Dear O Sung Wu,

We should congratulate Her Majesty and applaud
her life of unwavering service to millions of
people of many nations. As I stated earlier -
it isn't merely the Queen's length of service that
impresses. It's her manner of service. She is an
emblem of constancy and of dedication to duty.

Hi FOXY...

I couldn't agree with you more, she's indeed a marvellous lady in every respect. I first saw her in 1954 (I think, plus or minus?) at Concord Park when she, in company with the Duke, reviewed nearly 100,000 of us school kids all lined up proudly at the height of one of Sydney's hottest summer days ! She looked so cool and elegant in the back of an open Land Rover.

Sadly, today she'd probably have represented an excellent target for some crazy ratbag or other, if she were again to review school children in similar circumstances ? Interestingly, years later as a copper I had to search both her official vehicle, and both her and the Duke's private (but separate) bed chambers at Admiralty House, looking for IED's during one of her visits.

Gingerly touching her private cosmetics or 'face creams' I suppose you'd call them, carefully opening draws and wardrobes, where her personal chambermaid had carefully placed her apparel and accessories, I felt as if I was invading her privacy, notwithstanding the care I took.

My wife later on, wanted to know all about the Queen's 'stuff' I guess you'd call it. My most vivid memory of anything, was of a glass bowl of English (wrapped) Mints - and yes I was tempted to take one, but I could've done my job over it, for sure !

It must have been quite an amusing sight watching a dog (canine) and handler, first sweep the rooms, followed by me, with one of her personal chambermaids carefully re-arranging her possessions after I had examined them ?

Sorry FOXY, I'm 'rambling' on. That's the trouble when you're old, nobody wishes to listen to you too much ?

Dear O Sung Wu,

I could listen to you for ages.

You've lead such an interesting life and if you were
to write a book, I'd happily buy it.

Thank you FOXY, you're are too kind by half. I guess I have lead an interesting life, but so have many others, even more so I'd imagine ! You could count yourself amongst that quota, with your fascinating work in library's across the great metropolis of Los Angles ! Thank you again for your kind words, I really appreciate them.

Dear O Sung Wu,

I'd be interested in the stories that you could
tell about your experiences in working in Kings
Cross - they would probably capture an entire
era - and also your experience in Vietnam although
that may be too painful for you. I recently bought
a badge from a Vietnam veteran - and he was so
pleased that I did so. It was a very emotional
moment for us both.

My old neighbor, a wonderful dear, Beryl her name, about 87, a kindly old stick, if ever there was one, wouldn't harm a fly. I think based on what makes a lovable queen these days Beryl would make a great Queen of Australia, Queen Beryl I. At 87 I think Beryl would have no probs picking up the haps of the job, hand waving, riding around in the back of a Rolls Canhardy etc, a piece of cake for Beryl. Since Tone's had to vacate Kirribilli House in a bit of a rush, and Mal really don't want it, he's got a bigger joint just down the road, a bit of a tidy up, a rename to Kirribilli Palace, and Beryl and Prince Jim, Jim comes with Beryl, they are a tag team, been that way for over 60 years, they could move right in. Unfortunately, Beryl and Jim don't own a corgi, but they do have a mange cat, who's name escapes me at the moment, the cat comes to. If its not too late maybe Tone could give the cat a knighthood, Sir Cat, I just remembered the cats name iis, Tody, Sir Tody, sounds good. At least they are all Australians. its a package deal!