tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post7735508098779614641..comments2024-03-28T14:07:07.681+00:00Comments on nourishing obscurity: [armistice day] the story behind itJames Highamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-74953703630519943432007-11-11T21:39:00.000+00:002007-11-11T21:39:00.000+00:00Another excellent post JamesAnother excellent post Jamesjams o donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17315325008175184363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-46892985234325252132007-11-11T20:58:00.000+00:002007-11-11T20:58:00.000+00:00Nice photos, David. Thanks, Sean.Nice photos, David. Thanks, Sean.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-11266017537439443612007-11-11T19:08:00.000+00:002007-11-11T19:08:00.000+00:00Shortest possible com(pli)ment: Chapeau!Shortest possible com(pli)ment: Chapeau!Sean Jeatinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978285783271305489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-56425315908297941312007-11-11T17:23:00.000+00:002007-11-11T17:23:00.000+00:00James,Some photos here.James,<BR/><BR/>Some photos <A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/photos/56701337@N00/sets/72157603080293628/" REL="nofollow">here.</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-21309307428576781592007-11-11T09:10:00.000+00:002007-11-11T09:10:00.000+00:00Your thoughts are appreciated. I feel strongly th...Your thoughts are appreciated. I feel strongly that we, the generations afterwards, must never forget.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-71255269039000835362007-11-11T03:14:00.000+00:002007-11-11T03:14:00.000+00:00James, this amazing post is what puts Nourishing O...James, this amazing post is what puts Nourishing Obscurity head and shoulders above ALL competition!<BR/>Honestly, this is the best post I have ever read on the blogosphere.<BR/>I thought Ferdinand was shot to justify a declaration of war, so was pleased to be enlightened.<BR/>I have removed my pic for obvious reasons btw.It is me.UBERMOUTHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428848028109037855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-5549380105982638742007-11-11T00:46:00.000+00:002007-11-11T00:46:00.000+00:00James,A great post. ThanksJames,<BR/><BR/>A great post. ThanksJayBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14793957937862873768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-61779740306164638982007-11-10T22:56:00.000+00:002007-11-10T22:56:00.000+00:00Well said Sir James. I have nicked the poppy from...Well said Sir James. I have nicked the poppy from your sidebar and will link to this post tomorrow. I hope you don't mind. No one could have written this better.jmbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563252743976699923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-62837683196808412662007-11-10T21:37:00.000+00:002007-11-10T21:37:00.000+00:00Tomorrow I will be remembering my ancestors buried...Tomorrow I will be remembering my ancestors buried in Fladers fields. My family like many others are visiting a war grave where one of our kin lays buried. I hope everyone makes the effort to take a few moments out of their lives to remember those brave young lads.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-57597807220805984042007-11-10T20:58:00.000+00:002007-11-10T20:58:00.000+00:00Yes indeed - just as relevant today.Yes indeed - just as relevant today.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-40928991357539595982007-11-10T20:54:00.000+00:002007-11-10T20:54:00.000+00:00In Flanders Fields the poppies growBetween the cro...In Flanders Fields the poppies grow<BR/>Between the crosses, row on row,<BR/>That mark our place; and in the sky<BR/>The larks, still bravely singing, fly<BR/>Scarce heard beneath the guns below.<BR/><BR/>We are the dead, short days ago <BR/>We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,<BR/>Loved and were loved, and now we lie,<BR/>In Flanders Fields.<BR/><BR/>Take up your quarrel with the foe:<BR/>To you from failing hands we throw<BR/>The Torch. Be yours to hold it high:<BR/>If ye break faith with us who die<BR/>We shall not sleep.<BR/>Though poppies grow in Flanders Fields.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-9353949432689655152007-11-10T20:35:00.000+00:002007-11-10T20:35:00.000+00:00Be my guest, Welshcakes.Be my guest, Welshcakes.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31655026.post-26715356561043490232007-11-10T20:29:00.000+00:002007-11-10T20:29:00.000+00:00Wonderful post, clearly explaining it all, James. ...Wonderful post, clearly explaining it all, James. Would you mind if I were to use it with some students of mine? Here there is no commemoration tomorrow, but there is "Liberation Day" in the spring. The Whitehall ceremony always makes me cry.<BR/><BR/>Completely agree with your 2nd and 3rd paragraphs,btw.Welshcakes Limoncellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209759237794290941noreply@blogger.com