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Good morning from here in Raleigh, NC USA John! The talk you had with the former Trooper was so informative! I was born in 75 and turn 50 in October. Wow! Fascinating insight! Do you happen to know what’s up with no Q10? Hope all is well for you with the start of the New Year. Was wondering just yesterday when you’d be back! 🌸✌️💜
Hiya, John. I am one of the few who do not have instagram. So you being MIA was a real concern!! Thank goodness you are back! I’ve a brain tumor and get to forget about medical things whilst watching your videos and learning about the Guards history. You brighten my day and are so darn interesting. Your wit along with your compassion is why you’ve so many viewers. Please continue to do you and thank you for all you do.🤗
Madame , vous avez raison john apporte beaucoup il est communicatif par sa voix, sa gentillesse envers les gardes, par sa participation pour contrer les incivilités. Courage à vous ,et vous devez en avoir , puisque curieuse des vidéos , comme je vous comprends …… les gardes sont un exemple de courage !! Très bonne pensée à vous . Monique .🇫🇷 ❤️ .
You are NOT allowed to go away! I missed my daily first fix of Horse Guards, and I find the other 'presenters' ' work unpalatable. They_do_not_speak, not one word! Arrgh! You know, you were the introduction of me watching a channel. I've been around YT much longer than that, of course, but I hadn't watched any videos of 1 hour 9 minute lengths. Thank you for coming back; just don't go away again!!
A big huge welcome back John and I also agree with the above comment. I needed my horse fix so also watched some other videos but nothing to your standard so once again welcome back ❤
So true missed him so much at Horse Guards . It was like the Teacher being out of the class room and the rebellious kids take over. You all know what I mean. So glad Teachers back❤
It is because you actually go out of your way to speak to people that we get such nuggets of knowledge such as that obtained from that 1977 Lifeguard. It’s what makes your channel stand out.
Some of us thought sure you wuz in the pokey being gone that long 😮 A hat was passed around for your bail , but it came back without the $5 I put in to start . ..😅
Well, that was very interesting. The past Guard, the 68 year-old gentleman saying how much the guards have changed since he was in. It’s a sign of the times things change sometimes for the better sometimes it’s just has to be.😯😯😯😯😯😯 It’s just the way it has to be for the animal safety. You don’t want someone manhandling the horses and if that trooper uniform has to be spic and span and shiny with all pride in the world. You don’t want somebody touching your boots and your uniform to mess them up. It’s a lot of work the polish that brass and all that patent leather to keep it shiny.❤❤❤
Welcome back from your vacation. Hope you had a great time but, I must tell you how I missed your daily insights. No other channels have the charisma and charm that you have. ❤
So great to have you back. There is no other channel at Horseguards worth watching. You are the only one. Loved the former Lifeguard. What an interesting conversation with him. Great respect to him. Lovely to see it quieter there as well. Thank you for being back. I really missed my “visits” to Horseguards.
Welcome back. Hope you had a great time off! Was remarkable when the trooper said good morning. Really enjoyed all the different conversations today. Very interesting information from the older life guard. I was born in 73 and things have changed so much. Some good, some inevitable, some bad. Glad to see the troopers were validated. I had no worries they weren't ignoring orders. Have a lot of military friends and even now they dont feel like explaining behaviors to anyone.
Brilliant video…….loved the interaction with the former lifeguard and his family. …..it added a wealth of information to how things used to be. John, you have the knack of being in the right place at the right time.
What a charming and courteous the COH was to say good morning,this gatesman is brilliant,,and the former life guard was very informative, brilliant video,see you soon ❤
So good to have you back. My days just weren't the same without your videos & commentary. I was so desperate to see Horseguards that I stooped so low & watched a couple others... sorry. They just didn't do it for me. So boring without the commentary, your wit & sarcasm. Welcome back!
1977, I remember it well. I'm the same age as the old trooper you spoke to and in that year I was in Hildesheim with my husband who was in the Royal Signals, attached to one of the artillery brigades as part of the British Army on the Rhine. '77 was the Queen's Silver Jubilee and I remember her coming to visit the BAOR, though she didn't come to Hildesheim. On Jubilee day itself, the 7th of July, my husband wasn't working so we sloped off into the woods on our own with a couple of excellent bottles of sekt. Ah, young love. Happy days.
