Nelson, eh? So it'll be a case of, 'never mind manoeuvres, go straight at 'em'?
07-13-2017, 09:56 AM
Burney
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Originally Posted by Sir C
Nelson, eh? So it'll be a case of, 'never mind manoeuvres, go straight at 'em'?
'Pass the salt', surely?
07-13-2017, 09:58 AM
redgunamo
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Originally Posted by Sir C
Nelson, eh? So it'll be a case of, 'never mind manoeuvres, go straight at 'em'?
Probably. I must say though, I was hoping more for inspirational leadership, an excellent grasp of strategery and a willingness to employ unconventional tactics :-\
07-13-2017, 09:58 AM
Sir C
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Originally Posted by Burney
'Pass the salt', surely?
That was the extent of their first conversation. 'Never mind manoeuvres' was the second.
I'm re-listening. Again.
07-13-2017, 10:00 AM
redgunamo
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Originally Posted by Burney
'Pass the salt', surely?
This one was born in the Elephant, as I understand it, so perhaps there's hope.
07-13-2017, 10:02 AM
Burney
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Originally Posted by Sir C
That was the extent of their first conversation. 'Never mind manoeuvres' was the second.
I'm re-listening. Again.
Good heavens. Do you know I never did finish the series? I stopped a couple of books short. Maybe one day I'll go back to it.
07-13-2017, 10:05 AM
Sir C
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Originally Posted by Burney
Good heavens. Do you know I never did finish the series? I stopped a couple of books short. Maybe one day I'll go back to it.
I thought you were finished with fiction?
If you're not, I heartily recommend the 'Bernie Gunther' series by Philip Kerr. Lovely stuff. Copper in Berlin during the 30s, 40s and 50s.
07-13-2017, 10:07 AM
Burney
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Originally Posted by Sir C
I thought you were finished with fiction?
If you're not, I heartily recommend the 'Bernie Gunther' series by Philip Kerr. Lovely stuff. Copper in Berlin during the 30s, 40s and 50s.
I largely am. I keep depressing myself by re-reading Douglas Murray's book. :-(