vortexring 0 #51 December 2, 2008 QuoteThe crazy thing is that they actually have to be super experienced soldiers to get that job. Am I understanding you correctly? Are you saying you have to be a super experienced soldier to be a Guardsman!? 'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #52 December 2, 2008 QuoteQuoteThe crazy thing is that they actually have to be super experienced soldiers to get that job. Am I understanding you correctly? Are you saying you have to be a super experienced soldier to be a Guardsman!? In order to be a Yeoman of the Guard: All Yeomen are over 42 years of age on appointment, and under 55 years. They must be sergeants or above, but not commissioned. They must also have had at least 22 years' service and have been awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (LS&GCM). On reaching the age of 70 years they become supernumerary and no longer are called for service. There are an average of four vacancies a year, which are filled by the Lord Chamberlain, who recommends the names to the Sovereign. The average age of active members is perhaps 60 years. Yeomen are (or were) exempt jury service, received return railway warrants, and an allowance for meals and overnight accommodation where necessary. The dress worn by the Yeomen of the Guard is in its most striking characteristics the same as it was in the Tudor period. It consists of a royal red tunic with purple facings and stripes and gold lace ornaments, together with a red cross-belt, red knee-breeches and red stockings, flat hat, and black shoes with red, white and blue rosettes are worn. The gold-embroidered emblems on the back and front of the coats consist of the crowned Tudor Rose, the shamrock and the thistle, the motto "Dieu et mon droit", and the initials of the reigning sovereign. It is the red cross-belt that distinguishes the Yeomen of the Guard from the Yeomen Warders. ... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #53 December 2, 2008 Never underestimae the power of a bright supercilious hat. And there are all those wonderful accessories they have as well. I think you would look great in a jumpsuit like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #54 December 2, 2008 QuoteNever underestimae the power of a bright supercilious hat. And there are all those wonderful accessories they have as well. I think you would look great in a jumpsuit like that. I'm sure Tony could make one, but I don't have the qualifications listed.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vortexring 0 #55 December 3, 2008 Where does super experience come into it? Maybe my perception of 'super experience' is different to yours. They could have spent their career stacking blankets in the stores, whilst avoiding getting a regi' entry for the award of their LS&GC medal! Even more important, weren't they all 'Tin Soldiers' to begin with!? I know some weak tortured souls who decided they couldn't cope with Depot Para and became Guardsmen instead! 'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #56 December 3, 2008 Quote we'll hide in the forests if russiia tries to occupy us! and this morning we'll fight them out. what should we do this afternoon ?scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #57 December 10, 2008 Quote Quote we'll hide in the forests if russiia tries to occupy us! and this morning we'll fight them out. what should we do this afternoon ? what a question, sit in the restaurant and get trashed! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #58 February 5, 2009 woohoooo!!! got the modified gun-parts in the mail today, so THIS HOME IS FULLY ARMED again now.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
