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Post by SandyTheGuvnor »

yes and when you got told the CORRECT answer you still disputed it.

oh and before you ask me yes i have met an sas trooper :wink:
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It's OK Sandy, I'm definitely a tw*t :)

I wasn't meant to be too sarcastic, it's just that questions like that tend to be followed by something to do with airsoft! No offense meant, cheer up :)
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Mate you asked a question and got a respone. What more do you want? I'm pretty sure that someone in the Para Reg would know a bit about what is being talked about! :wink:

Can't really see some SAS trooper cutting around with another regiment's insignia to disguise the fact he was in the Regiment, or just not bothering to take off and old DZ flash or wings. They are switched on blokes, the best in the world mate! :o

From what it sounds like, the red patches (DZ Flashes) are what 1 Para wear, which are part of the SFSG, so that's the blokes you would have seen. As Airborne Legend said, they normally don't wear any insignia (him knowing what he is on about, as i'm sure he knows some blokes in 1 Para) but on a local exercise they might. End of story really.
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Im just moody cause i cant do shit all about joining the para's or at least trying yet as im unfit and have to wait 2 years due ti health issues. I appolagise for the going off the handle like that.

Besides im pretty shocked at myself asking that question (have you ever met a sas trooper) cuase if i put myself in ure shoes that sounds like a question from a child to be honiest lol
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well what would you prefer, a little 'sarcy talk' or a right royal reaming of abuse for your un-sponge like ability to soak up what your being told?? My guess is it was Jim 'the baron' Shortt and his band of merry men, in full rig out there in them hills.... :wink:
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What's your actual situation dude?
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lewkey wrote:Im just moody cause i cant do shit all about joining the para's or at least trying yet as im unfit and have to wait 2 years due ti health issues.
There are a few people on here who have been, or have to wait a while to get to where they want to be, myself included. Gobbing off is not really the answer. There are loads of people on here who can help and offer advice, if you ask nicely! :D :wink:
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Post by lewkey »

suffered from depression/panic attacks for 2 years, came off my medication and been perfectly normal and in fit health since febuary 2008,, recruiter told me i wont be considered till its been 4 years clear of medication ect.. so that really pisses me off, im fine now and fit, jsut need to up my fittness levels phisically a litte due to doing nothing but appart from that im fine :s
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well see it as a point in time to get yourself supremely fit. i was due to join regulars then got injured. the injury was a nasty niggly one which seemed to get better then broke down and set me back. it lasted like this on and off for near year and half. finally got into regulars when near end of training had eye injury which meant i had to leave, sods law! just get yeah head sorted and make fitness your life, two years is naff all especially if your young and have time on your side.if anything it will give you life experience and add a bit more maturity to you.
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Good advice.
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Post by lewkey »

yeh, as of the 25 may im going at it with all ive got, its my dream to earn them wings, might seem silly but it really is.

where abouts in leeds you from gunner? i used to live near leeds in a place called ossett, near wakefield. dunno if you know it :)
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Post by lewkey »

oh and if anyone would like to add me to msn my addys lewkey@hotmail.co.uk.. would be interested in having a chat with a para or seeing some piccies from your tours :D
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Post by druadan »

Well that was an easy bite. Shame everyone else got here first to shoot him down :roll:

Lewkey, seems you've already found plenty of hoofing phots :o Seriously mate, I can sympathise with your situation, but learn to walk before you can run, check what people actually do (profile or location helps) before you gob off (there are plenty on here who have been there and done it and *probably* know what they're on about). Otherwise, all the best with your aspirations.
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Post by lewkey »

i know mate and thank you, just wanna get in there so bad and go on tour. my life is so boring lol
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yeah i know it. dont they all drive on the right round those parts? not to mention the webbed feet..... :wink:
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