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Old 21-04-11, 08:07 PM
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Evenin' troops,

I lurk far away in Bonny Dundee and my ambition is to have every WWI regular line infantry cap badge. This may seem a rather pedestrian quest compared to those of the connoisseurs and specialists but I'm an uncomplicated bloke. My other ambition involves Maggie Gyllenhall.

Hit my half century last month and my interests also include lager and the CB600F Hornet (is there a problem officer? 97mph? I'm very, very sorry).

A long time ago, I sailed the seas as an LRO(T) with the RNR. I waited nine years for the Russians. They never showed.

Smart move, tovarisch...

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Old 21-04-11, 09:10 PM
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welcome to the forum and good luck with the ambitions
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Old 21-04-11, 09:20 PM
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1/2 century, you are nought but a nipper!

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Old 21-04-11, 10:28 PM
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Old 22-04-11, 08:39 AM
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Hi Stewart welcome to the forum

Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal; I'm still recovering for watching "Secretary" four years ago.
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Old 22-04-11, 11:04 AM
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Now this definitely rings a bell with me, for although I have lost touch with him I used to know a bloke who claimed to have a collection of the cap badge of every regiment and unit of the British army who served in WW1, and from his vast knowledge of the subject, and my dealings with him in badge matters, I believe his claim to be true.

A Southampton man who settled in France some six years or so ago........I wonder if he is a member of this forum..........if so, then please come in Bert.

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Old 22-04-11, 12:28 PM
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"I lurk far away in Bonny Dundee ...."


Darn it, those words set me thinking about band music and the pipes....yes the two DO go together (!!!!!!!). Especially, in my opinion, when the Royal Marines and the Argylls combine to show how it should be done.

So I played a few bars of 'Bonnie Dundee', and tried to think what regiment(s) has/have it as a quick march. Help please, my mind has gone blank, and I have to find out before me old mate PJ chips in and tells me it is the result of old age.

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Old 22-04-11, 08:33 PM
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Hi Stewart!

Welcome aboard to the Forum.

I'm 50 in October - oh the joy. BUT it is doubtful we'll get the 100th birthday telegram from the current monarch!

All the best,

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Old 22-04-11, 08:37 PM
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"I lurk far away in Bonny Dundee ...."


Darn it, those words set me thinking about band music and the pipes....yes the two DO go together (!!!!!!!). Especially, in my opinion, when the Royal Marines and the Argylls combine to show how it should be done.

So I played a few bars of 'Bonnie Dundee', and tried to think what regiment(s) has/have it as a quick march. Help please, my mind has gone blank, and I have to find out before me old mate PJ chips in and tells me it is the result of old age.

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John
Nope... I'm keeping out of this one, Doc. You got me in enough trouble with that Inns of Court thread the other day!

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Old 22-04-11, 09:45 PM
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Maggie Gyllenhall....
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Hey there, I'm 50, ............ well ish anyway LOL
I'm in the process of collecting all the empty beer bottles of the local Tesco's at the moment Stewart, It's pretty diverse but I'm getting there, should have em by Monday night. Trouble is though, nobody leaves em empty, and there's nowhere to remove the contents, ........ Hmmmmmmmm ???
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PJ, you gave a terrific answer to the Inns of Court cap badge question, just as you always do. Great stuff.
I will check out the internet to see what I can find about 'Bonnie Dundee' as a regimental quick march
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Old 23-04-11, 03:07 AM
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PJ, you gave a terrific answer to the Inns of Court cap badge question, just as you always do. Great stuff.
I will check out the internet to see what I can find about 'Bonnie Dundee' as a regimental quick march
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John, you DO know that I don't have any money, don't you?
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Old 23-04-11, 08:16 AM
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Hello Stewart,i too just collect First World War infantry badges.I had read Martin Middlebrook's book on the Battle of the Somme,which outlines the sacrifice made by the infantry.I have been collecting since 1982 and i have still yet to complete the 75 badge set.Regards,Robert
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Old 23-04-11, 08:22 AM
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"I lurk far away in Bonny Dundee ...."


Darn it, those words set me thinking about band music and the pipes....yes the two DO go together (!!!!!!!). Especially, in my opinion, when the Royal Marines and the Argylls combine to show how it should be done.

So I played a few bars of 'Bonnie Dundee', and tried to think what regiment(s) has/have it as a quick march. Help please, my mind has gone blank, and I have to find out before me old mate PJ chips in and tells me it is the result of old age.

Thanks,

John

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