Quote Originally Posted by Mike_Oettle View Post
Hi, Todd – when I used the expression “cheesy tune” I had Tunes of Glory in mind.
And don’t forget that there have been wars fought in South Africa, too, and traditional rivalries continue between people of different regions and traditions.
When I lived in Pretoria I became tired of the Transvalers who would tell me that the best thing about the Cape was the road back to the Transvaal.
My regimental march was Bonnie Dundee, which is pretty far away from Blue Bonnets over the Border, geographically speaking.
And Cock o’ the North is closely associated with my regiment, too, as it is also the regimental march of the Cape Town Highlanders – First City and CTH formed a composite battalion in Italy.
But if it’s on the pipes, and it’s well played, I will enjoy it, I am sure, whatever tune is next up.
Regards,
Mike
Indeed, Mike. Well said.

T.