lock

I have received a phone call today to inform me of the death of Mike Lock after a long illness bravely born although not on the site but met up with him two years ago at the North Staffs Dinner, my thoughts go out to his wife and family at this sad time.

John

 

Friday 7 November 2008

More Young Royals




"SPECTEMUR AGENDO"
October 1661 to February 1969

Thursday 6 November 2008

This is a Sad Site for Many Old Soldiers who Loved the Ferret Scout Car.




Our Lads who are in Harms way would be better of with them than the so called Armoured land rovers they have today,> That's only my opinion!.

Monday 3 November 2008

YPRES - 11 NOV 08

I will be at the Service at Ypres (Menin Gate)  on 11 Nov 08, with the SHAPE contingent.   Anybody attending, you are cordially invited to join us for a few jars in the Ypres British Legion, after the parade.   First rounds on me.   Regards Ian

RON DARLING

Welcome RON long time nosee

regards derek

Sunday 2 November 2008

My latest toy added today to my collection




Today I took delivery of 1953 M38A1 Willy Jeep Complete with Radio Set up. When I viewed the Jeep a couple of weeks ago I did not look under the Radio Cover. And today to my Surprise what did I find a, Complete C42 Set. A'm I a happy old soldier. The Jeep has been up on Blocks for about 2 years, very dusty and needs some TLC. I plan to have it in Parade Condition by April.
Pixie

VIDEO'S AND MUSIC

Help Please
Have no problem opening video's but can't open music. What am I doing wrong?
Regards Ian

FRIENDS.wmv




YET ANOTHER VIDEO HOPE YOU ENJOY IT

Saturday 1 November 2008

Jenny Bob

Just in case you babies start wandering why there is 'no communication' from me, I'm letting you know that I am going up to Townsville on Tuesday for a whole week to play and spoil my little grand daughter Charlotte. Will be back in Brisbane on the 11th.

Jenny Bob

My Collection




My collection is still growing, today I puchased another 1953 Willy Jeep . Pics to follow

JOHNS NEW FAMILY MEMBER




THE FIRST BOY BORN TO FAMILY IN 45 YEARS , GREATGRANDSON

Brisbane Welcomes Dick Cox

A few members from Brisbane gathered to have lunch with Richard (Dick) Cox - Life Guard and his partner Irene, who are currently holidaying near Brisbane and to show our Brisbane hospitality.  Although 7 attended but we all had fun, great conversation and some good laughs and most of all the food was delicious and plenty of drinks.

Dick presented a framed Life Guard plaque to put up on the wall once the Australasian Association gets launched.  On behalf of all members I would like to thank Dick for his lovely gift and this will be displayed at future functions.

Once again, it was worth the effort just to see the smiling faces. 

Jenny Bob 

HCav Australasia - Lunch with Richard (Dick) Cox


Lunch at Kedron Wavell RSL with Dick Cox on holidays in Brisbane form the UK

Friday 31 October 2008

reunion

BBs

Hi Derek

Thanks for the response.......will leave you to talk it over.    Yes we have now admitted any interested 'Blues and Royals'...who were neither 'Blues' or 'Royals' if they have an interest in the history of one of their old regiments, we also admit 'Royals-Attached personel' and surviving family members of 'Royals'...but we do not admit ex-Blues......Blimey.!!!!!.....we even admitted "JENNYBOB".

All the best & stay lucky.......Mike. 

PROFILE

could all members please fill in there profile

thank you

BB,s

Mike i will have a chat to my Admin lads see what they think.we do need to keep this SITE as ROYALS ONLY  i hear you have BLUES AND ROYALS and few more army types on ur BB. anyway will let you know.in one way its a good idea  regards derek

BB,s

Mike i will have a chat to my Admin lads see what they think.we do need to keep this SITE as ROYALS ONLY  i hear you have BLUES AND ROYALS and few more army types on ur BB. anyway will let you know.in one way its a good idea  regards derek

AFV Eagle Transfer




Another item from Bandrat’s collection is this AFV regimental decal – I have 2 as per facing collar dogs. I cannot remember where I got these but I am sure it was when I was in Detmold 1966-1968. On the back it is printed Gale & Polden Ltd & ‘Soak transfer in tepid water for about a minute and slide from paper’.

Thursday 30 October 2008

BB Memberships

Hi Derek

Just like to run this suggestion past you for consideration??????        Would it be a good thing for all members from both 'Royals BBs' to register their names on both BBs.     Just in case disaster strikes one or the other.    As long as there is a link on both sites to the other then they can move freely and easily between the two......if they miss something on one then they can pick it up on the other.     Give it a thought and see what you think.

Regards......Mike.

Photo Album 2008-10-30




REMEMBERENCE DAY

Start:     Nov 11, '08 10:00a
End:     Nov 11, '08 5:45p
Location:     BLUES AND ROYALS SITE.
There is to be a REMBERENCE SERVICE at the site of THE BLUES and ROYALS on TUESDAY 11 11 2008.
The service will take place AFTER the main service at the National Memorial Arbouretum. APPX 1030HRS
The Duke a Kent is I believe is taking the Main event Salute so there will be LOADS of people there, get there EARLY,MAY BE A PARK AND RIDE ,unless you can "BORROW" a disabled pass (JOKING OF COURSE),Our service is to be conducted by the North Staffs branch of the HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY, Chaplaine REV ANN TAYLOR.
If in the meantime IF she has to attend a funeral the service will be taken by her permision ME!!!!!!,
So if you want a very impromptu service come along ! tell your friends and neighbours,spread the word we want LOADS of people taking part to share our love and sorrow of ALL the fallen COMRADES Whatever unit they served in LAND SEA and AIR.They do NOT have to have served in ANY Regiment,but just want to show thier respect.Hope to see at least 1,999 good men and true there!!
B.Allen old MISERY GUTS GRUMPY.
GOD BLESS you ALL.

PHOTO,S

FOR MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT GOT A PHOTO ON THEIR PROFILE.WOULD YOU PLEASE PUT ONE ON.WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR MUG SHOT IT DOES HELP  THANKS DEREK

C Sqn HQ Tidworth




I know this has been up before, but this is for Ken Cook and all SHQ Trp.

MIKE

Thanks they say every little helps  derek

Wednesday 29 October 2008

Album Cover Band of The Royal Dragoons




Here is the Play list on back Cover I will try and enlarge the Pic.
ENJOY

1941 Mk 11 Universal Carrier in RNF Markings (50th Tyne Tees Division )




Eat your heart out Mike Norman, Yes that's me driving. If any Recce troop remember, back in 1966 on the Denmark trip. The Danish troops were using these for Cent driver training.

LINKS

Hi Derek

I have added the LINK: to your site on the 105-Club/BB........just in case someone has not got the message yet.......if they click on it they will go straight to your site.   Hope this helps.

Mike.

Truly Scrumptious.!!!!!!

Derek,.....many thanks!!!! Got here in the end. You have excelled yourselves here. Layout...super, colours....super, and the content is ...super!!!!!
Perhaps it will all be for the better, as it is much more professional than MSN. Give Denis my regards, I still have not managed to receive his email, no doubt it will turn up somewhere.????
Please keep up the excellent work (but don't overdo things........DELEGATE!!!!!!).
All my very best wishes..................Mike.

30B Reporting stuck in the MUD again..over




Recce Troop 1965/68




Name those men

COLIN RIXSON




GOOD LOOKER