Making the news today....

[Mark J]

It seems like Norn Iron is kicking off: 

 

[Guest Gimlet]

1 hour ago, sime42 said:

RIP Prince Philip. A sad loss indeed.

From my perspective he was always rather a 2D figure, known only for his many gaffs and as being second fiddle to the Queen. I guess that's largely down to crappy media coverage.

I've learnt today that he had many more strings to his bow. I knew of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. I did the first two levels myself. Apparently he was seen as a moderniser of the royal family. He was a highly intelligent and well read man, an early adopter and proponent of new technologies, a great sportsman, a champion of environmental conservation...........
I never knew any of that stuff. I don't think it was often mentioned in recent years. My respect for the man has increased today, on hearing more about him.

He also wrote 14 books, on subjects ranging from carriage driving, to the plight of Amazonian Indians. 

[TIMON]

RIP Prince Phillip.

He’ll be missed. He put others first, which is quite rare today.

[breffni]

[nepia]

11 hours ago, skyhuck said:

we have competitive grieving. It's very depressing. 

Competitive grieving... haven't heard that one before; like it - it's spot on.  It's like 'who can be offended most easily?'

[simont]

1 hour ago, breffni said:

Very respectful posts. Well done.

[TIMON]

I think I’ve sussed it.... you’re Lily Allen aren’t you?!

[Steve Bullman]

My mum dug out this picture. She never mentioned it before

 

[eggsarascal]

1 minute ago, Steve Bullman said:

My mum dug out this picture. She never mentioned it before

 

Cracker!, where was the picture taken?

[Steve Bullman]

She had a nice chat with him at her boarding school when she did her Duke of Edinburgh awards. Didn't know she'd done that either 😀