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General Discussion Area / Divorce- over 18 only - rude language (sexual)
« on: 27 September 2008, 16:25:45 »
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General Discussion Area / Help for Heros Sky Sports 3
« on: 20 September 2008, 14:02:40 »
Anyone not aware there is a match at Twickenham in support of Help for Heros, a cause close to my heart, and its being broadcast on SKy Sports 3 right now.
Promises to be a good match with some of the old and bold playing including Martin 'The Unit' Johnson and Jason 'Speedy Gonzales' Robinson.
If you're going to watch help out by buying a braclet at your Post Office, online or donate what you can.
Many thanks
Promises to be a good match with some of the old and bold playing including Martin 'The Unit' Johnson and Jason 'Speedy Gonzales' Robinson.
If you're going to watch help out by buying a braclet at your Post Office, online or donate what you can.
Many thanks
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General Discussion Area / Immigration: Indefinite leave to remain....
« on: 09 September 2008, 08:55:31 »
Just been researching this for my american wife who works in the UK and pays her tax and NI there. The cost of getting indefinite leave to remain in the UK after paying $500 for the marriage visa in the first place is:
[size=20]£950!!!!![/size]
(not including the Britishness test charge 
)
To say I am shocked is an understatement. Regardless of the fact that I serve my country et al the missus, who came here legally, abides by all UK laws and its, sometimes, bizarre customs has already paid several hundreds of pounds for various visas and we still have to pay this charge!
WTF!!!!!!
[size=20]£950!!!!![/size]
(not including the Britishness test charge )To say I am shocked is an understatement. Regardless of the fact that I serve my country et al the missus, who came here legally, abides by all UK laws and its, sometimes, bizarre customs has already paid several hundreds of pounds for various visas and we still have to pay this charge!
WTF!!!!!!
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General Discussion Area / New car
« on: 31 August 2008, 12:21:56 »
Hi all,
I have been a bit quiet recently as I have been busy testing and researching getting a new car. As some of you are aware the CO didn't like my non-officer like motor. On top of which the missus wont let me go on another tour without a new car as she doesnt trust the miggy not to develop a problem while I am away not to mention I dont trust the german spanner heads around here.
So I was very interested in the new Audi TT coupe but I am concerned about space inside should we ever have the chance to start a family or when we receive guests (the 2 'seats' in the back are a waste of space and would be better used enlarging the boot!)
I then came across a Jag XF with 3k on the clock. Its a 2.7 td Premium Luxury packed with extras going for only £24.5k (tax free plus a massive discount of around £7k)
I test drove it yesterday and its a dream to drive (and yes its proper wheel drive) I havent tested the Audi yet due to various work problems but I am guessing it is a 'driving' car with a low center of gravity and plenty of grip. I have had a play inside and I must admit I didnt like the interface, which isnt touch screen (unlike the jag's)
The only downside to the Jag is the insurance for which the only quote I have had so far is £1100 (British Forces Germany insurance - obligatory thus they rip us off in a criminal way) whereas the TT is only £600 (about the same as the Omega)
This does mean I will have no choice but to get rid of the omega
which pains me because I love it, but I cant justify spending the insurance on the 2 cars.
I have to put the deposit down tomorrow if I want the jag.
What do you think? Mistake?
I have been a bit quiet recently as I have been busy testing and researching getting a new car. As some of you are aware the CO didn't like my non-officer like motor. On top of which the missus wont let me go on another tour without a new car as she doesnt trust the miggy not to develop a problem while I am away not to mention I dont trust the german spanner heads around here.
So I was very interested in the new Audi TT coupe but I am concerned about space inside should we ever have the chance to start a family or when we receive guests (the 2 'seats' in the back are a waste of space and would be better used enlarging the boot!)
I then came across a Jag XF with 3k on the clock. Its a 2.7 td Premium Luxury packed with extras going for only £24.5k (tax free plus a massive discount of around £7k)
I test drove it yesterday and its a dream to drive (and yes its proper wheel drive) I havent tested the Audi yet due to various work problems but I am guessing it is a 'driving' car with a low center of gravity and plenty of grip. I have had a play inside and I must admit I didnt like the interface, which isnt touch screen (unlike the jag's)
The only downside to the Jag is the insurance for which the only quote I have had so far is £1100 (British Forces Germany insurance - obligatory thus they rip us off in a criminal way) whereas the TT is only £600 (about the same as the Omega)
This does mean I will have no choice but to get rid of the omega
which pains me because I love it, but I cant justify spending the insurance on the 2 cars. I have to put the deposit down tomorrow if I want the jag.
What do you think? Mistake?
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General Discussion Area / BBC 1 Now
« on: 25 August 2008, 18:41:26 »
Pipe and Drum always get me going! I cant get enough of it 
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General Discussion Area / Anyone for a payrise?
« on: 23 August 2008, 22:39:29 »
Now if you thought I was getting one youre having a laugh! But here's a joke:
A maid goes to the lady of the house and asks for a payrise.
"Why do you think you deserve a payrise?" The lady asks.
"Because I clean better than you" The maid replies.
"Who said that?"
"Your husband"
"Oh really?"
