WELCOME PETER WINFIELD TO THE BB

I spent part of my National Service with the Royal Dragoons in Malaya in1960-61 after being transfered from the 13/18th Hussars when they returned home late 1960 to take up a tour in Germany after they had retrained in Chieftains from the Saladins and Saracens.

This is some of the message that Peter sent to me, I am sure that he will find quite a few comrades from his time in the regiment.

Welcome Peter

Soldiers Pensions Petition

Sorry but yet another petition. In view that this government wants to dock war widows pensions I thought it timely that I posted this one. If we don't raise our voice then we only have ourselves to blame.

26,000 signatures to date.

This one is a worthy cause:-  http://soldiers-pensions.co.uk

 

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SCAM EMAIL

There seems to be a scam Email going around from KYCHAFYZOYP which appears to originate from LATVIA, DO NOT OPEN the video as there is a warning that there is a TROJAN in it, it appears someone has had access to the BB, as it has appeared twice, derek had one which he passed to me and I deleted it. The other person that received one was Fred aka (handyman 1927) who passed on the warning to me.

John Atkins

MESSAGE FOR MEMBERS HAVING PROBLEM GETTING ON THE BB

As we have had new members join us on the BB recently, some have had problems getting onto the site , the first thing that you need to do once you have logged in is to right click on the page and add it to FAVOURITES so when you want to come on the BB again just go into your favourites and click on 1st THE ROYAL DRAGOONS and you should not have a problem accessing the BB, the only time that you may need to log in again is if you have deleted your cookies as this also takes out your log in details for the BB, other than that I have not yet had a problem getting onto the BB. Please give this a try and let me know if it works for you ok.

John Atkins

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I was sent this today from a friend in America.

John Atkins

TO ALL OUR FORCES PERSONEL

> > Send this on after a short prayer for our soldiers
> >
> > 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.

John Atkins

DEFENCE CUTS

MORE HUMOUR SENT TO ME BY ROGER FROST

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Happy Birthday Barry (8917baz)

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Many happy returns of the day to Cedric Auty tomorrow the 9th November,Wishing you all the best for the future,

 

 With best wishes

 John Atkins

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Many happy returns of the day to Terry Messer tomorrow 7th November,heres hoping that you have a good day and many more birthdays to come, with best wishes,

 

 John Atkins

card humour

humour no2

A Marines Wife Confesses
This came from a


Marines wife. It says it all:


I sat, as did millions of other Americans, and watched as the government
Under went a peaceful transition of power a year ago..
At first, I felt a swell of pride and patriotism while
Barack Obama took his Oath of office.

However, all that pride quickly vanished as I later watched 21Marines,
In full dress uniform with rifles,
Fire a 21-gun salute to the President.
It was then that I realized how far America's military had deteriorated.
Every one of them missed the bastard.

A touch of humour

A female CNN journalist heard about a very old Jewish man who had been going to the Western Wall to pray, twice a day, every day, for a long, long time.

So she went to check it out. She went to the Western Wall and there he was, walking slowly up to the holy site.

She watched him pray and after about 45 minutes, when he turned to leave, using a cane and moving very slowly, she approached him for an interview.

"Pardon me, sir, I'm Rebecca Smith from CNN. What's your name?

"Morris Feinberg," he replied.

"Sir, how long have you been coming to the Western Wall and praying?"

"For about 60 years."

"60 years! That's amazing! What do you pray for?"

"I pray for peace between the Christians, Jews and the Muslims."

"I pray for all the wars and all the hatred to stop."

"I pray for all our children to grow up safely as responsible adults, and to love their fellow man."

"How do you feel after doing this for 60 years?"

"Like I'm talking to a fu$$ing wall."

Specialist appointment

Hi guys just to let you know saw the specialist today and he said that he could operate on my kidney,there is a slight snag they have found a lesion on my spine could be a birth defect but have to have a bone scan next Friday will let you know how I get on.

John Kelly and Wife

GORDON MARSH

Gordon WELCOME BACK to the BB...Gordon has signed in twice so i will delete his first login.he has now signed in as GORDON 22772538. Gordon served 1960-1964 and was a L/cpl in training wing HQ Sqn 1963 his nickname was TICH

REGARD DEREK LEESE

DIARIES 2011

Flag this messageHousehold Cavalry Pocket Diary 2011Monday, 1 November, 2010 12:11From: "Paul Stretton" View contact detailsTo: "Paul Stretton" Message contains attachments1 File (579KB)Diary 2011 Order Form.docDear Member of The Blues and Royals Association,

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Many happy returns of the day to Sandra Saunter for the 1st November, hoping that you have a nice day, with best wishes.

  John Atkins

 

 

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