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roll call -- dicky broughton, 12:18:18 12/15/06 Fri [1]

did we not have a bk capt nicols or nicolson after capt dury??????
recieved your reply badger
dicky

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Yet another -- Badger, 08:11:13 12/14/06 Thu [1]

We have had Noddy Taylor but who could ever forget Pop Taylor!!

Badger

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another one -- Stan the man, 07:10:45 12/14/06 Thu [1]

Phil Cottam (Gun Bunny)

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Roll Call -- Stan the Man, 13:22:20 12/13/06 Wed [1]

What about the young lad Kahn that had TB and we all had to have chest X-rays

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Roll Call -- Stan the Man, 02:56:59 12/13/06 Wed [1]

Dickie don't know where you got all those names from but well done me OLD mate.

Olly Maben Sig/432 driver moved to Canada

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merry christmas -- frank syd walster (happy), 17:57:31 12/12/06 Tue [1]

merry christmas and a happy new year to all 23 bty and their families

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Reference massage below -- spike, 11:34:35 12/12/06 Tue [1]

Before link is up on site.(travel counseller)

http://www.travelcounsellors.com/sarah.hansford

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HOILDAYS & TRAVEL -- spike, 11:24:06 12/12/06 Tue [1]

Hi to you all and have a great xmas & new year.

Now then as the new year starts we all think about our holidays for us and the family.It may be DIVING,SAILING or just haveing a great time loungeing around.Whatever it is,please take a look at the latest LINK i have provided you with and read SARAH'S website.
Sarah is a friend of the family and is a Travel Consultant.Shae a great knowledge of the industry and will get you the BEST DEAL for whatever you want.E-mail her and ask her about what you are looking for.
Dont forget to mention those MAGIC WORDS......23BTY to her.

By the way the roll call is comeing along well.

SPIKE

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roll call -- david ackers atkin, 08:08:33 12/12/06 Tue [1]

how about mark smith. have a merry christmas and new year. ackers

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roll call -- cp, 07:08:02 12/12/06 Tue [1]

and a couple more,russ alderton and alan nichol(av)

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Roll Call -- Stan the Man, 06:54:20 12/12/06 Tue [1]

Scouce Fitzsimmons, Steve Bodden, Paul Thompson and Dave King.

All the best for Crimbo and New Year

Stan

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re:roll call -- cp, 13:48:16 12/11/06 Mon [1]

what about, pete cartwright,tozer morgan, ted mansell? happy xmas too you all "fightin 23rd"

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roll call -- dicky broughton, 12:09:36 12/11/06 Mon [1]

what about the guy who stole the stalwart & was going to
sail it across the pond but ran out of fuel was his nick name big bird or have i lost the plot,
dicky,

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linda mc address -- linda mccafferty, 07:20:36 12/11/06 Mon [1]

Hi dickie - tried to email you but it bounced back.....where can i get your email adddress from?

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And Another -- Badger, 11:43:13 12/10/06 Sun [1]

Has Barry Adamson been listed? I wish my memory was as good as Dickies!

Badger

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'Nominal Role' -A few other Character's.......... -- Jim Martin, 10:33:07 12/10/06 Sun [1]

Hi Guy's, upon looking at the Names that Dicky Broughton has highlighted, that brought back so many memories of the times that I served with such Character's.
Here's just a few more that I can recollect from those Day's in Lippstadt.......
Sgt Frank Preece, Bdr Paul'Finley'Cowan, L/Bdr Andy Rowan.
L/Bdr Keith Williams, Gnr's Jock Patterson, Jock Clarke,
Para' Helliwell & Chaddy Chadwick and of course 'Grotch' S.J. Martin, who ended up in HQ Battery when I returned to the Regiment in '81.
My brain hurts, so I'm off for a cylindrical tube of joy!... See you later alligator, in a while, crocidile.....

