MoD Oracle Forums http://www.modoracle.com/forum This is an XML content feed of; MoD Oracle Forums : Last 10 Posts Thu, 17 May 2012 07:46:47 +0000 Thu, 17 May 2012 04:54:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.04 30 www.modoracle.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp General Chat : Eureka! http://www.modoracle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16575&PID=90286#90286 Author: Observer_1938
Subject: Eureka!
Posted: 17 May 2012 at 4:54am

G'Day Waddy, see you are back from your maritime excursions, Breezes from the old South Pole eh? time for you to change to the old wooly knickers, don't need to have chilblains on the old Khyber at your advanced years.EmbarrassedTongueLOL]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 04:54:31 +0000 http://www.modoracle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16575&PID=90286#90286 General Chat : Eureka! http://www.modoracle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16575&PID=90285#90285 Author: Mrs Waddilove
Subject: Eureka!
Posted: 17 May 2012 at 4:01am

 
 Ah! dear old Legs, thank heaven for that, someone to talk to. I was beginning to think that I would be here all on me lonesome.
 
 You know, the strange thing about life, if I may adopt a slightly pontifical tone for a moment, is the days in the mob when you think you are being hard done by, soon become, with a large dollop of hindsight, the "best years of my life". Funny that.
 
 Anyway, you have the Olympics soon, maybe they will let you operate that rocket thingy (yes, yes I know, but I have been a civvy for 47 years) I saw mounted atop a block of flats. Just ask nicely, be a real feather in your cap to bring down a jumbo jet.
 
 The bloke who lived there by the way, was whingeing ten to the dozen about how unfair the Army was treating him. Fair made my day.
 
 Tab responded to my post also but alas I am unable to ascertain the meaning of it. Is it me? or has he spent the evening consorting with Generals again?
 
 Keep well, we're coming into winter down here and the wind is straight up from the South Pole, I'm going to sit by the fire and readWink.
 
 
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 04:01:44 +0000 http://www.modoracle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16575&PID=90285#90285 General Chat : Eureka! http://www.modoracle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16575&PID=90284#90284 Author: Legs_is_Back
Subject: Eureka!
Posted: 16 May 2012 at 6:11pm

Oi! I'm still here! (Just working stupid hours and permanently knackered!)]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 18:11:10 +0000 http://www.modoracle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16575&PID=90284#90284 General Chat : Eureka! http://www.modoracle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16575&PID=90282#90282 Author: Tab.
Subject: Eureka!
Posted: 16 May 2012 at 12:01pm

Farewell then ducks go and RIP 

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Subject: Eureka!
Posted: 16 May 2012 at 6:00am

 
 Hulloooooa, is anybody there?....Cooeee.
 
 Blimey, I appear to have stumbled across a long abandoned military website.
 
Look at all the old cobwebs and dust....and is that an old skeleton in the corner there?  What's the name on the dog tags?  Crikey, it's Tafmad....so that's where he finished up. What a come down for a brave old keyboard warrior.
 
 And old Southern Geordie along side him....he was a funny bloke, ex brylcream boy, but nevertheless, he deserved a bit better than this. I'll just pull this old ground sheet over him...bit of respect.
 
 Just look at these old names scratched in the dust on these old computors...couldn't have been touched for years....just look...Jigger, Foxhound and is that basso?  Can't see old Beaufighter anywhere. And there's Legs...she's gone too eh? Life is so brief.
 
 Look at all these names of long gone Cold War Warriors. gone and gongless in God's Own. I wonder if they'll issue the NDM to the next of kin? Probably not..far too expensive, money better spent on perfumed toilet paper for MOD Main Building.
 
 I reckon that I had better creep out of here and leave everything just as I found it...it may be classified as an official war grave.
 
 Hush...hush...creep...creep..................
 
 
 
 
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Subject: Repatriation Notification 17/5/2012
Posted: 15 May 2012 at 1:24pm

Repatriation Notification

We have been advised by RAF Brize Norton that the Repatriations of Lance Corporal Lee Davies from 1st Battalion Welsh Guards and Corporal Brent McCarthy from the Royal Air Force will take place on Thursday 17th May 2012.
 
