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Post by oldcontemptible on Oct 2, 2009 19:45:31 GMT
Happy Birthday and many happy returns to a fellow "Old Contemptible"
Hope you had a good day with some nice Khaki presents David.
Best wishes.
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Post by LeicesterTiger on Oct 2, 2009 19:55:35 GMT
Happy birthday David, hope you had a good day
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Post by Many thanks all on Oct 3, 2009 19:49:06 GMT
Hi everyone; thanks ever so for the kind thoughts. Despite having to work for a good part of the day, I did in fact have a grand time, and get this - I took delivery of the webbing components I've been waiting a good while for, from Steve Kiddle. The weird thing here is that almost 40yrs ago to the day, I got my hands on the very first '08 pattern webbing I ever bought via the eBay of its time; Exchange & Mart. Believe it or not, back then I got a full set of excellent original webbing (dated 1915-19) for the princely sum of £12.50. Other bits I got at the same time included a 1924 dated SBR in quite good condition for ----- £7.50! I could go on but it only makes me cry.
The kit just rec'ed from SK is quite excellent.
My son & daughter demonstrated that they do listen to father from time to time, and actually bought me a copy of the recently released DVD; Tom Grattan’s War.
I don't know if any of you will be familiar with this, but in 1968 when it was first screened on children’s TV, I was the tender age of 12. My awakening to the war took place between 11 & 12yrs, and this TV series was enormously influential in creating the longstanding interest I've had in this period. Even if you've never heard of this series, I would be very surprised if this set of 4 DVD's does not fascinate you as much as me. Highly recommended.
Dave Upton
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