Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Saturday, 13 March 2010
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Barbara Graver
For those that have Pauls `phone number please do NOT call him as he has said he is not answering any calls at this moment in time.Thanks.
Bri.
Politicians are all the same?
On August 19th, 2007, an oil tanker off the coast of Australia split in two, dumping 20,000 tons of crude oil. Senator Collins, a member of the Australian Parliament, appeared on a TV news program to reassure the Australian public. This actual interview is so funny, you'd swear it was a Saturday Night Live or Monty Python skit. But it's the real thing!
Monday, 8 March 2010
Sex
Got up this morning ,went to the kitchen & called for the woman of the House !no response, she was out milking her chicken or whatever she do'se to them! so I 'phoned my sister to ask how one makes a cup of tea.& decided that it was to difficult and waited for her to return& cook my breakfast,after 45 mins mein Frau comes in & says that it is international womans day & she wanted the day off. time for the riot act to be read again ,& to remind her about her promise to love honour & obey .OBEY not E BAY you deaf old moo ! I blame this onto giving the woman permission to vote it should be resinded. look what has happend to the world since they had it nothing but strikes & strife we have lost our coal ,steel & car industries ,& they smoke & wear trousers! and now they want days off what next I ask .from tomorrow she will be back to wearing P O W on her back that ' larn her. even if her mother did come from Colditz.
By-the-way I don't want this to get to her so keep stumm (looking at Johnie ) he bubbled me to Del Boy a couple of days ago .if she finds out god help me.
Chauvenist.
BIRTHDAY WISHES
Many happy returns of the day to Adrian Gillard and Kev Alexander tomorrow 9th March hoping you both have a good day.
Saturday, 6 March 2010
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Thursday, 4 March 2010
The building was titled "Kneller Hall" Ipoh
The building was known as "Kneller Hall". Slept under mosquito net there when we first arrived and used for parking during the day! (bought car off the 13/18th)
REUNION 2011
ANY FEED BACK WOULD BE APPRECIATED BY [JOHN OR DENIS]
Its not the Band Block its A Sqdn's Photo studios !
Now then just who is that Handsome young gentleman 9 th from left front row, & what about the right marker ,is that not our Geordie Hinney. am I forgiven now Derick ?
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Saturday, 27 February 2010
REUNION 2010
A GILLARD 1964------1969 YES
B ALLEN ROSE 1958------1960 YES2
B BENNET MARIA YES2
B INGRAM 1954------1956 YES2
C CARD ?? FRIEDA 1956------1958 YES2
D BEST JOAN 1959------1965 YES2
D BRAMBLE KATHLEEN 1965 --- 1980 YES2
D LEESE 1947------1970 YES
D ROBINSON CHRISTINE 1961------1966 YES2
D SOWERBY 1953/55---1959/1969 YES
F COLLINGWOOD YES
F O'SULLIVAN SON YES 2
G MATTHEW DIVINA GUESTS OF YES2
I McINTOSH FLORENCE J MATTHEW YES2
J AITCHISON BARBARA YES2
J ATKINS MARGARET 1959----1961 YES 2
J LOUCH YES
J MATTHEW MIRIAM 1954----1978 YES2
KEN BUFFERY JEAN YES2
R BORLEY 1960------1966 YES
R BROWN SUSAN 1949------1951 YES2
R ROTHWELL YES
RAY BROWN PAULINE YES2
S FREEMAN SON& WIFE YES3
S MACKAY YES
S WOOD ? ? NO
T AYLES 1958------1969 YES
T BOON ELIZABETH YES2
T BRIDGEN YES
T FLUDE WIFE YES2
T MACKAY WIFE YES2
T WORT IRENE YES2
T LYONS WIFE YES2
M DE-CARTERET YES
P RYAN JEAN YES2
C BEST YES
CHICO YES
KEITH SHAW MARGARET YES2
K BEST YES
P PLUMB YES
This is the list of members that I have for the reunion please check to see if you are on there if not please let me know ASAP.
John Atkins
Friday, 26 February 2010
Norman Wisdom "On the Beat"
Full featured film "On the Beat"
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Carlisle
Only Royal in picture,,coincidence is i met 2 of the others In Aden when we were relieved by The 11th Hussars and the other When we relieved The 13/18th Hussars in Malaya
First Leave from Carlisle
2 weeks later on The Vienna to the Hook and Herford.
