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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 ) -
Hi one & all,just getting over a very enjoyable Ripon Weekend,lots of familiar faces and quite a few new ones,Stewart Aitken came along to the 7 Field Sqn reunion which took place,also met up with Ray Cave for the first time since leaving Chep.Les Atkinson from 66B was also there he only lives up in Geordie land and has promised to come and see us again.There were quite a few from other groups as well and there is always a good bit of banter going on as you would expect.Anyone who wants to come to next years weekend is more than welcome,we -the Ripon Branch REA will be sending out the details later in the year,next year is the 60th Anniversary of the granting of The Freedom Of The City Of Ripon to the Corps so it will be a bit more special than usual.There are some photos of Sunday's parade on the REA web site if you follow the links to Ripon 2008,if you want more info just E-mail me and I'll fill you in with all the details,cheers all,Mal.
(Posted on 2008-05-15 20:30:00 by ) -
Colin, I will be travelling down on the Friday of the BOBA weekend and staying at The Beaufort Hotel along with Geoff and the gang, look forward to seeing you there. Paul
(Posted on 2008-05-11 19:31:00 by ) -
Hi Paul
Ill hold you to that drink, where you you be staying that week end
Colin
(Posted on 2008-05-10 22:14:00 by ) -
Fantastic news Colin, we'll have to have a few jars to celebrate when we meet up at the BOBA reunion in September.
Best regards to all the Bridgeman Clan.
Paul
(Posted on 2008-05-10 16:15:00 by ) -
Paul, I also hung on to my trade books and glad that I did as I returned to the College in 1981 as a trade Sgt in C Coy. I was sorry to see that the workshops have been pulled down to make way for a veh park. It was only last year that I got rid of a lot of precies ( is that how you spell it ) as I didn't think I would need to service another 19RB crane again, most of them have been scrapped or in musems. I also was awarded my LS & GC at Chep, can't remember which year it was, don't seem to have any photos either. In 82 I was seconded to the RE Diving School to go to the Falklands for 6 months just after the war. In Dec 82 returned to chep and left in 84, posted to 33 Indp Fd Sqn, Antrim. Then thats another story.
Regards John.
PS, I also have a AAC cap badge.
(Posted on 2008-05-08 23:48:00 by ) -
Happy day for your family Colin, regards Geoff
(Posted on 2008-05-08 16:02:00 by ) -
Great news Colin for you and all your family and friends.
(Posted on 2008-05-08 13:53:00 by ) -
Hi Colin, Pam and family,
Glad to hear your great news, it must be a relief to you all. You are right to praise the NHS staff, they do a wonderful job.
(Posted on 2008-05-08 04:02:00 by ) -
Hi all
Just had to pass on some great news, for the past 7 months my wife Pam has been fighting cancer of the throat and as you can appreciate can cause absolute desperation to a family, well today we got the results of her final scan and I'm glad to say, Pam is now clear of cancer, so when you think all is lost, just remember miracles do happen with the help of dedicated staff NHS staff and support from many other friends , family and all of you that passed on your support and best wishes, sorry, but I had to get that off my chest.
take care all
Colin
(Posted on 2008-05-07 22:46:00 by ) -
Hi John nice photo of Tt Mal Forder Ted Emmett Jock Morgan Jeff Hyde on Petard note the masking tape over the latch on the hatch cover many a ripped hand! No ranks at sea Capt Jeff Hyde peeling the spuds. A good one of Ravelin oh those were the days!
(Posted on 2008-05-06 01:55:00 by ) -
Hi Paul and John the only thing i have hung onto from my time at Beachley is my twin brother Colin and loads of memories lol.
Thanks for sending in the copy of the passing out parade it made good reading ,when Colin and myself were at the last reunion we found out that two Bridgemans passed into Beachley but only one passed out so one of us is still trapped in the camp somewhere ?
You mentioned a drill stick when i was a shipwright at Marchwood we used to have Sgt Majors coming in with just the brass furniture for the pace sticks and wanted to know if we could make them new ones what a job that was.
Paul you are going to the reunion this year i believe thats only 4 months away now it will soon be upon us.
