Colin, Sorry about this but now I have ( refound ) the site I cannot remember my log in details. Can you assist and thanks. Bill Ralphson.
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(Posted on 2009-10-27 16:44:00 by )
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just moved to a new bungalow in little blakenham nr ipswich found photos of chepstow in 66 seems so long ago have to stop at the hotel at beachly for a pint think i left half on the bar one night might br still there found my old ten tors medal cant remember who i did it with think chisolm and dodds only did it to get out of the camp weekends always camped nr a town in the brecon beacons found a report from 67 sgt walsh said i spend to much time trying to play snooker wish id kept playing might have got on tv as interferance more like not woking at the moment tthings in the building trade bad since xmas so cheap holiday this year tent on beachly head will do dont think i could run round the cross country course now never could catch taffy williams my legs to short hope you are all well not to bad myself just getting older
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hi all, just a fleeting visit to let u all know what a pisshead Geoff Winter is ??? he led me astay big time in cyprus (thanx mate) my blood/alcohol level is now approaching normal, so u others beware !!!!!!!!! good luck to u all and hope to see a few of u over the boba w/e of 18-20 sept 2009. bye xxx
(Posted on 2009-06-10 15:32:00 by ) -
Nice to see Wally on board!I've been off the radar recently having gone through redundancy twice in 10 months and having to travel a bit to keep the mortgage paid!Mac we had a few good sessions down your part of the world if I remember one of which was when Arsenal luckily beat Liverpool 2-1
in the Cup Final and I was the only Liverpool supporter,my other memory was of Mac getting stabbed in the back when someone fainted just as we were about to go on parade and caught the aforementioned with his bayonet!We thought it was hilarious naturally!!Belated Happy New Year to all.
(Posted on 2009-02-22 18:16:00 by ) -
Hello 66c, Bob Mcgowan who was normally called Mac, a former print apprentice who also played a lot of Squash.
Have spent the last 20 years running a print company in Orpington. Took voluntary redundancy in 2006 and moved to my birthplace of Plymouth to take life easy.
I returned to Chepstow as an instructor in 1976 and remember meeting Jeff Winter at the reunion.I see he is off to meet Dave from B company.
Would love to hear from anyone else who remembers me in those distant days.Seeing those old photographs which i still have brings back many memories.
Regards
Bob McGowan (also known as Wally by 42 Svy Engr regt)
(Posted on 2009-01-08 18:50:00 by ) -
hi everyone. i'm a virgin at this so plz feel free to take the p... !! geoff winter (the big tart) has nagged me into this so here goes. i will b attending boba this year as usual stoppin at the beaufort hotel. plz feel free to pop in n buy us a drink - g & t is the tipple in large glasses c/w ice n a slice if theres room ? bin goin bak 4 several years now n lv it. it is one of lifes pleasures to hav a group of ol mates (really old i mean) to whom u can relax with n trust that they can keep their traps shut about yr pathetic score at golf. i live in suffolk 4 my pains n work 4 a scaffold co nr newmarket. married with two big lads n just had 4th grandchild. had a few health scares so startin 2 live life again b4 those pearly gates becum a reality. tryin 2 stay reasonably fit by walkin 2 the pub on a sat nite n limitin intake to £25.00. not always possible but i do try. still hav the fondest memories of beachley n thank that time 4 shaping my life. my pals from chep r pretty dear 2 me n consider myself very lucky 2 hav remained in reasonably close contact with them. for those that want to know they are :- alan duncan, rick spalding, alf chrascina, alan picken, big geoff winter (tart), chris jarvis, pete hepton, kev staples & paul chapman. if anyone wants 2 get in touch with any of these plz give me a shout. we hav a few get 2gethers thro the year n hav managed to stay in touch with each others children as well. if any of those aformentioned r reading this i got the last round ok !!!!! if anyone responds i will cum bak but i'm not kwik. so good luck everyone n mite c u soon. regards, david fowle.
(Posted on 2008-09-08 11:51:00 by ) -
Hello to all,
Off to stay with Dave Fowle for the weekend,will try to get him to put a few comments on the site, Stu I ave forgotten my pass word on more occasions than I wish to remember, Colin puts me back on track.
(Posted on 2008-09-05 13:46:00 by ) -
Hi Colin,
Sorry about this got carried away. Must have had a Dinosaur moment and lost my membership/connection to our site. Could you please reconnect me. Regards.
(Posted on 2008-09-03 18:55:00 by ) -
Hi John well green fingers aye you have not told me what you keep in the shed? Great photo's of your daughters wedding in Canada.
(Posted on 2008-08-30 04:08:00 by ) -
Ray,
Sorry mate, in this day of credit crunch and economic decline one has to watch the penny's and growing a few veg on the allotment. It also keeps me out of trouble and besides a few games of golf and the occasional work out in the gym keeps me fit???? I also help Dad out on his plot, not as fit as he was when he was in the Army Physical Training Corps, still young at 84.
