Going back into uniform

[JoshuaCh1v9]

Well they'll be outlawed then, as theologically suspect!!

I think Chick should organise a coup.

I'd support it.

 

[Abiel]

Let's have a Take-over bid!

 

[JoshuaCh1v9]

Let's have a Take-over bid!

Up the revolution

 

[sawitch]

I think Chick should organise a coup.

I'd support it.

Me too.
A take-over bid sounds great for us Jesus Folk!!

 

[JoshuaCh1v9]

I was stage manager for Jesus Folk once.

 

[Captivated]

I personally find the high collar uniforms of times past very nice!

I had to respond to this as it took me back in time about 17 years. That's when I stopped wearing SA uniform but the high-necked tunic was what we were wearing at the time! They had a white cord on the inside of the neck which needed replacing as they became dirty, I recall. And it was bonnets rather than hats too! It wasn't the most comfortable thing to wear but I guess I wore it for about three years.

I came out of uniform for similar reasons to those expressed here and on the other uniform thread. I wasn't in any of the sections and just wore my uniform to the Army on a Sunday morning, it seemed fairly pointless and of limited witness, IMO. We stayed at the Army (my DH had been involved with the SA since childhood, an officer's kid; I was a newbie) until 2000 when we moved house and church at the same time. It was a relief for me in many ways as I had felt God pulling us away for some time. I found it difficult too to be in a church where issues such as baptism and Holy Communion were not satisfactorily addressed, for me anyway. However, we keep in contact with our friends from the Corps, in fact my closest friend is an adherent there, so the parting has been entirely amicable! And the in-laws are still involved with the Army so it is not out of our lives completely! I was at a funeral at the Corps last Friday and just being in the hall again with the familiar faces reminded of the good things about being a soldier there. However, there is no doubt in my mind that we are now where God wants us to be and we are all content to grow there..until further instruction!!

Apologies for the ramble, but that's what happens when I get nostalgic!

 

[JoshuaCh1v9]

I had to respond to this as it took me back in time about 17 years. That's when I stopped wearing SA uniform but the high-necked tunic was what we were wearing at the time! They had a white cord on the inside of the neck which needed replacing as they became dirty, I recall. And it was bonnets rather than hats too! It wasn't the most comfortable thing to wear but I guess I wore it for about three years.

I came out of uniform for similar reasons to those expressed here and on the other uniform thread. I wasn't in any of the sections and just wore my uniform to the Army on a Sunday morning, it seemed fairly pointless and of limited witness, IMO. We stayed at the Army (my DH had been involved with the SA since childhood, an officer's kid; I was a newbie) until 2000 when we moved house and church at the same time. It was a relief for me in many ways as I had felt God pulling us away for some time. I found it difficult too to be in a church where issues such as baptism and Holy Communion were not satisfactorily addressed, for me anyway. However, we keep in contact with our friends from the Corps, in fact my closest friend is an adherent there, so the parting has been entirely amicable! And the in-laws are still involved with the Army so it is not out of our lives completely! I was at a funeral at the Corps last Friday and just being in the hall again with the familiar faces reminded of the good things about being a soldier there. However, there is no doubt in my mind that we are now where God wants us to be and we are all content to grow there..until further instruction!!

Apologies for the ramble, but that's what happens when I get nostalgic!

But 'twas a good ramble

Glad you are settled in your new church.

 

[Abiel]

Ick! If it was high necks and bonnets, I would have never joined!

I do like some of the old old pictures of ladies wearing uniform dresses though!

 

[JoshuaCh1v9]

Ick! If it was high necks and bonnets, I would have never joined!

I do like some of the old old pictures of ladies wearing uniform dresses though!

I'd still wear it. But it must have been uncomfortable in hot weather (no notion of shirt sleeve order in those days).

Even 20 years ago it had to be really hot for permission to be given to remove tunics.

And NEVER in open airs. And it gets pretty hot in full uniform out in the streets during hot summer days.

 

[JoshuaCh1v9]

Hopefully going to be meeting up with Captain during the next week or so to get things started on me going back into uniform.

It's a fairly lengthy process, so the sooner I start....

And I have again been invited to band practice this week, and have agreed to go. Just to observe you understand. been many years since I picked up an Eb Bass, and need to get some practice in on my own.

 

[sreno7]

My mom got in trouble once, she was in the league of mercy and went to do hospital visits in a big storm (rain and wind a la wet coast). Her hair came down and she was reported for having messy hair under her bonnet.

 

[Rosehill]

Hopefully going to be meeting up with Captain during the next week or so to get things started on me going back into uniform.

It's a fairly lengthy process, so the sooner I start....

And I have again been invited to band practice this week, and have agreed to go. Just to observe you understand. been many years since I picked up an Eb Bass, and need to get some practice in on my own.

Glad to hear your thinking of going into uniform again, SP & S will be the biggest hurdle, uniforms are not made like they used to be and boy they can't get the sizing correct

 

[JoshuaCh1v9]

My mom got in trouble once, she was in the league of mercy and went to do hospital visits in a big storm (rain and wind a la wet coast). Her hair came down and she was reported for having messy hair under her bonnet.

Thankfully things have changed a little in recent years.

No more bonnets for one thing, and most ladies choose not to wear the hat either.

I once got hauled over the coals by the bandmaster for having the wrong socks on though.

 

[JoshuaCh1v9]

Glad to hear your thinking of going into uniform again, SP & S will be the biggest hurdle, uniforms are not made like they used to be and boy they can't get the sizing correct

The uniform will be an expensiv ehurdle for me, but the Lord will provide a way for me.

 

[RedneckAnglican]

And I have again been invited to band practice this week, and have agreed to go. Just to observe you understand. been many years since I picked up an Eb Bass, and need to get some practice in on my own.

I played a BBb tuba myself...I had an Eb, but never learned how to play it...never was good at transposing...I sure would like to learn again

the Shriners have me playing drums for them in thier band....don't really have to worry about a uniform, but the hat is just ugly!

 

[sreno7]

What sort of socks were you wearing?

 

[Abiel]

The uniform will be an expensiv ehurdle for me, but the Lord will provide a way for me.

Testimony time!

When God was bugging me about uniform (something you may have gathered I am still not altogether sold on!) I tol Him that if he wanted me in uniform, he would have to provide it. I told no-one, and started recruit's classes...

By the time the 10 weeks were up- I had the whole thing. An elderly soldier felt led to give me his PTGd wife's blouses (beautiful condition). A tunic and skirt were found in the attic at the Corps. Trimmings were gathered.


Annoying really

 

[JoshuaCh1v9]

Testimony time!

When God was bugging me about uniform (something you may have gathered I am still not altogether sold on!) I tol Him that if he wanted me in uniform, he would have to provide it. I told no-one, and started recruit's classes...

By the time the 10 weeks were up- I had the whole thing. An elderly soldier felt led to give me his PTGd wife's blouses (beautiful condition). A tunic and skirt were found in the attic at the Corps. Trimmings were gathered.


Annoying really

Like they say...be careful what you pray for

 

[JoshuaCh1v9]

What sort of socks were you wearing?

As I recall they wer navy blue, but had a diamond pattern embossed on them faintly.

I was upbraided for wearing what he called 'festival socks'.

 

[JoshuaCh1v9]

I played a BBb tuba myself...I had an Eb, but never learned how to play it...never was good at transposing...I sure would like to learn again

the Shriners have me playing drums for them in thier band....don't really have to worry about a uniform, but the hat is just ugly!

lol. I'm the other way round.

Played Eb but could never master Bb