I attended the Devonport memorial service today along with hundreds of other locals. It seems to be a growing tradition not only in the area but throughout the country. As the war veterans and RSA members paraded down the mainstreet they did so to clapping and cheers as they followed the army and navy and navy band. Stirring stuff which brings tears to the eyes.
It is interesting but hardly surprising that until very recently, our (right wing) local MP, Wayne Mapp, has never been formally invited as a guest. Wayne's wife, Denese, attended the service on his behalf. The local area is a very liberal, socialist leaning demographic hence the heavy presence of Labour MP's. My English teacher for a few years was the representative Labour MP - an ultra socialist feminazi and a raving lesbian. The key to succeeding in her classes was of course to write essays that she wanted to hear - even though it was the complete opposite to what I believed in - you do what you have to do sometimes.
My faux pax for the day of course, was to greet Denese with a kiss and proceed to discuss the left wing tossers not realising that raving lesbian, socialist, feminist No. 1 was standing right behind me. I got a "look" but delivered one back - Labour MP's generally have no class and Denese has this in truck loads.
The service ended and the RSA was full to brimming with guests, veterans, navy, army etc - the rest of us fought for a table and a latte. I have to confess I don't eat or drink in this area often as the lap dogs and feminazi drive me nuts - but hey it's all in the name of peace!!
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