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24th October 14, 06:35 AM
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A great photo
Polking around the web this morning I stumbled across this photo of some highland soldiers. In light of the events in Ottawa this week, and mindful that this year marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War, (the approximate vintage of the photo, I believe) it is good to see the lads having fun. Poor fellow. If you look closely he is about to loose his belt.
Last edited by plaid preacher; 26th October 14 at 12:06 PM.
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24th October 14, 06:41 AM
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And perhaps more than that! 
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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24th October 14, 06:50 AM
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Thank God he was wearing a heavyweight!
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24th October 14, 12:29 PM
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Glen McGuire
A Life Lived in Fear, Is a Life Half Lived.
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24th October 14, 12:33 PM
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One would hope centrifugal force might somehow come into effect, otherwise some flashing may occur.
Mark Anthony Henderson
Virtus et Victoria - Virtue and Victory
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." - Douglas Adams
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24th October 14, 03:35 PM
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Knowing how bored soldier on bivouac will entertain themselves, I believe the chap in trousers (far left) may have an interesting blend in his pipe and may have started the whole contest for giggles sake.
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24th October 14, 04:05 PM
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And, of course, the Sgt has just arrived aboard his trusty stead, and seeing the man in mid-air asked: "Cpl Bloggins, what are you doing up there?"
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25th October 14, 07:17 AM
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"Just checking the air currents for windage adjustments, Sgt."
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25th October 14, 01:38 PM
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 Originally Posted by MNlad
"Just checking the air currents for windage adjustments, Sgt."
It seems the observation balloon is yet to be inflated.
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26th October 14, 11:03 AM
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I notice that the kilts are not in tartan. I believe that the kilt aprons used during the First World War were not pleated (I may, of course be wrong in that).
So these lads would most likely be London Scottish or Ontario Scottish.
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life.
[Proverbs 14:27]
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