Tuesday, December 3, 2019
T for Troops
This was my post for last week as My son sent me these photos to show you all, on his way to work he spotted the Kings Troop on their way to fire the gun salute for Prince Charlie’s Birthday
This is part of the regiment that my husband was in when we married in 1971, these troops are the ceremonial part of the regiment, called the Kings Troop, my husband was in ‘E’ Battery.
In those days my husband actually fired those Guns, 12lbers guns from the first world war knowing my husband he could probably tell you the drill for firing them even after all these years, later they had the tracked vehicles, The Abbot self propelled gun.
For my drink this week, our last meal in SF with the family was brunch at the local cafe, our son had omelette with potatoes, he had started eating it before I remembered I needed a photo, his choice of drink was Diet Coke
Next week I will finally be home but not in time to join the tea party, we catch the ferry on Sunday night, dock in Santander, Spain at 7.45am Tuesday morning and will be home by 7pm Tuesday evening.
Many thanks to all my visitors last week, take care and Happy T day
Jan x
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Such wonderful photos and it was so lucky that your son the Royal Salute! It looked like a lovely day for it and the guns really do pack a punch don't they 😁. Your meal looks lovely too. Wishing you happy travels and T Day! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteOh, this reminds me of my Brother´s "hobby", the musketeers!
ReplyDeleteYummy food, I´ll have onion bread in a minute :-)
Lovely photos from your son. Enjoy your remaining days and have a safe trip home, Valerie
ReplyDeleteHi Jan I enjoyed all the photos so much thanks for sharing everything with us. safe travels back home Hugs Happy T Kathy
ReplyDeleteThis is a fascinating tradition Jan. We don't have these things here in the US, although I am sure some politicians might like their birthdays being celebrated that way. Thanks so much for sharing. Hope the rest of your journey is smooth and carefree. Happy T day-hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of the troops. Your food looks delicious. Happy T-Day!
ReplyDeleteThat omelette with potatoes looks like a tasty dish. Yummm! Happy T Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteI'm always fascinated by British history and this was fun to watch and see. Those old guns have held up well over the years.
ReplyDeleteYou had a fabulous vacation/holiday and seeing your son's omelette and diet Coke gave the trip a pleasant ending. Thanks for sharing this troop celebration in England, as well as your son's breakfast and drink with us for T this Tuesday. Stay safe and get home securely. We'll be watching for your safe return.
super photos of the troops-quite something to see in person I imagine. I'd love the breakfast to eat but will have coffee instead thank you;) Happy T day!
ReplyDeleteThe troops look wonderful in their formation. How wonderful that your husband used to be a part of this.
ReplyDeleteYour breakfast looks yummy! The potatoes make my mouth water.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
Exciting to see the troops carrying on traditions and the uniforms are awesome. I don't think I've seen anything except the Cold Stream Guard red tunics. Hope you had a safe and uneventful trip back home. Happy T Day
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, I think living in the UK we take these ceremonies for granted as we know they happen on special days and perhaps don't think about the training that goes into these events.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe journey home.
Yvonne xx
Love the photos! I often forget to take photos all together so well done! Happy T Day, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteWhat regal looking troops. What a thing to get to see. So glad you are headed home. :) Back to your craft room, eventually after all your catch up work. Happy T Day, Jan!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to see these soldiers in their uniforms acting out a long long tradition. They look indeed very regal (as Sharon says). I am puzzled though. I thought you were still in San Francisco.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a safe trip and an uneventful sea voyage (the sea of Biscaye can be angry in winter) and a good home coming.
Sorry I'm late, but happy (belated) T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca