observer Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Notice Georgie Best's Barber was awarded an OBE for "services to hairdressing"! Is it time to end this pathetic anachronism? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Perhaps you would prefer the Legion d'Honeur?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 No Probably like you I am against any honour system, the intent is good but such is human nature it will end up getting abused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 The people who actually do something in life seem to be always left out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 time you were "recognised" then Peter?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 I agree Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 SIR Peter - got a nice ring to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Don't forget to doff your cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 .. think that's reserved for Lords isn't it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Ok, just practise then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Can't, I'm phobic about deference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 SIR Peter - got a nice ring to it! Lord Turner of Latchford sounds even better....and you can get some allowances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Lord turner sounds a bit weird to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 SIR Peter - got a nice ring to it! Lord Turner of Latchford sounds even better....and you can get some allowances. The cheque's in the post. Dismayed, you're barred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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