Ties

paul croxson · Ties

I went to a St Patrick's NIght reception Monday wearing my I Corps tie (something green as instructed).
Weaving my way home via Waterloo Stn someone said "Isn't that an I Corps tie?"
We got talking and he had been a linguist at Scarfoldendorf and then an Arab linguist. He had only a day or so earlier been on to the Langeleben website and, as he had been briefly at Langeleben, I hope an new recruit.
He had enjoyed the history, by the way!!
Suddenly we realised our trains were about to leave and rushed off. No idea what his name was. If I say he had a thick black beard I doubt if that would be much help unless he had been to Afghanistan.
He is now training as a Barrister

ken vipond

Hi Paul,just goes to show what a small world we live in,and prooves that the old school/regimental tie can still open doors,also a trainee barrister would be most welcome into the fold,regards from Ken.

kerby

Is there a Langeleben Tie?

jr

Yes, Keith, see here:

Unfortunately they're now a collector's item, sold out long ago. Unless Gerry has plans to order a new batch.

Ernie Callaghan

There is a Langeleben tie, we designed and bought 200 in 1996 and sold out by 2002, if we were to order more we would have to buy a minimum of 200 and would probably be stuck with about 150 of them, at £8 a time we could not afford the loss, if for any reason a tie becomes available we tend to raffle it at the next reunion. I am willing mine to the branch so if you can hang on a bit you may draw the winning ticket.

kerby

A pity that I am not still in the 'rag trade' else I could have probably have got them done on the 'cheap'.

paul croxson

It's funny Ken but there are so few of us I Corps around (in comparative terms) that we usually say 'HELLO' and pas the time of day. Our paths have usually crossed somewhere but that was closer than usual.

paul croxson

By the way, I havenn't a Langeleben tie either!!!!
They'll have a rarity value soon and we'll have to buy them off EBay.
If we do order any more, can we get them wider to cover our rather large bellies. This is what the I Corps sensibly did. On the subject of things to wear - will berets be worn on the memorial parade? The I Corps had some 2nd hand (or should I say 'head') ones for sale a few months ago.

Ernie Callaghan

Paul, do'nt bother with a second hand beret just wear a very wide I Corps tie, that should cover everything.

paul croxson

Ernie,
in view of some of the EXTREMELY rude comments that have in the past been made about the size of my head a tie may not be sufficient - SADLY

Gordon

I kept my Joint Services School for Linguists tie in use long after it should have been honourably discharged. It was such a good conversation starter. Ended its life holding up my decorating trousers. Sic transit gloria mundi.

Gordon

Bill Lloyd · Ties

Paul,

I wouldn't want you to be improperly dressed for such an auspicious occasion, (keeping up the standards, etc.,) so I am only to willing to 'lend' you my tie for the weekend as I am unable to be there myself.

Usual guarantee required regarding the return of the tie minus beer, soup and other stains.

All that is required is your address via my e mail box.

No deposit required.

Bill Lloyd.

Gordon

Bill

Say hello to the Crail guardhouse for me next time you're passing.

Gordon

paul croxson

What a generous offer Bill.
I was envisaging wearing a black tie with my dinner jacket, actually. We don't want to let the side down do we?

Bill Lloyd

Gordon,

I don't think you would want to be near the Crail guardhouse today!

The wind is straight from the North Pole, and the wind....! Well, I am reminded of a few lines from 'Action Stations 7' about Crail.

'The winds were sometimes so strong that a Swordfish would have to land with plenty of power on so as to maintain forward speed over the ground'.

Come June and July with the evening light until about 11pm, then I might venture out on a visit to the guardhouse.

Bill

paul croxson

Is the frontier between Scotland and England closed the week-end of the re-union?
No Bill and no Gordon!
If it is they will need a better excuse for not coming to Konigslutter next year. Only 'povery' 'incapacity' and 'death' would be acceptable for such an auspicious occasion

Bill Lloyd

Paul,

This 'black tie' approach to the Langeleben dinner is all very impressive, but I wouldn't want you to be mistaken as a waiter again!

Stick to the Langeleben tie and that jacket you wore in that Gallery photo, circa '57.
Bill.

paul croxson

Frankly, Bill, I might need the tips so I won't throw that idea out of the window YET
By the way, any student of fashion would have recognised the 'whistle' as being the height of fashion in '54. By 1957 it was extremely shiny and back in Civvy St

paul croxson

According to the Times today - despite David Cameron's (who he?) efforts to be trendy and wear a DJ but no tie - plain black ties (not spotted, striped or coloured) should be worn. That's really important to know - I'd hate to commit a faux pas - but, anyway, it seems Cameron is colour blind anyway - at least when he's on his bicycle.

Mike Hudson · Ties

Paul, I would love to sat it was .......... but I can't but I will get on to Pete Shoreland, who will no doubt raise Merv Davies or the Plaskitt brothers.
I know it's a lot to ask, since Scharfoldendorf moved to Langeleben in '67 but can you give any details, height, body build, accent etc?
Older Fatter Greyer and now Miserable, Not Grumpy