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IS GINGER BALL THERE -- DICKY BROUGHTON, 09:29:56 12/10/06 Sun [1]

ginger are you still on line send me your home address
as we have a bit of a do comming up in april as we havent
seen you for 30 years you can come along & meet a lot of old mates AND YOU TOMMO STILL WAITING FOR YOU ADDRESS
CHEERS DICKY,,,

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BTY NOM ROLL -- JOHN WILCOX, 11:22:27 12/06/06 Wed [3]

spike i joined the bty in 8o im the one that used to call you L/bdr spike ha then shared a room with top rick .Ended up doing 22 years.can you send my regards to everyone.BY the way add taff jones to nom roll brother in law shared a room with bod

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[> Re: BTY NOM ROLL -- Topper, 06:21:30 12/09/06 Sat [1]

Hi John,

Great to hear that your still around and kicking.
Give us a call when you get the chance

Best Wishes

Topper Brown

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[> Re: BTY NOM ROLL -- tomo, 09:39:18 12/09/06 Sat [1]

capt sergeant...dave beattie...sammy elliott...gnr forster
gnr helliwell...bdr harry jones...

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[> to topper -- TOPPER, 11:32:33 12/09/06 Sat [1]

Still alive n kicking mate really nice to hear /read that every one is ok.As i havent got your number fella hears mine .Landline 01904 709449 Mob 07840470584 hope to hear from you soon

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ROLL CALL -- DICKY BROUGHTON, 10:46:00 12/09/06 Sat [1]

A FEW MORE
GINGER NICOLS REME SECTION SSGT MICK BRYANT SGT MICK BREEZE
SSGT KEN CARTWRIGHT, CPL TOM LOWE,
RUNNING OUT ,,,DICKY
LINDA Mac CAN YOU SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS & YOUR DADS I
CAN THEN SEND YOU A PARTY INVITE THE REST OF YOU RSVP
PLEASE IF YOU CAN THANK YOU IT WILL BE A NIGHT TO REMEMBER,
THANKS,

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more roll call -- dicky broughton, 11:26:05 12/08/06 Fri [1]

sammy hay, john cavil, collins wennnt to sas,lt bogey then
bc 21 bty,brian smart,al lewington,pete watson sigs sgt, jock stewart sigs, roger bailes no 1, maj blackwell no neck,capt i d evans tc,bdr chippy woods sigs devizes,sgt leighton sigs sgt devises,bonniface,taff underwood,phil garmson,westlake,jim peggy bty clerk, scouse wallace, erni thomson ,lt smith blond,simms,dicky bird,lt charly lane,
tat lake,
regards dicky

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And There's More -- Badger, 12:09:14 12/07/06 Thu [1]

John Cavill, Pete Whalley, Lenny Allwright, Steve Sinsbury, Brian Gillham, Alfie Bass, Moff Moffatt, Brian Smart, Dave Adshead, Norman Appleby, Mike Redmond, Simon Tanner,Terry Pearce, Alan Greaves, Ron Williams, Harry Hobbs, Iggy Russi, Colin Cheyne, Spic Wright, Dicky Bird, Lofty Sedman, Brian Redding, John Newton.

Oh and a Happy Christmas to you all!!

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roll call -- dicky broughton, 11:34:32 12/07/06 Thu [1]

lt rose petal, paddy mclauclan.jimwarlow mad angus,jock
dowds,jock roberts,jock currie,harry pizzy,capt ill fix it tressider,sam fizakly,alec lothian,dumpleton. geordy collingworth,phil tow bar parsons,johnny raines,bob eagle,
gnr kirby,pete healy,eric donky dick mcormack,big bill richie,bill breadbeard,daft joe masters,roger bonner,
lofty lee,larry pritchard,berny ryan,albert mcdean,
davey davis,ray humby,dixie dean,alan cheavers mt sgt1968
kenny broad pti,skinhead turner gun no 1,pete shaw no1,
jock hamilton no1,1968,tony rollison d&m sgt,gnr greaves
girl friend in locker,jo 90 cooky,moffit,dave tryfel,alfi bass,spick wright,jim price goalie,

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crimbo sherbet -- mick sobota, 15:11:37 12/06/06 Wed [1]

anyone coming for a crimbo sherbet on 16 dec, we are starting at 12 noon in the kendrick arms,essex rd islington london n1,nearest tube essex rd ,there till 1400 then on to the lion and lamb ,pitfield st hoxton e2 nearest tube old st till 1530,then @ whitechapel/blind beggar etc till late !! all ex arty bods various regts.
my mobile 07963328734 and 07878335787 private and work phone.come on you know it makes sense!

