General Apathy Posted November 18, 2017 Share #11001 Posted November 18, 2017 Thanks for all the new posts and best to Lauren on her special day . Hi Ron, thanks for your wishes for Laurens birthday, as you will have probably now read above her birthday also became her engagement party. . . . . Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 18 2017. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted November 18, 2017 Share #11002 Posted November 18, 2017 Yes, love the trousers. Mikie . Hi Mikie, well thanks for the compliment on the trews ( it was made illegal in 1746 to wear the trews outside of military service, but the law was repealed in 1782 under the rule of King George III ). Think I might have to give them an airing again sometime when the opportunity arises . . . . . . . . . Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 18 2017. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted November 18, 2017 Share #11003 Posted November 18, 2017 Hello everyone, it's back to my home town Venlo for this next Then and Now shot. It show the 784th tank battalion leaving ( I think) Venlo. To make a half decent comparison shot I had to wait untill some trees had shed their leaves, The large buidling to the left in the Now shot is post war but if you look closely you can recognize some of the houses on the left. 784th TBn.jpg SAM_2484.jpg Rene . Hi Rene, pleased that you added some more photos and forum member ' Sundance ' for saying he enjoyed them. Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 18 2017. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted November 18, 2017 Share #11004 Posted November 18, 2017 . Then & Now, London 1942 . . . . . . . . . I have had this image for some time waiting for the opportunity to visit London and take a comparison, that happened last week when I had a couple of days in London visiting and meeting up with a group of the old Jeeping gang . . . The photograph showing two American soldiers relaxing and sight-seeing in London was taken in Berkeley square. Berkeley square was first laid out in the mid 1660's by Lord Berkeley. As children both Winston Churchill and Charles Rolls of Rolls-Royce fame lived there, amongst many other famous residents. Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 18 2017. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted November 18, 2017 Share #11005 Posted November 18, 2017 . Then & Now, London 2017 . . . . . . . . . Once again it was not quite possible to get an exact comparison of the shot, due to the possibility of death by motor vehicle, London is so populated by cars now. Whilst trying to use the underground it is now quite common practise to close the entrance gates holding people outside on the streets and pavements until the crush of people on the platforms has been dealt with. Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 18 2017. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted November 18, 2017 Share #11006 Posted November 18, 2017 . Then & Now, London 1942 . . . . . . . . . I have had this image for some time waiting for the opportunity to visit London and take a comparison, that happened last week when I had a couple of days in London visiting and meeting up with a group of the old Jeeping gang . . . The photograph showing two American soldiers relaxing and sight-seeing in London was taken in Berkeley square. Berkeley square was first laid out in the mid 1660's by Lord Berkeley. As children both Winston Churchill and Charles Rolls of Rolls-Royce fame lived there, amongst many other famous residents. Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 18 2017. . . Brain Fart Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . well I have to admit that I made a grave mistake in my details written above accompanying the image of two American soldiers sight-seeing in London. Rushing around London in the daytime and imbibing in near industrial quantities of gin and tonic during the evenings resulted in writing down details in my note-pad incorrectly. #1 the correct location of the monuments and the two American soldiers is Waterloo Place SW1, London, the monument commemorates the Crimean War of 1854 - 1856 against Russia, with the loss of around 2,500 officers and men. #2 the details about Berkeley Square are correct regarding the previous inhabitants Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 18 2017. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody Posted November 18, 2017 Share #11007 Posted November 18, 2017 Thanks for the then and now from Venio. They always fascinate me. Maybe I'm easily fascinated - but the effort is much appreciated. Thanks Sundance! There are still some more to come Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody Posted November 18, 2017 Share #11008 Posted November 18, 2017 . Hi Rene, thanks for the compliments on the photo, amused with your use of the word ' nifty ' is there such a word in the Dutch language . . . . . . . . . Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 18 2017. . Well, translating 'nifty' into Dutch is not that easy. Closest would be the word 'vlot' in my opinion. But be careful, it can also mean 'raft' in English. Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody Posted November 18, 2017 Share #11009 Posted November 18, 2017 . Brain Fart Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . well I have to admit that I made a grave mistake in my details written above accompanying the image of two American soldiers sight-seeing in London. Rushing around London in the daytime and imbibing in near industrial quantities of gin and tonic during the evenings resulted in writing down details in my note-pad incorrectly. #1 the correct location of the monuments and the two American soldiers is Waterloo Place SW1, London, the monument commemorates the Crimean War of 1854 - 1856 against Russia, with the loss of around 2,500 officers and men. #2 the details about Berkeley Square are correct regarding the previous inhabitants Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 18 2017. . Don't worry, Ken Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted November 18, 2017 Share #11010 Posted November 18, 2017 Well, translating 'nifty' into Dutch is not that easy. Closest would be the word 'vlot' in my opinion. But be careful, it can also mean 'raft' in English. Rene From time to time I have been tempted to not use an Americanism or slang word here for fear that Rene or others would not know them. But figured others like broadening horizons as much as I do and kept them in. So far Rene hasn't had a problem. Guess I need to try harder. Mikie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted November 18, 2017 Share #11011 Posted November 18, 2017 . Hi Mikie, well thanks for the compliment on the trews ( it was made illegal in 1746 to wear the trews outside of military service, but the law was repealed in 1782 under the rule of King George III ). Think I might have to give them an airing again sometime when the opportunity arises . . . . . . . . . Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 18 2017. . Now you have me wondering if you live a secret double life on a British Militaria Collector forum somewhere. Mikie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted November 18, 2017 Share #11012 Posted November 18, 2017 . Brain Fart Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . well I have to admit that I made a grave mistake in my details written above accompanying the image of two American soldiers sight-seeing in London. Rushing around London in the daytime and imbibing in near industrial quantities of gin and tonic during the evenings resulted in writing down details in my note-pad incorrectly. #1 the correct location of the monuments and the two American soldiers is Waterloo Place SW1, London, the monument commemorates the Crimean War of 1854 - 1856 against Russia, with the loss of around 2,500 officers and men. #2 the details about Berkeley Square are correct regarding the previous inhabitants Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 18 2017. . I guess you were reenacting the London Blitz? At least you managed to get the right city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted November 18, 2017 Share #11013 Posted November 18, 2017 Don't worry, Ken GIN.jpg Rene Back in my old drinking days I never much cared for gin. And wasn't too excited about tonic. But went with like minded friends to a bar when we heard Douglas Adams had died. I ordered a Gin & Tonic for the first time, in his memory. Surprisingly I quite liked it. And had more than one as I vaguely recall. Probably a good thing they didn't serve Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters there. Mikie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted November 18, 2017 Share #11014 Posted November 18, 2017 Well, translating 'nifty' into Dutch is not that easy. Closest would be the word 'vlot' in my opinion. But be careful, it can also mean 'raft' in English. Rene So if I have a nifty raft, would it be a vlot vlot? But yes, it is best to tread carefully with mindless translations. With my luck that would translate into something that would get my face slapped. Mikie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted November 18, 2017 Share #11015 Posted November 18, 2017 Opening my email this morning and seeing a whole stack of posting notices for here was just like an early Christmas! Wonderful way to start the day! Mikie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 18, 2017 Share #11016 Posted November 18, 2017 . Hi Ron, thanks for your wishes for Laurens birthday, as you will have probably now read above her birthday also became her engagement party. . . . . Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 18 2017. . There you go...now you will have a son-in-law to help sort out the shoe box.Congratulations to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 18, 2017 Share #11017 Posted November 18, 2017 . Hi Johan and Girls, thanks for the wishes to Lauren, last night I received three photographs showing Lauren and her boyfriend and the engagement ring he gave her when he proposed marriage. I had kept it a secret that he had asked me if I was happy for them to get engaged, I responded with a typical response and said on condition he paid four camels, two elephants and a giraffe as dowry . . . . . . . . Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 18 2017. . Well at least you now have a zoo to compliment the shoe box..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted November 19, 2017 Share #11018 Posted November 19, 2017 Don't worry, Ken GIN.jpg Rene . Hi Rene, thanks, there are many fine quotes attributed to Churchill, I like the one that goes something like this. " Mr Churchill if you were my husband I would put poison in your tea, Madam if I were your husband I would drink it " Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 19 2017. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted November 19, 2017 Share #11019 Posted November 19, 2017 From time to time I have been tempted to not use an Americanism or slang word here for fear that Rene or others would not know them. But figured others like broadening horizons as much as I do and kept them in. So far Rene hasn't had a problem. Guess I need to try harder. Mikie . Hi Mikie, strange I find, that lots of letters are dropped in the American spelling of English words, however other words have letters added to them . . . . . . . . . . Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 19 2017. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted November 19, 2017 Share #11020 Posted November 19, 2017 Now you have me wondering if you live a secret double life on a British Militaria Collector forum somewhere. Mikie . Hi Mikie, this is the only militaria forum that I look at or post things to, there's not enough hours in a day. my double life plays out in two weeks time when I have a dinner date with the first girlfriend I had after I left school . . . . . . . . Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 19 2017. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted November 19, 2017 Share #11021 Posted November 19, 2017 Opening my email this morning and seeing a whole stack of posting notices for here was just like an early Christmas! Wonderful way to start the day! Mikie . Hi Mikie, funny isn't it, I'm posting stuff before going to bed and your reading it at breakfast . . . . . . . Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 19 2017. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted November 19, 2017 Share #11022 Posted November 19, 2017 Well at least you now have a zoo to compliment the shoe box..... . Hi Ron, I stopped feeding the militaria habit some time ago, thankfully the animals are a fantasy so no feeding them either. Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 19 2017. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted November 19, 2017 Share #11023 Posted November 19, 2017 . Normandy Then & Now . . . . . . . . Street scene an image showing American troops engaging French civilians in conversation, damage to the garden wall can be seen at the rear of the group . . . . . Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 19 2017. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted November 19, 2017 Share #11024 Posted November 19, 2017 . Normandy Then & Now . . . . Street scene. The same spot today, when the wall was rebuilt a garage door was added into it, and the doors to the left of the photo changed, although the curved arc above the doorway remains. Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 19 2017. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 19, 2017 Share #11025 Posted November 19, 2017 . Hi Ron, I stopped feeding the militaria habit some time ago, thankfully the animals are a fantasy so no feeding them either. Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, November 19 2017. No clean up either....as they say what goes in comes out. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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