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by herbie
Wed 06 Jan, 2010 10:11 pm
Forum: Political Affairs
Topic: Wooton Basset
Replies: 38
Views: 31350

Its called freedom of expression mate It doesnt change the good work Wooton Basset has done. However if its a day when a repatration is one then it might casue some problems Their good work, really? To me it's coming out of their houses in front of media camera to wave at their mums while a dead sq...
by herbie
Sun 03 Jan, 2010 10:15 am
Forum: Political Affairs
Topic: Wooton Basset
Replies: 38
Views: 31350

So you're telling me that by picking the one one place in this country to have their march is nothing to do with stirring it up and they have peaceful motives. They have thought long and hard about where to have it and have chosen the one place that will attract media interest and public disgust. An...
by herbie
Sat 02 Jan, 2010 11:08 pm
Forum: Political Affairs
Topic: Wooton Basset
Replies: 38
Views: 31350

I in no way condone their actions, however.. saying go back to their own country when they are the British born Muslims doing it.. They do seem to miss the point though. Soldiers are paid to do a job, and they do it well. They are not paid to choose where and who they do their job to. This march sh...
by herbie
Tue 29 Sep, 2009 5:16 am
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: the best army band
Replies: 48
Views: 19596

Does it really matter about what Beret they wear???? They are the Band of the Parachute Regiment???? I know what you mean but you are told from day one that you have to earn the right to wear the beret and the cap badge. It shows you have passed P-Coy and have proven your worth. I am in no way sayi...
by herbie
Mon 10 Aug, 2009 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: Jobs list
Replies: 12
Views: 3034

Kinnel!!
From VM to Chef and even Musician! Well that just about covers it all don't you think?
If there was a dentist you could learn how to bite.
by herbie
Wed 13 May, 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: sniper in marines
Replies: 10
Views: 3747

You've just got to be a booty looking for a bite :drinking:
First answer is that it's Royal Marines unless of course you're talking about the USMC

If it's a bite then nice one, if you're genuine then good luck.
Google PRMC, talk to like minded guys on an official RM site.
by herbie
Sun 29 Mar, 2009 6:08 am
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: Inverted chevrons for good conduct.
Replies: 10
Views: 4678

I had two in the late 70's.
Only worn on blues, never had any on the Lovats.
by herbie
Sat 21 Mar, 2009 5:17 am
Forum: NAAFI
Topic: Pish
Replies: 9
Views: 4307

Did I read that the Hi-jack thread over there has just passed 18 months.
Good effort to lighten things up though OWK
by herbie
Thu 19 Mar, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: Political Affairs
Topic: Stolen from OAMAAM
Replies: 6
Views: 4345

I do have a look at other forums, I read through most of the threads, enjoy the banter but rarely post.
by herbie
Wed 18 Mar, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: Political Affairs
Topic: Stolen from OAMAAM
Replies: 6
Views: 4345

There yer go. Been kicking round for a while now but worth a read. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Written by a housewife in New Brunswick , to her local newspaper. This is one ticked off lady. 'Are we fighting a war on terror or aren't we? Was it or ...
by herbie
Fri 06 Feb, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: R.I.P
Replies: 17
Views: 4384

Anyone with half a brain can see the post was made with the best of intentions and without the slightest hint of disrespect.
Maybe the wording could have been slightly different but this ain't the thread to pick holes.
by herbie
Fri 06 Feb, 2009 10:05 am
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: R.I.P
Replies: 17
Views: 4384

dont mean nothing by it and dont think anybody else would think i mean anything by it lol couldn't think of a title so i just put something random i change it if i can sorry if i offended anyone :S it does make you wonder though Why not drop the "Interesting" RIP speaks for it's self. Bet...
by herbie
Fri 30 Jan, 2009 7:41 pm
Forum: RM General Discussion
Topic: Corps Colours
Replies: 23
Views: 7950

Navy Blue
Drummer Red
Light Infantry Green
Old Gold.
by herbie
Fri 30 Jan, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: the best army band
Replies: 48
Views: 19596

Greenronnie wrote:
herbie wrote:No army band comes anywhere near the best band in the world.
Royal Marines :wink:
They do like to blow the occasional trumpet!!! :lol:
Bugle :wink:
by herbie
Thu 29 Jan, 2009 9:41 pm
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: the best army band
Replies: 48
Views: 19596

No army band comes anywhere near the best band in the world.
Royal Marines :wink: