Marilyne Posted 7 July , 2020 Author Share Posted 7 July , 2020 The Bears should definitely meet one day! M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deacs Posted 7 July , 2020 Share Posted 7 July , 2020 Hi Marilyne, Would it be possible if you could get a photo from Etaples Military cemetery please for a Pte.George Miller, South Lancashire Reg, XXXI. G. 1 And if you do get to Thiepval I have a Border reg I would like if at all possible, Pte.R.S Waters. 11th Bn Border Reg. Pier and Face 6A&7C I hope you have a great trip and be safe. Regards Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyne Posted 7 July , 2020 Author Share Posted 7 July , 2020 Mike, you're lucky ... I was about to close the computer and would not have seen your request, especially as Thiepval is tomorrow... M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deacs Posted 7 July , 2020 Share Posted 7 July , 2020 Cheers Marilyne have a great trip. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyne Posted 8 July , 2020 Author Share Posted 8 July , 2020 Woke up this morning to torrential rain and just thought "WHYYYYYYY"??? But... I must have done something right because it might be grey and windy but I managed the two first visits without rain. Now having a break and sharing a cup of tea with the boys at Gouzeaucourt. I hopethey don't mind me eating my lunch at their cemetery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 8 July , 2020 Share Posted 8 July , 2020 9 minutes ago, Marilyne said: I hopethey don't mind me eating my lunch at their cemetery I think they will be really pleased Marilyne. Keep us posted as you progress. Pete. P.S. Does bear take sugar in his tea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyne Posted 8 July , 2020 Author Share Posted 8 July , 2020 So the day got a bit better as it went... a bit less rain, but still rain... went to see Elizabeth Watson in Caudry, Helen Fairchild in Bony, then Deborah: and finally we started our trip down to Albert. Bear of course had to pass the Animals in War memorial (not my favorite...) and I just could not resist making this pic: tanks... old and new!!! Tomorrow a new day... M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyne Posted 8 July , 2020 Author Share Posted 8 July , 2020 23 hours ago, deacs said: And if you do get to Thiepval I have a Border reg I would like if at all possible, Pte.R.S Waters. 11th Bn Border Reg. Pier and Face 6A&7C Hi, here's a first pic. Hope that's what you need... Better PM me an email address, and I'll send them all (Etaples included) to you per we transfer. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deacs Posted 8 July , 2020 Share Posted 8 July , 2020 1 hour ago, Marilyne said: Hi, here's a first pic. Hope that's what you need... Better PM me an email address, and I'll send them all (Etaples included) to you per we transfer. M. Thank you Marilyne yes that is just what I needed cheers. Some nice photos looking forward to seeing how your week goes. Best wishes Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 8 July , 2020 Share Posted 8 July , 2020 Clever photo of the Pozieres tank and yours, I like that. Deborah is looking fine too. I should also take this opportunity to say that the families of Donald Sloan and James Roy loved your photos from the Arras Memorial and cemetery and asked me to pass on their thanks. I'm also grateful for you looking in on Helen, that's really good of you. Looking forward to following your progress. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyne Posted 9 July , 2020 Author Share Posted 9 July , 2020 So today the weather was better ... first rays of sunshine pierced through the clouds when I was at Devonshire's Then passed at Louvencourt, on the way to Bagneux I visited the Salle de Commandement unique in Doullens. I had a contact there who tried to get me in the citadel but that would only have been possible at 1730... bit too late. Doesn't matter, It's a good excuse to come back one day. Then on to Abbeville...was a quick visit, I did the pics I needed for the project and then went back out as fast as possible... had gotten some bad looks from the French side to the camera and there was a burial going on which had the very bad idea of blasting a song of "Johnny" to the casket... yikes!!! Passing Noyelles then on to Etaples ... and yes, I've got all the requests... big files as usual per wetransfer Mike, you owe me for this one!! That's it for today... now in Montreuil, at the Vauban, just next to Haig's statue. toedeloe... M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyne Posted 10 July , 2020 Author Share Posted 10 July , 2020 Wenn Engel reisen... Talking about the bear!!! Reportedto C-in-C this morning in Montreuil for PT in the rain... and now look at this glorious sky, just in time for lunch! Nearly done, just Wimereux left... M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 10 July , 2020 Share Posted 10 July , 2020 Looks lovely; nice to see bear getting some rays with his cup of tea...... Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted 10 July , 2020 Share Posted 10 July , 2020 Thanks for posting the photos, it's really great to follow your progress. I've really missed our school trip this year, but following your journey is making up for it. Not sure who's enjoying the trip more, you or the bear! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyne Posted 10 July , 2020 Author Share Posted 10 July , 2020 To answer your question Dave, Bear did not have a Dame Blanche... gniac gniac gniac. Was home on time, the three cemeteries for today: Boulogne : Terlincthun: Wimereux: Little stop at the Channel Outlet (still a girl, in case somebody wonders...) and then home on time for dinner with Boyfriend... I bought him a magazine about weapons, so he's happy! Will start sorting out the other 3.341 pictures tomorrow during the day and start sending the requests... I had a great time on the road and I have enough pictures to "feed" the thread about the women on the western front again. August there MIGHT be a number of YPRES SALIENT opportunities, have to check the maps first... until then ... M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 10 July , 2020 Admin Share Posted 10 July , 2020 Thank you for visiting Ernest today. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deacs Posted 10 July , 2020 Share Posted 10 July , 2020 Marilyne that photo of George is absolutely stunning thank you very much, I definitely owe you for that Regards Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEUZEWOOD Posted 11 July , 2020 Share Posted 11 July , 2020 15 hours ago, Marilyne said: Was home on time, the three cemeteries for today: Boulogne : M. Just noticed this post Marilyne. I wish I had taken note of where else you were visiting. Thomas Godfrey's cousin, Arthur Henry is buried at Boulogne. He was wounded at Ypres in March 1916 and died later in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyne Posted 11 July , 2020 Author Share Posted 11 July , 2020 Everybody, you're welcome !! M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted 14 July , 2020 Share Posted 14 July , 2020 Just wanted to post a public thank you to Marilyne for taking the time to visit three of our own Perth Academy former pupils at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery during her tour. Also remembering Ethel Fearnley from Brighouse, West Yorkshire, the first nurse to die on active service in the Great War, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyne Posted 14 July , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 July , 2020 The pleasure was all mine, Dave!! And remember: as soon as you're over to the front, let me know, so we can organise a bear-date! M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deacs Posted 14 July , 2020 Share Posted 14 July , 2020 I would also like to thank Marilyne for the excellent photos she took for me cheers. Regards Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 14 July , 2020 Admin Share Posted 14 July , 2020 On 10/07/2020 at 12:40, Marilyne said: Wenn Engel reisen... Talking about the bear!!! Reportedto C-in-C this morning in Montreuil for PT in the rain... and now look at this glorious sky, just in time for lunch! Nearly done, just Wimereux left... M. There’s another bear who visits battlefields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Marilyne Posted 14 July , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 July , 2020 Nice!! What's the story behind that bear?? He looks old!! M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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