Quote Originally Posted by Alan H View Post
In fact I think that the "English Oaks for ships, Scottish Oaks to stoke the fires of industry" command came from a royal throne quite a bit before Victoria...if in fact it is true.

Redshank, I just want to say that I find the picture of the bridge at the head of Loch Awe to be wonderful, and it reinforces the conviction that I will walk there, someday.
Alan do you know who actually said the"English Oaks for ships" thing? I have to confess that I have not heard that ever said before.