ianw Posted 30 June , 2005 Share Posted 30 June , 2005 The Leatherhead contingent will be leaving late tonight with the target of Thiepval at dawn tomorrow. Weather looks a bit dubious but we will be wellied up and therefore undaunted ! One vehicle has had to be laid up, so reserve transport is to be used. Hoping to see some Pals over there on Friday and Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul guthrie Posted 30 June , 2005 Share Posted 30 June , 2005 Ian, I , for at least one, would never have called you a leatherhead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 30 June , 2005 Author Share Posted 30 June , 2005 Paul - I am being called worse by my long suffering wife. It is my 15th wedding anniversary today and I am off to the Somme again. My 1st anniversary coincided with the 75th anniversary and you can guess where I was ! She foolishly asked what is more important 1st July or our anniversary. My lack of a direct answer was answer enough ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick H Posted 1 July , 2005 Share Posted 1 July , 2005 Apologies but I have to say it :- Begs the question as to why you got married on the 1st July !! Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 1 July , 2005 Share Posted 1 July , 2005 Apologies but I have to say it :- Begs the question as to why you got married on the 1st July !! Patrick <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There are some questions that are best not asked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 1 July , 2005 Admin Share Posted 1 July , 2005 Apologies but I have to say it :- Begs the question as to why you got married on the 1st July !! Patrick <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I got married on the 1st July, 17 years ago, but my husband shares my passion for all things WW1. 4 days later, I placed my wedding flowers on the grave of an unknown, a bit battered but they had had quite a journey from St Peters, Reading, to the Somme! (I think Ians anniversary was yesterday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burlington Posted 1 July , 2005 Share Posted 1 July , 2005 Michelle Congratulations. Have a great day. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 3 July , 2005 Author Share Posted 3 July , 2005 Yes, indeed , I married on the 30th June. Just back from the Somme and had a fine time despite the indifferent weather. The highlight was a lengthy trek around the Gommecourt area. Much respect for the efforts of the London Rifle Brigade et al , in the face of horrendous topography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Reed Posted 3 July , 2005 Share Posted 3 July , 2005 Nice to see you Ian, if only briefly. You'll be happy to know the weather improved from 2nd July! Typical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 3 July , 2005 Author Share Posted 3 July , 2005 Yes Paul , good to see you on 1st July. The weather was manageable this year. No rain at Lochnagar and good clear breaks during both days. Let's hope the 2006 anniversary is a like the day itself. Looking forward to it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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