uncle bill Posted 9 October , 2005 Share Posted 9 October , 2005 I'll be staying at the Renshaw b and b, anybody else around these dates ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle bill Posted 14 October , 2005 Author Share Posted 14 October , 2005 looks like I'll be on my own at the tommy, and I was going to buy all the pals a drink !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 14 October , 2005 Share Posted 14 October , 2005 Heh, we will be there on Tuesday evening if you are still around, love a beer with you and a few tales! Tony and Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle bill Posted 15 October , 2005 Author Share Posted 15 October , 2005 yep, I'll be there. Look forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunners dream Posted 19 October , 2005 Share Posted 19 October , 2005 Uncle Bill, I'm taking a small group around the front-line from the 24th-26th so I might see you around. The 24th will be a travelling day. The second day will incorporate Serre, Beaumont Hamel, the Newfoundland Memorial, The Ulster Tower, Thiepval and La Boiselle. The second Day will incorporate Lochnagar, Fricourt, Mansell Copse, Carnoy and Montauban. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Hesketh Posted 19 October , 2005 Share Posted 19 October , 2005 I'm taking a small group around the front-line <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't forget that he promised to buy a round!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle bill Posted 20 October , 2005 Author Share Posted 20 October , 2005 Now transformed into round of teas from the vending machine at the Thiepval visitors centre !! Hope to bump into you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunners dream Posted 21 October , 2005 Share Posted 21 October , 2005 Mine's 2 sugars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle bill Posted 22 October , 2005 Author Share Posted 22 October , 2005 I never mentioned sugar he said , backpedalling furiously. I'll be driving up tomorrow, can't wait. I have the need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunners dream Posted 22 October , 2005 Share Posted 22 October , 2005 Me too, am I to assume I am looking for a boxer dog when and if we meet at Thiepval? How do you stir your tea? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle bill Posted 22 October , 2005 Author Share Posted 22 October , 2005 Yes the dog will be there, I look like him and he looks like me. How do I stir my tea ? With whatever's at hand , especially on a cold day. Where are you staying ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunners dream Posted 22 October , 2005 Share Posted 22 October , 2005 LOL! I'm actually staying in Arras as I always find it easier to book hotels there and the ones I use I happen to know the people etc. I also like to use the time it takes to travel to the Somme to set the scene for my guests. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle bill Posted 22 October , 2005 Author Share Posted 22 October , 2005 I've often stayed in Arras, wonderful place. I find it nice to return to civilization after tramping around the battlefields. Look forward to meeting you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunners dream Posted 27 October , 2005 Share Posted 27 October , 2005 Uncle Bill, I was at Thiepval fairly late on the 25th? Looked for a boxer dog and someone who looks like one? Sorry if I missed you, we'll have to have that cup of tea some other time. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle bill Posted 29 October , 2005 Author Share Posted 29 October , 2005 I was around the Butte de Warlencourt and intended to come but was otherwize engaged with the Gendarmerie. They decided that I was suspicious and drove up the track, asked me if the car further dowxn by the Butte was mine and wanted to have a look in it. Luckily I hadn't picked up anything and had a WFA sticker. The funny thing is I was checked out the same day at Rossignol Wood. I don't know why. Anyway the tea offer still stands, hope you had a good trip. Mine was somewhat ruined by hunters that as they came over the crest of a ridge made me shout ' zulus ', horizontal rain and the local lawkeepers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunners dream Posted 29 October , 2005 Share Posted 29 October , 2005 It's weird, I didn't see one Gendarme all the time I was over there. The tour went really well, we got soaked at Serre, but after that the weather cleared and the rest of the tour was in pretty good weather. However, one of my group remarked that the rain was quite apt as I read some accounts from the Accrington Pals whilst at Serre. Another remarked that it was as thought the world was weeping for their loss, so the rain was quite well received. I'm out there next year so I'll keep an eye out. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle bill Posted 29 October , 2005 Author Share Posted 29 October , 2005 well I was weeping for my loss, maps and books in backpack, soaked !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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