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names of battery -- spike, 03:08:35 12/06/06 Wed [1]

Ok you lot listen in.

Lets try to make a list of BTY personnel.Rank if you can remember?
I will start the ball rolling,and i will make a page up as we go along.Lets see who you can remember from as far back and as late as we can.I.f RNK IS WRONG THEN LET ME KNOW AS WE ALL LAFT AT DIFFERENT TIMES.

MAJ CARR,LT TANNER,LT BROWN,LT REDMAN,RAY FOX,GRAHAM TUNE,TERRY STPIERRE,JOHN LEE,NODDY TAYLOR,YORKIE ROBERTS, SHUGG PATTERSON,CHANTIE,PAUL AIREY,MAC MCAFFERTTY,STEVE ELSWORTH,KEV MILLS,DAVE HATCHARD,NEIL THOMPSON,PAUL JONES,GRAHAM HOUGH,SPIKE PRICE,TOPPER BROWN,TOPPER BROWN(SENIOR)JOCK SNEDDON,STEVE ROWETH,STEVE HANCE,STAN FLINN,DANNY GREENAWAY,TERRY FARROW,TAFF WILLIAMS,PETE BROOKS,ALAN POTTICARRY,DANNY WELLS,DAVE WELLS,MICK WELLS,SCONNIE WATSON,NORMAN APPLETON,CHIPPY WOODS,CHIPPY FRY,CHIPPY FRY(SENIOR),ANDY FEARON,RUSS ALDERTON,PADDY CLARK,STEVE SCULLY,EDDIE COLE,TERRY RAND,HOLLINGDALE,SAMMY ELLIOTT,DES PUGH,BK CUTHBERTSON,GRAHOM CASTLE,JJ JARRET,DAVE FARRAR,BUTTERWORTH,DAVE WHEATMAN,BOB WEBSTER,DAVE MALSTER,KEITH HOCKEY,KILLER KENDAL,CHRIS COOPER-PORTER,ARCHIE LESLEY,SID WALSTER,DAVE ATKIN,ANDY SCOTT.BADGER FINCH,ROY DEAL,KEN GEORGE,GROTCH MARTIN,NEIL PADDON,CHUBBY LEYLAND,OLLY MABEN,JOCK CARMICHEAL,PAFFS,SAFF MEAH,CHRIS HUNTER,PAUL SHERMAN,NEIL STAPPLETON,LARRY GRAYSON,IAN POPLE,DAVE FRANKOME,GEORDIE CHALTON,FARMER,BARKER,BILLY SHORT,JOHN TERRY,JOHN PASK,PAUL MEGGITT,PETE KYLE,ROACH,ODONOVAN.

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[> Re: names of battery -- GORDON HARE (A FEW MORE), 13:12:15 02/26/07 Mon [1]

>JUST AFEW MORE NAMES TO ADD TO THE 23 ROLL CALL GEORDIE HATHAWAY PETE SMITH GEOFF(TIGER) HOWLAND DAVE HAYMER WHO SERVED WITH 23 IRELAND 1971 GORDON HARE AND STEVE HORTON.

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NEW PICTURES -- spike, 03:53:52 12/05/06 Tue [1]

Hello all of you

I have now managed to put another set of pictures on the site called....LOCATIONS......

OSSIE,please except my apologies as you gave me the disc sometime ago and i have only just found it.

There are some great pics of different places and faces,and i hope in the future there will be alot more of you turning up at the reunions/days out.

Keep the message board busy

SPIKE

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where is everyone!! -- linda mccafferty, 06:49:07 12/04/06 Mon [1]

has everyone gone on their hols......?? come on....love to read the banter between you lot.....it makes me realise people do have a sense of humour!!!

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Best Wishes -- Stan the Man, 12:36:48 11/27/06 Mon [1]

Just got in from work and I thought I would just wish all the members of the Fighting 23rd a very happy GIBRALTAR day

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NEW LINKS -- SPIKE, 10:22:04 11/27/06 Mon [1]

Hello all

If you take a look at the LINK SCROLL you will find that i have added some more LINKS to the site that some of you might find interesting.
Please remember if you would like anything on the site,then please send it to me or drop me a message.

