St. Barbara, Patron Saint of Gunners

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

St Barbara's day was yesterday 4 December.

She is the Patron Saint of Gunners, Blacksmiths, and explosives workers.  I take it that it might include a few soot lords?

I am attending a formal dinner at the local reserve artillery officers mess tomorrow night.   What fun trying to gather up the bits and pieces of my mess dress.  I managed to find a pair of box spurs, but they were a mis-match.  I wonder if my son has another mis-matched set in the UK?

BTW;  The trousers i had made when I was 21 don't fit, but the replacements I got when I was a major fit just fine!

[Bull Schmitt]

Gunners, Blacksmiths, and explosives workers

Hey I resemble that!!

Col Bull

[US Scout]

As a gunner, I appreciate the reminder.  Its been some time since I attended a St Barbara function of any kind.

US Scout
Bvt Brig Gen, GAF