rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted February 3, 2017 There's still some life in her. I could keep reminding you she's alive every day if you want? No thanks. That would soon get old. Bit like Vera. It's OK I didn't mean it. Don't know what the tongue in cheek emoji looks like. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,130 Posted February 3, 2017 There's still some life in her. I could keep reminding you she's alive every day if you want? No thanks. That would soon get old. Bit like Vera. It's OK I didn't mean it. Don't know what the tongue in cheek emoji looks like. Ah! I would use this one Very useful for conveying 'I'm only winding you up' or 'Naughty but enjoyable' or 'Playing devil's advocate' etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,642 Posted March 12, 2017 Observer today was on her story eight days ahead of her 100th birthday. One thing they reported that I didn't know...her 102 year old big brother is still with us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted March 12, 2017 4 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: Observer today was on her story eight days ahead of her 100th birthday. One thing they reported that I didn't know...her 102 year old big brother is still with us. We'll meet again? Neither of them has even departed yet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,386 Posted March 15, 2017 Here is a Telegraph article of an interview with her daughter. Since it's behind a paywall I'll list the main points, although apologies as I'm not sure how much of this, if any, is new information; Dame Vera lives in the same house as her daughter, and occupies the ground floor, but it states she now uses an electric wheelchair. Her daughter says whilst she is frail, her mind is completely sound and she continues to personally read correspondence. She also still insists on wearing make-up, and will not meet anyone without it. For pushing on 100, she seems to still be doing remarkably well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,642 Posted March 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Thatcher said: Here is a Telegraph article of an interview with her daughter. Since it's behind a paywall I'll list the main points, although apologies as I'm not sure how much of this, if any, is new information; Dame Vera lives in the same house as her daughter, and occupies the ground floor, but it states she now uses an electric wheelchair. Her daughter says whilst she is frail, her mind is completely sound and she continues to personally read correspondence. She also still insists on wearing make-up, and will not meet anyone without it. For pushing on 100, she seems to still be doing remarkably well. Aye, I'd say she'll be fodder for a forthcoming DL or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,977 Posted March 15, 2017 Vera Lynn has been around so long she remebers when there was just 1 White Cliff in Dover 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torbrexbones 717 Posted March 16, 2017 I believe that she has a recorded interview to be aired on the Evans breakfast show on Radio 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolandDeschain 91 Posted March 20, 2017 Yep - Happy Birthday Vera! I'm glad she got to 100. She seems like one of the last prominent people from World War 2 still alive. I watched the documentary 'World At War' recently (highly recommended if you haven't already seen it) and I think she was the last interviewee still alive from the whole 26 episodes - it was filmed in the late 60s/early 1970s if I'm remembering correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,313 Posted March 20, 2017 43 minutes ago, RolandDeschain said: Yep - Happy Birthday Vera! I'm glad she got to 100. She seems like one of the last prominent people from World War 2 still alive. I watched the documentary 'World At War' recently (highly recommended if you haven't already seen it) and I think she was the last interviewee still alive from the whole 26 episodes - it was filmed in the late 60s/early 1970s if I'm remembering correctly. I am also very glad she has made 100.She looked frailer than I have seen her before in the BBC clip earlier.I would think only her and QE2 are the only public figures who were active and known at the time of WW2.Obviously many other figures from that era are still going but they wheren`t known at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,028 Posted March 20, 2017 Any chance of her covering some of Chuck Berry's hits as a tribute? Maybe not... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted March 20, 2017 Congratulations to Vera Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Happy Reaper 223 Posted March 20, 2017 3 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Any chance of her covering some of Chuck Berry's hits as a tribute? Maybe not... More chance of her taking a dump on a glass table while you watch from underneath... Seriously, happy birthday, Dame Vera! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted March 20, 2017 14 minutes ago, The Happy Reaper said: More chance of her taking a dump on a glass table while you watch from underneath... Seriously, happy birthday, Dame Vera! Chuck Berry would have liked to have filmed that... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Happy Reaper 223 Posted March 20, 2017 Just now, Davey Jones' Locker said: Chuck Berry would have liked to have filmed that... Yes, that was the point! You didn't think it was just a random thought, did you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,386 Posted March 20, 2017 Here is a video of Dame Vera today, gives you a better idea of how she's doing - and a very Happy Birthday to her too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,313 Posted March 20, 2017 I give her a year or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,551 Posted March 24, 2017 The new album hits #3 in the UK. Congratulations, Dame Vera. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/albums Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted March 24, 2017 On 3/20/2017 at 20:17, Thatcher said: Here is a video of Dame Vera today, gives you a better idea of how she's doing - and a very Happy Birthday to her too. From 3 mins in looks like she could give a really good hand job. I bet the old blokes in the home are still queuing up to see her! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,130 Posted March 24, 2017 From the Comments below the Telegraph obituary for Colin Dexter: 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted May 17, 2017 She joins a campaign to give the last living Dambuster Johnny Johnson a knighthood: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3559675/dame-vera-lynn-joins-the-suns-campaign-to-get-a-knighthood-for-dambuster-hero-johnny-johnson/ Judging by the photo, she will survive him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted May 18, 2017 17 hours ago, gcreptile said: She joins a campaign to give the last living Dambuster Johnny Johnson a knighthood: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3559675/dame-vera-lynn-joins-the-suns-campaign-to-get-a-knighthood-for-dambuster-hero-johnny-johnson/ Judging by the photo, she will survive him. Good marketing move on her part to be the "Forces' Sweetheart": she's been milking it for 70 years now. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zsa Zsa's leg 884 Posted May 31, 2017 http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/britains-talent-viewers-disappointed-100-10526216 Viewers are dissapointed that Dame Vera Lynn didn't perform on Britain's Got Talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,313 Posted May 31, 2017 9 minutes ago, Zsa Zsa's leg said: http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/britains-talent-viewers-disappointed-100-10526216 Viewers are dissapointed that Dame Vera Lynn didn't perform on Britain's Got Talent. Hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