John
(Posted on 2008-08-26 11:51:00 by ) -
Hello to all,
Sons 21st bbq sat night, 85 people turned up, the weather turned nasty for about half an hour but we were all under canvas so it did not matter, the booze and food they got through was staggering, last one left at 0345hrs. It took us all day to clear up but it was worth it. Thanks for coming Paul sorry I did not spend a lot of time with you but you know how it is, you try to get around to everyone as well as sorting things . When we were having our photo took together my cousin Lynn jumped in as well, she likes a good photo does our Lynn. sorry about that .All the best to all, going in to training now for the BOBA weekend, Geoff.
(Posted on 2008-08-25 18:43:00 by ) -
Great BBQ at Geoffs on Saturday, got seperated from the bar when it rained but had enough supplies to last until it stopped. Many thanks Geoff and Sharron for a great do, see you at the BOBA reunion Geoff.
Best wishes
Paul and Jen
(Posted on 2008-08-25 15:33:00 by ) -
John what is this 'Allotment "a young 57 year old like you I hope its your Dads and you are just looking after the Familys estate?
Then again you might be growing a "Happy Crop" I wonder what you keep in the Shed Lol.
Clive's Brothers from the valleys have lots of magic mushrooms.
It will soon be BOBA time our slim Clive in his taken in Trousers I hope you enjoy.
(Posted on 2008-08-25 01:21:00 by ) -
Hi John try www.jumeirahgolfestates.com
Yes Georges was outside the Gate the Riggies stayed there this year.
Yep our first night out in Hameln over the back wall taxi to the Strip joint and thats how we continued he he.
Dont forget the Hole in the Wall and the Ice Box.
A 2009 trip to Hameln is tempting but Hotel Bookings must be done 6 months in advance.
(Posted on 2008-08-22 08:34:00 by ) -
Ray, You must be the most travelled golfer of 66C, and I thought you just talked a good round. Did you manage a few holes in Hamburg?????????!!!!!!
Unfortunatly due to family and other comitments ie the allotment, I have only managed a few games this year. I hoped to play more but it just hasn't gone to plan, still a few months left this year.
Had a look at the Green Lantern site yesterday, don't recognise anybody in any of the photos, to be honest I didn't recognise the frontage of the place.
Was is Georges bar just outside Gordon Bks that we use to get plastered in during our early days. The first few days in hameln are still fresh in my memory and our trip to the Cameno!! is that how you spell it?
John
(Posted on 2008-08-22 04:54:00 by ) -
Oh John yes in my pioneer days in Dubai we played on sand at the Dubai Country Club which has now been flattened to develope Meydan a Megga Horse Racing and Golf Complex www.meydan.ae
As Veteran Golfers Stu and Geoff know all about Dubai's Great "Green" Golf Gourses and their 1st Class Club Houses.
Take the Dubai Desert Classic one course designed by Monty he is designing another. Tiger is topping up his $Millions with his new golf complex www.TIGERWOODSDUBAI.com also the Great White Shark has his snout in the trough building a new golf course $$$$$$$$$
John do a google search for DubaiGolf you will find some interesting sites.
Canada Australia New Zealand are great countries to live in as long as you are prepared to work my intention was to go Down Under 34 years on still in Dubai must like the weather.
Oh also played in Lybia in the Saharah Desert 9 hole in the 70's and hell that was sand!!!!!!!
(Posted on 2008-08-22 04:12:00 by ) -
Keith,
We passed through Toronto airport on route back to UK, very nice clean and empty compared to Heathrow. Did not enjoy returning to UK, on arrival at heathrow it was raining and rained all day, and has rained most days since. what has happened to the great British summer???? I'm just pleased that the weather in Canada was hot and dry. The canadians were so friendly and helpful, some brits could learn a few things from them.
Stuart, we will have to get Ray initiated into the game of golf. I managed a few games out in canada, had to tee off at 0615hrs nice and cool before the heat of the day. I think the courses out with Ray lack a bit of the green stuff, only used for the greens.
Regards
John
(Posted on 2008-08-21 15:13:00 by ) -
Hi Geoff, glad your sorted. If you need a free round give us a call.
All the best.
(Posted on 2008-08-21 13:26:00 by ) -
Hi Keith try this http://www.greenlantern-hameln.de/home.htm
Thanks Len
Regards
Ray
(Posted on 2008-08-20 15:22:00 by ) -
Hi John,
Emigrated to Canada in 1990, I live in Mississauga, which is on the outskirts of Toronto, Ontario, married 33 years with 1 son who will be 25 this year.
(Posted on 2008-08-19 22:58:00 by ) -
Come on Juppie what are you now going to do about the Mansfield boys challenge? You might get a Welsh 11 team with our Clive potting a few LOL
(Posted on 2008-08-19 17:41:00 by ) -
Our Ray my other finger is still in the hole you made when you went ballistic with your bayonet lol
(Posted on 2008-08-19 16:37:00 by ) -
To all concerned why don't you join the regulars on the instant chat on Wednesday night at 2000hrs and then we can all have a good chat and it will only be about 1500hrs with you Keith so why don,t you join us as well .
