tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post7048595005063146868..comments2024-03-29T07:39:27.255+00:00Comments on Yorkshire Pudding: NormandyYorkshire Puddinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-69154638729701285622014-11-12T11:24:21.391+00:002014-11-12T11:24:21.391+00:00I am lost for words adequately to express the emot...I am lost for words adequately to express the emotion and admiration within me.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-30431746112208171472014-11-05T00:06:59.898+00:002014-11-05T00:06:59.898+00:00I am glad that it touched you too Brian.I am glad that it touched you too Brian.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-23576876781320296262014-11-04T21:55:07.853+00:002014-11-04T21:55:07.853+00:00Thank you. Simply wonderful.Thank you. Simply wonderful.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06613762050863476962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-19479824827976448422014-11-04T20:45:10.842+00:002014-11-04T20:45:10.842+00:00He does indeed!He does indeed!Mary Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14986934534719487604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-67522172082077053702014-11-04T19:01:52.455+00:002014-11-04T19:01:52.455+00:006603 American troops died on D Day - more than twi...6603 American troops died on D Day - more than twice the number of British fatalities. I am glad that your summer tour took in Arromanches and that your grandson was there. He will be 28 years old now. I hope he recalls that day.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-87091857087484944742014-11-04T18:57:43.203+00:002014-11-04T18:57:43.203+00:00He was a seaman all his working life but after ret...He was a seaman all his working life but after retirement he turned his hand to folk music and became an ardent campaigner for peace. The fact that he was there on D Day gives his song an extra poignancy. He really knew what he was singing about.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-20951425886479917432014-11-04T16:48:43.776+00:002014-11-04T16:48:43.776+00:00I have cold chills on my body and tears in my eyes...I have cold chills on my body and tears in my eyes after listening to that song from that man. What did he do with the rest of his life after such an introduction to hate and destruction? I hate war....any war.....all war!Peace Thymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361079101751470855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-34673961315950476192014-11-04T16:24:47.071+00:002014-11-04T16:24:47.071+00:00On 7 June 2000, we were in Arromarnches with our t...On 7 June 2000, we were in Arromarnches with our then-14-year-old grandson. The town was full of celebrating and remembering British vets. It was wonderful to talk to them, and a great learning experience for all three of us.Mary Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14986934534719487604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-33299741389453758732014-11-04T13:00:12.051+00:002014-11-04T13:00:12.051+00:00As Jim sang, those of us who were not born have en...As Jim sang, those of us who were not born have enjoyed the liberty that they fought and sometimes died for... Lest we forget.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-26982326576292523482014-11-04T12:08:37.291+00:002014-11-04T12:08:37.291+00:00One can barely imagine the enormity of that day...One can barely imagine the enormity of that day's events. Mr. Radford gives very touching voice to the experience of one young lad amidst that massive clash. Imprint of memories never to be forgotten. Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06731814137504769770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-21283565332194959982014-11-04T10:44:25.801+00:002014-11-04T10:44:25.801+00:00Yes Adrian. It's no wonder he looked so calm a...Yes Adrian. It's no wonder he looked so calm and self-assured on the stage of the Albert Hall.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13883584.post-77602780616085876252014-11-04T10:39:41.817+00:002014-11-04T10:39:41.817+00:00I can't fault the sentiments. He is brave to s...I can't fault the sentiments. He is brave to sing it but not half as brave as he was seventy years ago.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.com