The plane will land at approx 1.30pm and the cortege will pass the Memorial Garden around 3.30pm, reaching the John Radcliffe Hospital around 4.30pm.

Norton Way will be closed from approx 1.30pm, whilst Station Road, Brize Norton, will be closed for approximately 10 minutes once the cortege leaves Britannia Gate at RAF Brize Norton.

There will be road closures in place at the Marston Ferry Road / Cherwell Drive Junction, Marston Road / Cherwell Drive Junction, and at the mini roundabout by the entrance to the John Radcliffe Hospital. Please expect severe delays in this area whilst the road closures are in operation.

The weather forecast for Thursday is expected to be dry with bright and sunny spells. Please note that times are subject to change at short notice and we advise that you check again by visiting www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/repatriations or call 01865 816345.  



Edited by Tab. - 15 May 2012 at 1:24pm]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 13:24:17 +0000 http://www.modoracle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15472&PID=90276#90276 General Chat : Car-Boot Sale Germany http://www.modoracle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16562&PID=90262#90262 Author: dusty362
Subject: Car-Boot Sale Germany
Posted: 13 May 2012 at 6:30am

Car boot Sale; Bergen-Hohne on behalf of the Poppy Appeal,  20May 2012, 10 am.  Tel Keith on 0171 2703120. http://sdrv.ms/J73ntn

]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 06:30:10 +0000 http://www.modoracle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16562&PID=90262#90262 British Army : Who dares put our regiments to the sword? http://www.modoracle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16558&PID=90261#90261 Author: Tab.
Subject: Who dares put our regiments to the sword?
Posted: 12 May 2012 at 8:39am

Yes Scottish Regiments have fought bravely for Britain, but so have the Irish and there where many English Regiments with a supered record of service. Yet when a English Regiment is scrapped you never hear a murmur about it, whats the difference]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 08:39:30 +0000 http://www.modoracle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16558&PID=90261#90261 British Army : Who dares put our regiments to the sword? http://www.modoracle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16558&PID=90260#90260 Author: georgewoolley
Subject: Who dares put our regiments to the sword?
Posted: 11 May 2012 at 8:48pm

I had a uncle who was transfferd from the cheshires to the black watch as a machine gunner in the 40s he was a great lad .Our local lad Bill speakman VC was proud to wear the kilt .with K.O.S.B s`

Edited by georgewoolley - 11 May 2012 at 8:48pm]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 20:48:03 +0000 http://www.modoracle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16558&PID=90260#90260 British Army : Who dares put our regiments to the sword? http://www.modoracle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16558&PID=90259#90259 Author: Observer_1938
Subject: Who dares put our regiments to the sword?
Posted: 11 May 2012 at 4:27am

Originally posted by georgewoolley

I am with you pal a lot of history is flushed down the politcal pan .
 
George,
Just like all the old Scottish regiments, I think these 'Pen Pushers' spend their days cometing with each other as to who can cause the most destruction/disruption.  It is beoming the same way 'downunder"
 
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Now here is a good read>>>>>>>>>>>
 
Sword%20of%20Scotland
 
Sword of Scotland
Anthony Leask
Found in: British History Books
Scotland Books
Hardback 224 pages
ISBN: 9781844154050
Published: 15 June 2006
 
 
The Sword of Scotland is the story of Scotland's military heritage. Scotland's fighting men have played a part in shaping the history of our world, and many of the individual countries in it. Its contribution and its sacrifices have been out of all proportion to the size of the Country. The skirl of the pipes and the cry of 'here come the Jocks' have weakened the resolve of many a foe. The Jocks of every Scottish regiment conjure up an image of fierce determination and indomitable courage. To them defeat is unthinkable. The various reasons for this are key themes of this book. The geography of Scotland and its numerous wars with England have played their part. But for over 300 years Scottish regiments have fought with distinction and selfless sacrifice alongside their old foes and played a key role in preserving Britain's freedom. The clan structure and the tremendous pride in family that this has produced over the centuries are the foundations of the regiments of Scotland and their greatest strength in adversity. Everyone with a Scottish connection will understand and be able to relate to this book, which is the story of an unrivalled military heritage.
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