9th-12th-Lancers - Year 1986 - Page 0057
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| Regiment | 9th/12th Lancers |
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| Year | 1986 |
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She has babies all over the world; and she measures time in terms of places, as often women do in years, “it was at Cattericlt that we all had mumpsuK” "At Terendak Bob was prom- otedhfl At least one of her babies is born, or one move is accomplished while she is alone. causing her to supcct a secret pact between her husband and Records Office. which prwidesforamantobeahroadorondetach- ment at these times. An Army wife is inter- national. She may be a Yorkshire factory lass, a German Fraulein, a sunny Cypriot or a lormet QARANC, When discussing their Anny problems they all speak the same language She can be a gr-t actress. Watch- ing her children’s heart-break at posting Lime she gives an Academy Award performance: “Libya is going to be such fun, there are camels and donkeys. and date palms and a desert with lots of lovely sand..." BLUMEN-BOUTlQUE Ina Onigkeit 3340 Wolianbimel Danziger Sir 12a - Tel, 77496 INTERFLORA FOR ALL OCCASIONS THE 9TH/‘12TH ROVAL LANCERS REGlMPhTAL JOU R5 Al But her heart is breaking with theirs. and she wonders if this Army life is worth the sacrifice Onedaylater.enroutetothenew posting and filled with the spirit cl adventure. she knows it is, That is if the baby has not de~ veloped chicken pox or the twins the meas- lea, An ideal Army wife has the patience of a sainl, the flexibility at pulty. the wisdom of Socrates. and the constitution of a horse. I! she dislikes money it helps She loves to “ rib“,,, “Why can't the NAAFI stock childrens shoes and underwear?”. and she lets off steam. then writes a detailed shopping list for grandma when she next visits M & 5. She is sentimental. carrying her souvenirs in an old “box soldier". She often cries on parades without knowing why. She has to be content with a husband who is a higainist. She must share him with his other. more demanding spouse. "Duty". When duty calls, she becomes the number two wife, and until she accepts this fact her life will be miserable. She is a person of many parts. She is the tired passenger coming down the gangplanlr with a smile on her lips. love in her eyes and a new baby in her arms. She is the 005 wife who solves the unit wives' prnblems before her own. She is the foreign bride in a strange British Army world, She is above all. a woman who married a soldier, who offered her rhe permanency of a gypsy, the miseries of loneliness, the frustrations or rigid con- {ormily and the security of love. Sitting at the airport lounge amid her cases, carry-cot and quarrelling children, she is willing to chuck it all until she hears the firm step and cheerful voice of that bloke who gave her all this. Then she is happy to be HISARMY WIFE. Schuhstr. 5 3300 Braunschweig Hui 0531/45998 Since 1885 Your Glove specialist Gloves for Lndlea and Gentlemen Leather. Fur and Wool Elegant Ladies silk scarves Shirts, Pullovers. Shawls Mens underwear |
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