Thursday, 13 November 2008
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
Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Sunday, 9 November 2008
Another sad day RIP Tony
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
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
Saturday, 8 November 2008
Friday, 7 November 2008
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
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
Have no problem opening video's but can't open music. What am I doing wrong?
Regards Ian
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
Jenny Bob
My Collection
My collection is still growing, today I puchased another 1953 Willy Jeep . Pics to follow
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
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.
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.
REMEMBERENCE DAY
| Start: | Nov 11, '08 10:00a |
| End: | Nov 11, '08 5:45p |
| Location: | BLUES AND ROYALS SITE. |
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
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.
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.
As requested - little Charlotte (2 weeks old now)
OK Grumps, on your request, here is a photo of little Charlotte with little bits and pieces I added into the photo to make it a bit more fun.
Jenny Bob
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
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
TIS
thanks for your comments. all i need now is members to try the BLOG and post a message.all they need to do is ADD TO BLOG post the message or reply to any topic.its almost the same as the other BB REGARDS DEREK
Monday, 27 October 2008
Improvement
What a difference a few days makes. Thanks to Dereks hard work and perciverence, we now have a greatly improved site, things can only get better. Much easier to navigate, great.
Keep up the good work Derek.
TIS
GRUMPS
I THINK I HAVE SORTED OUT THE COPY OF THE VIDEO I WILL PLAY IT LATER.IF IT WORKS OK WILL POST IT WILL ALSO EMAIL IT REGARDS DEREK
Sunday, 26 October 2008
Multiply Site
Derek, you must have a lot of time to spare as the new site looks very IMPRESSIVE, you have done well
Syd
Syd
ROYALS BAND
JOHN I HAVE MANAGED TO PUT THE ROYALS BAND BACK ON. WILL YOU PLAY IT AND LET ME HAVE YOUR COMMENTS DEREK
Saturday, 25 October 2008
Friday, 24 October 2008
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.
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
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
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.
Monday, 20 October 2008
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.
Friday, 17 October 2008
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.
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
SGT EDDIE EDWARDS
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO TRACE EDDIE EDWARDS FOR A LONG TIME WITH NO RESULTS..ANYONE KNOW WHERE HE IS NOW REGARDS DEREK
Sunday, 12 October 2008
NORTH STAFFS DINNER
Many thanks to Ian for his hard work organising the North Staffs dinner, and to say myself that it was great to see so many Royals there and i think a good time was had by all.
John
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Saturday, 11 October 2008
Friday, 10 October 2008
Thursday, 9 October 2008
Empress of Australia
I've decided that at last I'm going round the twist. I've obviously led Derek on a wild goose chase about an aircraft crash in the Med in 1950 when no trace of the incident is recorded anywhere. Then the first inkling I get about other things witnessed on the trip was a message posted by Don Mallinder outlining them. I was about to reply to Don but I can't find his message, either on this BB or the other one. Am I imagining that as well? Please somebody HELP!.
Paddy
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
XXXX
Fred,did you have a chance to go here??
If not you missed a good brew.
Grumps.
If not you missed a good brew.
Grumps.
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TAKING A CHANCE
When you MUST have the dishwasher to match the FRIDGE!!!!!!
Must have the "DISHWASHER"same colour as the "FRIDGE"
Monday, 6 October 2008
Sunday, 5 October 2008
troopships
Don,
I saw you reply saying that you were on the 'Empress of Australia' but I can't bring it up again. Anyway, do you remember the incident in the Med when we had to stop to pick up survivers from an aircraft crash? At least that's what's in my mind . There were other ships there including a warship. I've looked through the web for an account of a crash at that time but without success.
Is it all in my mind or did it really happen?.
Pasddy
The Gurkha's
The plight of the Gurkhas is not yet over, Please sign this petition.
Please read the following from Joanna Lumley:
"The Gurkhas have won a famous victory in their landmark case this week. However, the judge was only able to declare the current policy that excludes pre 1997 Gurkhas from the right to live in the UK as 'unlawful. Only the British Government can put in place the new policy that the British people want - the right of all Gurkhas to settle in the UK irrespective of the date of retirement. There is a real danger that the Government will fudge this opportunity and bring in new rules that still discriminate against pre 1997 retirees. For that reason, I am asking if you would publicise my new website www.gurkhajustice.org.uk.
I am asking the British public to sign up to it in their millions so that I might go, within days, to the Prime Minister with the largest ever petition on this issue to show him the strength of feeling from all sections of society."
Joanna Lumley
Friday, 3 October 2008
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Troopships
Gents
I seem to remember seeing someone had posted photographs of various troopships used during the postings of the Royals
Can any one help me out as to who it was that posted them
Thanks
Bill B.
A Sqn Bar Detmold
Left to right
Stan Thompson, Pete Why, Ginge Borley, Roger Beard REME, ? George Sexton ? ?
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