Geoff's Search Engine launched five years ago today. I'm celebrating tonight by making sloe gin (well vodka, only ever drink gin before boarding a 'plane). Should be ready by Christmas. It is still running and will while there is someone out there to use it. Other 'search engines' are available, please try if you've not already done so.
I have to say "Thanks" as you made the use of the CWGC database so much more versatile that it could actually be used to plot daily losses, similar Service Numbers to see when a draft of men might have reached Theatre and by location, all of which were much more difficult without resorting to asking the CWGC. Whenever I did so they were unfailingly helpful and it became obvious that they were able to interrogate the database better than us "amateurs". You levelled the playing field and reduce the burden of requests to the CWGC. It is not an exaggeration to say that I wouldn't have become so interested in WW1 and WW2 history without GSE (no, NOT GCSE!!! that's something completely different!!) Cheers, and I hope the slow vodka matures in 5 years too!
It is so good they had to copy it themselves. Will they be making sloe gin? Shameful: sloe gin recipe by Andy Hamilton Sloe Gin Even more shameful: Sloe Gin and the Shameful history of Britain - The Other Andy Hamilton But I suspect you are right Owen, previous 'leaked' opinions would be that there would be an outcry if funds were spent on research tools for a few. ps I used Fairtrade sugar
As someone who was amongst the first to use and really appreciate the value of this wonderful search tool I am delighted to say Well done and Many Happy Returns Ron
As someone who was amongst the first to use and really appreciate the value of this wonderful search tool I am delighted to say Well done and Many Happy Returns Ron Thanks. Hic!
It's also just over 5 years since Otto took control of the forum , we've gone from strength to strength ever since.
Excellent Geoff Thank you Using it now on the galaxy in the middle of no where A truly fantastic tool Regards Clive
Well done Geoff, the amount of times it has helped me out is unbelievable. Have a Gin on me you deserve it. Regards Michael. P.S Well done to Otto aswell for this excellent forum.
I shall toast Geoff's engine and this forum in the nearest medicine to hand (Laphroaig as it happens). Cheers chaps. Bloody great resources !
i am adressing this message to any or all menbers.esp.owen and ron golstein.has enybody have a rely.who went ashore on D,day with the pluto line.if so. what regiment was it.my brother.that is one of them was attached to the line.and went ashore on d.day.he served in europe.extending the line up the front line to supply fuel for tanks and all trucks ect,of course he was not alone in this amazing operation.heres hoping for a newse repl;y thank you.bernard85.ps.ron i have tried to follow your instrutions?
Hi Bernard Good to see that you have followed my advice and decided to ask your question on the main forum. Unfortunately you have posted the details on a thread entitled "Happy Birthday" where it might not attract much response so I have taken the liberty of moving it to a thread already dealing with your subject and you will find it here: http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/general/16006-operation-pluto-2.html#post548266 Just click on the link and use this thread to continue your discussion. With a bit of luck others will now come forward to help you with your very personal enquiry. Best regards Ron
