FLY2 10,108 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Don't worry Melissa, it'll be on at Christmas ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I used to live about 40 miles south of the "Little Big Horn" battlefield. It is a VERY interesting place to visit. It is true he was an arrogant man - he rode a white horse and wore white leather jacket and leggings - I guess he didn't think that would make him a target! It was his arrogance that lost him the battle - the Americans had him outnumbered, and probably had more weapons available than he had. I doubt that even a Gatling gun would have helped - he was basically surrounded and his support was effectively cut off. He underestimated the number, strength and skill of his opponents - a brilliant recipe for defeat! I would give anything to go there, it looks a most haunting place to visit from some of the TV documentaries I've seen on the subject. I've been to many famous battle sites, I'm not a religious person, but they all give off powerful 'auras' in some respect, especially Flodden Field above all others. I went there during one stunning sunset and stood at the monument on top of the hill, the spot where the Royal Family of Scotland was decimated in 1513, the place really gave me the shivers, I'll never forget it. Another strange event occurred at the site of the Battle of Hastings while on a family holiday, I was mucking about taking pictures and jokingly got the 'mob' to re-enact the battle on the terrace of Battle Abbey. When I got the slides back, 'the mob' had somehow superimposed itself on the panoramic view that I took of the site of the battle, with that sophisticated Canon camera I had at the time (early 80's), it was impossible for this to happen, but it did, somehow.Custer made the mistake of splitting his cavalry into three squads, one was to assault the river, under Benteen, the other was to outflank the village under Reno, while Custer was to charge around the flank and assault the Sioux from the high ground on the other side. They completely underestimated the number of Native Americans involved, the Sioux being reinforced by the Cheyenne. There were thousands of warriors opposing just a few hundred American soldiers, a huge column of supporting troops was on it's way but Custer was impatient and couldn't wait for them. Benteen had cannon and Gatling guns but was forced to retreat into the woods to protect his troops, Reno was merely a bystander. Custer ignored all this and galloped past Reno to attempt to take the high ground to the North East, Crazy Horse spotted this and rode at least 1000 warriors back through the village to cut off Custer and his 200+ troopers and prevent him reaching the high ground, he succeeded perfectly, Custer was left stranded in the middle of nowhere. Due to the massacres that Custer's men had perpetrated on the unfortunate Sioux in the past, no quarter was given, and who could blame them. In the end, Benteen and Reno were made the scapegoats and courtmartialled, why, because Custer was considered a hero and being groomed for a political career, he had friends in high places. They were subsequently found not guilty, but it wrecked their lives. I've talked to my cousin and found the name of my Great Great etc uncle at Rorkes Drift, will try to track him down. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smiffy49 590 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 That's a great description Firbeck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Benteen and Reno saw through Custer's ego as soon as they were first assigned to him. He used to go galloping off on his own into dangerous territory and leave his troops leaderless, they hated him as a commander, but the powers that be let him get on with it, they thought he was sacrosanct. It's interesting to read how much Crazy Horse and Custer were so much similar in character, except that CH would never sacrifice or abandon his braves. I love Native American Indians, in my view they are the greatest of all races, they were so in touch with the planet in all of it's aspects. Where are they today, shunned and living like scum. I have a friend who is descended from a Cheyenne warrior chief, his stories are painful to hear 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smiffy49 590 Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 Still not seen Zulu despite recording it some years ago! Was it on over Christmas again, or perhaps the new year period? The only Zulu I've seen up to now is the one at Drayton Manor Park... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 Is Zulu a toilet at twycross ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 Twycross is a shih tzu. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,296 Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 This reminds me of Zulu sung to the tune of Men of Harlech (courtesy Wiki) A slightly ruder version of the last verse was often sung whilst walking on Kinderscout What's the good of wearing braces, Vests and pants and boots with laces, Spats or hats you buy in places Down in Brompton Road? What's the use of shirts of cotton, Studs that always get forgotten? These affairs are simply rotten: Better far is woad. Woad's the stuff to show, men. Woad to scare your foemen: Boil it to a brilliant hue And rub it on your back and your abdomen. Ancient Briton ne'er did hit on Anything as good as woad to fit on Neck, or knees, or where you sit on. Tailors, you be blowed. Romans came across the Channel All wrapped up in tin and flannel: Half a pint of woad per man'll Dress us more than these. Saxon, you can waste your stitches Building beds for bugs in britches: We have woad to clothe us, which is Not a nest for fleas. Romans keep your armours; Saxons your pyjamas: Hairy coats were meant for goats, Gorillas, yaks, retriever dogs and llamas. Tramp up Snowdon with our woad on: Never mind if we get rained or blowed on. Never want a button sewed on. Go it, Ancient B's 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,418 Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 The first two verses we sang as youngsters, friends in the scouts taught us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Me ..... when's it on? