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Post by bp on Jul 5, 2012 14:18:36 GMT
their 60th wedding anniversary today.  A lovely couple, Betty and Brian, lifelong fans and season ticket holders who sat right in front of me and my brother in the upper Loft. Superkcat knows them well too. The club have sent me an item to give them on sunday when they are having a little celebration in the next village to mine. |
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Post by RoryTheRanger on Jul 5, 2012 14:21:00 GMT
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 5, 2012 14:25:35 GMT
That's really wonderful...60 Years...!
Can I publicize this or is this a secret (assuming they don't read this board!)
(And if can publicize it, is there a bigger copy of the article. Or at least big enough to see their full names)
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Post by bp on Jul 5, 2012 14:30:38 GMT
I know they would be happy for this to be shared with everyone hooped.
I've just emailed you a copy of the jpg.
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Jul 5, 2012 14:32:08 GMT
Wow 60 years! Congratulations to them both.
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Post by harlowranger on Jul 5, 2012 14:45:28 GMT
What an achievement congratulations to them both and to have seen so many games ! Impressive  |
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 5, 2012 14:48:11 GMT
So "the season" they got married, QPR had just gotten relegated back to Division III! Congratulations to Betty and Brian Herrington  |
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Post by cpr on Jul 5, 2012 15:59:06 GMT
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Post by beanofire on Jul 5, 2012 16:14:42 GMT
A real achievement - congrats to them both. I hope they have a wonderful celebration. Maybe Rangers could do something as wonderful this year, in recognition?.........-)
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Post by eskey8 on Jul 5, 2012 16:34:43 GMT
Congratulations!!
I have a feeling my season ticket seat was next to this couple a few years back. Betty, made a knitted teddy for my new born daughter.
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Post by gramps on Jul 5, 2012 18:18:42 GMT
Many congratulations to them - beaten my wife and I by five years as we have our 55th anniversary in September. Celebrating in Springfield, MO, USA where our good friends will be looking after us. I hope they have many more years of happiness.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2012 18:33:44 GMT
Congratulations to them
Will they receive something from the queen for that
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Post by terryb on Jul 5, 2012 18:39:14 GMT
Congratulations, this is wonderful.
What a great achievement for the marriage to survive 60 years of following the R's!
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 6, 2012 7:21:29 GMT
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Post by gramps on Jul 6, 2012 7:31:47 GMT
Congratulations to them Will they receive something from the queen for that Yes Mike. 60th anniversaries receive a message from and signed by the Queen. |
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Jul 6, 2012 7:49:14 GMT
I can't view the photo on the blog. |
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 6, 2012 7:53:07 GMT
Hmmm
(Just tried: Works for me in Safari. Doesn't work for me in Firefox or Chrome)
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 6, 2012 7:59:35 GMT
I think I now "fixed" that (i.e. did it correctly this time)
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Jul 6, 2012 10:23:07 GMT
Yep. Looks good.
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Post by Lonegunmen on Jul 6, 2012 19:58:01 GMT
Brilliant effort by them. Congratulations for sure. The club should have them in the Directors Box for our first home game of the season.
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 8, 2012 10:01:46 GMT
Celebration today...If you read this before you go, BP: Give them the best wishes of some awe-struck fellow QPR Fans   |
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Post by bp on Jul 9, 2012 8:04:22 GMT
Had a wonderful afternoon with Betty and Brian. I told them of everyones best wishes which left them kind of speechless which is rather unusual for Betty. She particularly asked to be remembered to Superckat!!  Brian, who rarely gets a chance to get a word in edgeways was at last able to tell me a little about his other love, The Rs. He first came to the Bush in 1938 and barring national service in 47-49 he rarely missed more than a few home matches per season. Then for many years away games either. Unfortunately now due to deteriorating health they are now unable to attend but watch any time the Rs are on TV. I told them about Bushmans archive which I will show him on my laptop asap and Brian thinks there might well be somethings in his loft to add.  I stayed for the speeches which, as you can imagine, were quite emotional. Especially when the club was mentioned and of course the love of their family and friends. The day finished off with their daughter Louise singing some lovely songs from Bettys favourite musicals. I was a bit shocked she didn't ask for Pigbag.  Those are a few snaps with one more to come of myself with Betty and Brian receiving the pennant that the club kindly sent for them which I am waiting on. |
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Post by Lonegunmen on Jul 9, 2012 8:14:09 GMT
Briiliant! Proper badge on the cake I note. It is fans like these people whom make me very proud to be associated with them. Real gems. Thanks for the pics Bill.
I hope the club do give them a directors box seat each at our first home game. Would be very nice to see them have a sojourn to a place they both love/d.
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Post by Bushman on Jul 9, 2012 9:16:01 GMT
I'm so pleased that they had such a wonderful day Bill.
It would be great if Brian can have a search in his loft for anything that we can add to the archive.
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Post by bp on Jul 9, 2012 12:02:53 GMT
And some more snaps taken by someone who has a far steadier hand than me and much better at framing a picture  The cake  Yes, I know I have put on a few pounds   The happy couple x  Cards from wellwishers  I forgot to mention what a fine job they have done of indoctrinating so many friends into being outright fans or at the very least 2nd favourite team and I now believe even their daughter Louise who has for years managed to avoid the bug has at last given in and now taking an interest in our team. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! |
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Post by cpr on Jul 9, 2012 12:10:43 GMT
Smashing stuff Bill, thanks for sharing.
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Post by harlowranger on Jul 9, 2012 12:11:39 GMT
What fantastic photos , really fantastic achievement !
Great to see a good day was had by all!
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 9, 2012 12:19:09 GMT
I like that flower arrangement (Who Signed the QPR Pennant?) |
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Post by superckat on Jul 9, 2012 16:08:00 GMT
Why the hell have I only just seen this post. A bit late but congratulations to them both. Never really spoke to Brian but said the odd few words to Betty. Nice lady and I'm humbled that they remembered me. They were very poplular amongst fans where they sat and during the winter months I envied them when they sat with their flask of tea/coffee/soup.
That's great news. Thanks for sharing and updating bp.
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Post by Lonegunmen on Jul 9, 2012 23:33:06 GMT
Hey ill, I also note you've lost some weight. Good on ya!
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