Welcome back, John! I sincerely hope you are rested, recharged, and raring to go. I’m 30 minutes in and so far it is quite obvious that you are raring to go! 😂😂😂 I’ve missed you. More to come, I’m quite certain. With much love and appreciation upon your return, from Royal Oak, Michigan USA ✨♥️🇺🇸🐴🐴🇬🇧♥️✨
Been waiting patiently for your return John. Hope you had a wonderful break. The Big Ben sounds amazing. I don't have instagram. But good to be back with the mighty Guards and their horses: Kiwi
I recently discovered uploads from people of the beautiful horses and the guards and have been fascinated by it. I am in Minnesota. I just subscribed to you because of all of the one's I have watched, you are so respectful and informative. 😊
Welcome back John! Regarding the change in horse color - in the winter, some horses can grow really furry coats, and since they are regularly ridden, they will clip them so they don't overheat, and then keep them blanketed when in the stable. For some weird reason with some horses, their fur under a clipped coat can look to be a different color than their regular summer coat 🙂
What a wonderful chat you had with an ex member of the Kings Life Guards, History is great when told by some one who was there. John, you are a natural on getting information. Thank you, Sir, for your service to the Horse Guards.
Quick note John, Thank you for mentioning that the guards have discretion to caution the visitors about the rules concerning the box. I have tried to explain occasionally on some of the Horse Guard channels the very same thing. It's maddening to see viewers on the channel get almost vicious about the guards and their duty. I'm sure you have seen them. Some calling the guards stupid or an idiot! I've even seen some claim they are not doing their job and need to be fired! It boggles my mind that some people are so unhappy that they come to a peaceful spot like this and find anger and criticism. Please, carry on with explaining. The guards have better things to do than babysit tourists who often don't know better because of the language barriers. I trust the guards to know when the situation calls for it. Thank you! Carry on!!
@swissuz . Well said , I gave up some time ago trying to explain that the Troopers can use their own judgement , those who make the vicious derogatory comments will not listen , they are such angry little souls who choose to direct their anger at people who cannot respond ( the Troopers ) telling them how to do their jobs without knowing the facts ! Is it any wonder some Troopers have said they don't want to be filmed ! These people talk about respect but show none themselves ! Thank you and have a good day 😊
Yay from USA ❤ John is back. Oh I’m so happy to hear your sweet voice, best TH-cam channel ever. Ty for everything you do and I appreciate you very much. Just made my day. The beginning you were hilarious with the commentary, love it ❤
37:24 yes sir, things change over the years. And I'm sure things are better now than in the 70's. I'm glad you had a conversation with him, you both learned from each other.
I'm a born and bred Londoner and it's so nice to see dear old London and how it's changed over the years since I moved to Northampton 46 years ago your videos bring back memories thank you John.
Good Morning John.... So happy you're back it was a long 2 weeks. Hopefully your vacation was awesome ❤ Have a Safe and humorous Day ❤ ALOHA From Hawaii ❤❤❤❤
So happy you are back 😊 Loved the chat with the former guardsman, a very interesting. I love you channel, I’ll never get to London, but you have shown me so much love it! Thank you 🙂
🇬🇧🇺🇦🇿🇲 Hello John welcome back. You were sorely missed. Pleased you had a great holiday & batteries recharged. The conversation with the retired Lifeguard was really informative and interesting... thank you. What a suprise for the NCO saying good morning too. Wonderful. .
Yay!!! You’re back! I haven’t watched anything about Horse Guards since you’ve been gone (I’m not following any other TH-camrs for Horse Guards) so am happy to see the Horse Guards now.
I enjoyed the chat with the retired military trooper. I can understand at my age (56) We don't always enjoy the changes. I guess that is part of aging and life. We don't have to like it but I personally do my best to adapt. 😊
Hey John so good to hear your voice again !! Glad to hear you haven't lost your cheeky sense of humour!! Lol! Hope you've enjoyed your break, you have been missed 😊 Looking forward to watching your videos in 2025 ! Cheers John 👍✅ 🇬🇧 xx
Welcome back John! Lovely morning for HCAV and all of your viewers. That "Good Morning" from the Lance Corporal was unexpected and truly delightful, especially with the smile that accompanied it. Made me smile too! So very nice to "meet" a Life Guard from the "olden" days. I'm not sure why he was angry, but I guess some people don't like change. It was very interesting to listen to him tho. I did enjoy that interaction. I love these days when there aren't many people there and you can actually move around without panic setting in. Don't really like the crowds but then I don't have to be in the thick of it. I am happy you are back and *normalcy* can resume. Love and blessings from Missouri, USA.
