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[Gaffers]

Say what you like about old institutions and all that but doing what I do for a living has made me see a side to society that previously I only ever saw on TV or read about.

OK in the mess you have to wear a suit to dinner unless you are on duty where you can wear uniform.  Yet although I usually find this an embuggerance and normally pop out for a post workout chippy run, tonight the menu had a lot of my favourites on.   Duck paté, followed by haddock and poached egg and then in the bar followed a thoroughly interesting conversation over several pints of theakstons, brandy and port sat around in an old mess with antique leather chairs putting the world to rights.

Say what you will about the so-called 'high life' there is a certain magic to stimulating conversation between friends with common values and differing ideas without the interference of TV, radio or internet.

All that was missing was an open fire, my smoking pipe and a good single malt

[Richie London]

Say what you like about old institutions and all that but doing what I do for a living has made me see a side to society that previously I only ever saw on TV or read about.

OK in the mess you have to wear a suit to dinner unless you are on duty where you can wear uniform.  Yet although I usually find this an embuggerance and normally pop out for a post workout chippy run, tonight the menu had a lot of my favourites on.   Duck paté, followed by haddock and poached egg and then in the bar followed a thoroughly interesting conversation over several pints of theakstons, brandy and port sat around in an old mess with antique leather chairs putting the world to rights.

Say what you will about the so-called 'high life' there is a certain magic to stimulating conversation between friends with common values and differing ideas without the interference of TV, radio or internet.

All that was missing was an open fire, my smoking pipe and a good single malt

and des o'connor playing in the background 

[Dishevelled Den]

Say what you like about old institutions and all that but doing what I do for a living has made me see a side to society that previously I only ever saw on TV or read about.

OK in the mess you have to wear a suit to dinner unless you are on duty where you can wear uniform.  Yet although I usually find this an embuggerance and normally pop out for a post workout chippy run, tonight the menu had a lot of my favourites on.   Duck paté, followed by haddock and poached egg and then in the bar followed a thoroughly interesting conversation over several pints of theakstons, brandy and port sat around in an old mess with antique leather chairs putting the world to rights.

Say what you will about the so-called 'high life' there is a certain magic to stimulating conversation between friends with common values and differing ideas without the interference of TV, radio or internet.

All that was missing was an open fire, my smoking pipe and a good single malt

As I've said many times before, the death of convention and propriety has cast this country adrift in a sea of complacency, gutlessness and self-service from which it will be difficult to be saved.

there is a certain magic to stimulating conversation between friends with common values and differing ideas


As a young officer I remember this well from the very beginning of my association with the state - before selling my soul and moving into a different, less open aspect of service.

The mess family was just that and I still, to this day, miss the warmth and camaraderie never again found in a world where individualism became the norm and double dealing and intrigue replaced honest straightforward service.

Changed days - and not necessarily for the better.

[tigers_gonads]

Say what you like about old institutions and all that but doing what I do for a living has made me see a side to society that previously I only ever saw on TV or read about.

OK in the mess you have to wear a suit to dinner unless you are on duty where you can wear uniform.  Yet although I usually find this an embuggerance and normally pop out for a post workout chippy run, tonight the menu had a lot of my favourites on.   Duck paté, followed by haddock and poached egg and then in the bar followed a thoroughly interesting conversation over several pints of theakstons, brandy and port sat around in an old mess with antique leather chairs putting the world to rights.

Say what you will about the so-called 'high life' there is a certain magic to stimulating conversation between friends with common values and differing ideas without the interference of TV, radio or internet.

All that was missing was an open fire, my smoking pipe and a good single malt

As I've said many times before, the death of convention and propriety has cast this country adrift in a sea of complacency, gutlessness and self-service from which it will be difficult to be saved.

there is a certain magic to stimulating conversation between friends with common values and differing ideas


As a young officer I remember this well from the very beginning of my association with the state - before selling my soul and moving into a different, less open aspect of service.

The mess family was just that and I still, to this day, miss the warmth and camaraderie never again found in a world where individualism became the norm and double dealing and intrigue replaced honest straightforward service.
Changed days - and not necessarily for the better.

couldn't have put it better myself 

[STMO999]

What did you talk about? The best way to make porridge stick to the roof of the mouth?

[Dishevelled Den]

What did you talk about? The best way to make porridge stick to the roof of the mouth?

  absolutely priceless - ST at his very best 8-) 8-)

[LJay]

Seems far too elitist to me! A bit like look how fantastic I am, far too good for the rest of you! So much for a classless society.
I have no doubts that the cliques formed would stretch their help no further than said room!

[tigers_gonads]

What did you talk about? The best way to make porridge stick to the roof of the mouth?

you been listening ? 

[tigers_gonads]

Seems far too elitist to me! A bit like look how fantastic I am, far too good for the rest of you! So much for a classless society.
I have no doubts that the cliques formed would stretch their help no further than said room!

sadly the some of the officer class do think like that but once they get out into the real world, they normally relax abit 

must admit that it took me a few years too adjust too civvy street 

you never forget the feeling that if / when the sh*t hits the fan, the  camaraderie and the sence of one for all and all for one will get the job done 

i haven't got a clue what it's like in the mob nowdays.

been out 20 years 

[Kevin Wood]

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[Dishevelled Den]

Seems far too elitist to me! A bit like look how fantastic I am, far too good for the rest of you! So much for a classless society.
I have no doubts that the cliques formed would stretch their help no further than said room!

I hope that I've avoided that unsavoury aspect of the system Maam

[LJay]

Seems far too elitist to me! A bit like look how fantastic I am, far too good for the rest of you! So much for a classless society.
I have no doubts that the cliques formed would stretch their help no further than said room!

I hope that I've avoided that unsavoury aspect of the system Maam

I believe you have sir, yes!

I just struggle with the concept that some people who serve our country, somehow believe they are a cut above! It annoys the hell out of me!

[STMO999]

Seems far too elitist to me! A bit like look how fantastic I am, far too good for the rest of you! So much for a classless society.
I have no doubts that the cliques formed would stretch their help no further than said room!

I hope that I've avoided that unsavoury aspect of the system Maam

I believe you have sir, yes!

I just struggle with the concept that some people who serve our country, somehow believe they are a cut above! It annoys the hell out of me!

Not too difficult I would venture.

[LJay]

Seems far too elitist to me! A bit like look how fantastic I am, far too good for the rest of you! So much for a classless society.
I have no doubts that the cliques formed would stretch their help no further than said room!

I hope that I've avoided that unsavoury aspect of the system Maam

I believe you have sir, yes!

I just struggle with the concept that some people who serve our country, somehow believe they are a cut above! It annoys the hell out of me!

Not too difficult I would venture.

You'd be surprised!

[Kevin Wood]

I just struggle with the concept that some people who serve our country, somehow believe they are a cut above! It annoys the hell out of me!

I wonder how well a "classless military" would function? :-/

Kevin