Military awards
H - don't worry, I am off out for a couple of hours to exercise my French with one of Mrs W's french friends and her husband. What with thiey are veggies, and limited command of English, and my French not that good, could make the subject for an interesting cartoon................
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Ok, I hear what people are responding with on this thread.
I make no apologies for the fact that I was brought up in a different time.
If I had the honour of an invite to an important occasion such as this I would do all possible to dress appropriately.
If todays standards are that it is acceptable to appear in casual wear (disregarding that he,s a nice chap etc) In my eyes still demeans or shows lack of respect for the occasion.
I wonder if the invitation mentioned dress code?? (in case people needed guidance)
I make no apologies for the fact that I was brought up in a different time.
If I had the honour of an invite to an important occasion such as this I would do all possible to dress appropriately.
If todays standards are that it is acceptable to appear in casual wear (disregarding that he,s a nice chap etc) In my eyes still demeans or shows lack of respect for the occasion.
I wonder if the invitation mentioned dress code?? (in case people needed guidance)
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I watched a bit of it and didn't like the show at all, and put it off. TV people are generally very false and phoney, because that's the world they inhabit.
If military personnel seek plaudits and lime-light then go elsewhere to find it.
Stick to the simple military awards system and keep it in-house.
If military personnel seek plaudits and lime-light then go elsewhere to find it.
Stick to the simple military awards system and keep it in-house.
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victor tango,
I concur, in gentle terms.
Others here are a tad sanctimonious in expressing their disagreement, vis ---
I hold a view, possibly regarded as old-fashioned by some, and that's OK; I'm not banging a drum though, and I'm neither outraged nor living in a terrible way, JN
Just read hangar's comment, with which I also concur; but I guess if it contributes to H4H etc, then I'd have to demur.
I concur, in gentle terms.
Others here are a tad sanctimonious in expressing their disagreement, vis ---
Always good to see the professional "outraged" brigade is still posting here.
In this season of goodwill to all men, it really would by nice (a miracle) if some contributors here tried to be a little more pleasant instead of always looking for the negative in everything. It truly must be a terrible way of living.
In this season of goodwill to all men, it really would by nice (a miracle) if some contributors here tried to be a little more pleasant instead of always looking for the negative in everything. It truly must be a terrible way of living.
Just read hangar's comment, with which I also concur; but I guess if it contributes to H4H etc, then I'd have to demur.
Last edited by jindabyne; 21st Dec 2014 at 18:11. Reason: sp
Gordon Brown - this nation's finest (sic) PM for a generation - turned up at the first Lord Mayor's banquet in a lounge suit, when the dress code specifically said white tie. To do so shows complete disregard for one's host and a lack of common courtesy. The current Mrs O-D took me to meet Princess D at her (Princess D that is) gaff, in some park in London. We were all dressed in our best 'bib and tucker' as were the many others - that is except for a pop star, well known (as Private Eye would have it) for being tired and emotional - George Michael. His attire can best be described as; casual whilst his general appearance suggested his razor needed a new blade.
As to the 'Millies', I find them embarrassing to watch and hence turn the TV off after a few minutes. I feel great respect and admiration for those being honoured and their awards are well deserved, although in some cases they are awards for having an award. I would much prefer to see a more dignified acknowledgement.
It will be interesting to see what happens in the future. With no service SAR and supposedly no more 'foreign interventions' (Oh Yeh!!), the only thing to acknowledge will be Ebola outbreaks.
O-D
As to the 'Millies', I find them embarrassing to watch and hence turn the TV off after a few minutes. I feel great respect and admiration for those being honoured and their awards are well deserved, although in some cases they are awards for having an award. I would much prefer to see a more dignified acknowledgement.
It will be interesting to see what happens in the future. With no service SAR and supposedly no more 'foreign interventions' (Oh Yeh!!), the only thing to acknowledge will be Ebola outbreaks.
O-D