I know our Ray can't join us as it is way past his bedtime so come on lads do your best to come on line.
Take care all and see you all tomorrow night ok.
REgards Clive.
Christ Stuart you are getting the hang of it now two fingers as well cheers all.
(Posted on 2008-08-19 16:31:00 by ) -
Hello to all,
Stuart thanks for the offer but I think we are sorted I am told that we are playing the Rolls of Monmouth on Thursday afternoon, Dewstow Friday (a warm up for the Boba comp on Saturday), again at Dewstow. Have you thought about entering the boba competition I am sure you would enjoy the crack, although I must warn you its teaming with Bandits , Dave Fowle /Ady Picken just to mention a couple. Rumour has it that Dewstow have installed tethering posts in the car park for the boba lads.
all the best ,Geoff
(Posted on 2008-08-19 12:31:00 by ) -
Keith,
I wish we had had a bit more time in Canada to do the tourist bit. As we went over for my daughters wedding we were based in Saskatoon for the duration. Would loved to have hit the Rocky's. Daughter and Son in Law have plans to return to Blighty next year so will have to try and visit Canada as a normal tourist.
Are you based in Canada or have had the good luck to have worked there for a while.
Regards
John
(Posted on 2008-08-19 11:20:00 by ) -
Yes Keith Green Lanterns big BASH next year they have a web site Rig Master Len Simpson sent an email with the info I will try and dig it out and post it unless Len beats me to it. Les Aiktenson went over last year on a Riggi bash he reckons AnnaMarie is still looking very fit!. Have a look at the Riggi's web site Keith there are some good photo's of Hameln of this years OAP's!!!!
Icebox still going strong
Two fingers now Stu you will make our Clive Jealous he problems putting one finger in the right place LOL.
(Posted on 2008-08-19 01:29:00 by ) -
Ray, Whats that a bash at the green latern, surprised thats still open , what about the ice box and the hole in the wall?? Great memories of Hameln.
glad to see a lot of the guys play golf, great game in fact I,m on the greens (thats golf greens not cabbage or sprouts) on wednesday, business of cause!!!!!.
Hi John, I see you were in Saskatoon, glad your trip went well, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick are the only Provinces in Canada that I haven,t been to at sometime or other.
Best Wishes to you all......Keith
(Posted on 2008-08-19 12:19:00 by ) -
Hi Geoff, nice to know your monitoring the messages. Are you and the lads playing golf BOBA weekend, if so give us a ring and I might be able to arrange something.
Hi Ray, more than one finger. I can use two.
(Posted on 2008-08-18 19:30:00 by ) -
Hello to all,
Nice to have you on board Stuart, You are not the only one who struggles a bit with this somtimes frustrating bit of kit. Ray,I keep nudging Dave Fowle, I will try again. he was supposed to be coming up this weekend, its my lads 21st so we are having a barbie unfortuateley he has double booked so won,t be coming its is sisters b/day. I hope Chappy & his wife Jen will be coming. All the best to all.
(Posted on 2008-08-18 15:57:00 by ) -
Hi Stu you will have to put a condition of use of your Golf Club to Geoff Winter that if Geof does not twist our A/T RSM Dave Fowle's arm to put a post up on his 66C Group Web site they not get free admission LOL.
Keep the fingers flexed Stu keep bashing the querty Keyboard one finger at a time Dino!
(Posted on 2008-08-18 01:44:00 by ) -
sorry Stuart it should have read call you soon Stuart and not start byeee
(Posted on 2008-08-17 19:56:00 by ) -
Thats the way Staurt ,give Our Ray some stick ,glad to see you are using the message board and members are responding to you its good to have a fellow welshman on board as i was getting outnumbered all the best to everyone will call you soon Start ok byeeee
(Posted on 2008-08-17 19:55:00 by ) -
Hi Ray, what do you want from me. I'm just getting my head round typing on the computer. Photo's from the attic will take a couple of months +.
Best wishes "Dino".
(Posted on 2008-08-17 19:27:00 by ) -
Hello Mal, have you still got our check jacket. The cream coloured one I used to borrow off you. Good to hear from you
(Posted on 2008-08-17 19:20:00 by ) -
Hi,Stu Jupp,welcome to the club,good to hear from you after all these years.
(Posted on 2008-08-14 18:36:00 by ) -
Hi Stu well done who could ever forget you the Best PipeDrum Major AAC Chepstow ever had.
Have you found any photo's in the attic yet?
Best Regards
Ray
(Posted on 2008-08-14 01:41:00 by ) -
Hi everyone who knows me. I'm a bit of a dinosaur re computers so anyone wishing to speak "have patience please". My joining is thanks to Clive.