Well hope to speak to you soon i will send my phone number via an email if you ever want to give me a call, i talk to Stu Jupp normally on a weekly basis and am in contact with Colin every day thats why Ray Allen says that Colin and Clive will pick and follow things up from different comments that any of the group have made.
So cheerio for now all the best Clive.
(Posted on 2008-05-05 18:16:00 by ) -
John just like you I have still got my original Button Stick plus loads of memorabilia including 38 pattern belt which is currently black but has traces of green and blanco still on it. I also have my first AAC Cap badge with Yellow J Coy yellow disc and all my trade books, I have even managed to hang on to my drill cane from my days at Cove as a training NCO. Most of all I've hung on to my memories, happy days.
Regards to all, Paul
(Posted on 2008-05-05 17:09:00 by ) -
Colin,
Glad you could make use of the Passing Out Program. Have sent you a few more photos, didn't have as many as I thought. Whilst rumaging through the attic I came across my old army suit case, the (one and only that I was issued with) which I keep all the Sqn photos that every one gets from time to time and came upon my house wife and button stick. Has any other sad members kept on to some momentos over the years. Have just sent my Army rain coat to charity, used many times dressing up as Frank Spencer at some of the Mess functions.
Les,
Email adderss is correct, have replied to you through Outlook.
Regards to all,
John
(Posted on 2008-05-05 11:56:00 by ) -
Stand by your Beds
Forecast of Events 2008
1 March Branch AGM. Details to be cofirmed
14 - 16 March Gibraltar weekend
9 - 11 May Ripon Weekend*
4 - 5 June Beating Retreat London
16 - 23 May Spring Reunion, Mundesley Holiday
Village, Norfolk.
31 May Trooping the colour.
Major Generals Review
5 June Royal Hospital Chelsea
Founders Day Parade.
7 June Trooping the Colour-
Colonel´s Review.
14 June Queens Birthday.
6 - 8 July Aldershot Weekend.*
TBC July Branch Visit to Hameln.
19 -21 Sept Corps Memorial Weekend Chatham.*
11 Oct REA AGM and Annual Dinner*
12 Oct Sapper Sunday at Royal Hospital
Chelsea.
6 Nov Field Remembrance, Westminster.
9 Nov Remembrance Sunday.
* National Events
SecAmphEngrREA@aol.com
Website: http://www.amphengrs.vze.com
(Posted on 2008-05-01 17:14:00 by ) -
John, tried to use your email address as listed in the email details but it isn't working, it doesn't look right to me could you check and get back to me?
(Posted on 2008-05-01 15:58:00 by ) -
Tt & Mal watch your backs at the Rippon Weekend Len Simpsons operation is cancelled so I am sure the Boy from Hull will be out and about!!!!
(Posted on 2008-05-01 11:57:00 by ) -
Sorry Ray your complaint must be catching i have got the old stories page and the guestbook mixed up lol.dont knock people from devon my mother was a devonshire lass from Barnstaple lol.
(Posted on 2008-04-30 18:28:00 by ) -
Ray,
Moved answer to Old Stories for confidentiality.
Tt
(Posted on 2008-04-30 17:33:00 by ) -
TT tell him to use two old compo cans and a peice of string! I bet he has a well at the bottom of his garden and an outside loo. Surley he must have a solar powered coms system? We miss him as he can tell some funny stories Mike could always take the piss out of every one including Training staff in a good way!
(Posted on 2008-04-30 15:21:00 by ) -
Mike Attwell asked me to tell you that he is having difficulties accessing the site.
This is solely down to his dial-up connection apparently broadband is not yet available in his part of Devon.
Tt
(Posted on 2008-04-30 14:33:00 by ) -
Can anyone from C Coy tell me anything about George davis being Discharged. I don't know why but I don't remember him going.
I could guess based purely on the date.
Tt
(Posted on 2008-04-30 14:30:00 by ) -
Colin,
Will send you a copy of the Passing Out Parade Programe in due course.
Les, so it was you, glad it came back to haunt you, he he.
