Guest Moomintroll Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Seeing as its the Sabbath and I'm slightly hungover I have been doing a bit or research, not many of the chaps who received the VC went on to live long prosperous lives. Also the jealousy and bad mouthing both officers received in later years from envious seniors was incredible.Have read a few books about Rorkes Drift and the Zulu Wars & I had somehow never noticed that Bourne didn't get a VC. He did end up being a Lieutenant Colonel & was awarded the OBE, so as you rightly say, he fared much better than those who did. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moomintroll Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 He was offered a commision but being poor he turned it down seemingly. The rank of L Colonel was after the Great War and was an honoury award, he received it at the same time as his OBE. Right I need to go do some housework but this has been enjoyable.Housework? On the Sabbath? There's football & The Masters to be watching min. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moomintroll Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Aye and I can get all that I need to do sorted for then... I hope.But why take that risk? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Just booked the flights for my three month summer holiday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Just bought a new car. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 8 hours ago, Tynierose said: Remember how Hook is cast as a jakeball waster, well in reality he was a teetotaler and apparently a model soldier. Battle to restore Zulu hero Henry Hook's reputation (Apologies - it's a link to the Torygraph) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Tiger Woods just bagged me £150. Lovely! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Holiday to the Maldives booked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Just bought a new car. Me too [emoji2] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Stellaboz said: Me too Mine is being delivered on Tuesday. Always end up like a kid on Christmas Eve when a new car is imminent. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Mine is being delivered on Tuesday. Always end up like a kid on Christmas Eve when a new car is imminent.Drove mine home on Tuesday enjoying the Autobahn. Sad thing here is there's no Halford's. Mind first time I went in after getting my first was like that childhood Toys R Us feeling. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Cracking place, enjoy. Spend as much time as you can snorkelling (apols if you already know all this!)Cheers. I’ve been before, outstanding place. Made the mistake of spending hours snorkelling on my last day, without realising I was getting scorched. My back and back of my legs burn to a crisp, which made the 13 hour flight home unpleasant. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackdaybob Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Now off work until the evening of the 30th 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Carry on films and football all day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Wing Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Carry on films and football all day.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 On treble time at work thanks to Jeebus and his mad escapology skills. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 On 19/04/2019 at 15:26, Dee Man said: On treble time at work thanks to Jeebus and his mad escapology skills. Is prison guard in Galilee still a thing? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Going to Brewers Fayre today. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Sorry too hear that, my thoughts are with you...Nice of you to still be speaking to me today after your unpleasant outburst yesterday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Awwwhhh does someone need a hug.I’m okay, a bit rough though and was having a nice nap but got forced out of my wanking chariot earlier than I wanted. The day can only get better I suppose! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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