Monday 24 May 2010

The British Grenadier

Some talk of Alexander and some Hercules.
Of Hector and Lysander and such great names as these.
But of all the world's great heroes,
There's none that can compare.

I'm in Peebles tonight and I can't help thinking of one of my old teachers who had the nickname Peb, short for Pebbles. He had loads more but this is the only printable one.
Anyway, there are only two things that I remember about him.
Firstly, he once told us that he knew his nickname as he'd overheard some pupils discussing whether he came from Peebles.
Secondly, he taught us the words to The British Grenadier.
So all together

With a tow row row row row row
To the British Grenadier.

Hey, I'm in the borders. See the guy fishing. A shot of Peebles
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3 comments:

  1. Well it's a great relief that you're not singing "speed bonny boat.. over the sea to Skye" We'd be bothered about your navigation

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  2. Steve - can't say I happy about being reminded of Peb. Surely the smelliest teacher in educational history. Keep plodding on mate - LEN

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  3. How how we only just got to hear about this. Steve says you show more energy doing this than you ever did on the rugby field! Full of admiration - we'll sponsor you! Cynth & Steve

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