John
(Posted on 2008-04-30 04:46:00 by ) -
Hi Ray and Paul
Got your photos, they are now on the site, lap top ok Ray, not steam powered any more lol
take care
Colin
(Posted on 2008-04-28 21:28:00 by ) -
Ray the boys won their cup final 29-17 it was a really good match catch you soon byeeeee
(Posted on 2008-04-28 21:12:00 by ) -
I must make an effort to get to the Ripon weekend next year, I've been to Chatham and Minley during the past but missed out on Ripon. I was based at Ripon with 15 Field Support Squadron and have been meaning to go back with the REA for some time. Now that I know that some of the lads attend I will make the trip. I've just sent Colin a few old course photos, Len Simpson is on the Field Sgts course along with myself, didn't come across many of 66c during my career, where did they all go ?.
Regards to all, nice to see a couple more names from the past on the site. Paul
(Posted on 2008-04-28 08:57:00 by ) -
Noticed that Ripon weekend is quite popular among us, I go every year despite rumours that every one will be the last one. As I am a member of South Humberside Branch REA, I travel up on the Friday, pick up the lads from Scunthorpe then go of up to Ripon for a great Weekend. I would reccommend it to anyone who has not made the journey north. Len I will touch base with you then as I know you, having attended many REA do's over the years. Not long to go now.
REgards
Les
(Posted on 2008-04-28 08:20:00 by ) -
Hi John, jus received an email from Colin so popped over to the site to check out your item. Yes I remember the episode well and I can't push the blame for it on to someone else, It was my idea as I knew the area (not well enough obviously). We didn't get very far as I remember, It was as though they were waiting for us.
Even more embarrassing was the fact that my old man was a Major serving there as well, as SO2 Engr.
I guess this is just one episode in many in our long carreers and another really embarassing point is that many years later I returned to LM as SSM EBW and got to know the MOD Police guys quite well and happened to mention this incident one night in the mess and the very guy who nearly let hid wolf hound gorge us to death was there. I am that man he said. Needless to say I remained very good friends with him (and his dog) ever since.
I hope all is well with you and yours and look forward to attending BOBA this year all being well.
Keep in touch.
Les
(Posted on 2008-04-28 08:09:00 by ) -
Hi Clive & Colin I have just received my Beachley Echoes from Rocky I am sure the Bridgeman Twins could send a good photo with a story attached to Echoes Editor & Liaison Mr. B A Obermaier?????????
(Posted on 2008-04-27 15:37:00 by ) -
Hi John
I am in touch with Les Philpot, will let him know about your comments on this page , also got a batch of photo's off Gerald Warburton, thanks Gerry, the things we got up to eh!, well have just hit the 200 barrier on photos, so will look fowards to yours John, would be nice to have a scan of passing out parade service, well you all take care, better get off, give Ray a chance to get on lol
Colin
(Posted on 2008-04-26 22:03:00 by ) -
Hi Ray i think we have found someone who loves to chat as much if not more than you do hello John B how are things with you?
Its going to be non stop banter now the security is in place on the site what say you Ray?
Eagerly awaiting more photos for the site John, the more the merrier.
well am off now you will spot me nipping in and out on this page its just to prompt members into making a comment or two.
So all the best to all members and take care.
Byee Clive
(Posted on 2008-04-26 20:39:00 by ) -
Colin & Ray,I have had a look for some photos, only came up with a few from J Coy camp, need to scan them. I'm sure I must have some more somewhere. Whilst checking our 66C 1969 group photo something made me take off the back of the frame. Behind it I found a copy of our Pass Off Parade programme for 5th Aug, Church service for 3rd Aug, a copy of my membership to BOBA and the Kemmer Club.
I did attend a BOBA week end in 1978 whilst on my Storeman Tech course at Stratford. Les Philpot and I travelled down together. Les if you are still around, do you remember our first weekend of the course. As we had arrived early from BAOR we got invited to a civie staff club at the back of the camp on Sat night and when the time came to leave someone suggested that instead of walking around the fence we would climb this eight foot fence and take a short cut. Well after eight + pints a challenge is a challenge, only once inside we were confronted by a civie guard with a huge alsation dog. Even with eigh+ pints you don't argue with a war dog. After a word with the orderly sgt we were sent to bed. Sunday we didn't think it was such a good idea, hindsight is a wonderful thing. Monday morning and the course started and we were duly called to the RSM's office, well we got such a bollicking it took all my strenght to keep my anal muscels in place. We were allowed to continue the course only if we kept our noses clean. Les, who was the other person who came with us, wasn't it his suggestion to break into camp.
