tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post3365084021589712702..comments2024-01-02T16:30:43.455+00:00Comments on Hog Day Afternoon: Respect, revulsion and a touch of frostHogdayafternoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06188146617570775741noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-6046540928084351172009-11-10T08:41:20.854+00:002009-11-10T08:41:20.854+00:00PG: Those that fought and died on foreign soil are...PG: Those that fought and died on foreign soil are well remembered over here and elsewhere in Commonwealth Graves. They certainly were on Sunday in my town and a single red rose for over a thousand Canadians, New Zealanders, Australians and South Africans was a sight for sore eyes. This also happens in Oosterbeek, nr Arnhem, Holland every September. I think it is especially heartfelt, from a nation that was occupied by Nazis and who wish to impart what that feels like to future generations.<br /><br />ATNS: RSVP en route<br /><br />Conan: You're obviously a member of the Stanley Baxter appreciation society ;) I'll be in your hame toon next month. I'll be sure and have a salami with me, for that special `sunset` picture.Hogdayafternoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188146617570775741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-74210673432007704172009-11-09T22:59:39.699+00:002009-11-09T22:59:39.699+00:00I've just been watching section 60 Arlington c...I've just been watching section 60 Arlington cemetery, on BBC4.<br />Choked...<br /><br />Anyway Hogday, when photographing a picture of one's shadow, always carry a large German sausage.It doesn't matter *where* you carry it, the effect is the same.Conan the Librarian™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01904339261121451779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-50672861790240375142009-11-09T22:07:10.291+00:002009-11-09T22:07:10.291+00:00Hogday - sounds like a fine weekend, albeit one wi...Hogday - sounds like a fine weekend, albeit one with more emotion than most coppers would like to take on themselves.<br /><br />What am I talking about - than any man would like to take on himself...<br /><br />I appreciate I've done this before, but everything has kind of gone out of the window recently. Any chance you could email me? Need to ask you something. <br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />ATNSArea Trace No Searchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04397885435594392278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-61775010176941257872009-11-09T22:05:47.511+00:002009-11-09T22:05:47.511+00:00I thought the saying went "Only mad dogs and ...I thought the saying went "Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out under the noonday sun", guess we'll expand that to include going out in a downpour : )<br /><br />Sounds like it was a real good day despite the weather, I'm not much for fire works either, but I would have loved to see the ceremonies and the school kids with their rose petals, and a good sermon, whether you're of the faith or no, is always inspiring. I believe my husbands Grandfather may be numbered among the honored. He was shot down over Normandy. I'll look it up.<br /><br />Your nephews young to have to start dealing with a bad back, hope it heals well for him. i'd be nagging him to find one the true chiropractic greats myself, I'm sure he's receiving good care, but a little nagging always helps, too.anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703233313854600531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-8327889434350638162009-11-09T16:50:11.321+00:002009-11-09T16:50:11.321+00:00BE: Give us a .32 cal pistol and we'll make an...BE: Give us a .32 cal pistol and we'll make an offer you wouldn't refuse ;)<br /><br />Sage: Will do. Thanks.Hogdayafternoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188146617570775741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-47314267097892201162009-11-09T16:22:07.112+00:002009-11-09T16:22:07.112+00:00Glad to hear your nephew is being returned home, t...Glad to hear your nephew is being returned home, though not in the best of health he should recover soon. Wish him well when you see him, xxSagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005047450040559399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434417594974826136.post-23616545746684103452009-11-09T15:52:09.015+00:002009-11-09T15:52:09.015+00:00The Hogday Clan seem to be a fine bunch!The Hogday Clan seem to be a fine bunch!Old BEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06974090439936326476noreply@blogger.com