Guest tafski Posted 4 April , 2007 Share Posted 4 April , 2007 well pals and paletes as you can see we are having a great time on and off the battlefields , the comradeship amongst the amigoes was brilliant even after many relaxing lubrication sessions ,nobody caught food poisioning from my cooking and we all got along fine ,we paid our respects to the fallen in many ways , before i forget a few thank yous ,to those that drove us many thanks, a thank less job i know ,especially when two sat navs were in operation and neither agreed to dave for his translation skills and local knowledge ,to my best friend willy who knows his stuff on the somme ,to all the pals that came thank you for your company and friendship,To baz who made great efforts to join the trip even though kev tried to throw him off track with dates and times to you all thanks for making this trip a very enjoyable experience and may our friendships last for many years to come tafski ps would like to thank the batman james and garron for the duties they performed but i cant they did nothing but seriousley they were the youngest and took the banter and leg pulling with out complaint and fitted well into this old mans tour good on the pair of ye bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted 4 April , 2007 Share Posted 4 April , 2007 yep ian ye right there just to prove me and bigfella jeff wernt the only ones to lubricate heres our translator and good friend dave excuse for lubrication getting his vocal chords ready to speak da lingo as if Is that London Pride on the bar??? Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tafski Posted 4 April , 2007 Share Posted 4 April , 2007 Is that London Pride on the bar??? Bruce if it was NOBODY swallowed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malte Znaniecki Posted 4 April , 2007 Share Posted 4 April , 2007 What about the willster Happy Easter me friend. Wheres ya pics ? looking forward to see some Spiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 4 April , 2007 Share Posted 4 April , 2007 See how the headstones follow the trenchline. This one is Flatiron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 4 April , 2007 Share Posted 4 April , 2007 Welsh dragon at Mametz Fantastic bit of work this.She looks down on the wood,we had a walk in there & it was so silent.Garron gave us a good history of this place & Willy too but,he was annoyed that he'd found traces of diggers at work there.Heard about more at Ulster Tower.Shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 4 April , 2007 Share Posted 4 April , 2007 Aussie memorial at Pozieres. You can just see Thiepval in the distance. Trying to hire a new tour guide at Tommies.We couldnt afford him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 4 April , 2007 Share Posted 4 April , 2007 On route to BH,Willy stopped to show us the killing fields. Incredible views of the chalk spoil that shows the trench lines for miles. This was a big German shell a farmer had left. & an 18 lb'er,just by the sunken lane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tafski Posted 4 April , 2007 Share Posted 4 April , 2007 Welsh dragon at Mametz Fantastic bit of work this.She looks down on the wood,we had a walk in there & it was so silent.Garron gave us a good history of this place & Willy too but,he was annoyed that he'd found traces of diggers at work there.Heard about more at Ulster Tower.Shame. a few more of the mametz memorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 4 April , 2007 Share Posted 4 April , 2007 Entrance to the lane.Its a bit higher than it was back on the day but,this was one of the kick off points you really didnt want to be on. This is from the top.I think the film of the troops was made here on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Malte Znaniecki Posted 4 April , 2007 Share Posted 4 April , 2007 Thank you all very much for the new amazing pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 4 April , 2007 Share Posted 4 April , 2007 Lonsdale cemetary.After 3rd Borders I imagine.What a fantastic place.Very tranquille.I wish I'd taken more photos here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 4 April , 2007 Share Posted 4 April , 2007 One for borderman.Someone tell me why this bloke has no cross please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tafski Posted 4 April , 2007 Share Posted 4 April , 2007 lonsdale cemty, my grandfather with his crosses his duty done may he rest in peace amongst friends tafski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 4 April , 2007 Share Posted 4 April , 2007 Of the 4 copses at the Serre trenchline start point,this is Mark,I think.New memorial is loved/hated by all.I liked it but only cos of where it was.This place is so peaceful you can imagine kids running round it playing,until you look up the hill & see where the troops headed to.MG08 city.Really no chance. Behind the "wall" down to the cem. & the end of the 2nd day(for some of us anyway.Some of the guys got to visit/walk the locality while the rest were chilling out after a hard days walk,with no lunch!).I have to admire the stamina & thirst for knowledge that the troop showed &,the info that all were willing to share.Magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIFFO Posted 4 April , 2007 Share Posted 4 April , 2007 very nice photos lads esp the mametz dragon,but could have done with out tafski in the kilt,I have printed it off and placed in the window to scare the cats outta my garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison Arnold Posted 5 April , 2007 Share Posted 5 April , 2007 Nice photos. Still none the wiser as is who is who though think I am slowly working it out. Bruce in a kilt....... well reserving comment on that one. Now guys tell me pretty please. Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanA Posted 5 April , 2007 Share Posted 5 April , 2007 Someone tell me why this bloke has no cross please? This will be because the next of kin requested (probably for religious reasons) that there be no cross. I saw another at Tyne Cot last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle bill Posted 5 April , 2007 Share Posted 5 April , 2007 which is strange given the text. Bruce and the boys, looks like you had a great time and perfect weather. Ah, Brits abroad, what a quaint tableau.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrieduncan Posted 5 April , 2007 Share Posted 5 April , 2007 Nice photos. Still none the wiser as is who is who though think I am slowly working it out. Bruce in a kilt....... well reserving comment on that one. Now guys tell me pretty please. Ali Ali, I would love to reveal the identities of all, but i'm wondering if some of the guys are trying to remain incognito? I'm the chap in the Douglas Tartan kilt with the typical 'milk-bottle blue' tan that the majority of Scots sport all year round What a laugh it was. When we going back Bruce, i've already been given the Green Light for go Barrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrieduncan Posted 5 April , 2007 Share Posted 5 April , 2007 Another one from Lonsdale. There was definitly something really peaceful about this particular cemetery - maybe it was just the peace and quiet and perfect weather, but it was certainly a lovely place. Thiepval in the distance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrieduncan Posted 5 April , 2007 Share Posted 5 April , 2007 Lonsdale again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrieduncan Posted 5 April , 2007 Share Posted 5 April , 2007 First time I saw this memorial I confess I wasn't too sure about it - the more I look at all the different photographs of it, the more I like it. A fine tribute to all the lads of the Welsh Division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaymen Posted 5 April , 2007 Share Posted 5 April , 2007 Pals Terrific photos and glad you all had a brill time. Can I reserve a place on your next adventure - looks like my kind of fun, except the drinking bit - teetotal me Your pics bring back memories - keep 'em coming Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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