John Barry
(Posted on 2008-04-26 20:16:00 by ) -
My long time user name has always been Tiredteddy as this is condition normal.
However those in the know will recall that my real name is Stewart Aitken.
With regard to the Ripon weekend this will be my first visit, I am going for the Saturday afternoon as 7 Sdn. is having a reunion in the Cpls Mess. The current & Sdn is returning to Ripon in the Autumn when the Regt's change over.
I have managed to get a taxi that can transport my electric wheels so I am relatively mobile once again.
Tt
(Posted on 2008-04-26 12:11:00 by ) -
Hi Tireteddy, John, Mal, Paul, Mike,Clive,Pete,Roger,Bill, Gerry, Geoff, Kieth, Dennis, Ray and uncle tom comblies and all, and if I have forgotten any one Ray will tell me, its great to see so many of you all interacting withe the site and Ray, what was it John said, everytime he tried to get on the site there was some one called Ray hogging it, only joking Ray, its just great to see the site evolving into more of a 66c chat room, so keep up the good work and keep those photos comming, take care all.
Colin
(Posted on 2008-04-26 08:53:00 by ) -
This one is for John http://www.spam.com/whatisspam/
(Posted on 2008-04-26 08:35:00 by ) -
Colin please welcome john to the site as you know Ray is keeping his beady eye on you [he has only got the one eye lol].
Welcome to the site John from all of us who are already vets to the site ,the more members the merrier.
Catch you soon Clive
(Posted on 2008-04-26 07:47:00 by ) -
Hi Stuart Aitkin (Tired Teddy) thanks for letting Gerry Warburton know about 66C web site you beat me to it.
Mal you will have to take some photo's for our crock mucker Len Simpson @ Rippon Weekend keep in Step and no Grey hairs sticking out of your Beret! Dont get led astray by those REA Riggies Les Aitkenson Ray Cave Jack Vinney and gang!
Spam Spam Spam hi John see what a good webmaster we have for fixing the security issues for you Paddy Rainy might put up a post?
Has Colin welcomed you yet normally Clive chases him up? With 22 years under your belt we hope to see some good old photos.
Yes Denmark was rather liquid and it was great meeting up with you after over 33 years. One day we might make it to BOBA!
Still waiting to hear the call of our Apprentice/Tradesman Group 66C RSM.
Best Regards
Ray
(Posted on 2008-04-26 04:36:00 by ) -
Hi all
Glad to see that you are all registering to the part of the site that is 66c members only, one thing to bear in mind is that some of you have registered using user names other than your real names, so it might be an idea to sign off with your name so that other users know who is who, only a sugestion, as i am getting e mails asking who is who.
take care all
Colin
(Posted on 2008-04-25 21:17:00 by ) -
I'm on the committee,see you there.
(Posted on 2008-04-25 20:04:00 by ) -
Is anyone going to the Ripon weekend?
(Posted on 2008-04-25 19:19:00 by ) -
Colin, I welcome your move for site security, in this day of Spam, Spam and more Spam one can not be too careful. Talking of Spam, we were brought up on Spam of the meat sort that is, brings back memories. Talking of memories, to thoes who remember me sorry for taking so long in visiting the guestbook. I have tried in the past but it always seems to be filled up by some chap called Ray. How he manages to get any work done out there I don't know. Joking apart Ray has been a great ambassador for the site, keep it up. I spent a wonderful week last year with Ray sailing the Danish waters in Ragna R. It was a very fluid week. Kiel is very dear to me as I had two postings there, once to the Diving wing as a Cpl and then just before I left as the Wo2 in charge of the RE Workshop. I left after 22 years and have wonderful memories of my time at Chepstow, too numerous to mention in this first visit. To all mates of C Coy hope you are all in good health and have all done well in your time whilst serving and since leaving the mob.
