Thank you for taking the timeSorry.My fault not his. Fire away and I promise I will get to what either of us can answer when I can.
I went out to lunch today with some of the local ladies and I haven't had a chance to go back through all the previous posts.
Lt. Colonel Johnny Thompson of the Scots Guards and Handsome Men In Kilts **Appreciation Thread
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It could be anything. Illness, family emergency, other duties, away at training.
It is without doubt the most elaborate uniform in the entire British Army of any Regiment. Head to toe involves so much effort to dress correctly. Even the kilt is adorned with rosettes. It must take a while to get used to putting on all the elements, wearing it and being comfortable, and not being shy of catching everyone's gaze as it is so eye catching, they want to see it up close or get a photo. It's one thing being part of a Regiment carrying out Ceremonial duties where everyone looks the same, or marching together. But being a lone soldier in a city centre like Paris, on duty beside the King & Queen, looking so strikingly conspicuous, it can't be easy and must take some getting used to.
I predict we shall see tartan fabrics and kilts in this season's Couture fashions in Paris by many top designers!
Jonny could take him - No doubtI think the young man on the right is from the British Embassy whom Jonny would've liaised with in preparation for the Tour. For some reason I hate seeing a man standing next to Jonny who is taller than him!
Saving most of my questions for after the France visit and our merry band of Jonny admirers returns to asking questions about Sandhurst, commissions, promotions, transfers, etc., etc., etc., But ... still loads of them for the France trip.Sorry.
I went out to lunch today with some of the local ladies and I haven't had a chance to go back through all the previous posts.
And me! It makes Jonny human. So many talk of him like he's a God or "the new James Bond". But he has weaknesses and is human. Bless. No doubt he'll run that off ASAP.
"Chubbier middle and hint of extra chin"! Ohhh a throwdown challenge !!!
My return is ... Handsomer and more to love
Jonny tucks his chin down towards his neck. Seen that in so many pictures where he is standing at attention, etc. NOT extra chin.
"Would you like my bar of soap"? she sweetly asked.
my God, they are both SO missed.
Different ideas, I actually think he is more handsome a bit chubbier but as long as he’s happy that’s all that matters. Let’s hope Bordeaux tomorrow goes as well as the first two days then after debriefing hopefully he can relax and have some time off.I like to allow for improvement.
Thank you for the offer. I’ll stick with my rose scented bar…. Instead I’ll take a little sugar in my tea, to sweeten me up."Chubbier middle and hint of extra chin"! Ohhh a throwdown challenge !!!
My return is ... Handsomer and more to love
Jonny tucks his chin down towards his neck. Seen that in so many pictures where he is standing at attention, etc. NOT extra chin.
"Would you like my bar of soap"? she sweetly asked.
When I say things like that, I am mainly teasing and it does come from a place of love. That said, I do believe there is a hint of extra roundness to his cheeks since the early summer. Smacking of a little less exercise and a little more indulgence. But I expect he will be back to fighting weight in no time.
And honestly, which one of us would refuse him a second slice of cake!
I think Jonny is just gorgeous. I see an Officer standing tall with his chin tucked down in a sort of partial standing at attention stance, probably from habit.
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You are right of course! We all love Jonny and have come together as a nice little group that, as we get closer, are also enjoying a bit of fun and joking. Any one of us would give him the entire cake if he was sitting at our table!Thank you for the offer. I’ll stick with my rose scented bar…. Instead I’ll take a little sugar in my tea, to sweeten me up.
When I say things like that, I am mainly teasing and it does come from a place of love. That said, I do believe there is a hint of extra roundness to his cheeks since the early summer. Smacking of a little less exercise and a little more indulgence. But I expect he will be back to fighting weight in no time.
And honestly, which one of us would refuse him a second slice of cake!
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I wonder how long it takes to kit up with the entire No1A uniform from head to toe or the mess dress. Of course Jonny would be so proficient at it that he would not even have to think about it and he just does it. But the first few times of trying must take a long time.