Things Noticeable this week - Page 2872

**Devius** · March 20th, 2017, 06:35 PM

Considering the recent sad losses in 2016 and this year of so many iconic personalities, I'm really happy to write about Dame Vera Lynn celebrating her the 100th birthday.

To mark the centenary, her record label projected her photograph onto the white cliffs of Dover (a Spitfire fly-past was scrapped due to bad weather).

Asked for advice on ageing, she said: "Be active to your full capabilities.

"Keep interested, read books, watch television and try to keep in touch with life and what people are doing, seeing and enjoying."

Dame Vera added she finds it "humbling" people still enjoy her songs. As The Queen wrote to her: "You cheered and uplifted us all in the War and after the War, and I am sure that this evening the blue birds of Dover will be flying over to wish you a happy anniversary, Elizabeth R."

Dame Vera became known as the "forces' sweetheart" during World War Two for travelling to conflict zones around the world to give morale-boosting performances to British troops.

Details:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39326024

Truly an inspirational lady worthy of her title - happy 100th, madam!

Vera Lynn - We'll Meet Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHcunREYzNY

Vera Lynn - The White cliffs of Dover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5aeClRY4kA

**Dr Pepper** · March 20th, 2017, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rupertramjet

At that time the left dominate much of our lives, they always shouted down other opinions, and theirs was always the right opinion. Debate? Not a bloody chance!

As most of us here would probably agree-things haven't changed in that respect...!

**Greenman** · March 20th, 2017, 08:02 PM

Re Vera Lynn. That song about Dover was written by two Americans and some sort of morale booster but as we all knew here there are no bluebirds anywhere near Dover-apparently at the time of writing it was seen as being something of happiness indicator-such as the line "Mr Bluebird's on my shoulder" from the "Zip-per-dee-doo-dah" song from Disney's film(live action & animation) Song of the South and Judy Garland sang about "bluebirds fly" in her song Over the Rainbow from 'The Wizard of Oz'. One theory is that the 'bluebirds' were actually the RAF who wore blue uniforms flying over Dover(in their aeroplanes) on their way to get the Germans, which I think is pretty plausible.

Today I managed to get a new tape recorder(BUSH) and discovered that it had a USB socket to record directly on to it from tape-BUT the downside was I noticed that that space had been sacrificed to the tape counter and lack of one of those means I have no way of knowing how to find the song or tune I want, but instead use the CUE part which uses a screeching sound as it plays quickly to the next cued piece. Ah well, can't have everything I suppose.

So Theresa May has set 29th March as the trigger for Article 50 and EU negotiations. I still think she will fail to get any kind of real deal from the 27 member countries; it might well be that we have support from a few but not all including France, Germany and Italy...BUT before that some of them have their own battles for leadership so we shall see but it could be another Cameron moment where he promised to get a good deal for Britain and singularly failed miserably. Would May want to call a snap election? Again not sure but then I am equally not sure that Corbyn would be a good enough leader - he has won 2 massive mandates but does that justify him being a credible candidate for future PM? Again only time will tell.

**rupertramjet** · March 20th, 2017, 08:48 PM

I went to see Andre Rieu in concert at Wembley a few years ago, longest encore I ever heard, lasted about two hours! They did a tribute to Dame Vera, and she appeared on a huge screen on a recording of an interview, I think she got the biggest ovation of the evening, and the Maestro showed her such huge respect it was dereply touching.

I once saw her interviewed, and with a tear in her eye she spoke about singing 'We'll meet again' to soldiers just off to war, she said 'I knew I had to give it all I had, because so many would not be coming back' There will never be a forces sweetheart that will come close to her!

**Devius** · March 21st, 2017, 12:05 AM

Just heard on CNN and seen on the BBC:

Passengers travelling from 10 airports in eight countries will be barred from carrying most electronic devices on US-bound flights, officials tell US media.

Airlines from certain countries in the Middle East and Africa will require passengers heading to the US to check laptops and tablets in the hold.

The directive is reportedly the result of a security threat and could be announced as soon as Tuesday.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declined to comment on the issue.

Details:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39333424

**otokonomidori** · March 21st, 2017, 05:38 AM

I read elsewhere just now that Martin McGuinness has clocked out aged 66

**rupertramjet** · March 21st, 2017, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by otokonomidori

I read elsewhere just now that Martin McGuinness has clocked out aged 66

Oh dear how sad!

**Brecht** · March 21st, 2017, 01:47 PM

At least he helped build peace in the North of Ireland.

**otokonomidori** · March 21st, 2017, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Brecht

At least he helped build peace in the North of Ireland.

Only when he knew he was losing the war that he'd helped start.

**Brecht** · March 21st, 2017, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by otokonomidori

Only when he knew he was losing the war that he'd helped start.

Everybody knows Martin McGuinness started the war in the 1590s.

