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Feb 07, 2019 01:24PM
Had a great evening last week when I had the pleasure of listening to Dan Snow in his "An evening with the history guy". Lots of good anecdotes and interesting reflection back on his early days with his dad looking at historical sites right up to today filming. If you get the chance to see him I'd recommend it.
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That sound right up my alley. I've really liked him (and his father)'s shows
Liz V. wrote: "https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/s... re pilot's message."The link goes to an article no longer available.
Immediately under not available, still active link in first article under "Most Viewed".
Interesting article Dj, thanks for posting the link.
While in basic training we were all ordered to polish the bottom of our boots. Well that seems silly, I said. No ones going to see the bottom of our boots! Later, after being forced to carry a spare pair of boots tied around my neck for twenty four hours, I polished the bottom of my boots.
Eryck wrote: "While in basic training we were all ordered to polish the bottom of our boots. Well that seems silly, I said. No ones going to see the bottom of our boots! Later, after being forced to carry a spar..."That's a quick way to learn not to question orders :)
Eryck wrote: "While in basic training we were all ordered to polish the bottom of our boots. Well that seems silly, I said. No ones going to see the bottom of our boots! Later, after being forced to carry a spar..."Basic Training, full of silly things it is best not to question. LOL. At least when I was in they never asked us to shine the bottom of our boots. Although I did have a Drill Sgt. ask me to take the truck I was driving on a Four Wheel Drive outing. I told him I was more than willing if he would sign for the truck. He decided that maybe it would be better to stay on the road.
My wife and have just spent a week on Norfolk Island. The world heritage area around Kingston is outstanding for the history buff and especially for those who have an interest in Australasian colonial history. I am still in awe for the beauty of the area and the cemetery is not only very interesting but as beautiful a place to be buried that I have ever seen. We had a feed at the RSL and that is worth a visit. Typical of RSL's there are always local history to tell. This link to Trip Advisor has a few nice pics. Keep scrolling through past the RSL pics and there are few pics of Kingston that may be of interest.
https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Restau...
Thursday, Anzac Day, had a dawn service by Lone Pine at Emily Bay. I did not attend that but did the later event at the Norfolk Island War Memorial. It was well attended by both locals and tourists.
http://www.niwarmemorial.nlk.nf/Salut...
I purchased a book on the islands history. Very interesting read so far. Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on ones perspective) WW2 has only one and half pages. In the first sentence alone the author admits that the war changed the island forever. In August 42 US and Australian engineers arrived to survey for the building of an aerodrome. The completion of the drome was completed by early 43 and on Christmas day that year RNZAF planes, Hudsons, arrived to take up dawn to dusk patrols of the Pacific. There was approximately 150 plane flights a month staged through the drome. About 10% of the locals volunteered for service out of a population of just under 1,000. A proud record of service. Nine Norfolk's died on active service.
With the aerodrome the modern world made its way to the island.
I realize this is totally not related to WWII, but I saw something today about the University of Canberra being shut down temporarily because of the smell of durian. I have heard it is bad, but I just wondered if anyone has tried it? Maybe it would be a good 'secret' weapon?
Betsy wrote: "I realize this is totally not related to WWII, but I saw something today about the University of Australia at Canberra being shut down temporarily because of the smell of durian. I have heard it is..."Personally, I think it smells like dirty feet. Many hotels in Asian countries like Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia forbid anyone from taking durian into their rooms.
I have heard that about the hotels too. It always seems like most people can't get beyond the smell to tasting it. There used to be a show called 'Bizarre Foods'. The host, who would eat almost anything, took one taste of durian and that was it.
Betsy wrote: "I have heard that about the hotels too. It always seems like most people can't get beyond the smell to tasting it. There used to be a show called 'Bizarre Foods'. The host, who would eat almost any..."Yeah, Andrew Zimmern (the host) can eat most anything (I think he's actually part goat) but durian was a no-go.
I tried a piece of chocolate-covered durian in Indonesia--ugh. Not even chocolate could save it.
And here's the story which happened to pop up on my FB feed:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/college-...
I've seen photos of the signs banishing durian from public transportation in Malaysia and Singapore.
Yes exactly NO Durian on the subway allowed in Indonesia ! Manray9 wrote: "I've seen photos of the signs banishing durian from public transportation in Malaysia and Singapore."
Marc wrote: "Betsy wrote: "I have heard that about the hotels too. It always seems like most people can't get beyond the smell to tasting it. There used to be a show called 'Bizarre Foods'. The host, who would ..."I've seen him eat some strange things, but he is adamant about durian. Chocolate-covered durian? (SHUDDER) Strangely enough, he won't eat walnuts either!?!
May 15, 1941 was date of first test flights of two Gloster-Whittle E 28/39. The W4041 is in the Science Museum in London, while a replica is on display near Farnborough Airfield as a memorial to Sir Frank Whittle.
