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by Mark1
Fri Mar 02, 2012 10:52 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Horses and the British Army
Replies: 2
Views: 1772

Horses and the British Army

Alex Owen (MaA GrE '03) made Wednesday's Daily Express, and there's a great story/video on the website http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/305227/The-real-life-war-horse-that-cleans-his-own-stable). Can't imagine there are too many Old Blues in the Household Cavalry Regiment, but it's good to see hi...
by Mark1
Thu Jun 03, 2010 12:00 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Young Old Blue joins the Kings Singers
Replies: 2
Views: 1474

Re: Young Old Blue joins the Kings Singers

Jonny succeeded Vincent Turner (FrankMusik) as a Maine A house captain!
by Mark1
Fri Mar 19, 2010 3:26 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Day Pupils.
Replies: 146
Views: 31307

Re: Day Pupils.

From what I understand, the day pupil proposal (I believe the term used is outboarders) was discussed at a recent meeting and is seen as less than ideal but potentially necessary measure in the current financial climate; that is to say, it has been accepted in theory.
by Mark1
Mon Apr 13, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Should Christ's Hospital Stop Being a Faith School?
Replies: 135
Views: 36054

Re: Should Christ’s Hospital Stop Being a Faith School?

It's certainly an interesting question you raise, but rather futile if personal perspectives on religion must be ignored; ironically, Spoonbill, you make your views patently clear in your post. Sticking to the issue of CH and other faiths though... As a recent CH leaver who has spent the majority of...
by Mark1
Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:34 pm
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: Where NOT to stay
Replies: 38
Views: 8032

Re: Where NOT to stay

"I went into a public-'ouse to get a pint o' beer,The publican 'e up an sez, "We serve no red-coats here." Spot on Ben. I think Kipling has the last word on this matter. I just joined the TA in London, and it was hilarious when we stopped for fast food on the way to a recent training...
by Mark1
Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:40 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Sad news - Dennis Savage
Replies: 13
Views: 4155

Re: Sad news - Dennis Savage

He was a Grecian last year.
by Mark1
Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:50 am
Forum: Overseas and Travelling
Topic: Kibbutznik?
Replies: 0
Views: 2855

Kibbutznik?

I'm considering spending some time on a kibbutz next year, and was wondering if this is something any forum users have done. I'd be grateful for any advice you might have.
by Mark1
Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:16 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Old Blue February 2008
Replies: 38
Views: 7005

Re: Old Blue February 2008

Will it be posted on the CHA website?
by Mark1
Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:39 pm
Forum: The CH Old Blues' Association - Ask the CHOBA Board
Topic: Who's Blue
Replies: 6
Views: 17124

Who's Blue

Hi,

just wondering what the status is of Who's Blue -

is it still online?

how does a recent Old Blue go about accessing/searching it?

Many thanks,

Mark Laichena
by Mark1
Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:39 am
Forum: Overseas and Travelling
Topic: Jordan/Lebanon/Syria anyone?
Replies: 3
Views: 3902

Re: Jordan/Lebanon/Syria anyone?

Well, it's not Sussex, but Jordan certainly isn't a warzone. I'll be there this summer working in Amman with Palestinian refugees - really looking forward to it, and was wondering if there were any relevant connections with CH. Lebanon, on the other hand, is as you say a little more volatile. I gues...
by Mark1
Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:57 pm
Forum: Overseas and Travelling
Topic: Jordan/Lebanon/Syria anyone?
Replies: 3
Views: 3902

Jordan/Lebanon/Syria anyone?

I'm planning spending some time in the area this summer and then again next spring to volunteer/study/travel (at different times) - I was wondering if there is any active Old Blue presence there. If you're in the region, or know relevant people who are, please let me know! Mark Ma A, 2000-'07 laiche...
by Mark1
Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:23 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Who Else Has Never Been Back to CH?
Replies: 132
Views: 33109

I know that I probably won't have a chance to go back to CH for a good few years which feels very weird, especially since my brothers are still there. I guess some things have changed a lot since some of the Older Blues here left, in that I can now send a message to friends who left before me, with ...
by Mark1
Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:24 pm
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: Jokes, please.....
Replies: 2390
Views: 411350

your comment seems appropriate JR, but to answer Mary's question it looks like it's not entirely relevant to the question: 'Centre for National Security in Washington' I think.
Although I guess it a bit ironic...
by Mark1
Sun Oct 28, 2007 7:45 pm
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: Terrifying
Replies: 9
Views: 3261

yes, they showed that clip on the news over here... he doesn't come across too serious in it though, and he's known for joking, so people are slightly divided on whether he's just playing up, considering he has an English teammate, or whether he's being serious.
by Mark1
Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:28 pm
Forum: Universities
Topic: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Replies: 20
Views: 10796

With all respect Phil, I've also met obnoxious Americans - but hardly any in a liberal college town such as Chapel Hill. They may run 'the place' - but not here, and I would hope that such fears would never be a reason to avoid considering some part of the USA for university. Sorry I took such umbra...