March 20th, 2017, 06:35 PM	#28711
Devius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: It's a London Thing.... Posts: 23,579 Thanks: 142,421 Thanked 228,792 Times in 23,615 Posts	Dame Vera Lynn: The Forces' Sweetheart turns 100 Considering the recent sad losses in 2016 and this year of so many iconic personalities, I'm really happy to write about Dame Vera Lynn celebrating her the 100th birthday. To mark the centenary, her record label projected her photograph onto the white cliffs of Dover (a Spitfire fly-past was scrapped due to bad weather). Asked for advice on ageing, she said: "Be active to your full capabilities. "Keep interested, read books, watch television and try to keep in touch with life and what people are doing, seeing and enjoying." Dame Vera added she finds it "humbling" people still enjoy her songs. As The Queen wrote to her: "You cheered and uplifted us all in the War and after the War, and I am sure that this evening the blue birds of Dover will be flying over to wish you a happy anniversary, Elizabeth R." Dame Vera became known as the "forces' sweetheart" during World War Two for travelling to conflict zones around the world to give morale-boosting performances to British troops. Details: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39326024 Truly an inspirational lady worthy of her title - happy 100th, madam! Vera Lynn - We'll Meet Again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHcunREYzNY Vera Lynn - The White cliffs of Dover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5aeClRY4kA __________________ "I've had it with them, I've had it with you, I've had it with ALL THIS - I WANT ROOM SERVICE!* I want the club sandwich, I want the cold Mexican beer, I want a $10,000-a-night hooker!"* Johnny Mnemonic (1995)

March 20th, 2017, 08:02 PM	#28713
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,585 Times in 19,356 Posts	Re Vera Lynn. That song about Dover was written by two Americans and some sort of morale booster but as we all knew here there are no bluebirds anywhere near Dover-apparently at the time of writing it was seen as being something of happiness indicator-such as the line "Mr Bluebird's on my shoulder" from the "Zip-per-dee-doo-dah" song from Disney's film(live action & animation) Song of the South and Judy Garland sang about "bluebirds fly" in her song Over the Rainbow from 'The Wizard of Oz'. One theory is that the 'bluebirds' were actually the RAF who wore blue uniforms flying over Dover(in their aeroplanes) on their way to get the Germans, which I think is pretty plausible. Today I managed to get a new tape recorder(BUSH) and discovered that it had a USB socket to record directly on to it from tape-BUT the downside was I noticed that that space had been sacrificed to the tape counter and lack of one of those means I have no way of knowing how to find the song or tune I want, but instead use the CUE part which uses a screeching sound as it plays quickly to the next cued piece. Ah well, can't have everything I suppose. So Theresa May has set 29th March as the trigger for Article 50 and EU negotiations. I still think she will fail to get any kind of real deal from the 27 member countries; it might well be that we have support from a few but not all including France, Germany and Italy...BUT before that some of them have their own battles for leadership so we shall see but it could be another Cameron moment where he promised to get a good deal for Britain and singularly failed miserably. Would May want to call a snap election? Again not sure but then I am equally not sure that Corbyn would be a good enough leader - he has won 2 massive mandates but does that justify him being a credible candidate for future PM? Again only time will tell. __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

March 20th, 2017, 08:48 PM	#28714
rupertramjet R.I.P. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cloud cuckoo land Posts: 4,300 Thanks: 26,852 Thanked 54,117 Times in 4,288 Posts	I went to see Andre Rieu in concert at Wembley a few years ago, longest encore I ever heard, lasted about two hours! They did a tribute to Dame Vera, and she appeared on a huge screen on a recording of an interview, I think she got the biggest ovation of the evening, and the Maestro showed her such huge respect it was dereply touching. I once saw her interviewed, and with a tear in her eye she spoke about singing 'We'll meet again' to soldiers just off to war, she said 'I knew I had to give it all I had, because so many would not be coming back' There will never be a forces sweetheart that will come close to her! Last edited by rupertramjet; March 20th, 2017 at 08:56 PM..

March 21st, 2017, 12:05 AM	#28715
Devius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: It's a London Thing.... Posts: 23,579 Thanks: 142,421 Thanked 228,792 Times in 23,615 Posts	US to ban electronics on flights from a dozen countries Just heard on CNN and seen on the BBC: Passengers travelling from 10 airports in eight countries will be barred from carrying most electronic devices on US-bound flights, officials tell US media. Airlines from certain countries in the Middle East and Africa will require passengers heading to the US to check laptops and tablets in the hold. The directive is reportedly the result of a security threat and could be announced as soon as Tuesday. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declined to comment on the issue. Details: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39333424 __________________ "I've had it with them, I've had it with you, I've had it with ALL THIS - I WANT ROOM SERVICE!* I want the club sandwich, I want the cold Mexican beer, I want a $10,000-a-night hooker!"* Johnny Mnemonic (1995)

March 21st, 2017, 05:38 AM	#28716
otokonomidori 緑の男 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jockistan, UK. Posts: 8,318 Thanks: 39,032 Thanked 122,438 Times in 8,318 Posts	I read elsewhere just now that Martin McGuinness has clocked out aged 66

March 21st, 2017, 01:47 PM	#28718
Brecht Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 10,657 Thanks: 180,485 Thanked 188,145 Times in 10,453 Posts	At least he helped build peace in the North of Ireland.