Welcome back, John. I've so missed your narration. Always a giggle😄 It's such a fine line to maintain the security & authority of a military facility & a wonderful reputation for the regiment without upsetting tourists, thus international relations. The Troopers and Police Officers do a magnificent job❤🤍💙 Nope. I don't agree with the former Lifeguard. No need to say loud enough for the serving Trooper to hear the comment about cleaning his kit. It's ok to have an opinion, not ok to be dismissive of current serving military members, who are currently defending you.
Welcome back John, I really missed you. So happy you are being your funny self. Loved the conversation you had with the former lifeguard. Watching from Illinois USA 😊
Here is a delighted little boy who is so excited to be here. Now he has disappeared. You know young people are all so beautiful but they just don’t know it. It’s 7-10 am in Australia Brisbane.
Well you certainly picked an interesting morning for your first 2025 video didn't you 😊. Regimental change over , a lovely moment with the COH smiling and saying " good morning " that's a first 😀. The poor models freezing their bits off for a photo shoot with a horse , then the very interesting chat with the ex Life Guard about how much things have changed since the late '70's , that's the nature of life though we may not always agree that change is a good thing but we must learn to live with the fact that life moves on and living in the past isn't always a good thing . Northumberland may have recently returned from a winter break at Melton Mowbray and will have been clipped of his fluffy muddy winter coat 😀 . I do hope we've heard the last of the complaints that Troopers " aren't doing their job " please let's make 2025 a positive time and reach that magic 100 K . Thank you 😀
Yes a positive time, I come here to put things in life to the back of my mind. Right now California is on fire and luckily my granddaughter is safe, its my safe space.
You must be so relieved about your granddaughter being safe , my thoughts are with all those in California who are suffering due to the fires , blessings and light 🤗
John, remember when you filmed the Blues loading horses at the back and one horse was adamant about not getting in the horsey wagon? That was Vyse. The horses have recently returned from their winter holiday and probably look a different color because they’ve been clipped.
John. This is why you are the best. You are the master, you asked a question and it turned into a history lesson. Boy oh boy. That was the best video to date. It's you John, it's you. No one else has the no how to ask in a polite way that makes people WANT to talk to you. Wow. Thank you John 😊
Wasn't always the best time back in the 70's I lived through them as a newly married young wife. People did work harder during that time without a doubt but things do change. I always liken this to those in F1 racing which I love because back then the racers had hardly any Health and safety and when they Crashed they knew they could die! Today deaths are so rare because of change which is so much better for the drivers despite anyone saying " it was much better and entertaining back then" . Life moves on and sometimes for the better and sometimes it can be disastrous but these guards still work hard and why not improve on the past if its better for the horses and them and they still look amazing just like he probably did in the 70's. We do appreciate these men so much back then and now.
Fabulous video!! So entertaining, it kept my attention. Loved that you captured the conversation with the retired life guard. It’s such a pleasure to watch your video’s. Happy you are back! Let the others be envious, you are the best and they are the rest.
What a great guy to stop and have a chat and myself being x RAAF for 20 years i can totally understand how his time in the military has always stayed with him so a huge congrats to him ❤
WELCOME BACK !! I was getting anxious, worrying that you were really gone for good. I finally saw on Instagram that you'd be back eventually. Happy day today 🤩😁🤩
John, Thank you for a superb video. Your conversation with the former Life Guard was informative and adds to our knowledge of the Kings Guard. Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year.
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Welcome back John....!
Good morning from here in Raleigh, NC USA John! The talk you had with the former Trooper was so informative! I was born in 75 and turn 50 in October. Wow! Fascinating insight! Do you happen to know what’s up with no Q10? Hope all is well for you with the start of the New Year. Was wondering just yesterday when you’d be back! 🌸✌️💜
Nice to have you back!
Welcome back John, we’ve missed you 😅
Welcome back!! Glad you had a long break!
