Hi all, just had to share the news, my OH, Jon, was awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours. :o
We are both so proud, and excited at the prospect of a trip to Buck House - that's a new outfit for me! ;D
This award is in recognition of all Jon's work over the last 12 years on a project within the MOD which very much supports the front-line troops. And it was a huge suprise and shock to get such recognition, and I am just about bursting with pride at the monment!
Kathi
Many congratulations - enjoy the very special day
WOW Kathi, that's great news.
Congratulations Jon, it sounds like you've earned it!!!
Jo.
Wow, you must be VERY proud ;D Have a super day at the palace, no better excuse for new pair of shoes & matching handbag ;)
And don't forget the hat!! :) :)
how wonderful ! Hope you have a great day
What wonderful news, many congratulations to your Jon, and you too Kathi as I am sure you deserve it too. ;) Have a brilliant day.
Fantastic news, what colour will you do your hair?! ;D
Wow - that's amazing. :) Have a wonderful day - when is it? & don't forget the pics.
oh well done the both of you, behind every great man is a fantastic woman !!!
that's brilliant news.
;D
Many congratulations to Jon. You must be soooooo proud, Kathi.
Oh my ...there are not enough good words to say well done to your OH for that.
I have tried to put myself in your place right now and I have gone from tears to jelly and back again.
You must be bursting with pride, I bet you don't sleep for a week.
Now come on, what are you going to wear and more to the point is it going to match the hair...............oh I feel proud for you.
XXX Jeannine
Well done your Jon! Congratulations 8).
Tricia
prink13,
Wow thats great !!
I can meet you in town one day if you want to go shopping for an outfit!!
Cambourne7
Well done to Jon. Like to hear of 'ordinary' folk getting recognised for their work and not so called celebrities. Enjoy looking for an outfit including a hat. Its a must for the Palace, this could be a few months away yet so you have plenty time.
:) :) :)
Thanks for supporting the troops, Jon!
That's just wonderful! Congratulations Jon. I knew you were a lovely fellow from meeting you at Barnsdale. Just good to hear that that is being recognised.
Enjoy the moment!
congratulations. :)
Congratulations. That's great news.
Congratulations from me too :)!
Jon and I both say a
BIG THANKYOU for your kind words.
We have to admit to being very excited about the big day, and will keep you all informed, all we know now is it could be anytime in the next 5 months!
QuoteI have tried to put myself in your place right now and I have gone from tears to jelly and back again
Yep, absolutely right Jeanine, I have always been proud of Jon as a husband, and proud of the work he does and the dedication to it (sometimes the number of hours away or out the house get me down!) but this is just so unbelievable and special
As for hair colour, I thought I might tone it down a little! Maybe black with a pink stripe?
Thanks again for the congratulations
Kathi ;D
Only just read this, Kathi- CONGRATULATIONS to Jon! Look forward to seeing some pics.
OOO that is great news kathie and Jon - we are all soooooooooooooooooo pleased for you!
Kathi & Jon - that's fantastic. Many congratulations to you both. What an exciting time for you.
Wonderful news - we're really happy for you both.
Linda (& Mark)
Congratulation Jon and once again thank you for helping our troops.
Wow top news Kath, a man to be proud of that Jon. ;D ;D ;D
wonderful news ;D
Kathi and Jon Sorry don't know how I missed this. Many,many congratulations.
I found your Jon to be a charming man, I felt so at home with both of you when you kindly invited me for afternoon tea. Well done Jon, hope you tell the local papers Kathi, will be nice to keep cuttings. Does Auntie Pauline know yet or had she left for holiday?
Lorna
Congatulations from me too, just seen this thread and you have every right to be proud, well done to the both of you! ;D
QuoteDoes Auntie Pauline know yet or had she left for holiday?
Lorna, I think she's on holiday at the moment, I'm sure she will be thrilled when she gets back.
Kathi
Hey, the hair, military colour perhaps or red , white and blue, she would have to comment on that... still excited for you...swoon
XX Jeannine
That's great!! My great uncle has OBE or MBE can't remember which for services to the unions. He was sooooo proud and so were we all. My gran went with him to Buck House and I think it was possibly the best day of her life to be there with her brother.
Keep the hair if you're brave enough - if not DEFINATELY have a pink stripe!
Congratulations Jon, you wouldn't be getting it if you didn't seriously deserve it!
Quote from: prink13 on June 18, 2007, 21:14:19
QuoteDoes Auntie Pauline know yet or had she left for holiday?
Lorna, I think she's on holiday at the moment, I'm sure she will be thrilled when she gets back.
Kathi
A rather wet Auntie Pauline came back on Saturday afternoon..........we had rain every day in France. I was delighted to get an email from Jon with his good news. He really deserves it for all the hours he puts in to keep the troops supplied and you, Kathi, have been a real support to him too.
I am very excited for you both Kathi. Yes, you will definitely have to wear a hat. What about dying your hair red, white and blue?.....just kiddin'. I am sure you will look lovely whatever you wear.
Many congratulations from Auntie Pauline x