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DuncaninFrance
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by DuncaninFrance » Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:32 pm
Taken just after the ceremony at the Allied Military Cemetery, Talence, Bordeaux which was attended by British and French Standards, French dignatories, HM Consul, a representative of the US Consul.
We then ajourned to an Irish Pub in the centre of Bordeaux and enjoyed a traditional Sunday Lunch. Excellent day.
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
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by Niner » Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:48 pm
Nice shine on the shoes. Spit-shine?
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by DuncaninFrance » Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:06 pm
Niner wrote:Nice shine on the shoes. Spit-shine?
Yes, been worked on over the years
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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by Aughnanure » Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:05 pm
Nice shine on the buttons too
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by joseyclosey » Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:12 pm
You are looking smart as a carrot there Duncan.
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by Niner Delta » Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:05 pm
Looking very sharp for the occasion. Well done, Duncan.
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by DuncaninFrance » Mon Nov 09, 2009 3:30 am
joseyclosey wrote:You are looking smart as a carrot there Duncan.
Joe
Got to keep the natives feeling safe Joe
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
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by Aughnanure » Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:10 am
Twas Remembrance Day here today: 11 November.
Had a good turnout at the Glen Innes War Memorial and this year we had a real live bugler, anyway here's a photo of me after I got home as I forgot to take the camera .
Had a 'couple' of jars too.
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by Niner » Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:24 am
Looking very distinguished there Eoin. I'd figure you for at least a full colonel by that photo.
It's veterans day here and there will be some parades. But going would not be my thing. Besides I have to declare war on some limbs and leaves from the last big rain.
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by DuncaninFrance » Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:39 pm
Smart lad Eoin, well done sir!
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
