Christmas Boxes for the Troops
28 December 2006, 02:32 PM
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Christmas Boxes for the Troops
Currently working overseas for Queen and Country (your welcome
) and I had my Christmas Box from the government on Christams morning, which contained the following:
A wind-up snail
Santa Hat
2 x Herbal tea-bags
Box of naafi tea
Keyring condiment set (garlic powder, chilli powder, curry powder)
Flashing red nose
Magnetic photo frame (with pic Liz and Phil)
Camouflage neoprene beer can sleeve
Mini-torch
Tiny Christmas cake
Foldable cup (genius)
Balloons
Some good stuff there. Apparently 18,500 were sent last year, and nearly 25,000 this year. That's a lot of money that some kind people have donated to the UK4You fund.
) and I had my Christmas Box from the government on Christams morning, which contained the following:A wind-up snail
Santa Hat
2 x Herbal tea-bags
Box of naafi tea
Keyring condiment set (garlic powder, chilli powder, curry powder)
Flashing red nose
Magnetic photo frame (with pic Liz and Phil)
Camouflage neoprene beer can sleeve
Mini-torch
Tiny Christmas cake
Foldable cup (genius)
Balloons
Some good stuff there. Apparently 18,500 were sent last year, and nearly 25,000 this year. That's a lot of money that some kind people have donated to the UK4You fund.
28 December 2006, 05:49 PM
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These have improved. I got 1 two years ago and it had bubble bath in it, most handy in the deserts of Iraq 
. I'm not complaining it was better than nothing 
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. I'm not complaining it was better than nothing .Wolfie.
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28 December 2006, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by wolfie28
These have improved. I got 1 two years ago and it had bubble bath in it, most handy in the deserts of Iraq . I'm not complaining it was better than nothing .
Wolfie.
. I'm not complaining it was better than nothing .Wolfie.
28 December 2006, 07:25 PM
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Why do we pay for anything?? 
They take the Queens shilling - they do and go where the British Government say they go and do what we require of them ............... can't see why my money buys a Xmas Box for them?
It's like the bloody Firemen ..... they all have ideas of grandeur that simply do NOT apply!!
They take the Queens shilling - they do and go where the British Government say they go and do what we require of them ............... can't see why my money buys a Xmas Box for them?
It's like the bloody Firemen ..... they all have ideas of grandeur that simply do NOT apply!!
28 December 2006, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Why do we pay for anything??
They take the Queens shilling - they do and go where the British Government say they go and do what we require of them ............... can't see why my money buys a Xmas Box for them?
It's like the bloody Firemen ..... they all have ideas of grandeur that simply do NOT apply!!
They take the Queens shilling - they do and go where the British Government say they go and do what we require of them ............... can't see why my money buys a Xmas Box for them?
It's like the bloody Firemen ..... they all have ideas of grandeur that simply do NOT apply!!
28 December 2006, 07:43 PM
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No, really ..................... we pay good wages, they accept them, they do a job.
Just as I do - why do I get no Xmas present from the taxpayers??
And no crap about 'it's a bit rough' FFS thats what they DO!!
Just as I do - why do I get no Xmas present from the taxpayers??
And no crap about 'it's a bit rough' FFS thats what they DO!!
28 December 2006, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Why do we pay for anything??
They take the Queens shilling - they do and go where the British Government say they go and do what we require of them ............... can't see why my money buys a Xmas Box for them?
They take the Queens shilling - they do and go where the British Government say they go and do what we require of them ............... can't see why my money buys a Xmas Box for them?
28 December 2006, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
No, really ..................... we pay good wages, they accept them, they do a job.
Just as I do - why do I get no Xmas present from the taxpayers??
And no crap about 'it's a bit rough' FFS thats what they DO!!
Just as I do - why do I get no Xmas present from the taxpayers??
And no crap about 'it's a bit rough' FFS thats what they DO!!
28 December 2006, 08:09 PM
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What are you on about you muppet?? I already said it's paid for by people kindly donating money into a fund.
PSL falls on his own sword again
MiniShaz - PSL is the wind up merchant on here so dont worry about it.
Its cool that people thought of you guys away from home.
28 December 2006, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
And no crap about 'it's a bit rough' FFS thats what they DO!!
And for your information, I joined the RAF for a decent secure job, not to spend months away from home in the desert fighting for the Yanks.
28 December 2006, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniShaz
And for your information, I joined the RAF for a decent secure job, not to spend months away from home in the desert fighting for the Yanks.
