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I agree with everybody. a) Congratulations. b) He should have told them to stuff it. And, c) I do (genuinely) have one in the kitchen(/diner) (my late Uncle's).  Presumably the evidence of (c) has no bearing on the advice of (b)?  Don't quite understand that point. I can't exactly send my Uncle's back now, can I? If it was mine though, I certainly would. I agree with an egalitarian awards system...this isn't it. I certainly don't agree with one based on some mythical over inflated pompous idea of 'Empire'. My Uncle got his for being a career 'civil servant' (aka spy) and keeping his mouth shut when his cousin (Philby) jumped over the Wall. The fact he mysteriously retired in 1963 aged 46 and never worked again might also be related! Unfortunately I only got his medal and a few books, my beloved brother got the £1.5m. That will teach me to read the Guardian, then |
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« Reply #21 on: December 31, 2010, 10:43:42 AM » |
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« Reply #22 on: December 31, 2010, 10:48:15 AM » |
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Hearty congratulations to RT, recognition for single-minded dedication and talent.
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« Reply #23 on: December 31, 2010, 10:56:16 AM » |
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Well I'm delighted for him and if he had turned it down none of you would probably ever have known he'd been offered it Sometimes there is such a sourness on this board.....  |
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« Reply #24 on: December 31, 2010, 10:58:26 AM » |
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And I wonder whether there'd be a change of mind if those complaining were actually honoured....
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« Reply #25 on: December 31, 2010, 11:00:32 AM » |
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And I wonder whether there'd be a change of mind if those complaining were actually honoured....
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« Reply #26 on: December 31, 2010, 11:17:30 AM » |
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And I wonder whether there'd be a change of mind if those complaining were actually honoured....
It's no Hancock though, is it? yes but he's got one of them hasn't he? |
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« Reply #27 on: December 31, 2010, 11:18:30 AM » |
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Hearty congratulations to him, I say. Well deserved and long overdue. Now the only question remaining is why has Bruce Forsyth been cruelly overlooked yet again? Give that man a gong!
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« Reply #28 on: December 31, 2010, 11:21:04 AM » |
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And I wonder whether there'd be a change of mind if those complaining were actually honoured....
It's no Hancock though, is it? yes but he's got one of them hasn't he? And may get another. |
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« Reply #29 on: December 31, 2010, 11:23:28 AM » |
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Hearty congratulations to him, I say. Well deserved and long overdue. Now the only question remaining is why has Bruce Forsyth been cruelly overlooked yet again? Give that man a gong!
Maybe has has sent it back?.....you'll never know, I guess. But why is Simon Cowell's name being mentioned as not having been given a gong? He's not the entertainer, nor has he been doing this very long either..... |
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« Reply #30 on: December 31, 2010, 11:27:15 AM » |
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But why is Simon Cowell's name being mentioned as not having been given a gong? He's not the entertainer, nor has he been doing this very long either.....
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« Reply #31 on: December 31, 2010, 11:30:59 AM » |
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Well RT gets my congratulations  DC |
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« Reply #32 on: December 31, 2010, 11:33:28 AM » |
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When I heard the news on the radio early this morning I wondered who'd be first, I was right do i win anything? There's a flaggon of StuffYerOBE waiting for you in The Arms Jim. thanks to all concerned. i d like to thank My mam amd dad, the lady wife and the kids , bt for all the beer tokens over the years, the inland revenue for reclaiming so many beer tokens i could go on further. I genuinely do dislike the honours system and the random way it is used by the authorities. When the rich and famous are further feted while a few minor awards are made to the people who probably deserve most recognition, those who actually do stuff for the less fortunate in our country, giving up their time and money while those who get the big gongs are already well rewarded without any further need from a grateful nation. However its up to everyone to make up their own mind and if Richard wants to accept a gong from the british estabishment thats his prerogative, good luck to him. It isnt ever going to happen but i wouldn't accept anything of that kidney from the British government or monarchy |
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« Reply #33 on: December 31, 2010, 11:43:18 AM » |
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Hearty congratulations to him, I say. Well deserved and long overdue. Now the only question remaining is why has Bruce Forsyth been cruelly overlooked yet again? Give that man a gong!
Maybe has has sent it back?.....you'll never know, I guess. No, I scent a conspiracy. If BF goes unknighted after fifty years of tickling the nation’s funny bone, there’s something fishy. What does all this have to do with Fairport? Well, Brucie got his first break after he was spotted playing in summer season at Babbacombe, where an agent recommended to him to Val Parnell who was looking for someone to replace Tommy Trinder as host of Sunday Night at the London Palladium. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/arise-sir-bruce-forsyth-2164171.html |
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« Reply #34 on: December 31, 2010, 11:57:59 AM » |
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should have told them where to stick it
When I heard the news on the radio early this morning I wondered who'd be first, I was right do i win anything? There's a flaggon of StuffYerOBE waiting for you in The Arms Jim. thanks to all concerned. i d like to thank My mam amd dad, the lady wife and the kids , bt for all the beer tokens over the years, the inland revenue for reclaiming so many beer tokens i could go on further. I genuinely do dislike the honours system and the random way it is used by the authorities. When the rich and famous are further feted while a few minor awards are made to the people who probably deserve most recognition, those who actually do stuff for the less fortunate in our country, giving up their time and money while those who get the big gongs are already well rewarded without any further need from a grateful nation. However its up to everyone to make up their own mind and if Richard wants to accept a gong from the british estabishment thats his prerogative, good luck to him. It isnt ever going to happen but i wouldn't accept anything of that kidney from the British government or monarchy But wouldn't your being offered the gong signal a change in the policy you despise? |
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« Reply #35 on: December 31, 2010, 12:09:49 PM » |
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Congrats to Richard. A hurdy gurdy first I think Annie Lennox says she is dusting off her pillbox hat for the trip to Buck House. Any bets on Richard's choice of headgear? I think he'll look rather dapper in a topper! |
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« Reply #36 on: December 31, 2010, 12:15:31 PM » |
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« Reply #37 on: December 31, 2010, 12:19:02 PM » |
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« Reply #38 on: December 31, 2010, 12:31:21 PM » |
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If RT wants to accept a gong then fine. No-one has the right to make that choice for him apart from him.
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« Reply #39 on: December 31, 2010, 12:33:38 PM » |
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Dougie Maclean got one too.
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