Flashman Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) You have probably never had to stag on and be abused by drunken squaddies and even worse the spawn that are pads wifes,they are evil when drunk and will abuse you something awful,they live in a military bubble where life is far far away from what civilians get up to. If you had been put in charge of a camp gate that was a target for terrorist attack and been told no id no entry, then had a drunken stuck up wife who knew she had to have id to get in as the letter sent to all quarters in the garrison informed them of the fact,but because she thought she was special and it didn't apply to her she could abuse me and tell me she would have me jailed because she could not comply with an order,you would still let her in. i don't think so. And a few months later terrorists did get into the camp and blew part of an accommodation block up,they didn't try the front gate as they knew that soldiers doing the guard duty were switched on and if you didn't have id you didn't get in. Are you Uncle Albert from Only Fools? What with terrorists blowing up the camp - when and where by the way, or is that still classified? - and friends coming a cropper due to car drivers watching TV or knitting or something, you have enough bad luck to write a book. I also found you a new avatar more in keeping with your life experiences Edited March 27, 2014 by Flashman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Interesting posts gents ( staff cadet ack-ack, ATC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Are you Uncle Albert from Only Fools? What with terrorists blowing up the camp - when and where by the way, or is that still classified? - and friends coming a cropper due to car drivers watching TV or knitting or something, you have enough bad luck to write a book. I also found you a new avatar more in keeping with your life experiences Now you wouldn't be calling me a lier would you?Unlike yourself I have lived a bit and been around the world. Feel free to apologise for insinuating that I made things up. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osnabrück_mortar_attack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Now you wouldn't be calling me a lier would you? Unlike yourself I have lived a bit and been around the world. Feel free to apologise for insinuating that I made things up. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osnabrück_mortar_attack Did the Captain's young wife bomb the place as revenge? No accusations, simply that you always have a story of woe to top anybody's comment. A bit like Redbeard Rhum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Did the Captain's young wife bomb the place as revenge? No accusations, simply that you always have a story of woe to top anybody's comment. A bit like Redbeard Rhum... Still waiting for that apology,I am not a person that lies,to insinuate that I do is a slur on my character.do the decent thing for once and apologise.Or you could remove your accusing post. Edited March 27, 2014 by welsh1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Interesting posts gents ( staff cadet ack-ack, ATC) Just a bit, that's why I thought it was worth posting it. A wide range of views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Another one for flash man.same camp different time,here's the link so you know its true. This one went off in the block adjacent to my block http://www.apnewsarchive.com/1989/Bomb-Causes-Major-Damage-at-British-Barracks-IRA-Suspected/id-029627c982f67064020173b05ba36e12 Still waiting for an apology. Tell me flashman what do you do for a living? Edited March 27, 2014 by welsh1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Tell me flashman what do you do for a living? I'd hazard a guess at pro welshman baiter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) I cannot really see any harm carrying your rank into civvy street-it says something about you-Bruno (Akela) Edited March 28, 2014 by bruno22rf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I'd hazard a guess at pro welshman baiter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicdmb Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I suppose if you've never been shot at. Lived with bomb nets over the windows or been stood outside in your undies at 03:00 while the Barracks are searched. Then there's not much chance of understanding what went on in the forces. Or the pride in having served. Sonic, Gunner (retired) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fella Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I don;t know what the problem is, let people use it if they want, no skin off my nose. I'm not actually allowed to use my title when I'm not at work, so I couldn't give 2 hoots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 They should be proud and so should we!!!!!! Right on! Henry d, Killick stoker(rtd) VD scar with bar & S.A.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 My mate Sid Parts was only a private, but still uses the title now he's out. Private Parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Right on! Henry d, Killick stoker(rtd) VD scar with bar & S.A.M. Would you like to spell out your full title, Henry VD scar with bar ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 A title like Captain or General does give you an idea of what kind of person you are dealing with, to me it implies honesty and integrity, so maybe if performs a useful function in some situations. I can't see much use for it in the pub though, apart from trying to assume some kind of authority over other drinkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 My dad did 25 years in the RAF ended up as a sergeant, left as plain Mister Hon Secretary Widdrington Gun Club ATC. (Rtd) Scout. (Rtd) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 My wife says I'm a Major disappointment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 My wife says I'm a Major disappointment I live with General disarray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 My wife says I'm a Major disappointment I live with General disarray. I new a major road ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 It's a case of the have nots feeling hard done by again. If you've made nothing of your life that's your own fault and people who have deserve a bit of credit not your distain for being richer/having land/a title or anything else that you poor hard done by moaning **** don't have. Be happy with your lot or do something other than moan about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 If some has served their country, I believe that they should be able to use their title / rank outside the forces. Where it does rankle - forgive the pun - is being able to use certain ranks. It should be the same for all ranks or not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) . Edited March 28, 2014 by hedd-wyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 This is my old regimental insignia. It's worn across the eyes. Were you in the same regiment as Pigeon Controller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Were you in the same regiment as Pigeon Controller? BB Well at least this thread is stopping the old bill getting a bashing this week BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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