Terry Denham Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 Yes - a group photo was taken and I am sure Sigs will post it as soon as he has finished retouching his highlights. A good day and enjoyable meeting the faces behind the names. It seems that the Baker Pals' homing instincts are getting better as nobody got lost - even on the way to the cash till to pay for coffee! Thanks to Andy (the US one) for suggesting the meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Saunders Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 Yes - a group photo was taken and I am sure Sigs will post it as soon as he has finished retouching his highlights. A good day and enjoyable meeting the faces behind the names. It seems that the Baker Pals' homing instincts are getting better as nobody got lost - even on the way to the cash till to pay for coffee! Thanks to Andy (the US one) for suggesting the meet. Terry, I have sent you the photo as I always have trouble getting pics onto the Forum. Can you do the sizing etc ... I am sorry all your (very poor) attempts of humour appeared to be at my expense today - battle lines have been drawn for Ypres! A word of caution ... dont trust that Armourer bloke as he was obviously trying to keep a foot in both camps. Very pleased to see and meet all other Pals. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Saunders Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 Remarkably, we all managed to find each other in the vast expanses of the IWM cafe and then had a good toddle around. Actually Trenchie looked at our table and then turned around and walked away ... until he was called back with the words "Trenchie". So full marks to our young PAL for trying to maintain the Southern PALS tradition of being in the same place at the same time without actually meeting up - sorry it was thwarted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Saunders Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 Dear Pals Firstly have a great day! Secondly, could someone nip into the bookshop to see if they have 'The Western Front' series on DVD? Kind regards, Simmo. I didnt see it in their shop but have you tired the IWM on-line shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 WHy was that? Did he not like the look of all of you? Or was he just shy? Trenchie?? Robbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 Here is the motley crew - less Ianw who had a date and had to leave early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 Brilliant thanks Terry. But who is who? I can pick out Arm and Jon and you, but the rest? Robbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 OK, chaps. Time to identify yourselves. I recognise the bearded Terry D on the right and Martin, I think, is top left. I'm struggling to recognise Arm - even though we are together on a photo somewhere , though we have never met (compliments of the forgery skills of Kate or Martin Wills) John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 Arm is the guy with the light brown boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Saunders Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 OK, chaps. Time to identify yourselves. Facing you I am outside-right ... which makes a change to my old position of left-back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 Come on! Back row..... Trenchie, Doogal and Stilleto You must now get the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 Well, process of elimination..1 must be Andigger and 1 Tybers..which is which Terry? R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 Facing you I am outside-right . Or is that outside left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 I'm guessing that the guy in the middle front next to Andy (ARM) is Andy Digger. I chose him because the other guy has heavier shoes on and a thicker coat and, hence, appears to be more prepared for the British climate. Robbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 Wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Saunders Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 Facing you I am outside-right . Or is that outside left! No! Facing I am wide (outside) right. If I was kicking with you (ie kicking in the same direction as the screen - I would be left-half). I know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will O'Brien Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 Facing you I am outside-right . Or is that outside left! No! Facing I am wide (outside) right. If I was kicking with you (ie kicking in the same direction as the screen - I would be left-half). I know what I mean. Jon......Clear as mud & I know which one was you ...........Do you do the half time tactic talks for the Gills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 Facing you I am outside-right . Or is that outside left! No! Facing I am wide (outside) right. If I was kicking with you (ie kicking in the same direction as the screen - I would be left-half). I know what I mean. Jon I have it sussed (??) You are not on the photo - as you you are the photographer. Also, by a process of logical deduction, the guy at the front in the sensible long coat has clearly prepared for his visit (by checking the weather forecast) and must be Andy. Only avid watchers of the Weather Channel are so prepared - must be American. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Saunders Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 John - you're only half right I am afraid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 Tybers Are you next to Arm (Andy?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 Robbie That's what he's saying. So, all we need now is confirmation that the guy in the long coat is Andigger. But who's taking the piccie (wasnt there mention that Michael would be there)? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 It may be nobody taking the pic..Jon looks a little worried so maybe he'd set it on delay and raced to his position. Robbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armourersergeant Posted 20 February , 2005 Share Posted 20 February , 2005 On reflection i can not help thinking that the photo carries an image of the one of all the Generals in (november?) 1918 on the steps of a chateau, the name of which escapes me! See what i mean guys. Doogal is looking very Haig like in the back centre! regards Arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogal Posted 21 February , 2005 Share Posted 21 February , 2005 Doogal, Trenchie, Andy and his friend dragged me screaming and kicking to a 'pub'. Hi I thought it was kicking and screaming out of the pub (the pub was the Royal Festival Hall no less. I think this was a very civilised choice of location.) Had a very enjoyable day - and good to put faces to names. regards doogal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyHollinger Posted 21 February , 2005 Share Posted 21 February , 2005 Aww .... c'mon guys ... after reading all these notes, I'm still lost as to who is who in the picture. After all this time to put a face with an avatar must be very interesting to say the least. What was said, what was stopped at, looked at and remarked upon. Which books were purchased? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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