All the best Stuart.
(Posted on 2008-08-13 18:11:00 by ) -
welcome Stu Jupp to the site you will see that we have a dig at each other and a laugh and a joke
(Posted on 2008-08-13 18:05:00 by ) -
Our Clive you never know what Phillip has been up to? Look at the Queen Mum's Vallet Back Stairs Benny died of HIV complications.
(Posted on 2008-08-10 01:54:00 by ) -
Keith does VC stand for venereal clap don't think you would get that from the queen our Ray lol.
(Posted on 2008-08-09 06:43:00 by ) -
Hi Keith does that mean I have to go and see the Queen? I see the Riggies had a good weekend trip to Hameln great weather and interesting photo's next year there is a big bash in the Green Lantern our Len has the details.
(Posted on 2008-08-08 07:32:00 by ) -
Hello Keith where have you been hiding hope you are well and family are all well. She does look that way doesnt she the size of our Ray he could end up getting lost in her cavern lol. its nice to hear from you , will speak again soon best wishes Clive
(Posted on 2008-08-04 09:39:00 by ) -
Ray, she,s enough to scare the crap out of anyone, any man who goes near her deserves the VC, it would be heroism at its best......
(Posted on 2008-08-03 21:08:00 by ) -
Yes Geoff and the rest he he
(Posted on 2008-07-30 15:28:00 by ) -
Bloody hell Ray, I bet she could blow your socks off.
(Posted on 2008-07-29 19:42:00 by ) -
Our Clive I am getting a bit worried about you and the YMCA LOL. You should have seen "Her Toys"!
(Posted on 2008-07-29 02:06:00 by ) -
ray she looks very masculine they weren't members of the ymca were they
(Posted on 2008-07-28 19:59:00 by ) -
Hi Our Clive photo's in our Colins in box ! I am sure our Geoff will like them?
(Posted on 2008-07-28 18:00:00 by ) -
Great news our Clive I will send you a few photo's of part two of my sailing trip via Hamburg to Colin which will make your eye lids flutter if Colin has the b---s to post them he he.
(Posted on 2008-07-27 15:23:00 by ) -
hello everyone including our Ray my eye is getting better by the day had 6 stitches out on Friday still have about 20 stitches in the eye which should dissolve in 4 to 6 weeks time sight still a bit blurry but ok otherwise only about 8 weeks to the reunion Paul hope everyones families are all well Regards to eveyone all the best and take care cheers Clive
(Posted on 2008-07-27 13:27:00 by ) -
Hi Bob,
I was in 7 Field Squadron during the late 70's when we moved from Hohne to Nienburg. I am now living in Chesterfield where I am an active member of the local REA branch, I would be interested in attending the reunion next year, can you let me have the details.
Paul Chapman
(Posted on 2008-07-27 10:33:00 by ) -
Hi Colin
Great site. I am looking for memberss of 7 Fd Sqn RE, We are holding a reunion in Ripon 15 - 17th May 2009.
Check out the site www.freewebs.com/shiney7
Keep up the good work
REgards, Bob
(Posted on 2008-07-26 07:11:00 by ) -
Happy 1st Birthday to the site for Tuesday 15th July and well done Colin for getting it up and running without you we wouldn't be able to give our Ray some stick its all good fun though we are averaging just over 250 hits a week but whoever the viewers are please leave a message even if you are not from 66c it would be nice to know who you are and if you are from 66c pull your fingers out and join the members only site you will be more than welcome hi to one and all speak soon all the best Clive.
(Posted on 2008-07-13 12:01:00 by ) -
Welcome back our Clive (Capt Birdseye) LOL . Sounds like the op went well.
Speedy recovery.
Best Regards
Ray
(Posted on 2008-07-10 23:04:00 by ) -
Welcome back Clive, hope your eye is better soon.
Like tt said there were 4 of us last night just need some new blood! There are internet cafe 's in these luxury Hotels were we assume all the lads are hiding on hols!!
Take care
All the best
Mike
(Posted on 2008-07-10 19:20:00 by ) -
Hello all have had my eye op and the stitches are playing havoc with my eyelid .
All went well was unable to go on the chat page last night as i was still post op so should be on most nights this week if anyone else wants to chat Am looking like a pirate with my black eye patch its odd trying to type with only one eye to look at the keys with.
I can still keep an eye on the site tho' so come on lads lets have some more imput and those that haven't been in contact for ages [you know who you are ] pull you fingers out and say a few words or even registar and come on the instant chat page if i can then you can REgards to you all and please get in touch Clive.
(Posted on 2008-07-10 18:08:00 by ) -
Surprisingly there were four of us in the chat room last night. Will there be more next time I wonder.
Tt.
(Posted on 2008-07-10 17:52:00 by ) -
Hi Our Colin have you had a look at Ron Macdonalds photo of the pipeband 66-69 on Friends Reunited I think the Drum Major is Juppie?
