62 years todayFollow

Nope. Not my age.

Operation Overlord. 6th June 1944

Yes I'm a limp-wristed liberal baby-boomer, so gbaji/MonXdot et al. Seek sustenance elsewhere.

No-one can glorify the loss of life and brutal injuries sustained on that day in '44, but it just brought a few thoughts to the front of my tea-soaked brain.

Half of Europe under the iron fist of Hitler's brutally oppressive military regime.
The Empire rallying around Mater Britannica, with Aussies, Kiwis, Cancucks and Punjabis laying down their lives for a cause (or because they were fu[/Aqua]cking well told to. . . wha'evah)
Thousands of Americans putting in the much-needed muscle and strategy to give it a chance of working.
The use of incredibly innovative technology and engineering to try to tip the odds in the allies' favoUr.

Every Saturday when I drop the n0blet off at acting school, I pass dozens of beggars and charity collecters. Apart from the Big Issue seller, they all get ignored or told to fu[Aqua]ck off. That is, until I meet the old guy in the blazer and beret, with his medals shining as brightly as when the King pinned them to his lapels. For all I know, his weekdays may be fulfilling and rich, or an empty loneliness waiting for Saturday. What I do know is that he wears his Normandy Veteran badge with pride. Always manages to get a fiver from my wallet.

I will never know the fear and anguish he went through that day. Sure, he could've hidden behind an ALC for the whole thing, but what he represents means something to me.

Hitler was an easier target than we face at the moment. A nation state with a statuted army, navy and airforce. We could engage in direct combat and (usually) know exactly who the enemy was.

But for the armed forces, the situation is hardly different today. They go where they're sent, do what they're told, and do so with courage. Of course, one or two go ape-sh[Aqua][/Aqua]it, just as they did back in WWII; we didn't have tabloids then like we do now.

So for the old guy who'll be there on Saturday morning, for my relatives who didn't come back from D-Day, and for all those out there fighting for their country. . Well, this is the Asylum, so. . . GFY

And a happy GFY day back at ya. Have a wonderful GFY'ing week. *hugs and smooches*

GFY nobby

*wipes a tear from his eye and stiffens his upper lip.

on a related note, HMS Ocean my fine vessel of war is in London to meet the Queen in July nobby so keep an eye out for us.

The Empire rallying around Mater Britannica, with Aussies, Kiwis, Cancucks and Punjabis laying down their lives for a cause (or because they were ******* well told to. . . wha'evah)

Its spelt canucks. Or canadians for the people that live here.

why do i find so much anger into this tone.


Because the facts are all mangled up over the years and nobody has any respect for those that actually lost their lives in WW2? All sides lost many people to the war, because we all had no choice. If it wasnt for everyone entering into the war early on, except some we might not have stopped them pushing for North America.

Because you're a nwhiney-***** little cu[Aqua][/Aqua]nt?

Just a guess. . .

Leave Saboruto outta this.

/Curtseys to Saboruto

Act your age. You dont have to impress anyone.

A baby boomer would be my fathers age, and I have more respect for those that lost lives in the war. If you have any facts, and care to speak on the norm about them send me a PM id gladly brain storm the war with you. Till then have more respect for those that did fight the war.

Beautiful!

Need a towel for the back of your ears there junior?
Ooh, and some "Skin Thickening Cream" perchance?

****

I'm in Whitehall on 13th. If you're anywhere between Hammersmith and Canary Wharf, I'll be there.

My lube or yours?