Mrs Bloggs 'At Home' Etiquette/Protocols
Gentleman Aviator
What delightful thread drift! I remember a (genuine) Steamship company which plied its trade in German-speaking Switzerland, on Lake Lucerne (IIRC), which rejoiced in the name:
Vierwäldstätterseedampfschifffahrtaktiengesellschaft
For a made up version from my old German master (who himself rejoiced in the name of Egbert Rudolphus Tigg) try this one, for an assassin who specialises in killing the aunts of African tribal Chiefs:
Hottenttotenpotentatentantentötenattentäter.
And for O-D ......
...clearly if I'm talking about Mr & Mrs Cook it can't have been 1992 - he wasn't in power before '97. But I might have been there more than once .......... 
...... or maybe not ....
Vierwäldstätterseedampfschifffahrtaktiengesellschaft
For a made up version from my old German master (who himself rejoiced in the name of Egbert Rudolphus Tigg) try this one, for an assassin who specialises in killing the aunts of African tribal Chiefs:
Hottenttotenpotentatentantentötenattentäter.
And for O-D ......
Were you there that night?
...... or maybe not ....
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The name patch on the flying suit of the excellent GV staff plotter Tony German (RIP) read simply A German. However this misconception could itself be misconstrued: he was once interrogated in the American manner in the breakfast queue of the Base Cafe at McCoy AFB ( aircrew in flight suits go to head of line) with the words, "How dyuh wan yereggs, Aggerman?".
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More thread drift, relating to American interpretations. An Aussie mate was touring around the States, and made the mistake of wearing an Aussie T-shirt, with "G'day" on it.
A puzzled Yank fronted him and asked... "Hey, man... what's this GEE-DAY thing, you got on your shirt?..."
He was apparently puzzled as to whether it could be something related to G-men...
A puzzled Yank fronted him and asked... "Hey, man... what's this GEE-DAY thing, you got on your shirt?..."
He was apparently puzzled as to whether it could be something related to G-men...
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I remember at Raf Odious there was an LAC Trade Assistant General that did odd jobs like pot washing in the Messes and also the odd job in the Guardroom........... Nice lad and happy and content in his lowest of the low jobs, chatting to him one day I asked why he had joined up as a TAG and not gone for a trade....... Turned out his Father was a Commanding officer at Tidworth and held the rank of Brigader General or the like and had cajoled his privately educated son into the military against his wishes, in a kick back against his father he had opted for the lowest rank and trade he could find outside the Army and had joined the RAF to wash dishes............... 
More thread drift while we await MM's big day - only 4 more sleeps!!
On the theme of "COL". Our RAAF WOFFs used to have a rank insignia of a wingspread eagle on the shoulders (since replaced by the coat of arms). Of course on a USAF AFB these grizzled old FEs or LMs would cop salutes from all directions as the US servicepeople paid respects to the Ossie Bird Colonel. Of course these old WOFFs really enjoyed it - especially from young Capts and Majs!!
On the theme of "COL". Our RAAF WOFFs used to have a rank insignia of a wingspread eagle on the shoulders (since replaced by the coat of arms). Of course on a USAF AFB these grizzled old FEs or LMs would cop salutes from all directions as the US servicepeople paid respects to the Ossie Bird Colonel. Of course these old WOFFs really enjoyed it - especially from young Capts and Majs!!
Back to the 'At Home'
The weather's not looking too good at the moment in Hampshire and we must all hope that the do isn't cancelled.
Assuming it goes ahead I think we need to discuss the 'arrival in wellies' and the change into indoor shoes and other snow protocols.A Waitrose bag is, I suggest, just about permissible to carry said shoes in.
The weather's not looking too good at the moment in Hampshire and we must all hope that the do isn't cancelled.
Assuming it goes ahead I think we need to discuss the 'arrival in wellies' and the change into indoor shoes and other snow protocols.A Waitrose bag is, I suggest, just about permissible to carry said shoes in.
No self respecting officer would be seen dead with a Harrods bag ever since that...unpleasantness...
Having said that, he's sold up and moved on, so it might slowly be regaining its old reputation.
Having said that, he's sold up and moved on, so it might slowly be regaining its old reputation.
Gentleman Aviator
finncapt
... Good Lord - I didn't realise the alma mater had produced any other aviators in about our vintage.
Probably the last thing I thought an off the cuff remark about "Bert" Tigg would lead to.
"Ned" left at the end of my first year, to be replaced by "Frank", so (if your stated age is correct) you would be a few years ahead of me. But! That would put you in my (sadly late
) brother's year or thereabouts - you may remember him as a memorable Falstaff in Henry IV pt I.
No more clues, or Old-Duffer may work out who I am
Stand by for incoming PM, when I've got over the shock!
