tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539171311271334164.post4596917395818506840..comments2023-10-14T01:40:45.217-07:00Comments on Paradise Lost In Translation: The Queen's MessengerParadise Lost In Translationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08507703496080523959noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539171311271334164.post-15597405367343558802009-07-11T01:50:30.293-07:002009-07-11T01:50:30.293-07:00I had a Lotus car some years ago and met someone w...I had a Lotus car some years ago and met someone with the same model. Nice guy. He was a retired Queen's Messenger and travelled in plain clothes on his job ... !DogLoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790183909033947474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539171311271334164.post-10230432161969952172009-06-17T01:18:32.702-07:002009-06-17T01:18:32.702-07:00There are several books written by a Queen's M...There are several books written by a Queen's Messenger (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Travels-Fat-Bulldog-George-Courtauld/dp/0349108439) all about his adventures. Great fun. I'm now off to Google for an application form....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539171311271334164.post-31089218155231945872009-06-11T02:33:54.242-07:002009-06-11T02:33:54.242-07:00I met some Queen's Messengers once on the Tran...I met some Queen's Messengers once on the TransSiberian Railway. They travelled the route often and knew everything about it. I love that they are still going.<br /><br />Hope they did their job properly and bought the passport out!<br /><br />Enjoy your trip.Dorset Dispatcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10457466586411004146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539171311271334164.post-71947306892847283062009-06-10T07:17:04.462-07:002009-06-10T07:17:04.462-07:00Boy this brings a tear to my eye - if only British...Boy this brings a tear to my eye - if only British politicians were as reliable at the moment!<br /><br />Hugs from all your Lee Abbey Falcon Camp friends - 7th one this year!<br /><br />John F<br />xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539171311271334164.post-59016486125022526392009-06-07T09:26:18.932-07:002009-06-07T09:26:18.932-07:00Sounds like quite a good career option (except I d...Sounds like quite a good career option (except I don't like flying...) Hope the passport arrives.Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539171311271334164.post-77586470410185526232009-06-06T04:31:24.669-07:002009-06-06T04:31:24.669-07:00The very best of (British!) luck...The very best of (British!) luck...Potty Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04751869800592294891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539171311271334164.post-49531560946556021902009-06-06T02:08:54.010-07:002009-06-06T02:08:54.010-07:00How extremely fascinating! I am British too - livi...How extremely fascinating! I am British too - living in New Zealand - and I just love all the historical traditions, customs and eccentricities. I'm very hopeful that 'The Queen's Messenger' pulls through for you and delivers the passport in time! Good luck and best wishes.Sarahhttp://www.chezlee.co.nznoreply@blogger.com