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BUCKET?????????????
Steady on Slugsta!
Are there any pictures of Goldie?
Hello Plodding Hippo
I think I can find a picture of Goldie but the problem at the moment is that although we have scanned the photos we wanted to upload of Douglas on this site we have not been successful because the image is too big and the RW site rejects them sadly - anyone any suggestions on other ways to do this ?
Being in my fifties now us lot are not as wised up on computers and such as you young things!!
Amanda x
well, I am in my forties so i cant do it either Amanda!
Hopefully some clever person will be along to help soon
Ruth x
I'm in my 50's too, Amanda. I think photo's have to be imported from another webbie, so they need to be posted on something like Flikr first. Does that make things clearer??
Hippo - I presented a bucket as it saves having to ask for too many refils
Glass, bucket, whatever receptacle takes your fancy and I'll join you and its only Sunday lunchtime!
I'd love to see Goldie too. Anyone interested in seeing a piccie of all the boys in khaki - there must be one out there somewhere?
X
Don't usually drink before 2pm - pass the bottle, I'll help myself.
Nothing nicer than good chums, interesting stories and a hefty glug ...
Sláinte!
Ahhhhhhhhh, synchronicity is a well-practised art.
Down the hatch ladies .... here's to topless boys and baggy khakis
x
Hi everyone, and really hope Douglas that you and Billy are having a great catch up.
This pic is a lot more recent than Berlin, in fact it is at a picnic in St J park after the London 10k race in 2006. Dougal in the centre (having run 42 mins I seem to recall along with Tom who is the tall guy on the right. Squire on the left and Miss Squire next to him. Also Jilda Mercx between Tom and Dougal. It was the hottest race I had ever done. We were running for the Army Benevolent Fund. Will try and get the others on the site too, and get them posting.
Far too much everyone in the last 24 hours to comment on, well done Seagull, well done Rupert. I will alert Sharper tomorrow.
I'm afraid i started the Kummel chat. Just as a final thought Lillywhites, who was the officer who succeeded in drinking a pint of it, agaisnt someone else eating 6 hard boiled eggs - 2nd Bn, Windsor 1976 I think.
Memories of Berlin monkeys (Cap'n T****r, the 2i'c with the big tache - I took over his quarter, it was in total sh*t, and i found a load of old Bank Statements too - could have blackmailed him - or reported him as a security threat with all that debt .
Ed - we look forward to the story of driving the happy couple to the church - along CJM, with the Ch Pt Charlie search !!
Douglas - good luck, keep smiling - continuing thoughts and prayers old mate.
Squire
Lovely to see pictures.
Amanda - pics need to be hosted on a website and size doesn't matter usually
(I have been told this but don't believe it)
Douglas thinking of you and yours. I did nearly 50 miles on my bike this morning and climbing one hill puffing away I thought of your lungs and decided to shut my whinging right up!
Off to a carol concert and I will think of you
Will send my daughter up into the roof to see if we can find a photo of Goldie ( unless the rats have got there first).Hopefully she can scan it for us.My computer skills are pretty bad as well and I am also in my 50ees.
I am off to our carol service in a minute and I am in charge of the making the mulled wine.Maybe I should put a little kummell into it .Will that get eveyone doing the conga round the village??
Douglas hope you had a good flight.Bit windy.My mutti who is going to be 84 any day would love to go up in small aeroplane.Can you pick her up at Kemble when you are next passing?
Will pray for you.Rexxxxxxx
Jason C,
I shared an office with Douglas for about 8? years and we bought various properties together in SW11.
Believe me that dashing trench coat ensemble was an improvement .He once turned up to the office in pyjama bottoms and sandals - enough was enough so I rang a female friend and asked her if she wanted to be his personal shopper. As she said " is the Pope a proverbial?"
For a few weeks he was immaculate and very debonair - alas it didn't last for long and I can't remember
whether it was Douglas getting bored with looking after clothes or Goldie using them as a bed but he did at least remember to leave his pyjamas at home .
For those about to experiment with kummel put the bottle(s) in the freezer -it won't freeze but is best very cold - pour a measure ( not the 1/4 pint that we did in our stupid days) into a tumbler and then add the same of whisky - very relaxing and you will sleep well.
Squire - was this Doogle's wedding or AN Other couple's holy visit? Check point Charlie + the General's speed boat, aka a launch mit all the military comms.gear will have to wait as I've just had a call from Billy and the news is not great.
Doogle, I think you have news of the blog and hopefully you realise just how much you are appreciated.
Christopher
Doug has amazing friends, it is absolutely brilliant to see the high esteem you all hold him in.We have obviously only seen a tiny glimmer here on the forum, but quite clearly he has touched many people in different ways, and long may he continue to do.
Hope you are having a good day doug. x
I am LOVING these stories of Doogle
I wish i had been able to meet him
I saw Douglas earlier today and he wanted me to pass on a message to EVERYONE who has contributed to this blog. "Thank you for all your great support, it's meant everything to me knowing you're all following my story. It has helped me through this journey. Thank you so much."
DOUGLAS STUART JOHNSTONE DIED PEACEFULLY TONIGHT AT 6.45PM. HIS SISTER WAS WITH HIM.
Thank You Marge
Rest peacefully Douglas
Sincere condolences to all
Doug
and
Thinking of you all
x
Dear Friends
Very sadly Douglas died this evening peacefully and without pain in hospital
His sister was with him
May he rest in peace
Please God Look After Him
Amanda xxxxx
God bless all - to Doug's friends, you've been inspirational.
Just like the man himself.
Rest easy
I never met Doug but have tears on my cheeks at the moment. A truly inspirational man. All thoughts with friends and family
xx