Edited to add:
finncapt - please check your PMs!
You and I went to the same school - I did latin though with Ned as the teacher.
Probably the last thing I thought an off the cuff remark about "Bert" Tigg would lead to.
"Ned" left at the end of my first year, to be replaced by "Frank", so (if your stated age is correct) you would be a few years ahead of me. But! That would put you in my (sadly late
) brother's year or thereabouts - you may remember him as a memorable Falstaff in Henry IV pt I.No more clues, or Old-Duffer may work out who I am
Stand by for incoming PM, when I've got over the shock!Edited to add:
finncapt - please check your PMs!
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I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
A plastic bag from a shop keeper, whatever next? It is the sort of thing a car mechanic might use.
Now you might get away with this at a mere £14.95:
Wellington boot bag, welly boot bags, from FurFeatherandFin.com
But really you need this at £65:
Smart Bridle Leather and Canvas Boot Bag
It even has a pocket for socks.
Now you might get away with this at a mere £14.95:
Wellington boot bag, welly boot bags, from FurFeatherandFin.com
But really you need this at £65:
Smart Bridle Leather and Canvas Boot Bag
It even has a pocket for socks.
You might need snowshoes,skis, a team of huskies and sledge,or possibly a skidoo,if the weather keeps on coming...
Don`t forget,some candles in case of a power-cut,sleeping bags in case you are snowed-in,and have to be put-up for a day or two....be a good Scout .Be Prepared...
Don`t forget,some candles in case of a power-cut,sleeping bags in case you are snowed-in,and have to be put-up for a day or two....be a good Scout .Be Prepared...
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I once went on the High Mountain Landing Course with the Austrians (3 weeks of Alouette III in the Alps, outstanding), which was written on the joining instructions as all one word:
"ÖsterreichischesBundesheerHubschrauberhohenBergLandungKurs",
(or pretty much like that, I had to run it through Google translate so it might not be absolutely right)
edited to add: and without the gap between "Lan" and "dung", maybe Pprune has a too-long-word filter as well as a too-short-post.
"ÖsterreichischesBundesheerHubschrauberhohenBergLandungKurs",
(or pretty much like that, I had to run it through Google translate so it might not be absolutely right)
edited to add: and without the gap between "Lan" and "dung", maybe Pprune has a too-long-word filter as well as a too-short-post.
Boot Bag Etiquette
Oh b*&&*^ks, I'd completely forgotten the possibility of a bag being needed. Well done you guys!
Certainly not a 'nav bag', despite its carrying capacity. Perhaps the rural theme could be preserved with a 'gamekeepers' bag which are now quite fashionable amongst a certain set. Nothing plastic, with 'tradesmens' motifs' on the side - very 'non U' this season. However, the very fact that you bring 'indoor' footwear will strike a favourable chord with your hosts, as the farming set tramp over the living room carpet in the their snow covered brogues. It also means Mrs MM will look 'quite the ticket' in her court shoes against Mrs Giles in her sensible flatties.
Any chance of having a man to carry the bag? Even if it's ony a teenage scroat, home early from boarding school.
Teeteringhead: what makes you think your'e not already sussed? I'm hoping for a suitable moment to cuff you smartly round the ears
Old Duffer - just off the sweep the snow off the Huskies and then walkies before the bowl of porridge!!
Certainly not a 'nav bag', despite its carrying capacity. Perhaps the rural theme could be preserved with a 'gamekeepers' bag which are now quite fashionable amongst a certain set. Nothing plastic, with 'tradesmens' motifs' on the side - very 'non U' this season. However, the very fact that you bring 'indoor' footwear will strike a favourable chord with your hosts, as the farming set tramp over the living room carpet in the their snow covered brogues. It also means Mrs MM will look 'quite the ticket' in her court shoes against Mrs Giles in her sensible flatties.
Any chance of having a man to carry the bag? Even if it's ony a teenage scroat, home early from boarding school.
Teeteringhead: what makes you think your'e not already sussed? I'm hoping for a suitable moment to cuff you smartly round the ears
Old Duffer - just off the sweep the snow off the Huskies and then walkies before the bowl of porridge!!
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...possession of a Harrods bag could see him socially outcast forevermore
Nothing plastic, with 'tradesmens' motifs' on the side - very 'non U' this season
Oh dear O-D! Isn't "non U" itself "non U", or should I therefore say "comme il faut" - or, for the benefit of dark blue readers, "Gosport, not Alverstoke"?
Jack
Oh dear O-D! Isn't "non U" itself "non U", or should I therefore say "comme il faut" - or, for the benefit of dark blue readers, "Gosport, not Alverstoke"?
Jack