Ron Oillier RCT 66C is also listed.
(Posted on 2008-06-26 06:47:00 by ) -
Hi Mal
We were staying in Cozumel and the place was called 'Chankanaab' which is a National Park where you can swim with Dolphins, which are right next to the Snuba dive area. It cost 60 dollars and you are down for 30 minutes at about 25'-30' deep. I can't do scuba because I tried and could not manage to use the regulator/demand valve. My Wife has sinus problems but always wanted to try it, got the pictures but must say I did enjoy the views. The helmet weighs 70 lbs so you climb down a ladder and they put it on as you decend. They also do Snuba in Bavaro in Dom Rep. Hope that helps you, also there is plenty of info on the web.
All the best
Mike
(Posted on 2008-06-25 19:26:00 by ) -
Evenin' all,a question for Mike Ellis,where were you in Mexico where you did the underwater bit as shown in your photos?We are to the Eldorado resort in July,I can scuba but her indoors can't so would like to try the air fed helmet if possible;grateful for any info.
(Posted on 2008-06-25 18:29:00 by ) -
Steve Yeomans, I know you are out there so how about adding a few words and if possible some old snaps of our time at Chep. I've just about exhausted my supply of old Kodak Instamatic pics, they are all on the site, there must be more out there somewhere. Colin has done a great job getting the site up and running but, there are still several names from the past missing. We will be meeting up at the BOBA reunion in September to reminisce over a few beers, it would make it a much better reunion if a few more of the old faces turned up.
All the best Steve, hope we here from you.
Paul
(Posted on 2008-06-18 17:37:00 by ) -
Hi our Ray, tell you what, I'll do you a swap, you send me your petrol at 80 pence a gallon and Ill send you fresh bottled water for the same, lol, well when you go sailing don,t forget your cam, take care
Colin
(Posted on 2008-06-17 15:39:00 by ) -
Still here our Clive , Geoff you should have treated yourself to a bottle of Old Pultany Sir Robin Knox Jonstone's Favourate tipple or a Clynelish or Balvenie hic!
How hard did you twist our A/T RSM's arm to put a post on our 66C Website I hope you made him take the Queens Shilling when he was ratted?
I will be out for a sail at the end of the month but looking at the pressure charts at every port of call there wont be a shortage of fresh water but as an optamist I think the sun will be out.
Still no Iranian gas in our pipeline only Nitrogen funny old world and now the Foreign Office have declared the UAE Terrorism Level "HIGH" our friends Al Khyda not getting paid off enough so I will be looking under my bed for funny objects
Bye for now.
(Posted on 2008-06-17 02:04:00 by ) -
Hi Geoff i thought it would have been the other way round and you tried to get Dave rat arsed.
Glad you had a good weekend who have you tried to pressgang onto the site Geoff.
Ron Taplins name has surfaced heres hoping that he joins us on the site along with a few others ,
well take care and hello to all our members.
Our Ray where are you ,you haven't been on for a while hope you are fighting fit all the best Our Clive
(Posted on 2008-06-16 20:17:00 by ) -
Hello all,
Had a good weekend with the lads they all send there regards and have said they will look at the site, Dave Fowle did is best to get me shit faced again, He wanted to buy a bottle of Glen Morange from behind the hotel bar but it would have cost £80.00 so we went back on the shandy ,Dave as a great Zest for life and is always fun to be with. all the best to everyone out there, Geoff
(Posted on 2008-06-16 19:14:00 by ) -
Glad to hear you both had a good holiday Paul, only one thing we have a policy of sending a few holidays snaps for the lads, Mike started it off, so its now your turn, they don,t have to be under water tho, glad you had a good time, looking forwards to Cyprus myself and a nice cold Keo on the beach, take care and come on Ron if your out there just say hello, our Clive and Ray will do all the talking for you, lol
Cheers
Colin
(Posted on 2008-06-15 16:26:00 by ) -
Yasu All,
Just got back from Zante Greece, Jen and I had a great time - our third holiday on the island and we are looking forward to returning again next year. There was an earthquake on the mainland while we were there, 6.5 on the Richter scale but it was enough to shake the buildings where were, quite an experience but only a few glasses got smashed, thankfully I had finished my beer. I see Ron Taplins name has appeared, on the site hope you make contact soon Ron, the more the merrier.
Yamas, Paul
(Posted on 2008-06-14 13:19:00 by ) -
Welcome Rocky you are doing a good job for AAC BOBA.
Best Regards
Ray
(Posted on 2008-06-07 16:23:00 by ) -
Hi All
As you can see I Have allowed Rocky access to the site, this is to help him with his task of putting all the names of each group on disc, he is the secretary of BOBA and also runs their site, take care all
Colin
(Posted on 2008-06-07 11:15:00 by ) -
Thank you for enrolling me as an honorary member Colin.....really appreciated, and will help me enormously in completing the transfer to CD's task.