So after finishing the book on Gaudalcanal I have to find another book at project Gutenberg that I could read. I don't think I will actually read this but I did get a laugh since it is a topic that came up in the Carrier book I am reading. So for your enjoyment.
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/55084/...
The Homing Pigeon
War Department Technical Manual TM 11-410
Dj wrote: "So after finishing the book on Gaudalcanal I have to find another book at project Gutenberg that I could read. I don't think I will actually read this but I did get a laugh since it is a topic that..."Thanks for the link! I had a quick look through, it was very amusing.
I was introduced last night, via the medium of TV, to the phenomena of SABLE "Stash Acquired, Beyond Life Expectancy" thanks to the reliable James May. Apparently relating mainly to model kits, but it appears that I qualify on two counts...
Jonny wrote: "I was introduced last night, via the medium of TV, to the phenomena of SABLE "Stash Acquired, Beyond Life Expectancy" thanks to the reliable James May. Apparently relating mainly to model kits, but..."I like that, never heard of it before but I can relate to it :)
Betsy wrote: "I realize this is totally not related to WWII, but I saw something today about the University of Canberra being shut down temporarily because of the smell of durian. I have heard it is bad, but I j..."Gingko/Ginkgo after it's washed and in the drying out process smells pretty bad, like stinking feet. I always ask Chaeim (my wife) to dry it outside takes a few days for the process, once you crack up open the Gingko hard shell to get to the nutty part it's delicious, goes good with a variety of dishes, such as throw in a handful when you cook rice, one of the ingredients for stuffing Cornish hens.
My prayers and thanks, on this Memorial Day, to those who served or are serving and to their families.
I would like to wish all those who reside in the US, a Happy 4th of July - Enjoy the Fireworks and Bar-b-que!
happy wrote: "I would like to wish all those who reside in the US, a Happy 4th of July - Enjoy the Fireworks and Bar-b-que!"Thanks Happy.
One of my favorite scenes in The Great Escape was the 4th of July celebration.
To all our American friends, happy 4th of July!
Thanks, Aussie Rick. Very kind of you. Friends always. 😊
My late grandfather's cousin (my father's side) is still MIA from Korea. My dad's cousin (uncle's son, grand dad's nephew) is still MIA in Vietnam. Family have given DNA for future matching if possible.
My prayers that they will be found.The number of MIA astound, and then the realization of the many who wait and pray.
I would like to wish all US members of the WWII group a very "HAPPY THANKSGIVING". To all those who don't celebrate the US Thanksgiving - Happy 28 November!!
Favorite quote, from Edward Sanford Martin :Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man, it comes as frequently as a heart of gratitude will allow.
Wishing all of you year long gratitude.
Liz V. wrote: "Favorite quote, from Edward Sanford Martin :Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man, it comes as frequently as a heart of gratitude will allow.
Wish..."
Great quote, Happy Thanksgiving!
Liz V. wrote: "Favorite quote, from Edward Sanford Martin :Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man, it comes as frequently as a heart of gratitude will allow.
Wish..."
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Heard on the tv news today...The Yanks are coming! The Yanks are coming!
As firefighters to help with Australia’s fires. From L.A. firefighters. You guys certainly can use a hand. What else are friends for? 👍
Yep, the Yanks have arrived along with some Canadians and a few Kiwi's, we need all the help we can get at the moment.https://www.theguardian.com/australia...
So distressing to read about the fires; the heat and air quality in Sydney and Melbourne is unbelievable. Prayers to all of you. Hang in there.
A mate was working in the Adelaide Hills yesterday and sent me some pics he took on the drive home. Nature at it's destructive worst. Even Brisbane where I live one can smell the burning timber. The sunset yesterday was a spectacular blood red ball. We have seen bush fires before but never to this extent. From Perth to the east coast.
Canberra has been covered in a smoke haze now for two weeks. You go outside and your eyes water, the air is gritty and everything inside your house stinks of smoke :(Latest update for the fires in NSW:
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/austra...
Oh, that’s so terrible! Do you live in NSW? We here in California certainly have our share of brush fires. Heat, too, but not that kind of heat. Our heat is a dry heat but, still, those temps above the 40s is bad. That’s Vegas or Death Valley heat. But I think yours is more humid, right?
Marilyn wrote: "Oh, that’s so terrible! Do you live in NSW? We here in California certainly have our share of brush fires. Heat, too, but not that kind of heat. Our heat is a dry heat but, still, those temps above..."I live in Canberra (Australian Capital Territory - ACT) which is the nation capital of Australia and is situated within the state of New South Wales. Our heat is usually a dry heat but as you move further north it becomes more humid.
Even so, as a dry heat that is still very hot.
Marilyn wrote: "Even so, as a dry heat that is still very hot."It is indeed :(
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