Emails

Brian, Can you get your Emails sorted as we have been trying to get you but your yahoo keeps bouncing back.

 Johnie 68

Poem to the people of Wootton Bassett

People can surprise you, in their ordinary way,
They’re not the sort our rulers ask to tea
But sometimes they identify a negligence or need
That our leaders seem too occupied to see.

Like the folk of Wootton Bassett – in that little Wiltshire town
Where the hearses of the fallen trundle through,
They decided duty’s martyrs who had served their country’s cause
Should be treated with the honour they were due.

For a few attentive minutes, all the bustle and the haste
Would pause, allowing people to reflect
On the poignant truth of sacrifice, the passing of a life
And the small consideration of respect.

They didn’t seek to justify the cause for which they fell
Or glorify the reasons they were there,
Compassion was the spur behind the rows of bowing heads
And the flags that fluttered limply in the air.

Just ordinary people, some who’d seen it all before
With shadows, still, of suffering and smoke
And some restrained by adult hands who wondered why it was
That Grandpa’s voice should tremble when he spoke.

No military orders will have mustered this parade,
These are townsfolk with a mission of their own,
Expressing by their actions to the grieving and the lost
There are strangers who’ll ensure they’re not alone.

One town, one group of people, they can hardly change the world
Yet their gesture speaks for countless of their kind,
For that commonplace majority whose voice is rarely heard
And whose qualities are rarely underlined.

If the powers-that-be would listen, how much wiser they’d become,
How much closer to the populace they serve,
They could gain a new perception, treat the tawdry with contempt
And real heroes with the honour they deserve.

They should learn from Wootton Bassett that it’s what the people want,
It’s not politics with a means towards an end,
It’s a filial humanity, a bonding of the blood
By which each fallen stranger is a friend

give us our england back

Goodbye to my England, So long my old friend
Your days are numbered, being brought to an end
To be Scottish, Irish or Welsh that's fine
But don't say you're English, that's way out of line.

The French and the Germans may call themselves such
So may Norwegians, the Swedes and the Dutch
You can say you are Russian or maybe a Dane
But don't say you're English ever again.

At Broadcasting House the word is taboo
In Brussels it's scrapped, in Parliament too
Even schools are affected, staff do as they're told
They must not teach children about England of old.

Writers like Shakespeare, Milton and Shaw
The pupils don't learn about them anymore
How about Agincourt, Hastings , Arnhem or Mons ?
When England lost hosts of her very brave sons.

We are not Europeans, how can we be?
Europe is miles away over the sea
We're the English from England , let's all be proud
Stand up and be counted - Shout it out loud !

Let's tell our Government and Brussels too
We're proud of our heritage and the Red, White and Blue
Fly the flag of Saint George or the Union Jack
Let the world know - WE WANT OUR ENGLAND BACK !!!!

racists

Maybe, I don’t agree with the whole of this text, probably because I’m conditioned to see it as being racist, but, the sentiments all seem pretty valid!!  Judge for yourself.

 

Michael Richards Court Speech

Makes one stop and think, after reading this:
 
Michael Richards is better known as Kramer from tv's Seinfeld series.  This was his defence speech in court after making racial comments in his comedy act.  He makes some very interesting points. He said: I'm proud To Be White

Someone finally said it.  How many are actually paying attention to this?
There are African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, Arab Americans, etc.
And then there are just Americans.  You pass me on the street and sneer in my direction.
You call me 'White boy,' 'Cracker,' 'Honky,' 'Whitey,' 'Caveman' ... and that's OK.

But, when I call you; Nigger, Kike, Towel head, Sand-nigger, Camel Jockey, Beaner, Gook, or Chink, you would call me a racist.  You say that whites commit a lot of violence against you, so why are the ghettos the most dangerous places to live?  You have the United Negro College Fund.  You have Martin Luther King Day.  You have Black History Month.  You have Cesar Chavez Day.  You have Yom Hashoah.  You have Ma'uled Al-Nabi.  You have the NAACP.  You have BET.

If we had WET, (White Entertainment Television), we'd be racists.  If we had a White Pride Day, you would call us racists.  If we had White History Month, we'd be racists.  If we had any organisation for only whites to 'advance' OUR lives we'd be racists.  We have a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, a Black Chamber of Commerce, and then we just have the plain Chamber of Commerce. Wonder who pays for that?

A white woman could not be in the Miss Black American pageant, but any colour can be in the Miss America pageant. If we had a college fund that only gave white students scholarships you know we'd be racists. There are over 60 openly proclaimed Black Colleges in the US . Yet if there were 'White colleges' THAT would be a racist college.

