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Honkytonk 
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 Posted: February 27 2023 at 5:17pm |
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Sorry Hoadie, I do not remember the name. The gentleman who owned it told us the main house had burnt down and he rebuilt it himself... there was a baptism pool aboot 150 yards from the house... he made a kick ass mint julep!
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hoadie
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Posted: August 28 2023 at 5:16am |
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my eldest son informed me last night that he was going to England (AKA: Blighty) mid Sept. Theres some people he knows there (I guess). He's hoping that he'll meet someone that can arrange for him to shoot a Longbow - preferably made of yew.
I am supposed to return to Blighty next June for the 80th of D-Day.(Already bin 5 yrs since I was last there...I imagine they've recovered by now) |
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paddyofurniture
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Posted: August 28 2023 at 10:00am |
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Enjoy the trip.
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Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts.
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hoadie
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Posted: August 28 2023 at 10:57am |
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Well thank yuh, thank yuh very much
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Posted: August 28 2023 at 11:49am |
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Be safe and watch your six. Do not drink the water. The beer is hot and so are the women.
Bring back lots of books and toys.
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Posted: August 28 2023 at 12:15pm |
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Dunno if the beer is "hot"..but it's usually "room temp.(Cuz I'm SURE Lucas makes their fridges!!
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paddyofurniture
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Posted: August 28 2023 at 12:36pm |
You are so mean.
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Posted: August 28 2023 at 2:54pm |
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Wot?! jus statin a fact. I'm SURE the "Prince of Darkness" had a hand in the warm beer issue.
 Why dontcha come along w/us? We'll be going back to Normandy as well. |
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Posted: August 28 2023 at 3:20pm |
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Wish I could. Have not been to Normandy since 1979. Was a sad trip.
With my current heart issues I can not even drive. Normandy is a long walk. When you are at Juno say a prayer for my family.
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Posted: August 29 2023 at 4:19am |
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Last time @ Juno I gathered sand into a jar & brought it back to my legion. Its on the artifacts table.
Can't believe its bin 5 yrs already.(Maybe if they kno I'm comin they'll chill some beer fer me! )
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Posted: August 29 2023 at 4:19am |
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If you plan a trip to Normandy, let me know when.
Will try and meet up!
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Posted: August 29 2023 at 7:09am |
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Take lots of photos and do not drink to much beer.
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Posted: August 29 2023 at 8:51am |
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That would be nice! I'll be in Blighty 1st..Then over to Normandy on the ferry again.(That was a blast!).
I'll try to keep you posted on evrything 
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Posted: August 29 2023 at 10:37am |
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In Normandy & Brittany it used to be (hard) cider, not so much beer. The area is famous for it. If he's looking to shoot a traditional longbow there are several vintage archery clubs. Maybe do a search for them in the area he's going to & wangle an invite. He might want to contact 'The Sealed Knot" too! They do a lot of English Civil War reenactments & I'm sure they could arrange something, given a little time.  |
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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Posted: August 29 2023 at 11:53am |
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You must have a strong middle finger to pluck a arrow with a bow.
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Posted: August 29 2023 at 12:59pm |
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I have a 50# pull Bear recurve and I can't imagine how strong those British longbow archers were back in the day. I've watched a few YouTube videos on them and if I remember correctly draw weight was well north of 100#!
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