My Career

When I first joined the Household Cavalry I was asked what career I would like to follow, I replied "A farrier".  My interviewer asked if I have ever shoed a horse - I replied No.....but I once told a donkey to piss off.

Welcome to Derek Hansford to the BB

May we all welcome Derek Hansford to the Bulletin Board his ID is (hankhansford) Derek doe's not have a computer so everything will be through his son, Derek served from 1959 - 1961 in CSqn, maybe we will hear from him soon and hope that he has a few photo's from his time in the Regiment.

 John Atkins 

Sammy Simpson at home

Hiya people. Here are a couple of snaps I took when i visited Sammy on 11th Aug 2011 at his lovely home in Paignton, devon. We had a great time recalling memories of Detmold and after.

Fruitfull Times (Scrumping)

When my wife Joan and I travel along country lanes in our area, we always map out the fruit trees at the side of the road. We then know the best trees to pick the apples/pears.

Driving home yesterday, thru! the estate near us we glanced across to the childrens play area. There is a small copse just on the edge. In the copse we found two of the most bountifull apple trees ever.  Juicy big red and green apples.

We picked some off both trees, took them home. Joan made some pastry and baked 2 apple pies. 1 for tea with custard, the other in the freezer.

Tomorrow we will pick more and have apple crumble with custard,  Mmmm. Yum Yum.

Best Regards  Doug  

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Many happy returns of the day to Terry Lyons for today the 19th, sorry it is a bit belated but have been awol for a few days and none of my assistants have put up the message for me, hope that you have had a good one.

 Best wishes

  John Atkins 

1st The Royal Dragoons memorabilia

Hiya folks.   During the course of my travels, I recently  visited Princetown, Dartmoor.   Located just behind the Old Police Station Tea Rooms is an establishment called "Pressed Men" where I managed to buy Royals cufflinks (£14) and BRASS cap badges (£4).   They also make and sell other items such as Fridge magnets, coasters wall plaques Tie pins/clips etc.  Their website is www.pressedmen.co.uk,   email:  info@pressedmen.co.uk or phone 01822890411. Hopoe you find this helpful. Tiger

Knee op

My brother Tom Smith 780 had his new knee fitted yesterday, I spoke to him today and he seems ok though I understand the can can is out for a while at least.

Moving House

Hi everyone,

Matthew and I have a last moved to Andover with out to many hitches. Although we have Lost Smudge our little Black and white Cat. The rest of the sons are still in and around Warminster.

My e-mail address has remained the same for now but all phone nos altered due to silly calls.Annoying as I knew the mobile off by heart now i have to learn a new one. Neighbours friendly and helpful if slightly noisey. But it is end of terrace and all houses quite close together so one has to expect more noise, helene

Some random snaps from Phil Hayward

B/Sqn 1st troop. One for Tom Smith, Tom how many can you name or remember !!

Me and the Fruit Bat

Eric Lane and me Dining out Brig A.Parker Bowles along with other Association Comittee members.

ROYALS JOURNALS

Who wants to make a few Quid.. put your unwanted Journals on Ebay one went today for 30 quid and another for 10 Quid
regards derek leese

The Manhattan Dolls 2

These girls have made a fan out of me.
Now thats a good song title!.

The Manhattan Dolls

WWII event in NATICK Massachusett USA

We were entertained by these 3 lovely girls.

The Manhatton Dolls

What did you do this weekend Dad....?
Spent the weekend at a Great WWII event in Natik, Massachusetts, USA
Check the vidio section, we were entertained by The Manhatton Dolls.
Having a BrenGun Carrier has its compensations.......

PICS FROM BOB KEMPTON

HAD A PINT...............

Tuesday evening appx 1930 Hrs,met up with Doug and Joan Best at the North Stafford Hotel.They were on a small coach tour and were staying there.The day they left Yarm to visit MY  CHARMING City????????Doug/Joan,emailed me asking if I was free and could I join them for a shandy or three,

Had a really good evening with them,we put the world to rights,

We spent a little time giving a history and geography lesson to a youngish student who was on the same table as us,Sept 3rd `39,were was El Elamaine,Korea Cyprus Aden Suez Malaya,Borneo, ETAL.Very well educated chap ..BUT had not a clue of why there were so many War Memorials around the world!!!!!UNREAL.

Any we enjoyed his company alongside ours.

Hope to meet up again....not so much the student but with Doug and Joan.

Bri.

Nobby Evans ( Dad )

Thank you to everyone who turned up for dad's funeral and it was very nice to meet some of his old friends from his army days, these are just a few memories of dad that will live on with us for ever 'Lest We Forget' RIP dad...