The old time's have been erased by this so called modern way of life, I remember my day's catching rabbits for the pot, dogs ferrets and a bag full of nets. Those where the best day's of my life, free and no restrictions living in harmony with the land, happy days indeed.
It is a nonsense, there is no such a thing like "Scandinavian" words. There is no such a language like "Scandinavian" peoples. Scandinavia is neither a language nor a ethnic group, it is just a territory, Scandinavian is geographical term, nothing more. There is only northern Germanic languages and ethnicities. Learn this.
The US doesn't have the same local attachment between the troops and the garrison town. We group large units together on large reservations and that tends to diminish that 'home town' feeling. OTOH, it does tend to reduce the economic and social disruption for the town when the troops are ordered downrange to earn their pay for real. It's just two ways of doing things and I can't say which one is 'better', per se. But it does do my old veteran heart good to see the whole town show up to welcome their lads back. And it's more authentic than some victory parade or whatever else. Although I'm 10 years late, I hope the town of Morpeth and 1-Fusiliers will accept the respects and regards of an old American cavalryman. Also: THANK YOU to the camera crews who focused their attentions on the troops rather than the band. The band is great, but it's the troops who uphold the unit's lineage and honors. And I say that as an old corporal who was usually in the third rank back and in the middle of the formation 😁
Ex British Army and now and old git🤣. What a lot of people don't realise is the British Army is very Tribal. The Regiments are all very local to there own areas of the UK. Or use to be. The saying was if the Regiments were not fighting the enemy they would fight each other. And in any large Garrison town this does happen in pub fights. Most Regiments were raised by local Lords who paid for them. In time of War they came together to form the British Army and to smash any Enemy. However we are more civilized now. But most People in the World do not understand the British. We are 4 Nations England Ireland Scotland and Wales. And the British are Very Tribal, They fight each other. The English fight each other in the North Vs South Each County has a dislike for its neighbour. Lancashire/ Yorkshire Each County Town can dislike its Neighbour as well. Like i said Very Tribal. Same with language. The Brits don't talk or sound like you may hear on the TV. You can go as little as mile or two down the road in the UK And people talk with a different accent and use different terms. I will give you an example. A bread roll, Is a Bread roll or is it a muffin or is it a barm, or a bap. Same thing different name. However if you attack the Brits they come together and will give you a very good beating, and we are such nice people we will pick you up, even if you are now half dead, and say are you alright mate, and dust you down. Then say cheerio.😋
@@grezjoseph6257 Thanks for the reply. I know the general nature of the UK, but being aware of it isn't the same a living it. The UK is, like every other nation on Earth, more than a location, it's a state of mind. I'm a lifelong military historian, so I was aware of the proprietary nature of the beginnings of many British regiments... that Gordons were originally raised by Duke of Gordon and his wife recruited throughout shire offering 'a kiss and a guinea'. But again, knowing the historical factoid isn't the same thing as sweating, bleeding, and possibly dying with that badge on your chest. As for localized biases and hatreds, I understand that one VERY well. I live 50 miles from the largest city in my state and we learn 'EFF THEM!' in pre-school 🤣
The proposed demolition of the old Benfield office on the road into Morpeth ought to be opposed. Its origins must be Georgian and is a familiar part of the transport corridor into Morpeth. The building has been left in a deplorable state, with many windows broken.
The proposed demolition of the old Benfield office on the road into Morpeth ought to be opposed. Its origins must be Georgian and is a familiar part of the transport corridor into Morpeth. The building has been left in a deplorable state, with many windows broken.
Have a GREAT Fair Day everyone. Morpeth is such a wonderful place and the people so honest and friendly. All the best from the auld Geordie in Colorado, USA. Great show of the Minis - the little car that led the world of automobile design down the right road at just the right time. The British can do anything they set their mind to. You name it - the British did it - usually first - and always best. Not false pride - I'm 82+ and have lived in many countries around the world and I can say with total honesty that to those with the eyes to see, they also know that the modern world would not exist had it not been for British inventions, and their grit and determination too. I'm proud to be British as we can all rightly be. Until next time, very best wishes to everyone.
Great to see that the North East of the best country in the world keeps up it's wonderful inheritance. I am in Colorado, USA and am now 82 and on 24/7 oxygen - a bit too old and ill to come home to real civilisation. Love your country my dear friends, it IS THE BEST in every way that I can think of.
Although I was born in Wallsend, my Dad served in the military and we moved about a lot throughout the country, and I didn't move back to Newcastle till 1977.I have asked a few people if I have a Geordie accent, but it's mostly no.Some people have told me I have a refined Geordie accent, and even though I feel a little sad over it at times, I'm still fiercely proud to be born up here.
May God bless Morpeth and all who live in that wonderful city in Northern England. From an 82 year old Geordie living ion Colorado, USA and who is also sadly too ill to return to live a few more moments in the best country in the world. Be proud of the UK (and being biased - very proud of England) - it has given the world so much - it would be a cave-dwellers world had it not been for the UK and all of its inventions and democracy.
It is within easy walking distance of the town centre and car parks, although you can usually get a space in the lay-by. The first part of the walk is a short uphill stretch in steps, but it then flattens out. There are uphill paths branching off in the area bordering the former St George’s Hospital site, but you can walk on relatively flat areas and extend the walk by crossing the Pegswood road and travelling along the riverside beneath the railway viaduct towards Bothal. The bluebells are at their best just now. Some of the paths are a little muddy after recent rain, but not too bad. The Bluebell Wood area has an interesting history which is mentioned on a couple of signboards.
Thank you to MorpethNewsTV. This is beautiful; is this current and can you tell me whereabouts in or near Morpeth this is; I’ll be planning a trip for next spring and I wouldn’t want to miss it. The bluebells have nearly all gone in the south of England, but I’m guessing they are a little bit later further north.
Hello MorpethNewsTV. Great content you got there. I think all this channel needs is a little push to get things moving. I can help with that. My info is on this very channel I'm using to comment.
you're not really allowed to speak the northumberland accent unless you have visible nose and ear hair, mark of wisdom earned through experience that is.