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Today. Sink the Bismarck's on again for the umpteenth time this Christmas as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Just watching Zulu now but unsure of whose side I’m supposed to be on…. Didn’t the land belong to the Zulus? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 I live about four miles from Bromheads ancestral home and family church, and the Notts connection is he went to a school in Newark on Trent for his education Rog Didn’t the land belong to the Zulus?, different times Margie, not saying it's right but different times Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,138 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 I learnt to windsurf on the lake at Thurlby (Bromhead village). I presume it was disused gravel workings. Is it still there or has it been filled in? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 27 minutes ago, philmayfield said: I learnt to windsurf on the lake at Thurlby (Bromhead village). I presume it was disused gravel workings. Is it still there or has it been filled in? Still there Phil and yes it was old sand and gravel quarry, (ex Butterley aggregates then RMC) the quarry at Norton Disney just around the corner from there and now joining Thurlby lake is now also worked out ( I was part of the management team there) and they are now extracting S&G from across the road on the old Swinderby airfield Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,149 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 There's been loads of films on this Christmas that have been replayed over and over. For example, today there was Airport 77, which we watched yesterday, also John Wayne's 'True Grit' has been on at least 4 times. The Beeb has filled most of their day with Animation or endless repeats. If, like us, you've been laid up and not well enough to venture out, it's been mind numbing rubbish. I mean, I ask you, Homes under the hammer, Christmas day ! Tonight it's Morcambe & Wise, The Lost Tape. Or perhaps you may like Jools Holland, Hootenanny, (recorded 3 months ago). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,283 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 It's all called 'Cheap telly' Beekay! Thank goodness for David Attenborough - at least his repeats are interesting. For me he is the most important man that graced this planet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Reading some posts on nottstalgia can be quite entertaining Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,138 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Christmas programmes are all phoney. They stick up a Christmas tree in the studio and record them in August whilst trying to appear festive and jolly. I’m on my second large single malt that my wife bought me for Christmas and I’m starting to get genuinely jolly! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,283 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 We are level with the malts so far Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siddha 825 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 I am into my second Aberfeldy single 18yrs old. My eyes watered when senior management bought this but now I can see the very good sense in decision making. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,138 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Is this going to be race. I need space for my g and t before dinner! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,296 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 3 hours ago, philmayfield said: I need space for my g and t before dinner G&T is my go-to drink on a hot summers' afternoon, very civillised it is too. Lots of ice in a long glass, then the gin, tonic and slice of lemon. After the sun has gone down it can only be a good single malt with hints of vanilla, chocolate and tobacco coming through. Just the whisky and a small splash of spring water and certainly no ice. Beer is for drinking at BBQ's and after you have mowed the lawn. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,149 Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 Looking on TV schedules today I noticed that AGAIN, 'Bridge on the River Kwai ' is on. Only watched it yesterday. On Beeb 1, the animation 'The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse' has been shown for the fourth time in as many days. Are these programmes set on a permanent loop? They just keep spewing out the same drivel daily. If you look on the guide on TV, it's the same through all the multiple channels. Am I glad I've still got my DVD s and home movies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,138 Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 Call the midwife to your rescue tonight Barrie! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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