What do people collect?

[Frank Kelley]

I prefer their federation period, notwithstanding, a very fine regiment, they would go on to live up to that particular nickname they acquired, they certainly did become truly incredible.

Originally Posted by Loski

Hi for me it started when a friend gave me a post UDI Rhodesian Light infantry beret badge and now i collect Rhodesian Stable Belts and cap/beret badges.

[Shiny]

Thanks for the replies everyone.

It would appear I was guessing correctly that people collect on a theme of something they have an interest in but never pass up a bargain..

The big thing I struggle with (like most new collectors I would guess) is spotting fakes.

I have put posts on in the past about general tips to identify them and suggested books to help identify the real thing but it seems to just come down to experience.

This thread is making interesting reading though, please keep it coming.

Michael

[Shiny]

Originally Posted by Another Bubble

I think I subconsciously adopted this strategy because if I'm going to be getting up very early on Sunday morning, I don't want to be returning home empty handed.

I'm pleased I'm not the only one who does this

[Ben Waterhouse]

Well currently,

Queens Royal Surreys and antecedents. Due to a certain strange liking for Piercy
Kirke.

22 Dragoons being my grandfathers regiment.

DWR being a former cadet (Mirfield ACF)

HAC being one of my former regiments

And RRF and antecedents also being one of my previous regiments (C Coy 5RRF)

And anything else that my butterfly mind finds "Ooh shiny"....

[Beaker123]

Originally Posted by Tigerlily

Fascinating, one of my favourite subjects Frank, the thought that one of the original inspirations for Pan was killed in action, is quite moving. A lot of tragedy in that family. You have inadvertently stumbled upon the true reason for my forum name, putting PWRR, Leics, York and Lancs and Royal Hampshires aside

Just to add to the poignantcy, I read, albeit on Wikipedia, that William Ernest Henley, the author of the poem Invictus (I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul) was well acquainted with Barrie, and Henley had a young daughter who had a speech impediment and referred to Barrie as her fwendy-wendy which appears to have inspired the name of the girl in Peter Pan. Unfortunately the daughter died at an early age. Henly himself also inspired another of his friend's characters Long John Silver. Hmm Wikipedia?
Steve H

[Frank Kelley]

I've always stuck with Pol Roger, a friend suggested it was being absurdly "Winstonian"

Originally Posted by Tigerlily

Brut Rose always. Its my absolute favourite.

[Tigerlily]

Originally Posted by Frank Kelley

I've always stuck with Pol Roger, a friend suggested it was being absurdly "Winstonian"

OOoh I do like Pol Roger but I'm afraid Lanson will always do it for me. Anything but Moet. I will only drink Moet through a straw. From mini bottles.

[Frank Kelley]

Look what you made me do, you are becoming increasingly naughty, I'll have to give it another 30 minutes or so, it needs to be a little cooler!

[Tigerlily]

I'll be round in 10

[Tigerlily]

Frank, Prosecco, I nearly drank it all the way to the bottom on my own. Sadness

[Frank Kelley]

On your own?

Originally Posted by Tigerlily

Frank, Prosecco, I nearly drank it all the way to the bottom on my own. Sadness

[Tigerlily]

Er yep I did start the bottle ages ago. I'm not a complete lush

[Frank Kelley]

What about these "friends" the ones who refer to you as "soldier nerd" don't they like a drink or three?

[Tigerlily]

Originally Posted by Frank Kelley

What about these "friends" the ones who refer to you as "soldier nerd" don't they like a drink or three?

They do, but they're not here

[Frank Kelley]

Okay, so I'm thinking that's by choice then?