nacmacfeegle 0 #26 November 10, 2004 I met the Queen Mum once, she seemed all right to me. "Charles is our wanker though, so back off." Absolutely.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #27 November 10, 2004 To all my English brethren: I am an American, of Irish/English extraction (go figure that Combo).... So I feel a bit safer bashing my progenitors/ancestry... Mad props to Chuck for Going thru Airborne training, and not being the typical Royal who adopts the military for the snazzy clothes. Although I don't understand why he soared up to Flag Officer ranks so fast. Was it due to his status as a Prince, or did he truly earn it, as a commoner would have to. A Flag Officer in 3 services...Overkill by the MoD? But I have to ask WTF was Chuck thinking when he dropped Diana (hottie) for Camilla (who could scare a bulldog off a meat truck)??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #28 November 10, 2004 Gawd only knows my Canadian friend (I'm Scottish). But you're right on the Camilla thing. We have a phrase here, 'Face like a bulldog chewing a bumble bee' I think it fits, and feel free to use it. It wasn't only Chuckie that served mind you, the Jelly Bean herself put some time in during the war, and her second son saw active duty as a chopper jockey in the Falklands. Phil the Greek also has time, but as you suggest I reckon they were all treated as specials.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #29 November 10, 2004 QuoteGawd only knows my Canadian friend (I'm Scottish). Sorry. Please forgive me, and don't send Sir Sean Connery. He'd probably kick my ass severely, despite being 40+ years older than I... Quote It wasn't only Chuckie that served mind you, the Jelly Bean herself put some time in during the war, and her second son saw active duty as a chopper jockey in the Falklands. Phil the Greek also has time, but as you suggest I reckon they were all treated as specials. Jelly Bean=Lizzy? Re: Falklands....I found it really funny that the top guy in the RN managed to get his ship sunk in the Falklands, but got decorated for it, and made it to the top: http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/static/pages/6394.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #30 November 10, 2004 "Jelly Bean=Lizzy? " Aye Jelly Bean=Queen.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #31 November 10, 2004 QuoteRe: Falklands....I found it really funny that the top guy in the RN managed to get his ship sunk in the Falklands, but got decorated for it, and made it to the top In war, as in skydiving, you can do everything right and still get killed (/sunk). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #32 November 10, 2004 QuoteQuoteRe: Falklands....I found it really funny that the top guy in the RN managed to get his ship sunk in the Falklands, but got decorated for it, and made it to the top In war, as in skydiving, you can do everything right and still get killed (/sunk). Granted, but it's rare in the US DoD for someone to lose a billion dollar weapon and still have any career prospects... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
