A Conversation for HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales

A5769985 - HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Post 41

Gnomon - time to move on

I normally only comment on punctuation and spelling when (1) I can't see anything else wrong and (2) it doesn't look like there are going to be any major changes.

Sorry GB, this is a general discussion about PR. It shouldn't really be taking place here.


A5769985 - HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Post 42

Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor

A5769985 - HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales. (for the Scouts)

I would rather you hold the discussion here, where I can read it (rather than scout group email or sub-ed group email if there is such a thing) and learn how to improve my entries (I'm always learning, the day I know it all, I expect to drop dead).

I don't object - it makes fascinating reading and I don't mind reading the different sub-eds style, even what Scouts look for.smiley - smiley

Have you noticed I post <> (for the Scouts)>> every 20 posts, (or try to) I picked that up from something someone mentioned in PR once.smiley - smiley It certainly helps me.smiley - biggrin

It's always good to get feedback on your work, at least you know it's being read, and I like to see changes noted by the author as wellsmiley - ok


A5769985 - HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Post 43

Gnomon - time to move on

In the early days of PR, I always used to put the A number of the entry in post 21, 41 etc as well. Not so much for the benefit of the scouts as for my own benefit when I wanted to change the entry. Nowadays I keep links on my personal space to the entries I'm working on. But I probably should start doing it again for the scouts.


A5769985 - HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Post 44

echomikeromeo

I would do it if I ever remembered. And when you're scouting it's certainly nice to have the links.


A5769985 - HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Post 45

There is only one thing worse than being Gosho, and that is not being Gosho

It's not just for the Scouts you know - it's for everyone in the thread whether they be Scouts, PR regulars, the author or someone just dropping by.


A5769985 - HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Post 46

Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor

OK I'll drop the Scout reference.smiley - smiley


A5769985 - HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Post 47

Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor

Re post 26, by Demon Drawer:

"Might be worth mentioning that The Old Man of Lochnagar was illustrated by paitingins by the Prince as well as the writing"

According to Amazon, http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0140544143/202-0484308-6610256
The Old Man of Lochnagar - Sir Hugh Casson (Illustrator)

Can you give me your source, DD? smiley - smiley


A5769985 - HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Post 48

Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor

Update so far:

Added a brief introduction to the man, rather than start with his birth.

Elaborated on his love of the Goons, linked to the edited entries on the Goons and Spike Milligan.

Explained the dislike of anyone sitting on the bonnet of his car, for those who didn't know...

Added today's link from BBC News...


A5769985 - HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Post 49

BigAl Patron Saint of Left Handers Keeper of the Glowing Pickle and Monobrows

'During his second year at Cambridge he trained to be a pilot, receiving flying instruction from the RAF'.

smiley - erm Does this mean he was a member of the University Air Squadron? If he was, perhaps this should be mentioned.


A5769985 - HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Post 50

Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor

Prince Charles once performed an impromptu dance - in front of the assembled media - in a dole-office line-up reminiscent of a famous scene from the Oscar-winning smash-hit British film The Full Monty.

Also added the fact that Bob Geldof changed the line-up of Live Aid so he could perform "I Don't Like Mondays" for them before they had to leave.


A5769985 - HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Post 51

Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor

University Air Squadron - smiley - erm never heard of that.

*from the backlog*
By the way should I use the word "repatriate" in reference to Charles collecting Diana's body and escorting her on the journey from Paris? It really was unprescedented, it should have been her brother doing that job.

Can anyone clarify that please?


A5769985 - HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Post 52

Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor

smiley - grovel

smiley - wizardGBsmiley - witch
smiley - flyhismiley - wizardsmiley - pumpkin


A5769985 - HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Post 53

BigAl Patron Saint of Left Handers Keeper of the Glowing Pickle and Monobrows

I was trying to find out whether he rec'd flying training through the Cambriodge University Air Squadron. No luck so far. This is what one site says (so you could possibly expand yours slightly):

'Military career: Learnt to fly jet aircraft at RAF College at Cranwell in 1971 and earned RAF wings'.


A5769985 - HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Post 54

BigAl Patron Saint of Left Handers Keeper of the Glowing Pickle and Monobrows

Ref flying training:

http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/about/bio_flying.html


A5769985 - HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Post 55

Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor

Thanks Big Alsmiley - ok

smiley - wizardGBsmiley - witch
smiley - flyhismiley - wizardsmiley - pumpkin


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Post 57

Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor

smiley - wowthanks!

smiley - biggrin

smiley - witchGBsmiley - zoom


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Post 58

BigAl Patron Saint of Left Handers Keeper of the Glowing Pickle and Monobrows

Well done,

smiley - pumpkin


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Post 59

echomikeromeo

smiley - applause


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Post 60

Azara

Some belated smiley - bubbly for Galaxy Babe!

smiley - cheers
Azara
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