Sunny days... Timex, where did you get that 41 'display' from? Was the Sardinia thing when we exercised there ( and Corsica?) in the 70s? I was attached to the Ities. The only advantage being they got a small bottle (150cl?) of brandy in their 24 hr ration packs. The only soldiers I'd have no probl...

JR, A pint of the strongest rum?!!? Ah, happy days. I was on my divers' course in HMS Sembawang - or was it Terror (?) - doh! Memory's going in parts - we had mismusters for Rum in the guard room (Neaters!!). I can only drink Wood's 100% ever since! 8) It was just before that sad day on 31st July 19...

The general gist I'm getting is that Al Qaeda's agenda is being undermined by the Arab rebellion for democracy and their ideology is becoming less attractive in the Muslim world. I hope it's true.

I agree with your caution, Wholley. You can kill an individual but you can't kill an idea.

Also kingdoms make for poor, weak, unreliable allies to republics. Specifically, the UK being a kingdom, is not as good, strong, reliable an ally for the US republic as British republics (a British republic with republics for the home nations as well - a Scottish republic, an English republic, a We...

Not on my watch!

On the other hand the only way to find out is to apply and see what happens. You've got nothing to lose.

Any idea why I get this message when I click on the link:


Sorry, the website www.959trooproyalmarines.co.uk cannot be found

??

You could consider the wound being caused by a ricochet which might 'confuse' the hypercritical experts - on the other hand you'd have to explain why the sniper was a lousy shot!??!

I've just come across this new unit on the Web. 'Information Exploitation Group'?? :-? Was the Major General indulging in a quick spliff when he signed the authorisation for this designation? What's wrong with 'Reconnaissance Group'? I suppose the Comms element complicates the issue but if reconnais...

The worst four hour watch at Eastney,was the drill shed area,the hours from 23.59-04.00 was made pure hell The previous watch was only made bearable at weekends when the Stripey's Mess had a Do on and bored ladies would step out for some fresh air! LWB Land Rovers did have their uses. 'Black is Bla...

I have to agree with your wife. Maybe you don't need it now - but are you really sure when it comes time for your youngster(s) to go to university you'll be able to support them in the way you'd want? £545 a year put into a children's building society account might come in very handy in the future. ...

Walter Kovacks wrote:123. Everyone really tried to stick to their New Years Resolutions.

I made a New Year's Resolution over 25 years ago which is the only one I've ever really managed to stick to: Never to make another New Year's Resolution!

Hyper,

Good news early in the New Year. Hope the rest goes as well!

P.s. You've fixed up some insurance, right? Floods, like lightning, fires..... can strike twice

Hyper,

Sorry to hear your bad news - especially the insurance! Friends had their garage burn down and damage their conservatory last week but luckily their insurance was OK.

Anyway I hope 2011 is better for you!!!