Many a true word.....

Subject: Many a true word..... 8/7/2012, 15:32

We'll be Battlefield Replacements!! affraid

Subject: Re: Many a true word..... 8/7/2012, 18:00

After 50% cut-backs, of course.

Guest

Do we get a red coat if we volunteer?

Subject: Re: Many a true word..... 8/7/2012, 22:32

Red coats make good targets for the taliban

Subject: Re: Many a true word..... 8/7/2012, 22:42

Gordon

Not if you were a Green Jacket

Subject: Re: Many a true word..... 9/7/2012, 07:38

You will also be issued with a Zimmer frame, a little blow up rubber ring and a pair of comfy slippers. Looking at the photograph it would seem that only people with the Rootie Gong qualify so, they won't be wanting me. I'm a bit old be be a Launcher No 1 now anyway. Very Happy

Guest

The gent on the right has a gold band on his cuff..What does that signify?

Subject: Re: Many a true word..... 9/7/2012, 09:20

Room Leader? Very Happy

Subject: Re: Many a true word..... 9/7/2012, 10:12

Hospital Sergeants wear gold braid on their scarlet coats and this has to be added to the cuffs and pockets, and they wear larger than average rank chevrons.

http://www.kdtailoring.com/clients.html

Subject: Re: Many a true word..... 9/7/2012, 10:25

Don't want to ask the obvious, but I will anyway! Where's his larger than average chevrons? Laughing

Subject: Re: Many a true word..... 9/7/2012, 10:42

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Subject: Re: Many a true word..... 9/7/2012, 10:45

Shelldrake wrote:: Don't want to ask the obvious, but I will anyway! Where's his larger than average chevrons?

MAYBE HE'S A WO AND THE CROWN IS HIDDEN BY THE NEXT MANS HAND

Subject: Re: Many a true word..... 9/7/2012, 11:15

You could be right, John. Smile

Subject: Re: Many a true word..... 9/7/2012, 11:34

Gordon. wrote:: The gent on the right has a gold band on his cuff..What does that signify?

It's there to stop him wiping his nose on his sleeve. geek

Subject: Re: Many a true word..... 9/7/2012, 12:08

Don't be silly, that's what the button's for. Rolling Eyes

Guest

Why are you using my favourite bum in your avatar Mr. S?

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Subject: Re: Many a true word..... 9/7/2012, 13:31

Gordon. wrote:: Why are you using my favourite bum in your avatar Mr. S?

Didn't think you would mind, you favouring the Beanie Boys and all that.

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Guest

You do know that variety is the spice of life Embarassed

Subject: Re: Many a true word..... 9/7/2012, 15:30

Snigger not, it's crazy........... This week in conversation with a young chap, he told he'd been offered a job in Bastion. Two years, £150 K, all found, ten weeks on, three weeks off, flown to UK each time or wherever he wants if he pays the extra over the cost of a UK flight.

"Thought they were cutting back " he observed. "Yes they are. Getting rid of military and replacing with civvies " was the response.

Subject: Re: Many a true word..... 9/7/2012, 17:53

Gordon. wrote:: You do know that variety is the spice of life

I think the correct description would be "Snookered on the Red? Go for the Brown". Laughing

Subject: Re: Many a true word..... 10/7/2012, 20:05

cartav wrote:: Snigger not, it's crazy........... This week in conversation with a young chap, he told he'd been offered a job in Bastion. Two years, £150 K, all found, ten weeks on, three weeks off, flown to UK each time or wherever he wants if he pays the extra over the cost of a UK flight.

"Thought they were cutting back " he observed. "Yes they are. Getting rid of military and replacing with civvies " was the response.

A mate of mine, an ex para and Falklands veteran was finding it hard to get any gainful employment so within the para community (mercenaries) he got a job in Iraq 'armed to the teeth' as a security bod. He was well paid and even had a paid holiday in somewhere like Dubai as R&R IIRC.

He had his 50th birthday a few weeks back !