Yippee yippee yippee WE ARE ALL HAPPY JOHN IS BACK for sure we will have some good filming at last. WE MISSED YOU JOHN GLAD YOU ARE BACK X
Hiya, John. I am one of the few who do not have instagram. So you being MIA was a real concern!! Thank goodness you are back! I’ve a brain tumor and get to forget about medical things whilst watching your videos and learning about the Guards history. You brighten my day and are so darn interesting. Your wit along with your compassion is why you’ve so many viewers. Please continue to do you and thank you for all you do.🤗
Missed you.
@@Pam-p6x What a good comment. I fully concur with you.
Me too
Madame , vous avez raison john apporte beaucoup il est communicatif par sa voix, sa gentillesse envers les gardes, par sa participation pour contrer les incivilités. Courage à vous ,et vous devez en avoir , puisque curieuse des vidéos , comme je vous comprends …… les gardes sont un exemple de courage !! Très bonne pensée à vous . Monique .🇫🇷 ❤️ .
What a wonderful gesture from that Blues Trooper during the change of Guard saying Good Morning to the tourists with a smile as he does his job
You are NOT allowed to go away! I missed my daily first fix of Horse Guards, and I find the other 'presenters' ' work unpalatable. They_do_not_speak, not one word! Arrgh! You know, you were the introduction of me watching a channel. I've been around YT much longer than that, of course, but I hadn't watched any videos of 1 hour 9 minute lengths. Thank you for coming back; just don't go away again!!
I agree with TapeNScissors!
Gelukkig John is terug. We hebben hem hier in Holland gemist
Hear hear miss his wit
A big huge welcome back John and I also agree with the above comment. I needed my horse fix so also watched some other videos but nothing to your standard so once again welcome back ❤
So true missed him so much at Horse Guards . It was like the Teacher being out of the class room and the rebellious kids take over. You all know what I mean. So glad Teachers back❤
It is because you actually go out of your way to speak to people that we get such nuggets of knowledge such as that obtained from that 1977 Lifeguard. It’s what makes your channel stand out.
So glad to have you back John. Withdrawal symptoms were setting in 🎉
Some of us thought sure you wuz in the pokey being gone that long 😮 A hat was passed around for your bail , but it came back without the $5 I put in to start . ..😅
Agreed withdraw bigtime
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Thank you for coming back John, you have been missed more than you realise 😊
I have missed you so much, kept checking in but there was nothing.... SOOOOOOOOOO glad to hear your voice again xx
I checked every day too and was worried, hoping he was alright
I also am glad to have you back today. Seems like you were gone forever.
Absolute respect to the ex Lifeguard and his party. Amazing and enlightening conversation, thank you to that man for his service. Thank you.
Yes! Thank goodness your back I really missed your channel. Thanks again, John ❤
Well, that was very interesting. The past Guard, the 68 year-old gentleman saying how much the guards have changed since he was in. It’s a sign of the times things change sometimes for the better sometimes it’s just has to be.😯😯😯😯😯😯 It’s just the way it has to be for the animal safety. You don’t want someone manhandling the horses and if that trooper uniform has to be spic and span and shiny with all pride in the world. You don’t want somebody touching your boots and your uniform to mess them up. It’s a lot of work the polish that brass and all that patent leather to keep it shiny.❤❤❤
Welcome back from your vacation. Hope you had a great time but, I must tell you how I missed your daily insights. No other channels have the charisma and charm that you have. ❤
So great to have you back. There is no other channel at Horseguards worth watching. You are the only one.
Loved the former Lifeguard. What an interesting conversation with him. Great respect to him.
Lovely to see it quieter there as well.
Thank you for being back. I really missed my “visits” to Horseguards.
Hello John, Welcome back!! You were truly missed! Horse Guards just isn’t the same without you. 😊
Welcome Back. Had major horse guards withdrawal. Glad you are back.
Welcome back. Hope you had a great time off! Was remarkable when the trooper said good morning. Really enjoyed all the different conversations today. Very interesting information from the older life guard. I was born in 73 and things have changed so much. Some good, some inevitable, some bad. Glad to see the troopers were validated. I had no worries they weren't ignoring orders. Have a lot of military friends and even now they dont feel like explaining behaviors to anyone.
All is right with the world again!!!! ❤😂😂❤. Welcome back!!!
