My son Alec and I are coming to Great Britain August 3-11, drinks anyone? (1 Viewer)

[Louis Badolato]

Of course, the Imperial War Museum . . . first, the Great War

 

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IWA Great War continued . . .

 

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The Imperial War Museum, Second World War . . .

 

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IWM WWII continued . . .

 

[Louis Badolato]

Two more topics to address, souvenirs and the British Museum. First Souvenirs, for me, a Highland Dirk that, based on the makers mark (depicted) was made in 1740 (the little knife isn't original, I bought it separately and added it), for my son, a piece of doped canvas from an American Biplane, with the pre-WWII USAAC insignia, and for my wife, an antique carriage clock (circa 1880) in its original case:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Glad to hear you and your son enjoyed your trip and thanks for sharing the great photos of your excursons in Scotland and England, yes not much you can do about the weather other than hope for the best !
Hope you got to visit the Roman Baths at Bath !?

I have been to the roman baths at Bath on an earlier visit, and had tickets for a tour of it, but arrived less than five minutes late, and was turned away as the tour had already entered. It was my own fault, I forgot my cane in a restaurant and had to double back for it.

 

[Horus]

I have been to the roman baths at Bath on an earlier visit, and had tickets for a tour of it, but arrived less than five minutes late, and was turned away as the tour had already entered. It was my own fault, I forgot my cane in a restaurant and had to double back for it.

What a Bummer Louis, but you done well squeezing in all the other places you visited in the time you had. Now you just need another holiday to get over that one ! ^&grin

 

[tdubel]

Louis
Looks like an awesome trip! Thanks for sharing!
TD

 

[Louis Badolato]

I forgot to post the photos of the Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum at Stirling Castle. Here are the first five:

 

[Louis Badolato]

More . . . including a recreation of the officers' mess

 

[Louis Badolato]

And finally, the British Museum . . .

 

[Louis Badolato]

More British museum . . .

 

[Louis Badolato]

and more . . .

 

[tmanthegreat]

Thanks for sharing all your pics! Great to see the British Museum is still much as I remember it

 

[HAWKEYE]

Wow, what a trip louis and to do it with your son. How special and your back must have held up too. Thanks for sharing the picks. Looks like a great time

 

[Currahee Chris]

my ugly mug mixed in{sm4}

Nonsense brother- you look like Alec Baldwin's long lost brother!!

Thanks for all the great pics- you guys look like you had an awesome time!!!

 

[Louis Badolato]

Nonsense brother- you look like Alec Baldwin's long lost brother!!

Thanks for all the great pics- you guys look like you had an awesome time!!!

Chris,

You are too kind . . . I only wish a bunch of us could do a big Treefrog trip like we did in 2012! Maybe Belgium or Australia next summer?:salute::

 

[paxtoysoldier]

Chris,

You are too kind . . . I only wish a bunch of us could do a big Treefrog trip like we did in 2012! Maybe Belgium or Australia next summer?:salute::

Sounds good for the healthy. Still, I would rather be in London or Rome than anywhere but my home.
Keep having fun!
Paddy

 

[Louis Badolato]

Our last night in Scotland, the Edinburgh Tattoo (the greatest show I have ever seen!) . . . I only wish I could post videos, I took a bunch!

The Pipe and Drum Bands that host the Edinburgh Tattoo doing two shows in the United States, one tomorrow in D.C. at the Washington Tattoo, and one next Saturday, April 5th at Carnegie Hall in New York. My son is coming home for the weekend and we have tickets in the 5th row! Can't wait to hear the massed pipes and drums again!

 

[waynepoo]

Louis, enjoy your trip to the Old Dart. Please come to OZ next trip. You are most welcome here in Brisbane, plenty of humble accommodation at mine. And many friends who would wish to greet you, many places and things to show you.......