2 weeks later on the Vienna from Harwich to Herford.
Sunday, 21 February 2010
OPERATION
Saturday, 20 February 2010
Eagle
Chargeat Eylau
A prayer for the troops.
A Prayer chain for our
Military... Don't break it!
Send this on after a short prayer for our soldiers
Please Don't break it!
GOD BLESS YOU
FOR PASSING IT ON!
THE FINAL INSPECTION
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
'Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek ?
To My Church have you been true?'
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
'No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
'Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well..
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.'
Author Unknown~
It's the Military, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the Press.
It's the Military, not the poet who has given us the freedom of speech.
It's the Military, not the politicians that ensures our right to Life, Liberty , and the pursuit of Happiness..
It's the Military, that salutes the flag, that serves beneath it, who's coffins are draped by it.
If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the Military, please pass this on and pray for our men and women who have served and are currently serving our country and pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.
Friday, 19 February 2010
the kindest cut of all
Did you see Tiger Woods on TV today issuing his apology? I hear that he only agreed to do that after he heard that his wife is also taking sex therapy sessions. ---------------------------------
From Mrs Bobbet
Thursday, 18 February 2010
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Michael Reagan
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Monday, 15 February 2010
YouTube - 12-string Guitar: Keep Your Feet Still Geordie Hinny
Saturday, 13 February 2010
Battle honours
| THE ROYAL DRAGOONS, (1ST DRAGOONS) Raised in 1661 as the Tangier troop of Horse, later in 1690 becoming the Royal Regiment of Dragoons. Regimental Battle Honours
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Climate change
Have you all noticed how cold it has been since the Copenhagen conference on Global warming. are the politicians trying to tell us something ?I bet when it gets really colder they will stop the winter fuel allowance.!!
frank
Phil Thorne R.I.P.
Phil Thorne, Herford
Winner of the Tidworth to Sandhurst march (10hrs 20mins) Sadly, Phil was later killed in a hit-and-run accident ...year?
Saturday, 6 February 2010
Anyone know the whereabouts of these two gentlemen
Thursday, 4 February 2010
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Many happy returns of the day to Mr Derek Leese for Saturday 6th, As you may know Derek will be 80 years young, have a good time with the family at the week end, and all best wishes for the future old friend.
John A
CURIOUS
I don't know if I should put this on here ??
but this is not our Don being an extra in corrie is it ?????
Monday, 1 February 2010
TESTING
THIS IS JUST A TEST.
THE LAST POST
The Last Post .........
If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which The Last Post was played; this brings out a new meaning of it.
Here is something everyone should know. Until I read this, I didn't know, but I checked it out and it's true:
We have all heard the haunting song, 'The Last Post.' It's the song that gives us the lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes.
But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings.
Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the American Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia . The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land.
During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention. Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment.
When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead.
The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army.
The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted.
The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral.
The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate.
But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician.
The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform.
This wish was granted.
The haunting melody, we now know as 'The Last Post' used at military funerals was born.
The words are:
Day is done.
Gone the sun.
From the lakes
From the hills.
From the sky.
All is well.
Safely rest.
God is nigh.
Fading light.
Dims the sight.
And a star.
Gems the sky.
Gleaming bright.
From afar.
Drawing nigh.
Falls the night.
Thanks and praise.
For our days.
Neath the sun
Neath the stars.
Neath the sky
As we go.
This we know.
God is nigh
I too have felt the chills while listening to 'The Last Post' but I have never seen all the words to the song until now. I didn't even know there was more than one verse . I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along.
I now have an even deeper respect for the song than I did before.
Remember Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Their Country.
Also Remember Those Who Have Served And Returned; and for those presently serving in the Armed Forces.
Saturday, 30 January 2010
James Hamilton-Russell
Friday, 29 January 2010
El Alemein
I am visiting the CWGC @ El Alemein again this year. (April)
Any Member or friend who would like a Photograph of a headstone, please e-mail to me,
Name, Regt. and Plot No.
Best Regards. Doug.
Monday, 25 January 2010
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Birthday Greetings
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Birthday Greetings
Many happy returns of the day on 22nd to Derek aka Pyard no surname in profile ???? name has now come up as Derek Osgood.