In the Million Man March, you believed that you were marching for your race and rights. If we marched for our race and rights, you would call us racists. You are proud to be black, brown, yellow and orange, and you're not afraid to announce it. But when we announce our white pride, you call us racists.

You rob us, carjack us, and shoot at us.  But, if a white police officer shoots a black gang member or beats a black drug-dealer, running from the law and posing a threat to society, you call him a racist.  I am proud.  But you call me a racist.  Why is it that only whites can be racists?

 someone has at last spoken out about  who are the racists at the end of the day

 

Brian Stratford

John Triggs has passed me some sad news regarding the health of Brian Stratford (1RD and RHG/D) who served between Oct 1959 and Apr 1979; most will probably remember him from the Orderly Room. Brian has recently been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer with a prognosis that gives him about 6 months. I have spoken with him to offer any assistance that the Association may be able to provide and understandably he sounded a bit down; he did say that he would like to hear from anyone who he served with that may remember him. Unfortunately, he does not have e-mail however, he has no reservations about providing his address for anyone who wishes to drop him a line: 10 Connaught Place, Bobblestock, Hereford HR4 9PZ. Please feel free to drop him a line or a card as I’m sure he would appreciate hearing from anyone that knew him

welcome

Welcome Ted, I remember you well.

Paddy

Butterworth

Bert Butterworth & Capt (Maj) Dimond inspecting Royals Germany

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

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.

Testing the Blog

Well here goes nothing....lol.  Like everyone else I'm trying to find my way in the dark....anyone got a light?  No not a match, there's dynamite in this room....lol.  What a blast this new site is!  Keep smiling and have fun....lol

Jenny Bob

HAVE YOU done your bit??

Have you done anything to help H4H..if not why not.

just playing around

tesdting to see if thius works and gets on site where it is meant to go

BADGE

Anyone know what badge this is??I think it could be a HUSSARS badge.

Bri

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Migration To Multiply.Com

As some of you know I have my own group on MSN for The 11th Hussars.PAO

If you would like to see what Multiply.com have to offer and what your group will look like once it has been migrated, click on the link below.

 

http://11thhussarspao.multiply.com/

 

When you sign in to your group other sections will open.

There are no message boards but a 'Blog' page (how I hate that word Blog)

As you can see you can upload video's and music.

I leave it up to you to make of it what you will, personally I am not at all impressed.

John P

 

 

11.11 2008

Due to unforseen circumstance`s,I have to inform EVERYONE that the service I WAS going to do on the 8.11 2008,has had to be cancelled,But our Chaplain is ALMOST certain she will be free to hold it on Tuesday the 11th of November,that is as long as a funeral does not come along then I will be able to do it,hope this has not COCKED up too many plans BUT I just cannot do it on the first date,if someone else wishes to do it on the Saturday PLEASE go ahead.

So Sorry again.

Brian Allen.

reunoin 2009

hi

do you know if there will be any member that served in b sdrn at fanara going to be there

 as i dont seem to know any one !!!!

 i do know one guy micky pugh is still  out there

do you know if he will be attending ??

 rgds bill gregson

Christmas Cards

Dear Blues & Royals Commitiee Members.

It would be nice to be able to purchase a Christmas Card showing a Royal Dragoon. I frame all my cards and send cards to all my friends but to date they are all showing Royal Horse Guards and Blues and Royals. It would be nice for all ex Royals to be able to purchase a card showing a Royal Dragoon also a Blue and a Royal together.

I am sure there are lots of paintings of both Regiments that could be used.

Ted Wort

Denis, Ted as ask me to ask do you remember when you escorted him to Kinrara, M.C.T.C with tongue in cheek and intrepedation he tells me he had to wake you up when you got there!!! he says best Prison escort he ever had !!! all jokeing aside he sends  his regards.

MSN Groups

MSN Groups will be closing on February 21, 2009. It'll be replaced with a new service, Windows Live Groups, which debuts on November 17.

Here's the catch: The LiveSide post indicates MSN Groups will not be migrating to Windows Live Groups; the new Windows Live service will be different enough so that the transition wouldn't be a clean one. Instead, the LiveSide post says that existing MSN Groups will transition to community site Multiply--in other words, Multiply is effectively acquiring MSN Groups from Microsoft.

Representatives from Multiply, which said earlier this month that it has reached 10 million registered users, confirmed the news. Microsoft representatives released a longer statement: "It is true that we are planning to close the MSN Groups service on February 21, 2009 and will offer you the opportunity to move your group to our new partner service, Multiply. We understand the importance of keeping your group together, so we partnered with Multiply to create a migration process that moves your group to their service to preserve your online community and its history.