Unfortunately,this year,if this is the same goat it had to be euthanaised due to age related illness and an attempt was made to collect semen but unsuccessful as far as I know.The nanny's are still present and I don't know if a new male is to be used or whether that would break with tradition.Speaking of mascots I remember a tiger being used in OZ 25-30 years ago in an army regiment.I think they just have proxy's now if they are exotic which is a shame.Love all that pageantry.I've been too the 'Trooping the colour' and it is excellent.The horses are turned out and some.Cheers ay.
Glenn
Glenn,
Boy, is it a small world. Thank you for the update on Lance Corporal Windsor. I was just going to contact you and verify for sure that retired British soldiers were actually sent to Whipsnade, to live out their lives in peace and harmony in the Garden of Eden. I was just a little suspicious that it was only "Windsor Palace public relations spin." You will note the video above, and why I was concerned that, possibly the truth was that after service in the 1st Battalion Royal Welsh, soldiers were stripped of their rank, and sent to the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment to serve. LOL The Aussies may have had a mascot, but according to the BBC William/Billy Army number 25232301 was not a "mascot, but a ranking member of the regiment."
You are right mate, Royal pomp and circumstance is the greatest thing in the world, and the British are at the top of the game, that's for sure. I hope to be lucky enough to witness it live some day.
FYI The tradition of having goats in the military originated in 1775, when a goat walked onto the battlefield in Boston, during the Revolutionary War and led the Welsh regimental colors at the end of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Funny, but I would think that would be a thorn in the crowns ass that they wouldn't want to be reminded of over two centuries later, by the constant presence of a goat. I'm just saying....
Wade
Monday, November 29, 2010
For Glenn Sullivan
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Wade G. Burck
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G'day Glenn,
One of our tigers, Sabre, worked in the circus until I "retired", then did film work with me, then I sent him up to Charlie in Darwin and he became the mascot for an army regiment up there. He was euthanised only a couple of months ago for age related problems.
He too used to go on parade with the Army and had all his Army details on his enclosure at the Park.
I guess we'll see you in the new year?
Cheers,
Steve
We arrive in March Steve,so I will be in contact when we head north.I assume you have heard that I will start in Dubbo.hope al is well.Cheers ay.
Glenn,
It would please me greatly if you and Steve would share a beer on me when you get up north. Much success at Dubbo.
Wade
See you then. Bring a couple of slabs and send the bill to Wade. He's a good bloke!!
Steve,
Don't be volunteering me for any slabs!!!!! I said, "share a beer on me." That means I am springing for one beer, and you and Glenn can split it. Your hearing's about as bad as Dave Orr's. I promised to buy Dave a "tall roast of the day" at the Starbucks on St. Armand's Circle, after my Ring of Fame induction ceremony, and he heard "venti latte with whipped cream and cinnamon." Jesus, I'm an ex circus animal trainer, not a wall street broker mate!!!!!!!
Wade
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