And a big thank you to all of 66C for having me........Rocky
(Posted on 2008-06-07 11:12:00 by ) -
Hi our Geoff
Just had a thought, (don,t get many of them) when you open the site, on the welcome page, theres a log on button, if it says log on, you need to press it and log on using username and password, when you are not logged in you can only seethe menu that the public sees, when you log on you see it all.
Hope that helpd Geoff
Colin
(Posted on 2008-06-06 11:51:00 by ) -
Hello all,
Clive still missing the full index its got lost in cyberspace or I have pressed the wrong button bloody technology,bye.
(Posted on 2008-06-05 21:06:00 by ) -
Geoff it should be in between 66c programme and Then and Now .
The instant chat is a good thing there was me Colin and tired teddy talking together last night.
Good news about Ron Taplin there are still loads out there who are yet to come into our friendly group.
Off again this weekend knocking the crap out of a defenseless little white ball i see .
Anyway bye for now take care and hope you find the photo link.
All the best Clive.
(Posted on 2008-06-04 17:54:00 by ) -
Colin,
is it me, the photo link does not appear on the index have I upset it.
(Posted on 2008-06-04 16:08:00 by ) -
Hello all,
Ron Taplin thats a name I have not heard for a while, come aboard Ron you might just enjoy it. nice to know another one is alive and kicking.
(Posted on 2008-06-04 16:05:00 by ) -
Hi All
Just been making a few changes, the stories page is now the members only chat page, as we seem to use it to chat to each other as well as leave stories, also have just had a chat on th instant chat page with Clive and Tt, it works well, so for anyone who is interested Wednesdays at 2000hrs will be chat night, and our Ray, you will have to let us know what time that is over there, so we can get you as well. thats if we can drag you away from the pool and the ice cold beers.
Well take care all
Colin
(Posted on 2008-06-03 19:58:00 by ) -
Hi Barry
Thanks for letting us know that Ron is aware of this site, myself I surf the net often, trying to locate ex-pals and leaving messages on message boards, and Ron has been in my sights since I started the site, but without success, so its good to know that he is now aware of it, so if you see this Ron, don,t be shy, jump in with both feet, it is great to roll back the years, have had many a chat on the phone with Mike Ellis and Paul Chapman, so all the best to you and the family and hope to hear from you soon
take care
Colin (web master)
(Posted on 2008-06-03 18:52:00 by ) -
Hi John i shall give his butt a kick ,Ron pull your finger out and drop in to the site its been nearly forty years since Beachley don't you realise what you are missing, all the banter and fun from Ray Allen me keeping a beady eye on the site and giving members a dig to put some input into it.
All the photos memories etc. etc.
So come on Ron pop on and visit us all the best CLIVE [Taff]
(Posted on 2008-06-03 12:46:00 by ) -
Hi all, This to let you know that Ron Taplin is aware of the site so hopefully he will drop us a line.
(Posted on 2008-06-03 09:19:00 by ) -
Evening All,For Len,sorry I missed you at the weekend but wife & I went of to France for a week;we've found a nice Farmhouse about an hour from Calais,been there a couple of times now.If anyone wants the details give me a buzz and I'll pass them on to you.Its very quiet,comfortable has all the amenities and above all its CHEAP!!Not as cheap as the wine though but thats another story! Bye for now,Mal.
(Posted on 2008-06-02 19:42:00 by ) -
Clive,
I have told the lads all about the site,but as they say you can lead an horse to water, but you cannot make it drink.
(Posted on 2008-06-02 16:42:00 by ) -
Geoff how about getting Kev Staples to join the site and ask him if he knows of anyone else from our group who we can contact with a view to joining as well.
Getting a lot of practice in for Sept by the look of it Geoff, good for you.
hi to all the group regards clive
(Posted on 2008-06-02 16:28:00 by ) -
Hello all,
Just returned from a long week-end in Kent. Rick Spaldings (67b) 25th wedding aniversary, spent 1 night in Canterbury had a girlfriend who lived there, when I was stationed in Maidstone. I first met her at Cove, when I got sent to Maidstone she followed me and went to live in her home town Canterbury. 2nd night I stayed in the old dockyard at Chatham a new Hotel as been built on site, Dave Fowle Alan Duncan also stayed, we met up with Ady Picken 66a Alf Chrisina 67b Pete Hepton 66a? Alf Chrisina 67b at the party saturday night, had a great week-end Dave did his best to lead me astray again,in all we had a good time. Will be seeing them again next week-end, Golfing Friday & Sat stop over in a place called Staverton Northampton.
Dave will try again to lead me astray once again,I will try my hardest to resist but its difficult, Anyone remember Kev Staples "B" coy he is coming as well. any way got to get some work done so all the best, Geoff
(Posted on 2008-06-02 08:40:00 by ) -
Hang in Tt you always did Colin nice photo of the Tower Bridge where is the one I sent you?
