Prince Harry....The Soldier!
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In my day an art A level would not even have got you past the initial interview in the local recruitment office. You had to have maths and english + 3 others minimum.
Presumably even more so given they were probably from when the dinosaurs walked the Earth...
"In June 2003, he completed his education at Eton with two A-Levels[13] (achieving a grade B in art and D in Geography) having decided to drop history of art after AS level"
One would kind of think that a knowledge of geography would be of importance to a potential Army Officer - good grief, that's why his great granny made her fortune. She knew where places were (it's called an atlas).
In my days a 'D' was less than 50% - i.e. Fail. PPl's have to get 75% on the tests.
Jeez, 4 years at Eton and that's all he gets, bit expensive like, for no result.
In my day an art A level would not even have got you past the initial interview in the local recruitment office. You had to have maths and english + 3 others minimum.
Someone here called me 'Bitter' : What bollocks. I actually have quite a nice life - it is pleasant. I get to fiddle with aircraft and helos, get to wander around with no restrictions, have three extremely nice ladies who are pals to a point, and speak the lingo of bordering countries. (As well as this one). But not Khmer, don't know why. Lao is O.K., various dialects in Thai are O.K., Puu Tai (Isaan dialect) is O.K., Burmese is O.K.
One thing is, that I get to meet people from many AF's and Mil and have a laugh without wondering about property and pension deprecation in Blighty.
And wander off to a nice wee private beach anytime I want. Bitter?. Tee hee. No.
Crack on chaps...........enjoy the memories. The clock is ticking.
14th May 2013 19:25
One would kind of think that a knowledge of geography would be of importance to a potential Army Officer - good grief, that's why his great granny made her fortune. She knew where places were (it's called an atlas).
In my days a 'D' was less than 50% - i.e. Fail. PPl's have to get 75% on the tests.
Jeez, 4 years at Eton and that's all he gets, bit expensive like, for no result.
In my day an art A level would not even have got you past the initial interview in the local recruitment office. You had to have maths and english + 3 others minimum.
Someone here called me 'Bitter' : What bollocks. I actually have quite a nice life - it is pleasant. I get to fiddle with aircraft and helos, get to wander around with no restrictions, have three extremely nice ladies who are pals to a point, and speak the lingo of bordering countries. (As well as this one). But not Khmer, don't know why. Lao is O.K., various dialects in Thai are O.K., Puu Tai (Isaan dialect) is O.K., Burmese is O.K.
One thing is, that I get to meet people from many AF's and Mil and have a laugh without wondering about property and pension deprecation in Blighty.
And wander off to a nice wee private beach anytime I want. Bitter?. Tee hee. No.
Crack on chaps...........enjoy the memories. The clock is ticking.
14th May 2013 19:25
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As a “span”, I believe that between Prince Harry, Prince William and Kate, I can see a real advantage to having a non-political entity to represent ones country. It also appears that Diana, Princess of Wales, did a fine job during the time she was Harry and William’s mother, as well as representing the UK. However, then I see Charles and think maybe it’s not necessarily a great idea.
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Not everyone does well at good schools, regardless of how much money
it cost. I didn't and went to similar type boarding school to Harry.
Left at O Level but when I went back to do a degree, no problems.
Many factors for that, maturity, stress especially with his particular
circumstances. The fact is, he left and got on with his life and made
a success of it.
Not everyone does well at good schools, regardless of how much money
it cost. I didn't and went to similar type boarding school to Harry.
Left at O Level but when I went back to do a degree, no problems.
Many factors for that, maturity, stress especially with his particular
circumstances. The fact is, he left and got on with his life and made
a success of it.
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Naw.......
8 O' Grades and 5 Highers. We didn't get much of a choice - the 'Nobody fails' issue had not been invented then. Biggin Hill was fun for a young lad, met a great many people from diverse backgrounds, some of whom I bumped into over the years in civil life, and always a good reunion over a beer or three.
The only dinasours I ever met were career officers, non flying, non engineering, just waiting out the pension and gratuity. Nasty people who whilst deep in the gin bottle got into 'What might have been mode'.
Once worked in team where we had a fitter who whilst in the RAF had been more or less forced into marrying the SWO's daughter. Horror story.
He must have been on some serious mind altering drugs to find her attractive enough to get her pregnant...........The horror. Poor guy spent his out of work hours in a state of total intoxication.
The only dinasours I ever met were career officers, non flying, non engineering, just waiting out the pension and gratuity. Nasty people who whilst deep in the gin bottle got into 'What might have been mode'.
Once worked in team where we had a fitter who whilst in the RAF had been more or less forced into marrying the SWO's daughter. Horror story.