Hi John .from New England USA, I was having a little bit anxiety for not seeing you for a few days. welcome back sir.
Fantastic to see you back John,have missed you lots.hope your well?🎉❤
Good morning John glad to see you back. Hope you had a nice vacation or time away. Have a pleasant day.❤😊
Your conversation with the former life guard was brilliant!
Brilliant video…….loved the interaction with the former lifeguard and his family. …..it added a wealth of information to how things used to be. John, you have the knack of being in the right place at the right time.
Serendipity at it's finest today. He was magnificent!
Happy you are back John you were greatly missed.
I missed you! Seriously, no one else's HG video compares.
Totally agree
What a charming and courteous the COH was to say good morning,this gatesman is brilliant,,and the former life guard was very informative, brilliant video,see you soon ❤
And just to add, loved the chat with the 68 year old trooper - so interestinq,and loved that you convinced him to take a photo! ♥️♥️👍
Welcome back John....you have been greatly missed by one and all 🦘🐨🐎🐎🐎
Hello John, it’s so very nice to hear your voice again. Best wishes for 2025 from a very happy fan. 🇬🇧❤️
Happy Birthday, John!!
Enjoy your Special Day 🎉😊🎂
So glad you’re back. I’ve missed your delightful commentary. No one covers HorseGuards like you do. Cheers from chilly Northern Ontario, Canada🇨🇦🇨🇦
So glad to have you back, John!!
So good to have you back. My days just weren't the same without your videos & commentary. I was so desperate to see Horseguards that I stooped so low & watched a couple others... sorry. They just didn't do it for me. So boring without the commentary, your wit & sarcasm. Welcome back!
1977, I remember it well. I'm the same age as the old trooper you spoke to and in that year I was in Hildesheim with my husband who was in the Royal Signals, attached to one of the artillery brigades as part of the British Army on the Rhine. '77 was the Queen's Silver Jubilee and I remember her coming to visit the BAOR, though she didn't come to Hildesheim. On Jubilee day itself, the 7th of July, my husband wasn't working so we sloped off into the woods on our own with a couple of excellent bottles of sekt. Ah, young love. Happy days.
Welcome back, John! I sincerely hope you are rested, recharged, and raring to go. I’m 30 minutes in and so far it is quite obvious that you are raring to go! 😂😂😂 I’ve missed you. More to come, I’m quite certain.
With much love and appreciation upon your return, from Royal Oak, Michigan USA
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Been waiting patiently for your return John. Hope you had a wonderful break. The Big Ben sounds amazing. I don't have instagram. But good to be back with the mighty Guards and their horses: Kiwi
Whoooohooo your back Yaaaay
I recently discovered uploads from people of the beautiful horses and the guards and have been fascinated by it. I am in Minnesota. I just subscribed to you because of all of the one's I have watched, you are so respectful and informative. 😊
Welcome back John! Regarding the change in horse color - in the winter, some horses can grow really furry coats, and since they are regularly ridden, they will clip them so they don't overheat, and then keep them blanketed when in the stable. For some weird reason with some horses, their fur under a clipped coat can look to be a different color than their regular summer coat 🙂
What a wonderful chat you had with an ex member of the Kings Life Guards, History is great when told by some one who was there. John, you are a natural on getting information. Thank you, Sir, for your service to the Horse Guards.
I really missed you! So glad you’re back 😀
Yay my afternoons are complete again. Welcome back John.
YES, waiting for it. 😊
Great to have you back. You and your videos have been missed.
HELLO, glad to see you. I hope you enjoyed your time off
Quick note John, Thank you for mentioning that the guards have discretion to caution the visitors about the rules concerning the box. I have tried to explain occasionally on some of the Horse Guard channels the very same thing. It's maddening to see viewers on the channel get almost vicious about the guards and their duty. I'm sure you have seen them. Some calling the guards stupid or an idiot! I've even seen some claim they are not doing their job and need to be fired! It boggles my mind that some people are so unhappy that they come to a peaceful spot like this and find anger and criticism. Please, carry on with explaining. The guards have better things to do than babysit tourists who often don't know better because of the language barriers. I trust the guards to know when the situation calls for it. Thank you! Carry on!!