(Posted on 2008-06-02 02:03:00 by ) -
Hi Tt
Good to see you out of hospital and hopefully on the mend, hope you don,t have to write anything on death cerificate for mamny many years yet.
Also hi to all , just for info,Mike is now back from holidays in Mexico, have put a couple of his holiday snaps on the site along with a couple of Pam and myself in London, sorry but put a camara in front of me and I turn into a right old poser, well Geoff, I like to think if you still have hair flaunt it lol.
take care all
Colin
(Posted on 2008-06-01 22:13:00 by ) -
Greetings,
I have returned after 18 days in hospital.
Should any new diabetics require advice mail me as I have more than 10 years experience of this.
Please note all suffer's, you now know what will kill you regardless of what the put on the death cert.
Cheery me!
Tt
(Posted on 2008-06-01 18:55:00 by ) -
Ray, Thanks for the hopeful words. Been to Ripon today. The town is in turmoil with a new road system set up so that a new Supermarket can be built. spent 15 minutes trying to find a route to the barracks as the original roads are either blocked or one way systems. Unfortunately Mal Forder wasn't there but Ray Cave was, so I had a few words with him and Joe Whiston. Watch yourself in the sun Ray, we don't want you frazzling up like a crisp.
RIGards,
Len
(Posted on 2008-05-31 18:45:00 by ) -
Fingers again you must be in a lot of pain Len to miss Ripon Week hope you get sorted ASAP. No I am not on Holiday just doing the secret surfer waiting for new members to log on and remember their ROOTS.
But Tt Mal John Mal Elis could also throw a few in.
Before as a Pioneer at the front end of the Oil & Gas Industry a 12 hour working day was normal in our great summers one would pour the sweat out of our boots. The 3 day job on a Korean Product Oil Tanker offshore Fureriah ended up as a 3 week sail to Bombay in the monsoon season sailing through the suez canal and getting off at Port Said all good fun. I must admit I had a great time on R&R in the far east the hippe beaches of Phuket before Hotels were built were quite a contrast to Oil & Gas Turbine Production Platforms . Still busy but most of the time in the office and do a 8 hr 5 day week unless the shit hits the fan.
Yes Geoff out first Dubai Golf Course was a sand one now the bulldozers are moving it to make way for a huge Horse Race Course Project called Meydan.
Colin Brig Rtd Charles B Telfer CBE has to keep Ragna R shipshape under the Marine rules and regs he keeps her moored up at St Katherines Dock by the Tower Bridge London a great location to sail from he starts his sail to Kiel and the western baltic on 16th June via Amsterdam.
Well off to the gym so I can have a cold one after (earn your beer) we clocked 45C in the shade yesterday. Years ago we slept outside after a long power failure the house was cooking no air moving a bit old fashioned we still has ceiling fans as well as Air Conditioning!
Bye for now
Ray
(Posted on 2008-05-31 06:11:00 by ) -
Hi One and all sorry to hear you missed Rippon Len you must
(Posted on 2008-05-31 05:16:00 by ) -
Hi to one and all,
Sorry I haven't been on the site for a while, but have other things on my mind at present. Colin I have just read the good news of your wife's health. It must have been a hell of a time for herand yourself. I went through the "C" problem with my brother Dave, who was ex 'A' Coy, a few years after us. Unfortunately we lost him. Still having troubles with the old back. Should have gone in for the op at the beginning of the month but two days before they told me that the pre-op examination showed that I had diabetes 2 and that they would n't operate until my blood sugar was down and being managed. I think two ounces of lead behind the earhole might do the trick. Because of the injury I missed the Gibraltar Reunion, the Amphibious AGM in Coventry, I was booked in for Ripon until I got the planned date of the op then cancelled because I should have been convalescing. I am however going to Ripon tomorrow for the Gp Director's Meeting so no doubt will be seeing Mal Forder again. I have tried contacting Dinger Bell on the work's IT system but have had no reply from him as yet.
REgards & RIGards to you all,
Len
(Posted on 2008-05-30 19:47:00 by ) -
Hi Geoff
Our Ray is on one long holiday I think, rest of us have to work for a living, but have booked mine for Paphos 10 days in Oct, we be having a few I cold Keo's then Ray, so hope the rest of you are not working yourselves to death, not heard off DENNIS Blewitt lately, wakey wakey Den, come on every one, lets have a good chin wag, catch you all next week
cheers
Colin
(Posted on 2008-05-30 16:43:00 by ) -
Hi Mike
Well come on you must have a good story of 2 of your mexican travels and a few photo's, I'm taking Pam up to London to see a show tomorrow and staying overnight, so will not be on for the next couple of days, hey our Ray got the photo, are you the one who paint that hull, must take for ever and hope you don,t get frost bitten fingures from the ICE COLD BEER, its alright for some, well take care all
Colin
(Posted on 2008-05-30 16:35:00 by ) -
Hi Colin/ Clive
Looks like the shy ones are still reluctant to join us which is a great shame as 1 year is nearly up & with 10000 hits just a few names to show. I really enjoy reading the stories and of course the friendly banter. It's great to see the old/new photos of us all just a pity the rest don't want to join in.
