tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post3105825722545396712..comments2024-02-11T08:34:10.629+00:00Comments on Random Distractions: A miracle of deliverancemonixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16631194815411019266noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-35684629630026068292010-05-28T22:31:23.084+01:002010-05-28T22:31:23.084+01:00J, I didn't know that Ernie had been at Dunkir...J, I didn't know that Ernie had been at Dunkirk. Isn't it interesting how different family members hold different bits of information?<br /><br />I haven't heard how the house move has gone yet.monixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631194815411019266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-79304824509104486122010-05-28T21:21:30.811+01:002010-05-28T21:21:30.811+01:00Hi Mo, Did you remember that Uncle Ernie was at Du...Hi Mo, Did you remember that Uncle Ernie was at Dunkirk but would not talk about it or watch anything on TV to remind him of that experience? Tell your friend erp that the film was The Longest Day and was the return of the forces to the European mainland since the BEF left the Dunkirk beaches. How is Tan coping today? JJGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-12583692298191582902010-05-28T10:08:16.810+01:002010-05-28T10:08:16.810+01:00Al
Our news reports are covering the 70th annivers...Al<br />Our news reports are covering the 70th anniversary very well. I can recall very clearly the 70th anniversary commemorations of the Great War, I was still at school and I'm finding it hard to believe that we are doing the same for WW11 now.monixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631194815411019266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-51720764769244404502010-05-28T03:05:30.338+01:002010-05-28T03:05:30.338+01:00It is scary that it is 70 years since the miracle ...It is scary that it is 70 years since the miracle of the little ships.<br />Stories of Dunkirk have been part of my life since I was a little tacker. Thank you fro reminding me of the anniversary.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625543235578144620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-12924435742021319412010-05-27T17:58:13.370+01:002010-05-27T17:58:13.370+01:00m. alas we're dinosaurs. A lot of people now-...m. alas we're dinosaurs. A lot of people now-a-days don't think their country and traditions are worth fighting for.erphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09826044412670324694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-26317832691148414182010-05-27T17:41:48.847+01:002010-05-27T17:41:48.847+01:00Crinny
I haven't been listening to the radio ...Crinny<br /><br />I haven't been listening to the radio version as I intended to re-read the book. However, having searched my shelves in vain, I have to conclude it is in one of the boxes in storage, so I'll catch up on iPlayer. Thanks for the tip.monixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631194815411019266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-82328670373810293142010-05-27T17:38:54.187+01:002010-05-27T17:38:54.187+01:00e
It reminds me of the Westerns where the townsfo...e<br /><br />It reminds me of the Westerns where the townsfolk come out at the last minute to defeat the bullies. I wonder if the same kind of thing could happen nowadays?monixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631194815411019266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-84131401804827483512010-05-27T16:05:11.307+01:002010-05-27T16:05:11.307+01:00I wonder if you managed to listen to 'The Snow...I wonder if you managed to listen to 'The Snow Goose', the Classic Serial this week on BBC Radio 4. As you will know, Dunkirk is the setting for the climax of this dramatic and moving story. It is not too late to catch it at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qfz6 <br />This is a book that I have loved for many years and the BBC production did not spoil my feelings, in spite of one irritating addition to the original text. I wont tell you what it was in case you are not as irritated as I was!Crinnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201784276235001058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-19222725890951257312010-05-27T14:47:35.227+01:002010-05-27T14:47:35.227+01:00As you should.
I remember the scene in a movie (c...As you should.<br /><br />I remember the scene in a movie (can't remember the name of it) when the first German lookouts saw the DDay fleet of 5,000 ships on the horizon coming for them. I imagine some of the shots were the real thing, and felt the immense pride of belonging to a species that had the will assemble such an undertaking to fight evil.erphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09826044412670324694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-79712058158996159062010-05-27T14:34:47.433+01:002010-05-27T14:34:47.433+01:00Hi Cathy
I've changed the link in my sidebar t...Hi Cathy<br />I've changed the link in my sidebar to your new address. I'll be over to see you later.monixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631194815411019266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22922478.post-80546118703477059572010-05-27T13:15:22.647+01:002010-05-27T13:15:22.647+01:00Hello Maureen
A little before I was born but I do ...Hello Maureen<br />A little before I was born but I do remember Dad talking about it (mind you he wouldn't tell us what he actually did ) <br />thanks for your nice comment last week when we said goodbye to Leroy - he was with us for such along time he will certainly be missed for along time<br />BTW I've moved my blog to a new address<br />Still Waters http://stillwaters-cathy.blogspot.com/ is where you'll find me<br />Would love to see you there sometime<br />Take care<br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487589871746402154noreply@blogger.com