What the foook did you think you would be doing?? Taking HolidayMakers for flights on the Flying Elephants at EuroDisney
Sorry, it's about time we stopped listening to the whinging blubbing we hear from some quarters and tell them to get on with the job we pay them for!!
And, OK, as long as my money wasn't paying for poxy Xmas boxes
28 December 2006, 08:20 PM
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Ah, I have just been enlightened to the fact that you're a bit of a ****, so will ignore you from now on and just keep taking the wage that you pay me.
Thanks to everyone else for their support
Thanks to everyone else for their support
28 December 2006, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Critical Bill
A party bag with a scratch and sniff eraser, a slice of cake and a paper hat have pleased infants, the profoundly disabled and soldiers alike for time immemorial!
Having spent 27 odd years as a soldier I find your remark very offensive!!!! Many members of SN spend a large amount of time raising fund for charities for people with disabilities, as do the military.
Tell that to Stephen Hawkins you great wit and comedian...............****!!!!
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Originally Posted by pslewis
No, really ..................... we pay good wages, they accept them, they do a job.
Just as I do - why do I get no Xmas present from the taxpayers??
And no crap about 'it's a bit rough' FFS thats what they DO!!
Just as I do - why do I get no Xmas present from the taxpayers??
And no crap about 'it's a bit rough' FFS thats what they DO!!
Wolfie.
28 December 2006, 08:26 PM
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No issue with donations at all ........ it's all the vomit-inducing sop I can't stomach.
I wish all the Services a great Xmas and New Year ...... but - NOT because they are doing what we pay them for - just because I am a really nice person
I wish all the Services a great Xmas and New Year ...... but - NOT because they are doing what we pay them for - just because I am a really nice person
28 December 2006, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Dragoon
Why have a go at the disabled ??
Having spent 27 odd years as a soldier I find your remark very offensive!!!! Many members of SN spend a large amount of time raising fund for charities for people with disabilities, as do the military.
Tell that to Stephen Hawkins you great wit and comedian...............****!!!!
Having spent 27 odd years as a soldier I find your remark very offensive!!!! Many members of SN spend a large amount of time raising fund for charities for people with disabilities, as do the military.
Tell that to Stephen Hawkins you great wit and comedian...............****!!!!
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Originally Posted by pslewis
What the foook did you think you would be doing?? Taking HolidayMakers for flights on the Flying Elephants at EuroDisney
.Wolfie.
28 December 2006, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
No, really ..................... we pay good wages, they accept them, they do a job.
Just as I do - why do I get no Xmas present from the taxpayers??
And no crap about 'it's a bit rough' FFS thats what they DO!!
Just as I do - why do I get no Xmas present from the taxpayers??
And no crap about 'it's a bit rough' FFS thats what they DO!!
I support our troops too !
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28 December 2006, 08:50 PM
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A plastic Snail, just what you need to take your mind of death, land mines, suicide bombers, crap or non existent equipment, officers, oppressive heat, sand, no sex, getting shot at, being away from family and friends, huge bugs etc.
How about,
12 beers
some ****
A PSP
Decent Armour
etc
How about,
12 beers
some ****
A PSP
Decent Armour
etc
28 December 2006, 10:03 PM
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bet the serbs are ****tin a brick
crack ****** squads riding thru srebineja on the back of wind up snails ruthlessy throwing aplle and mint tea bags at them then making their escape on the river in the folding paper cup
bet youd prefer proper boots woudlnt you?
crack ****** squads riding thru srebineja on the back of wind up snails ruthlessy throwing aplle and mint tea bags at them then making their escape on the river in the folding paper cup
bet youd prefer proper boots woudlnt you?
29 December 2006, 07:51 AM
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At least we'd have the element of surprise - they'd be busy looking for soldiers in tanks, not on snailback 
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Why do we pay for anything??
They take the Queens shilling - they do and go where the British Government say they go and do what we require of them ............... can't see why my money buys a Xmas Box for them?
It's like the bloody Firemen ..... they all have ideas of grandeur that simply do NOT apply!!
They take the Queens shilling - they do and go where the British Government say they go and do what we require of them ............... can't see why my money buys a Xmas Box for them?
It's like the bloody Firemen ..... they all have ideas of grandeur that simply do NOT apply!!
still waiting for your paypal details!!
says a lot for your reputation dosent it
If your going to make statments and offers, have the ***** to follow through !!
Mart