Clive, I hope all goes well with your op and wish you a speedy return to health so you can continue your Skydiving.
Best regards to all.
Mike
(Posted on 2008-05-30 11:04:00 by ) -
Hi Geoff did'nt anyone tell you that Ray Allen has paid for us all to go on an all expenses paid golf fortnight in Dubai [one can only dream lol. ]
How are you Geoff hope you are well and have been reading all the gossip that has been passing to and fro.
Nothing much happening here have to go for a pre-op assessment in the morning should then have eye surgery one day next week hopefully and then no driving or sky diving for a couple of weeks.
Am off for now will catch you soon so take care all the best Clive.
(Posted on 2008-05-29 18:20:00 by ) -
Is everyone on holiday ?.
(Posted on 2008-05-29 11:47:00 by ) -
Hi Paul & everyone,dates for next years' Ripon Weekend are 17-19 May 2009,these dates are provisional and will only be confirmed after the Corps Band Conference which is held in the autumn,I will try and get hold of the details of the 7 Sqn organiser who was a guy called Andy Anderson,you can then contact him direct with regards to7 Sqn matters.Anyone who wants booking details for next year send me your details and I'll see that you are put on the mailing list.Just one more message for all our friends from the other side of Offas Dyke----PLAY UP POMPEY.Bye for now Mal.
(Posted on 2008-05-21 18:33:00 by ) -
Hi Colin
Just got back from Mexico and saw your message about Pam, great news for you all after perhaps the longest 6 months in your lives. Really pleased for you and I wish Pam all the very best & I will drink a toast to Pam's 'Healh' when I get home from work tonight!!
Mike.
(Posted on 2008-05-20 11:07:00 by ) -
Mal,I am hoping to get to the Ripon weekend next year and hope to meet up with a few of my old mates from 7 Fld Sqn, I did a split tour with them when they were based in Hohne then moved to Nienberg. I can't remember the exact dates but I think it was in the late 70's, I haven't been in touch with any of them since then so I hope that changes at the REA weekend in 2009. Have you got the dates for that weekend ?, I know some of our branch in Chesterfield have attended so they will probably know.
Regards, Paul.
(Posted on 2008-05-19 20:03:00 by ) -
has anyone tried to access the instant chat room and failed ,cannot seem to be able to access it from windows xp professional.
No problem from vista so i believe.
Hope all members of the group are keeping well am meeting up with Colin on tuesday ,take care all.
Cheers Clive
(Posted on 2008-05-18 15:30:00 by )
I am an ex-Royal Engineers (1965 - 1989) and had to give up work in August of 2007 to become a full time carer for my wife who suffers from acute bi-polar disorder. For many years my family friends and colleagues have tried to persuade me to put pen to paper to down some of the many 'stories' I would tell at social and family occasions. They likened my to Unc in only fools and horses! I remember when . . . . Eyes would roll and at least one would say, "Pull up a Sandbag" or "Swing the Lights". However the stories were always funny and I would usually have them rolling in the aisle.
Be great to hear form those that remember me!
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The Continuing Story of Our Lad Ricky by
Michael A Ruston
Ricky â The Early Years
I have attempted in my books to give a feel of what life was really like for a military family living below the poverty line in the 1950s and early 1960s. In this, the first of the four books, I detail my life from my earliest memories, through my school days, until I eventually joined the Army in the mid 1960s. You are able to follow the numerous scrapes, incidents and often funny, sometimes tragic situations in which I found myself. Arrested by the RMP three times before reaching the tender age of 7!
Our Lad Ricky
In Our Lad Ricky I write about the several abortive attempts I made to join the Army, always failing due to my apparent weakness and ill health. And how, in desperation, I persuaded my best friend and school chum Ben to travel with me to Queen Street, Wolverhampton and take my entrance medical there on my behalf. The book highlights my hesitant, precarious and often hilarious attempts at turning from boy to man, by learning to be a soldier and how, not just once, but twice, I was almost discharged from the Army as 'Services No Longer required'!
Ricky â Green Beret
In Ricky â Green Beret, I cover the period from my arrival in Germany, through a host of mishaps and personal catastrophes. Ricky, having been betrayed by a friend, which almost resulted in a Court Martial was close to eviction from the Army. Meeting and falling madly in love with a country girl, but was it to be?
And then, quite accidentally, Ricky found himself posted to a Commando Unit forming up in Singapore. Although NOT a volunteer âRickyâ struggled through weeks of âBeat Upâ and following Commando Training at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone, Devon, to successfully succeed in winning the much coveted Green Beret. Much to his own surprise and the astonishment of comrades, friends and family!