Colin your doing a great job with the 66c site, keep up the good work. John Barry
(Posted on 2008-04-25 07:28:00 by ) -
Hi All
Don,t forget to get full access to photos, coy names, and e mail address'. you need to join, so hit the join button on welcome page as they are restricted to 66c members only.
take care
Colin
(Posted on 2008-04-24 22:59:00 by ) -
Hi Geoff if you are thinking of Dubai as a hol and as you are a "Great Golfer" check out the Jebel Ali golf resort and spa.
Its on the beach near the Jebal Ali Palm construction!
The Hotel was built in the 80's but I have friends who go there regulary and enjoy . Its a bit out of town past Jebel port some come in from UK via Abu Dhabi. They used to do a great Sea Food BBQ Lobsters and more Lobsters hic the steaks were starters!
www.GreatGolf.com/dubai
Regards
Ray
(Posted on 2008-04-21 02:07:00 by ) -
Pete
You must have been mad, going from Episkopi to Trudos on foot, take a look at picture 189, I did it in 2006 and did,nt break out in a swet, mind you drove all the way with the air con on.
Take care mate
PS, got any good photos of you in the army? loking at the comments today, it looks like A coy has just gone to war with C coy lol
Colin
(Posted on 2008-04-20 22:11:00 by ) -
Geoff-yes that was the Mick Perry-bikes and bell ringing,what a guy!all this talk of Cyprus brings back a few memories,i did that horrendous 70 mile orienteeering race from Episkopi to the top of Troodos and back again in 1972,it makes me tired just thinking about it now! Again in 1974 we (19 Sqn)
were doing work,mainlysurveying,out there just before the Turks invaded and had a few run ins with the Greek militia in the hills-hard to believe now looking at the holiday brochures!Keep taking the tablets lads!
(Posted on 2008-04-20 18:22:00 by ) -
Sorry our Ray "C "wing J coy ]
(Posted on 2008-04-20 18:00:00 by ) -
Hi all with ref to our Rays last input the only bull that came from "C" coy was from Ray himself he ! he!
Ain't it great to see all the extra input on the site but i thought that old stories went on to the old stories page no-one has used that for a while.
I think the last post on there was about pay rates for ossifers lol.
By the way Ray i don't follow football so will not be supporting any of the teams in the cup the best team on the day will win.
Am off now will no doubt catch you in the morning am up at 5 am so take care all.
All the best Clive.
(Posted on 2008-04-20 17:57:00 by ) -
Colin this is serious stuff talking about Polishing and Bumpering the floors you know very well that C Wing J Company always won the Best Polished Floor Competition!!!!!!!!!!!!
What was it BB&B Bull Blanco & Brasso?
(Posted on 2008-04-20 16:53:00 by ) -
Hi Colin we built the swimming pool in Dhekelia (milatary base) between Lanica and Famagusta enjoyed the Blasting when the D 8's could not rip up the rock.Also sailed around the Pan Handle very interesting!
Yes Mike you will enjoy Mexico watch out for the worms in your Tequella and those red hot chilleys!
(Posted on 2008-04-20 16:47:00 by ) -
Hey Ray
Just realised I spent six weeks at RAF Akrotiri on exercise when I was attached to 19 Fld Amb, could only work till mid day, too hot after that, then done a few exercises running up and down mountains with a Bren gun, just outside Episkapi, glad when that bit was over, but do remember the afternoons on the beach and the evenings down in Limosol, probably the best six weeks I spent in the Army, that was in Sept 1975. Then returned in 2000 for holiday, boy had the place changed, Paphos was a small fishing harbour, not anymore, it has grown and is one of the most friendly places on the Ilsland. Where did you build that swimming pool Ray? Mike you have to make it one of the next places to visit, enjoy your Mexican hol. Thinking of it, maybe Ray can put us all up at his place, a 66c reunion in the sun, how are you are BBQ's Ray ?
Take care all
Colin
(Posted on 2008-04-20 16:26:00 by ) -
Hi Mike Attwell has just reminded me when I threw a mop at Les Hoffman from the window ledge in C Coy late at night!
Les came into our room with his Dad and some members of our group had requested that the juniors clean the rooms.So we got extra drill. I had just come in from J Company totally innocent!
