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  • caractacus pottscaractacus potts Orbital communicator, level 10Posts: 4,099MI6 Agent
    I would guess you're right. I am no monarchist, but I remember being highly disturbed by Diana's death, freaked out even. The paparazzi literally drove that woman to her death, and she might still be alive if she had not married into that family.
    If someone like me, who goes out of is way to not pay any attention to the Windsors, was highly disturbed, how do we think the woman's children felt?

    and celebrity culture has only grown more intrusive in the decades since.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I am a big Fan of Her Majesty ( even though every year, I'm left off the honours list ) ;)
    but regard Harry and Meghan as spoiled brats who want to be Royal, but not to do any
    work. Perhaps moving to Canada would be best, so they can work the chat shows and
    charge a fortune for after dinner speeches. Just so long as the Tax payer doesn't have to
    contribute, like the £2.4 million we forked out for their little " Cottage" .
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,320MI6 Agent
    I think it's problematic that the couple doen't want to be Royals anymore and instead working on their charities. But who whould have cared about their charities of a TV drama actress and an army officer if they weren't Royals?
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,320MI6 Agent
    I am a big Fan of Her Majesty ( even though every year, I'm left off the honours list ) ;)
    but regard Harry and Meghan as spoiled brats who want to be Royal, but not to do any
    work. Perhaps moving to Canada would be best, so they can work the chat shows and
    charge a fortune for after dinner speeches. Just so long as the Tax payer doesn't have to
    contribute, like the £2.4 million we forked out for their little " Cottage" .

    I'm not entirely onboard with the "spoiled brats" part. Obviously Harry has had a very priveliged life in many ways. But he served in Afghanistan, something he easily could have avoided as a royal. Meghan Markle has been an actress in America much of her life, working longer hours than many of us are used to. I don't think the couple want to distance themselves from the royal family because they don't want to work, but because of the enormous media pressure and difficult relations with the rest of the Family.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    So long as the tax payer doesn't have to
    Pay anything towards the couple I don't
    Really care. Her Majesty is motivated
    by her duty, which both she and Prince Philip
    Have carried out for decades. They didn't
    Even have the courtesy to let her Majesty
    Know in advance, their decision. Showing
    They think and care about no one but themselves.

    "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is
    To have a thankless child! " ( or Grandchild )
    From King Lear
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,842MI6 Agent
    edited January 2020
    I'm just surprised that Meghan didn't want to move to the United States instead of Canada as I know she's very close with her father. ;)
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    It also seems odd how someone can come from one family with a big
    Rift between family members. Only to join another family and yet Another
    Big family rift begins ? ....... almost as if it was a characteristic ? :v
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • GrindelwaldGrindelwald Posts: 1,341MI6 Agent
    January 1975 : Way of Dragon japan premiere , final real Lee movie released there
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,842MI6 Agent
    Today (14 January) marks my 17th anniversary of joining as a member here on AJB back in 2003. I just want to give a vote of thanks on this day to the admin, as well as all of the mods and members who make AJB what it is: a great online debating chamber for all things Bond! :) -{
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,320MI6 Agent
    Congratulations! Glad to have you here :007)
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Congratulations SM -{ 17 years is a milestone
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,842MI6 Agent
    Thank you for the kind words, N24 and TP! They're much appreciated! :)
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,825Chief of Staff
    Well done, SM! {[]

    I'm on leave right now- see if you can work out which country I'm in:

    IMG-20200116-200957.jpg


    ...which might explain my recent absence from the forums. Never fear, I shall return!

    Higgins, I'm in Berlin after some time in Leipzig. I didn't know how long I'd be there so couldn't tell you earlier. You wanna drop down here and drink some beer?
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,320MI6 Agent
    Ahh ……. Belgium!
  • Mr MartiniMr Martini That nice house in the sky.Posts: 2,707MI6 Agent
    Barbel wrote:
    Well done, SM! {[]

    I'm on leave right now- see if you can work out which country I'm in:

    IMG-20200116-200957.jpg


    ...which might explain my recent absence from the forums. Never fear, I shall return!

    Higgins, I'm in Berlin after some time in Leipzig. I didn't know how long I'd be there so couldn't tell you earlier. You wanna drop down here and drink some beer?

    Is that you with your back to the camera Barbel?
    Some people would complain even if you hang them with a new rope
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,825Chief of Staff
    What, that old guy? :o
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    Barbel, shot you an email.

    Enjoy your time in Germany
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,825Chief of Staff
    Gotcha, and thanks.
  • hehadlotsofgutshehadlotsofguts Durham England Posts: 2,112MI6 Agent
    JBR review TWINE. We also see the return of an old friend.

    https://youtu.be/tQWxpPCqmnw
    Have you ever heard of the Emancipation Proclamation?"

    " I don't listen to hip hop!"
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,842MI6 Agent
    Barbel wrote:
    Well done, SM! {[]

    I'm on leave right now- see if you can work out which country I'm in:

    IMG-20200116-200957.jpg


    ...which might explain my recent absence from the forums. Never fear, I shall return!

    Higgins, I'm in Berlin after some time in Leipzig. I didn't know how long I'd be there so couldn't tell you earlier. You wanna drop down here and drink some beer?

    Thanks, Barbel. Sorry, only seeing this post now! I hope you had a pleasant trip! :)
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,825Chief of Staff
    Oh yes, thanks. {[]
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,842MI6 Agent
    Barbel wrote:
    Oh yes, thanks. {[]

    I'm glad to hear it, Barbel! :)
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • Dirty PunkerDirty Punker ...Your Eyes Only, darling."Posts: 2,587MI6 Agent
    My back's demolished, I've been listening to the Beatles without earmuffs, I'm excited about NTTD and I've been absent lol

    In other news, my dad gave me his white on white Stratocaster with a maple neck after considering selling it after it had been sitting for so long after he gave up on playing. I'm thinking I'm gonna try again.

    Jesus. Kinda forgot my password for this site lmao
    Hello (again)
    a reasonable rate of return
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,320MI6 Agent
    I'm sorry to hear about your back. I've struggled with back problems in the past, and it's a really bad experience. Even the most everyday things get difficult and painful. Get better soon! :) :)
  • James SuzukiJames Suzuki New ZealandPosts: 2,406MI6 Agent
    Welcome Back, Dirty Punker!
    “The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning. "
    -Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,825Chief of Staff
    Hope the back improves, DP. Got a pic of the Strat?
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Sorry to hear about your back problems
    DP, it can be soul destroying. As for your
    New guitar. It will be fun to get you hand
    Round the shaft and start fingering again . ;)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • JTMJTM Posts: 3,027MI6 Agent
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  • Dirty PunkerDirty Punker ...Your Eyes Only, darling."Posts: 2,587MI6 Agent
    :)) :)) :)) :)) :)) :))
    Thank you, all. Back in action.

    As requested, there she is. It's as good as a doorstop as George Harrison would put it but it's a looker.
    Hope it'll be more than that soon.

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    Really needs a good clean.
    a reasonable rate of return
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,825Chief of Staff
    Wishing you a lot of pleasure with that!
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