He must have been on some serious mind altering drugs to find her attractive enough to get her pregnant...........The horror. Poor guy spent his out of work hours in a state of total intoxication.
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Errr?
You ever read Chaucher? We were forced to. French was far easier.
The English language is diverse and I shall use it anyway I wish. Been to Liverpool or Hackney recently?. Hmmmmmmmmmm
The English language is diverse and I shall use it anyway I wish. Been to Liverpool or Hackney recently?. Hmmmmmmmmmm
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'you've swallowed a pi55ed up Babel fish,or is it moi?'
Kaw tod khrap tii khun mye kow jye : khun mye rue phom passa arai : phom kiit khun pye hoop pla. I'm sure that makes as much sense as Shakespeare to you.........Anyway, enjoy Coronation Street or Emmerdale, whatever.
Kaw tod khrap tii khun mye kow jye : khun mye rue phom passa arai : phom kiit khun pye hoop pla. I'm sure that makes as much sense as Shakespeare to you.........Anyway, enjoy Coronation Street or Emmerdale, whatever.
Who's Chaucher?
TT2. Please give up. Every post you make reveals more about who you are and what drives you. It is becoming embarrassing
TT2. Please give up. Every post you make reveals more about who you are and what drives you. It is becoming embarrassing
Sounds to me like TT2 is down with the kids. TT are you familiar with that doyen of SE Asian literature Ming Monged ?
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I have been exceptionally privileged, in my opinion, to serve both Prince Harry and Prince William on flights, and have the upmost respect for them both.
Harry was slightly more relaxed and chatted in the galley and I found him to be a most genuine and friendly man.
I have unending respect and thanks for what everyone in our armed forces and their families does for us, and that extends to every level.
I think it was a lovely gesture to do what he did, leaving that note on the flowers, and think that any message, no matter who it is from, paying respect, deserves respect in its self.
TS
Harry was slightly more relaxed and chatted in the galley and I found him to be a most genuine and friendly man.
I have unending respect and thanks for what everyone in our armed forces and their families does for us, and that extends to every level.
I think it was a lovely gesture to do what he did, leaving that note on the flowers, and think that any message, no matter who it is from, paying respect, deserves respect in its self.
TS
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Correct.
Yup. Five O levels or O grades with English and math mandatory. They also liked physics..........
What is the point of having a minimum educational standard when it is so easily bypassed because of a family name?. Simples really.
Don't drink Chang - if those out there wish to so, or indeed as so many bored retirees do, get a Saeng Som habit, it is entirely up to you.
I like a nice cooled bottle of white with seafood with Ms F and Ms A on my weekends away from the smoke. Quite pleasant actually.
They argue the house down speaking politics and I read a book and generally have a snooze. Quite pleasant at my age.
Nope, you aren't getting pics - have to meet the gals an myself in person and make your own minds up as to exactly what is my life.
Enjoy Emmerdale or Corrie. I'll sleep like a babe. (Without Chang or Singha).
Norn dee, faan dee.............
What is the point of having a minimum educational standard when it is so easily bypassed because of a family name?. Simples really.
Don't drink Chang - if those out there wish to so, or indeed as so many bored retirees do, get a Saeng Som habit, it is entirely up to you.
I like a nice cooled bottle of white with seafood with Ms F and Ms A on my weekends away from the smoke. Quite pleasant actually.
They argue the house down speaking politics and I read a book and generally have a snooze. Quite pleasant at my age.
Nope, you aren't getting pics - have to meet the gals an myself in person and make your own minds up as to exactly what is my life.
Enjoy Emmerdale or Corrie. I'll sleep like a babe. (Without Chang or Singha).
Norn dee, faan dee.............
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And how was your career as a cleaning assistant to a dog handler's auxilary?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Chaucer
I believe that you may be in need of a guided tour of a peculiar place called a 'Library'. Why, you might even enjoy it. Perhaps.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Chaucer
I believe that you may be in need of a guided tour of a peculiar place called a 'Library'. Why, you might even enjoy it. Perhaps.
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TT2 and the use of the English Language
Maths dear boy, not that awful American idiom Math! Do try harder or I simply shall not waste more of my time watching you waste yours! Toodle Pip!
What is the point of having a minimum educational standard when it is so easily bypassed because of a family name?. Simples really.
Minimum education requirement to join the British Army as an officer:
35 ALIS points (34 for SCEs) from 7 GCSE/SCE subjects, with a minimum grade C/2 in English language, maths and either a science or a foreign language; plus 240 UCAS Tariff points from at least two A level passes grades A-E or SCE Higher grades A-D.
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Kaw tod khrap tii khun mye kow jye : khun mye rue phom passa arai : phom kiit khun pye hoop pla
Yin dee krap.
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