C Coy sent Les to Coventry and he was back partied but Les passed out with us and he came sailing to the baltic as the Piper. One hot sunny day in Copenhagen Lt Col Stan Townsend left us to our own devises where we all got ratted on Elephant beer in the yacht Club. Les jumped off the jetty into Stans dinghy which was swamped and we had to winch Les out as he was so heavy! I managed to get everything shipshape before Stan came back everyone fast asleep with hangovers! When we cast off the next day the Harbour Master had a word in Stans ear!!!!!!!
(Posted on 2008-04-20 16:19:00 by ) -
Hi Colin/Geoff I hope our A/T RSM does us proud and puts a few posts up!!!!!
(Posted on 2008-04-20 15:46:00 by ) -
Hi Mike I was a lucky one to get to Crypus in the Mob from Tidworth! We went to build a swimming pool Paddy Rainey also. We came back with good sun tans and yes plently of KEO BEER and KEBABS oh also lots of ORANGES . Yes Colin I also did a lot of sailing great place great time!
(Posted on 2008-04-20 15:41:00 by ) -
Hi Pete yes I remember A coy lugging the Cannon I dont think the Pharos would have employed you!
Col Tomes OBE was the Commandant then good guy always came to the the apprentices canteen for breakfast on passing out parade day!
We then had the first Sapper CO Col Jumbo Thomas OBE served with the gurkas I sailed with him a few times another great man!
(Posted on 2008-04-20 15:32:00 by ) -
Hi Geoff
Pleased you had a great time in Cyprus its a place I have never managed to get to yet! I think Scullian(Air Surveyer)was the only one in our group who managed to get a chushy posting to there back in1970.
I remember Ady Pickin as we both played in the College Hockey team along with Dave who was a great all round sportsman. Is ChrisJervis(Jarvis)the same who used to play in goal? I think he came from Stamford. If it is please pass on my best wishes to him & of course to Dave &Ady.
Last time I saw Ady was back in Germany at a party which I remember very little about!! I do remember his smash up on his 'Rocket' motor bike leaving him with a very bad injury to his arm. In fact I think Dave may have been in same crash? Did you ever get in touch with Al Jones?
I shall be off for some R&R in 2 weeks to Mexico so I guess there may be a few slammers to be had.
Regards to all.
Mike
(Posted on 2008-04-20 12:00:00 by ) -
Hi Geoff
Think old age is getting to you, think that message was for me (Colin), as i sent you the E mail reference Dave, must have drank too much Keo in Cyprus eh! that care mate
Colin
(Posted on 2008-04-20 11:26:00 by ) -
Hi All
Cyprus, now your talking, in 2000 my wife got a phone call from a Cyriot lady claiming to be her sister, turns out that Pam's father who had devourced when Pam was 3 yrs old had gone to Cyprus and remarried, he had since died, but the family had been looking for Pam for over 20yrs, the result was Pam has 5 brothers and three sisters in Paphos, not to say we have been regular visitors to Paphos twice a year since and you cannot beat the Keo beer, ice cold, have booked again to go in October. Well must say the site still seems to be doing well, just over 7000 hits and over 180 photos now being viewed, and thats thanks to you all for contributing, mind you there are still a few out there who have not sent an uptoday picture, so do not be shy and for those who do not have scanners, you can send me photos in the post and I promise to return them ASAP, also I am aware that some do not want their e mail addresses shown, again not a problem, it is not a condition and you can still use the site and send your photos, well better get off my rostrum and let you lot continue with your chats.
take care all
Colin
(Posted on 2008-04-20 11:23:00 by ) -
Peter,
Was Perry the chap who was a cyclist if I remember correctly.
(Posted on 2008-04-20 11:10:00 by ) -
Hi Clive, I am indeed in touch With our Former R.s.m Dave Fowle I speake with him most weeks. He led me astray ( or was it I led him astray) at Cove, anyway we had a great time. Nothing changes ,we have a great laugh at the reunion and whenever we meet up. We are having a golfing weekend in June, Beachley Boys attending will be Myself ,Dave Fowle Ady Picken Kev Staples Alf Chrisina Al Duncan Rick Spalding Cris Jervis.
I Have told Dave about the Site and I will try to get him to present himself on line, all the best Geoff
(Posted on 2008-04-20 11:07:00 by )
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