@swissuz . Well said , I gave up some time ago trying to explain that the Troopers can use their own judgement , those who make the vicious derogatory comments will not listen , they are such angry little souls who choose to direct their anger at people who cannot respond ( the Troopers ) telling them how to do their jobs without knowing the facts ! Is it any wonder some Troopers have said they don't want to be filmed ! These people talk about respect but show none themselves ! Thank you and have a good day 😊
Yay from USA ❤ John is back. Oh I’m so happy to hear your sweet voice, best TH-cam channel ever. Ty for everything you do and I appreciate you very much. Just made my day. The beginning you were hilarious with the commentary, love it ❤
37:24 yes sir, things change over the years. And I'm sure things are better now than in the 70's. I'm glad you had a conversation with him, you both learned from each other.
Welcome back, John, and Happy New Year. That was a fascinating conversation with the former Life Guard. A top guy, indeed.
Welcome back John! So nice to see you back! 😊
I'm a born and bred Londoner and it's so nice to see dear old London and how it's changed over the years since I moved to Northampton 46 years ago your videos bring back memories thank you John.
Welcome back! You've been missed!🎉🎉
Welcome back John, you were missed! The greeting and smile from the gatesman was just lovely! So nice to see 😊
So glad your back. You've been missed❤
So glad you are back! You were missed! And to think you have Monty on your first video back! Such good vibes!❤❤❤
Welcome back John, haven't time to watch it yet but looking forward to seeing it later.
Welcome back! You were missed
Good Morning John.... So happy you're back it was a long 2 weeks. Hopefully your vacation was awesome ❤ Have a Safe and humorous Day ❤ ALOHA From Hawaii ❤❤❤❤
So happy you are back 😊
Loved the chat with the former guardsman, a very interesting.
I love you channel, I’ll never get to London, but you have shown me so much love it! Thank you 🙂
Yeah your back thankgod for l don't watch any other channel ,so welcome back back to the stunning horses and guards❤
🇬🇧🇺🇦🇿🇲 Hello John welcome back. You were sorely missed. Pleased you had a great holiday & batteries recharged. The conversation with the retired Lifeguard was really informative and interesting... thank you. What a suprise for the NCO saying good morning too. Wonderful.
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Yay!!! You’re back! I haven’t watched anything about Horse Guards since you’ve been gone (I’m not following any other TH-camrs for Horse Guards) so am happy to see the Horse Guards now.
I’m the same x
I enjoyed the chat with the retired military trooper. I can understand at my age (56) We don't always enjoy the changes. I guess that is part of aging and life. We don't have to like it but I personally do my best to adapt. 😊
Glad you're back and that you had a nice vacation. Missed your wit and keeping us up on Horse Guards.❤😊
Hey John so good to hear your voice again !! Glad to hear you haven't lost your cheeky sense of humour!! Lol! Hope you've enjoyed your break, you have been missed 😊 Looking forward to watching your videos in 2025 ! Cheers John 👍✅ 🇬🇧 xx
Thank God ur back John 😊
Welcome back, John, Yayyyy 🎉
Welcome back John! Lovely morning for HCAV and all of your viewers. That "Good Morning" from the Lance Corporal was unexpected and truly delightful, especially with the smile that accompanied it. Made me smile too! So very nice to "meet" a Life Guard from the "olden" days. I'm not sure why he was angry, but I guess some people don't like change. It was very interesting to listen to him tho. I did enjoy that interaction. I love these days when there aren't many people there and you can actually move around without panic setting in. Don't really like the crowds but then I don't have to be in the thick of it. I am happy you are back and *normalcy* can resume. Love and blessings from Missouri, USA.
What a great conversation with Retired guard. Good job John. So great to have you back.
Hello John, it's lovely to have you back😊❤
Hello John, good to see you back, and I hope you and your family enjoyed your break
Welcome back, John. I've so missed your narration. Always a giggle😄
It's such a fine line to maintain the security & authority of a military facility & a wonderful reputation for the regiment without upsetting tourists, thus international relations. The Troopers and Police Officers do a magnificent job❤🤍💙
Nope. I don't agree with the former Lifeguard. No need to say loud enough for the serving Trooper to hear the comment about cleaning his kit. It's ok to have an opinion, not ok to be dismissive of current serving military members, who are currently defending you.