"Yes, he also says I cook better than you"
"Really?! Anything else?"
"Yes I screw better than you too"
"My husband told you that?!?" the lady screams,
"No, the gardener did"
She got the payrise.
A maid goes to the lady of the house and asks for a payrise.
"Why do you think you deserve a payrise?" The lady asks.
"Because I clean better than you" The maid replies.
"Who said that?"
"Your husband"
"Oh really?"
"Yes, he also says I cook better than you"
"Really?! Anything else?"
"Yes I screw better than you too"
"My husband told you that?!?" the lady screams,
"No, the gardener did"
She got the payrise.
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General Discussion Area / Finally arrived in.......
« on: 12 August 2008, 16:12:30 »
New York!!
Left Heathrow in Sunday using the companion passes that my wife gets being a Trolly Dolly, arrived in Chicago for our connection and flights were cancelled all over the place! Ice Storms in New Jersey apparently! Thats the problem with company passes, you are on standby which means if 1st class is available you get it. If there is no space at all then do one!
So stayed with some friends for a couple of nights in Chicago, not a bad thing as the Windy City is brill. Finally arrived in NY so I can get my first taste of the big apple - time to put away the good manners for a few days!
Off to Washington next, I hope the flights are better this time! Jimbob reply to this thread at yoour peril!
Left Heathrow in Sunday using the companion passes that my wife gets being a Trolly Dolly, arrived in Chicago for our connection and flights were cancelled all over the place! Ice Storms in New Jersey apparently! Thats the problem with company passes, you are on standby which means if 1st class is available you get it. If there is no space at all then do one!
So stayed with some friends for a couple of nights in Chicago, not a bad thing as the Windy City is brill. Finally arrived in NY so I can get my first taste of the big apple - time to put away the good manners for a few days!
Off to Washington next, I hope the flights are better this time! Jimbob reply to this thread at yoour peril!
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General Discussion Area / New lappy for the missus
« on: 06 August 2008, 19:42:54 »
Just got one of those mini laptops for the missus for her B'day and its fantastic! The new Advent one.......
.....plus its got an 80gig HD :
much better than the PC eee thingy imho
.....plus its got an 80gig HD :
much better than the PC eee thingy imho
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General Discussion Area / Boat trailers
« on: 03 August 2008, 12:16:13 »
Looking for one for the boat I have nearly finished (pics later)
Anyone have one in ths south east area gathering rust that would part with for a few readies?
Anything considered as long as road legal and can fit an 11ft boat on it
Anyone have one in ths south east area gathering rust that would part with for a few readies?
Anything considered as long as road legal and can fit an 11ft boat on it
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General Discussion Area / Back home!
« on: 01 August 2008, 23:55:52 »
Got back a few minutes ago, spoke to the wife in Chicago as its her Birthday (double time with american carriers) chilled bottle of Erdinger beer in hand sat on my comfy couch watching my full HD tv.....
......bliss! Its nice being back on the wrong side of the road
Just missing the wife... well someone should be cooking me a pizza right now!
......bliss! Its nice being back on the wrong side of the road
Just missing the wife... well someone should be cooking me a pizza right now!
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General Discussion Area / Gaffers is back in the UK!
« on: 22 July 2008, 23:41:04 »
As above!!
I am on a very boring course in Warmister so if anyone is up for a few beers or joining me fishing just shout!
G
P.S. I need an excuse not to get really really drunk in the mess like I am right now!
I am on a very boring course in Warmister so if anyone is up for a few beers or joining me fishing just shout!
G
P.S. I need an excuse not to get really really drunk in the mess like I am right now!
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General Discussion Area / The suns out and.......
« on: 20 July 2008, 12:46:35 »
....I am just about to leave!!
Been crappy weather here including some terrific thunderstorms over the past few weeks and now that I am off the blighty the sun decides to come out and play......git!
So whats it like in the Motherland?
G
Been crappy weather here including some terrific thunderstorms over the past few weeks and now that I am off the blighty the sun decides to come out and play......git!
So whats it like in the Motherland?
G
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General Discussion Area / What to do...?
« on: 19 July 2008, 11:27:08 »
As above, CO spoke to me last night and mentionned that the miggy was not an officer-like car, the adjutant agreed and joked that he should do an officers car parade!
Vote away!
Vote away!
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General Discussion Area / Back in Blighty for 2 weeks!
« on: 17 July 2008, 06:51:14 »
I will be back in the UK holed up in Warminster for a course for two weeks! whoop whoop!
First thing will be a big bag of fish and chips! yum
But I will miss my Erdinger.....
First thing will be a big bag of fish and chips! yum
But I will miss my Erdinger.....
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General Discussion Area / Boat progress
« on: 13 July 2008, 20:35:13 »
Just managed to bag myself 2 x 120Ah batteries for the boat at a bargain - 100 quid deliverd for them both!
Nearly finished the topsides and painting. Soon will be turning the boat to finish the hull, paint it fit the rub rails, ancils and put to the water..... that is once I wire up the motor... result!
Nearly finished the topsides and painting. Soon will be turning the boat to finish the hull, paint it fit the rub rails, ancils and put to the water..... that is once I wire up the motor... result!