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joining the army

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by -jordan-, Jul 29, 2011.

  1. Jip Jaap Stam

    Jip Jaap Stam General Chat Moderator Staff Member

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    Well, the Ottomans did kick arse for a good while.
     
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  2. BH1972RFC

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    E.R could lend you his auld putties and give you lessons on the Thompson Sub Machine Gun <laugh>
     
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  3. DevAdvocate

    DevAdvocate Gigging bassist

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    I have one at the foot of my bed.
     
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  4. DevAdvocate

    DevAdvocate Gigging bassist

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    The Trench Broom as he would call it <laugh>
     
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  5. -jordan-

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    bloody hell who did you sign with that 20 million? the agents are hard work aint they, especially if you're on their disliked list. i'll download it tonight or tomorrow and we'll have a network game i'll go celtic you go the gers :emoticon-0173-middl
     
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  6. Muppetfinder General

    Muppetfinder General Well-Known Member

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    My dad was in the navy. My family had a pretty good life. I spent three years in Singapore aged 3-6. And that was early 60s. It was magical for a kid. My dad obviously saw a lot more: Hong Kong, Malta, Gibralta, Aden, etc etc etc.

    Having a naval base was brilliant in my teens. I was in swimming and judo clubs and the cinema had a bigger range of movies than the local. My sister learned to ride horses on the base and still does.

    My dad was on nuclear subs so was on the front line of the Cold War in the 70s but we were more concerned when he got called up on stand-by for the Falklands. It can happen.

    I once got to go around the top of Scotland from Faslane to Rosyth in my dad's sub. It was empty of missiles and stayed on the surface but I got to pull the nuclear trigger. The extended seasickness - it's rough up there - was worth it to stand on the conning tower going under the Forth bridges.

    He's 73 now and just had another reunion. He talks every week to one old mate who's also a Red and my folks' Christmas card list is humungous.

    My mum's brother joined the navy because of my dad.

    Mum's other brother and my brother-in-law tried to be RAF pilots but failed the medical. It's tough.

    So I'd say if you're going to swear allegiance to the defence of Her Majesty, the navy is the best bet. It's the senior service.
     
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  7. DevAdvocate

    DevAdvocate Gigging bassist

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    Is it not full of raging shirtlifters though?

    <whistle>
     
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  8. -jordan-

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    <laugh>
     
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  9. Jip Jaap Stam

    Jip Jaap Stam General Chat Moderator Staff Member

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    <doh> <laugh>
    Mind you, those bastards that knifed the Leeds fans were ****baggy enough.
     
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  10. Muppetfinder General

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    No more than a football stadium.

    Are you whistling or puckering up?
     
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  11. -jordan-

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    right im off, work in the morning..cheers for all the sound advice lads tatty byes
     
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  12. Ciaran

    Ciaran Going for 55

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    Haven't read this whole thread but I imagine that BH (Gary off Corrie) has given his two bob worth. Take one look at this guy and think twice about joining the army. He is a gibbering wreck who cannot think of his time in Ireland without going into a full scale meltdown. An utter wretch of a man. This is what will happen to you if you take the Queens Shilling.


    Ciaran.
     
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  13. BH1972RFC

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    <laugh>

    Utterly pathetic <laugh>
     
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  14. Hash.

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    alright ben ? i couldnt be bothered checking the whos online thing at least someone i ''know'' is online. hows tricks kid
     
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  15. Ciaran

    Ciaran Going for 55

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    I know, I'm drunk but I knew you would be on it like a shot <laugh>
     
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  16. BH1972RFC

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    Just waiting for the Argentina v Mexico U-20s game as have a wee bet on Argentina @ 11/10
     
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  17. KOBY

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    You gotta respect anybody who risk's their lives to fight for
    their country,the political bollocks that is on show at the moment would suggest its not a good time to join.

    For a clearer insight, watch this recent documentary - The Tillman Story - 2010
     
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  18. Hash.

    Hash. pure daycent

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    hows the ''audi'' going. its only fair i dont believe you as you dont believe me about the m5 touring. hope shes running smooth
     
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  19. Ciaran

    Ciaran Going for 55

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    How much you lump on skipper?
     
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  20. BH1972RFC

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    Just a wee ton.

    Audi is going well although think I've been roasted. Seems to have a bit of turbo-lag. That's what happens when you buy from a dealer in Essex <grr>
     
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