Well, now.... I didn't say no potty breaks etc. I just confirmed that I had
heard the same thing about 48 hour shifts while in London. Now, it may very
well be folklore, but the story is well traveled. I wouldn't read too much
into it.
For more info on the various changing guards see:
http://www.royal.gov.uk/faq/guard.htm
I know paid firemen that work 48 hour shifts too, but they sleep etcetera
during the shift. They do not complete the shift with any pomp or
circumstance....
--Mickey
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From: "Winsor Crosby" <wincros@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> You're seriously suggesting the soldier stands his guard for 48 hours
> without a break? Without water, meals, toilet breaks, or sleep?
> --
> Winsor Crosby
> Long Beach, California, USA
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