So happy to see you back . I hope you had a wonderful holiday, my mornings just got better again. ❤
Thank goodness you are back. A breath of freesh air.🌈🌈
It is indeed a great realief to have you back
I was wondering where you were, I don't do Instagram or tic toc., really don't like either so it's good to see you back
Welcome back John, I really missed you. So happy you are being your funny self. Loved the conversation you had with the former lifeguard. Watching from Illinois USA 😊
Welcome back John you've been greatly missed
Here is a delighted little boy who is so excited to be here. Now he has disappeared. You know young people are all so beautiful but they just don’t know it. It’s 7-10 am in Australia Brisbane.
Welcome back, we all missed you xxx
Welcome back John!!! Yay finally got my notification your video was up!!! Hello everyone.
Well you certainly picked an interesting morning for your first 2025 video didn't you 😊. Regimental change over , a lovely moment with the COH smiling and saying " good morning " that's a first 😀. The poor models freezing their bits off for a photo shoot with a horse , then the very interesting chat with the ex Life Guard about how much things have changed since the late '70's , that's the nature of life though we may not always agree that change is a good thing but we must learn to live with the fact that life moves on and living in the past isn't always a good thing . Northumberland may have recently returned from a winter break at Melton Mowbray and will have been clipped of his fluffy muddy winter coat 😀 . I do hope we've heard the last of the complaints that Troopers " aren't doing their job " please let's make 2025 a positive time and reach that magic 100 K . Thank you 😀
Well said Kath Happy New Year
You too Maggie 🤗
Yes a positive time, I come here to put things in life to the back of my mind. Right now California is on fire and luckily my granddaughter is safe, its my safe space.
You must be so relieved about your granddaughter being safe , my thoughts are with all those in California who are suffering due to the fires , blessings and light 🤗
Thank goodness! Missed you terribly! 😢
John, remember when you filmed the Blues loading horses at the back and one horse was adamant about not getting in the horsey wagon? That was Vyse.
The horses have recently returned from their winter holiday and probably look a different color because they’ve been clipped.
I have a picture of Vyse when she wouldn’t get on the horsey wagon. 😊
John. This is why you are the best. You are the master, you asked a question and it turned into a history lesson. Boy oh boy. That was the best video to date. It's you John, it's you. No one else has the no how to ask in a polite way that makes people WANT to talk to you. Wow. Thank you John 😊
Nice to have you back John!
We missed you
Glad to see you back. Good luck in the new year.
That was such a nice thing to see and hefty good morning 😊 well good morning to you too ❤
Wasn't always the best time back in the 70's I lived through them as a newly married young wife. People did work harder during that time without a doubt but things do change.
I always liken this to those in F1 racing which I love because back then the racers had hardly any Health and safety and when they Crashed they knew they could die! Today deaths are so rare because of change which is so much better for the drivers despite anyone saying " it was much better and entertaining back then" .
Life moves on and sometimes for the better and sometimes it can be disastrous but these guards still work hard and why not improve on the past if its better for the horses and them and they still look amazing just like he probably did in the 70's. We do appreciate these men so much back then and now.
Welcome back, you entertaining commentary has been missed.
Happy NY! Hope you got a good rest. Glad you're back at HG.
Welcome back pal,this vid is going to get so many views
Fabulous video!! So entertaining, it kept my attention. Loved that you captured the conversation with the retired life guard. It’s such a pleasure to watch your video’s. Happy you are back! Let the others be envious, you are the best and they are the rest.
Glad ya back mate. Love the vids and happy new year
What a great guy to stop and have a chat and myself being x RAAF for 20 years i can totally understand how his time in the military has always stayed with him so a huge congrats to him ❤
WELCOME BACK !! I was getting anxious, worrying that you were really gone for good. I finally saw on Instagram that you'd be back eventually. Happy day today 🤩😁🤩
What an interesting talk with the retired Trooper from the 70s, you always get the best interviews John great first day back.
John, Thank you for a superb video. Your conversation with the former Life Guard was informative and adds to our knowledge of the Kings Guard. Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year.
Welcome back, nice to have you back on a nice calm day ♥ And respect for the ex trooper, thanks for sharing your experiences.
Thank goodness you’re back, John. I’ve missed your videos. I’m not long been a member, but I’m surprised how much I missed you.
Good morning, John! Great to see you again! Watching from Central Texas. 52°F today, but the big freeze comes here again Sunday.