Anniversary

**Boney10** · 08-23-2012 13:21

Ladies and Gentleman,
Please join me in the mess for a drink .
On this day 40 years ago I took the Queen's shilling and joined the army. I served until leaving upon retiring after over 24 years of service.
During my time I saw a lot of good and bad things, met lots of good people, some not so good. Saw quite a few countries, learnt a lot, did a lot, enjoyed my time greatly.
I still have contact with a lot of comrades ,lost quite a few in various conflicts.
So I would like to raise a glass to remember and to say thanks to my new friends on this forum who have made this an excellent experience
Cheers people

**Linz** · 08-23-2012 13:27

Hi Chris
Thank you for your service to your country it is very much appreciated by us all.
Linz
Ps rumor has it that the Queen wants her Shilling back. things are a bit tight at the Palace.

**Baldrick62** · 08-23-2012 13:32

B10,
That's certainly worth a wet. Cheers!
BofB

**Boney10** · 08-23-2012 13:33

Originally Posted by Linz

Hi Chris
Thank you for your service to your country it is very much appreciated by us all.
Linz
Ps rumor has it that the Queen wants her Shilling back. things are a bit tight at the Palace.

Lol too late drunk it in the NAAFI

**Attila57** · 08-23-2012 13:38

**BobP** · 08-23-2012 14:07

Sir I salute you for your service to us all. Funny how we all remember dates. 10 Aug was 40 years since I left Viet Nam and as you I remember the good and bad times. Today is a good day for me as it is my 33rd year of marrage to a wonderful wife that puts up with me. (She lets me buy these little planes).
Again salute to you and raise a glass to all still here and those that gave all for us. CHEERS

**Archidamus** · 08-23-2012 14:59

A good anniversary to celebrate Chris

**gully_raker** · 08-23-2012 16:33

Cheers Chaps & thank you for your service.
I will see you in the Bar & its MY SHOUT!!!!

**Marechallannes** · 08-24-2012 01:14

I'm glad you made the right decision.

A soldiers life isn't that easy, especially for his wife, family and home.

Prost, Chris!

**Guntruck** · 08-24-2012 01:24

nice one Chris, have a drinkie on me

**CappyTom** · 08-24-2012 01:56

Cheers

Thomas

**csadn** · 08-24-2012 09:02

Originally Posted by Boney10

Lol too late drunk it in the NAAFI :)

Was it jet-propelled (and guided)? And what were you doing in Kuala Lumpur in the first place? And why would someone want to Lump Koalas to begin with? And what about the drains in East Finchley? Rhubarb rhubarb rhubarb!

http://www.thegoonshow.net/scripts_s...d_guided_naafi