The Changing of the Guard

Arms Swinging Jawbone set Hut-two-three-four... Twirling his rifle, a young soldier winks

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Bobby May

Date: 9/12/2019 5:12:00 PM

Oh! I remember those day's my friend! Not to many good memories for me though, I always seemed to fall asleep on guard duty LOL

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/12/2019 5:21:00 PM

What can I say? To everything there is a season... :) gw

Ilene Bauer

Date: 9/12/2019 3:45:00 PM

ha! don't know if you actually witnessed this, gershon, but in every case of the changing of the guard i've seen, the guards would not crack a smile or change their expression at all. i love the idea of one of them winking!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/12/2019 5:20:00 PM

Yeah. You're right. They're SO straight-laced at the palace. On the other hand, I've seen marches here and in Ukraine, where one or two of the soldiers will wink quickly... Thanks for the comment, Ilene. Ciao, Gershon

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/12/2019 1:06:00 PM

You leave us guessing, but presume there is a pretty young girl passing somewhat closeby! Hugs Gershon, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/12/2019 2:14:00 PM

Maybe there is a pretty girl, or maybe he's a rebel at heart, or maybe... Who knows?! Thanks, Jennifer. ~ Gershon