John A
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
TONY MUSTOE
RE TONY MUSTOE
This picture was taken outside the TA Centre, Kilmead, Northgate, Crawley (now occupied by 103 Battalion REME) and complements my original posting re:
http://1sttheroyaldragoons.multiply.com/photos/album/237/CRAWLEY
Far right: Tony Mustoe, Pat Burgess, ????????, and the two Officers??? (2nd Officer in-between two of the women)
Stan, bottom left hand corner.
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Birthday Greetings
Happy birthday tomorrow the 20th to Brian Ingram, wishing you all the best for the future.
John A
Monday, 18 January 2010
Birthday Greetings
A Very happy birthday to Frank Carter today, have a good one and steady on the alco, with best wishes for the future.
John A
Friday, 15 January 2010
Welcome to John Panton
Thursday, 14 January 2010
A for Arabia
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| Category: | Books |
| Genre: | Other |
| Author: | Scout (colonel Simon Fraser of 15/19 Hus |
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Welcome to Peter Gainey
A warm welcome Peter to the BB hoping that he can find his way around the site and let us know what he has been doing since he left the Regiment.
Monday, 11 January 2010
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Humorous military commands
I remember a Sergeant, in one of the tank regiments, who was the Sergeant of Holding Troop at Carlisle in 1952; while I was being inspected on parade, he stood behind me and said, ' Does it hurt, does it hurt?' I replied, 'No sir.' He then said, ' Well it ought to, I'm standing on it, get your hair cut.' On another occasion he said, ' They have swindled you lad, they have sold you grey boot polish, get your boots clean.'
My first 24 hour guard duty was on Christmas Day; many lads were off on leave when the few left in Holding Troop paraded on the day before Christmas Day. The custom was for the troop Sergeant to give a verbal report to the Duty Officer with regard to the number of men on parade, how many were sick etc. When the above mentioned Sergeant made his report he called out in stentorian voice, words to this effect: ' 5 present, 20 sick, 15 absent without leave, 10 on leave and a very merry Christmas, sir.' The officer took it in good part.
The next day, Christmas Day, the 24 hour guarded was interesting to put it mildly. When the Duty Officer came to inspect the guard he arrived on a bicycle singing at the top of his voice a song which contained the words' The cow kicked Nelly in the belly.' (That's all I can recall.) He then fell off his bike in front of the guard which was standing to attention. As the day wore on, lunchtime arrived but no lunch was sent down from the cook house, after a long wait a Corporal was sent up to the cook house to ascertain the situation; he reported back that the Christmas dinner had all gone and some sandwiches would be sent down to the Guard Room. A Christmas to forget.
CHM34 (Colin Martin 22736158.)
Saturday, 9 January 2010
Email address
Thursday, 7 January 2010
NOWT TO SAY??
Grumps.
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
REUNION
John A
Monday, 4 January 2010
Friday, 1 January 2010
Thursday, 31 December 2009
Birthday greetings
Happy birthday to John Matthew on the 01-01-10, Hoping you have a good one and best wishes from the admin team.
Birthday Boy
01***01***10.
Mr&Mrs. GRUMPS.
Monday, 28 December 2009
RIP DAVID CAROLAN
accident on Princess Highway Downunder,
the accident was between a Petrol Tanker driven by David Carolan and a car.David and 2 children
died as a result.
are sympathy goes to both families.
you can read more on Facebook
RIP DEAR FRIENDS
Derek
Monday, 21 December 2009
LONGEST DAY
Only kidding gents,we are looking forward to out 60th,only another 8 yrs.
Merry Christmas to you all.
Bri/Rose.
Saturday, 19 December 2009
Birthday wishes to two members
Happy birthday tomorrow 20th to John Cogan and Barbara Aitchison, best wishes to you both, Have a good day both of you.
Barbara I reckon Jim will be taking you for a slap up meal ???? (go on jim you know she is worth it)
John A
birthday wishes
Friday, 18 December 2009
Birthday Wishes
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
PHIL HAYWARD
Welcome to PHIL dont know a lot about him at the moment,all i know he lives in France im sure we will have more from him soon
derek
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Monday, 14 December 2009
Brisbane Trip
Look what i found in the Pacific Ocean,Only the Hon Secretary of The Household Cavalry Australasia,Is it the same in O.Z as in the U.K Finders Keepers,because i not thowing her back in !!!!