Yes Dave – both Turbo NZ and I remarked on this on Crazymainer’s “thanks to all vets” thread that (astonishingly) he created today.

It was a very moving day, the coffin was taken on gun carrier from Parliament to St Pauls for a service at 11am, then from there just after noon to the Carrilon (War Memorial) which is fair distance away (maybe 5kms). People lined the path all the way.

And as I said elsewhere today, I think it’s a tremendous thing that has been done. Not only does/did it act as a special commemoration this year, it will serve as a focal point for people who’s family or friends never came home.

I too can say I am truly proud today and I remember and give thanks for all those who gave their utmost for us.

Wow Neilly that’s impressive! And so’s that Moggy.
But back to the points, er point, what scale Neilly?

I’m sure you’ll find a lot of agreement for that on this forum today (and any other day I would say)
Have you come back – or just visiting?

Chill out both of you … the better point is that this election (the thread’s beginning) has been done and sealed. One way or another the US needs to cope with the perceptions of the rest of the world and vice versa.

And Iraq’s a bugger of a mess, I fear another Vietnam (dragged out unwinnable guerilla war). Both George and Tony have to figure out how to exit elegantly, they’re both thinking/hoping that democracy will be made to prevail but that just may not be the case. Arguably won’t matter anyway – look at Vietnam and China, both now “acceptable” parts of the world to western tastes.

Must go – remembrance day parade here now – our unknown warrior!

Friends of Snappers

Looks great – any idea what the other colour is (around the cowling and reaching back along the fuselage). Yellow? Gold? I’ll bet someone here is good at translating B&W into colour.

I got my ehat on ebay – it cost me $5m 😉