QE2 40th

[cunard_cruiser]

Evening all,

 

Not sure if this has been posted before but I have just found the below whilst surfing for QE2 on the t'internet. Contains some great info and piccies

 

John

 

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/pic77/qe2_sep07/a40_10.htm

[hollihedge]

Not seen this before. Thanks for posting. Very moving and some particularly apt quotes. Wish I had been on board for this.

[Lanky Lad]

Thanks for posting the link, I was onboard and it was wonderful :D.

 

I have spotted various pictures of me. :)

[GAV BOY]

Thanks for posting the link, I was onboard and it was wonderful :D.

 

I have spotted various pictures of me. :)

 

And me with my eyes shut in most of them :eek: :D

 

Gav :cool:

[Cruachan]

And me with my eyes shut in most of them :eek: :D

 

Gav :cool:

 

Nice kilt Gav! What's the tartan?

 

Jimmy

[GAV BOY]

Nice kilt Gav! What's the tartan?

 

Jimmy

 

Thanks Jimmy,

 

I think it was Lamont :D (but could be wrong).

 

Gav :cool:

[Bearly Afloat]

Thanks Jimmy,

 

I think it was Lamont :D (but could be wrong).

 

Gav :cool:

 

As in Norman?

[Cruachan]

As in Norman?

 

As in Norman - he's a Shetlander by birth I think. Not sure if the kilt's a good idea up there - too windy by half.

 

J

[Bearly Afloat]

As in Norman - he's a Shetlander by birth I think. Not sure if the kilt's a good idea up there - too windy by half.

 

J

 

If the Third Foot and Mouth could cope in the Kyber pass, with only one having a hot water bottle for his dangler, then I'm sure that the Shetland Islands are a breeze...

 

Although, as we all know, the "Devils in Skirts" weren't unanimous in their disdain for the traditions of the Regiment!

[The Real PM]

Nice kilt Gav! What's the tartan?

 

Jimmy

 

 

Is Gav from Scotland?

[GAV BOY]

As in Norman?

 

Yes :D

[GAV BOY]

Is Gav from Scotland?

 

My Grandad was born in Glasgow :eek: :rolleyes:

 

 

Gav :cool:

[The Real PM]

My Grandad was born in Glasgow :eek: :rolleyes:

 

 

Gav :cool:

 

So, you are part Scot. What are the other parts?

[GAV BOY]

So, you are part Scot. What are the other parts?

 

Essex :eek: :eek:

[GAV BOY]

So, you are part Scot. What are the other parts?

 

Wales :eek: :eek: :eek:

[The Real PM]

Essex :eek: :eek:

What do you mean Essex? That isn't a nationality is it? Gav, have you ever heard of a place called Old Essex. I believe I was told it is next to Essex.

[GAV BOY]

What do you mean Essex? That isn't a nationality is it? Gav, have you ever heard of a place called Old Essex. I believe I was told it is next to Essex.

 

No, i was born in Essex :eek: it is a County and has a reputation :rolleyes:

 

Not heard of Old Essex :confused:

 

Gav :cool:

[The Real PM]

No, i was born in Essex :eek: it is a County and has a reputation :rolleyes:

 

Not heard of Old Essex :confused:

 

Gav :cool:

 

A reputation for what? Does that reputation transfer to you?

[GAV BOY]

A reputation for what? Does that reputation transfer to you?

 

A reputation for being a bit silly :eek:

 

Me a reputation NO !!! :rolleyes:

 

Gav :cool: