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Unhappy choice
No Scots would be happy with this unfortunate young squaddie's choice of attire - must be English
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016...nder-his-kilt/
Alan
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Poor chap! So much for that idea of the Sarn't Major marching up and down the ranks with a mirror on the end of his pace stick! 
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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There's a pun to describe the oppressive weather in the Southern U.S. states during the Summer, it goes, "It's not the heat but the Humility (humidity)."
There are times a Mint Julep will not solve the problem.
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I really feel for that poor guy.
Standing at attention in the blazing hot sun, wearing heavy wool kit, is a recipe for keeling over.
As a piper who does quite a few funerals, including military funerals, in hot sunny Southern California, I've been in that situation often.
One time it was well over 100f not a cloud in the sky and I in black wool jacket was posted out in the sun. I got through it OK, but a young Marine in the Honour Guard (in Dress Blues) keeled over. Luckily it was on thick spongy grass- he had a soft landing! Nobody moved- and when the Guard marched away he was still there. When the ceremony was over the other Marines came back and ministered to their unfortunate comrade.
Sad, really, that the plight of the Royal Regiment of Scotland musician was used by the media to talk about "the question".
Last edited by OC Richard; 9th July 16 at 05:11 PM.
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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Or a bear skin/fur hat....
"Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
well, that comes from poor judgement."
A. A. Milne
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 Originally Posted by Jock Scot
Poor chap! So much for that idea of the Sarn't Major marching up and down the ranks with a mirror on the end of his pace stick!
I think the fact that there is female soldier assisting him might have something to do with that...
Cheers,
Cameron
I can't understand why people are frightened by new ideas. I'm frightened by old ones. John Cage
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Originally Posted by Manxstralian
I think the fact that there is female soldier assisting him might have something to do with that...
Cheers,
Cameron
Yep SNCOs and mirrors have long gone, in fact if a SNCO tried it he would probably be prosecuted.
Also These days the Armed forces are more concerned with possible occurrence of exposure if children or Royalty are around than traditions.
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give"
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill
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10th July 16, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Manxstralian
I think the fact that there is female soldier assisting him might have something to do with that...
Cheers,
Cameron
I believe that it was actually the army wives in the early 60s ...
Alan
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19th July 16, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by OC Richard
Sad, really, that the plight of the Royal Regiment of Scotland musician was used by the media to talk about "the question".
Aye, it is that. I am such a stickler for tradition that I can never see myself wearing anything under the kilt. Whilst accidental exposure is unfortunate, I don't think it is really that big of a deal, and I say that as one with a high degree of modesty and propriety; things happen that cannot be controlled.
I find it amusing to think that female assisting him is, in fact, dressed like a man
James
Templeton sept of Clan Boyd
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