SPIKE

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iraq -- frank syd walster (sad), 18:11:05 11/16/06 Thu [5]

my young nephew was one of the lads on the boat that was hit by the ied on sunday he is alive but critical he is with 45 cdo, my thoughts are with the families of those who died.

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[> Re: iraq -- Stan the Man, 01:06:16 11/17/06 Fri [1]

Sorry to hear that Syd, our thoughts are with you and I hope he pulls through to carry on the good service he has done so far.

Stan

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[> Re: iraq -- spike, 08:31:25 11/18/06 Sat [1]

>my young nephew was one of the lads on the boat that
>was hit by the ied on sunday he is alive but critical
>he is with 45 cdo, my thoughts are with the families
>of those who died.
SID
terrible news our thoughts are with you and your family.

SPIKE

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[> Re: iraq -- Steve Scully (Sad), 10:56:29 11/24/06 Fri [1]

So sorry to hear of your sad news Sid, I would like to echo the same sentments to the families, friends and comrades of all concerned in this particular tragic event.

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[> [> Re: iraq -- frank syd walster (good news), 18:01:16 11/25/06 Sat [1]

thanks to everyone for your messages of support jack is doing good hope he will be home next week we are going to uk to see him either at home or in hospital . our thoughts are with the families and friends of the ones who did not make it God bless them we owe them so much.

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[> [> [> Re: iraq -- Stan the Man, 04:12:04 11/26/06 Sun [1]

Thats great news Syd.

Tell him we are all thinking of him and hoping he make a full recovery very,very soon.

All the best

Stan

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old gits 50th. -- mick sobota, 12:29:30 11/12/06 Sun [3]

anyone around hoxton / shoreditch area sat 16 dec 06 ,there will be @ dozen or so ex arty, ie, 26,39,47,29,7,5 regt plus me and rob stables doin a 50th for jon ex 26,overniter,startin at midday sat .
will post my mobile day or 2 before all say again ALL welcome.

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[> Re: old gits 50th. -- Spratty [darren brett], 15:46:09 11/14/06 Tue [1]

Hello mick rememeber me just found this website WOW!!!! hope you are ok,love to see you in dec let me know more details still living in north yorkshire gamekeeping on large country estate,saw you last at the scotland reunion ex 23 bty

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[> [> Re: old gits 50th. -- mick sobota, 07:59:49 11/16/06 Thu [1]

>Spratty "YOU" old git, of course i remember you like it was yesterday mate,i still have memories of you on a sunny weds afternoon sprinting out of the hanger over to the football pitch up in topcliffe and going a%$£ over tit over a 2ft high piece of fencing wire,then gathering your composure,john cleese style while the whole troop was in agony with laughter.we hope to rv at old st about 12.00 on the sat,there is a cheapish hotel very close by and i,ll hope to have a few "safe houses" on standby.
all the best geezer.

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[> [> [> Re: old gits 50th. -- Spratty, 09:31:31 11/17/06 Fri [1]

Hello mick,yeah seem to remember falling over a few times at Topcliffe,usually in the Blackys though HA!!! First time i met you was in Lippstadt and you introduced me to track bashing i still have the scars! Hope to make the 16th still waiting on my boss to decide if he is shooting that day will find out monday cheers Darren
ps my thoughts are with the lad from 45 cdo

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JOSH's Pass Out -- Topper, 12:15:53 11/16/06 Thu [1]

Hey Spike,

Where are the photo's from the boys pass out parade?

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mick sab -- spike, 10:21:08 11/13/06 Mon [1]

Thanx SABBO keep the info comeing mate.

You never know mate you might get a few turn up.

Cheers ....spike

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remembrance service. -- mick sobota, 14:17:47 11/10/06 Fri [1]

Hi all,just a quick one to let you know of a remembrance service at the ace motorcycle cafe car/bike park,junction of A406 / beresford ave,stonebridge park NW london at 1100hrs sunday 12th.
all are welcome, its very informal,wives and kids usually attend,cafe will be open and the (NLBA)North london barmy army will provide some ex-military vehicles mine included.
great venue for a meet up.
cheers and big respect to those youngsters who have taken the queens shilling.

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Josh passing out parade -- Dave Hatchard, 14:42:52 11/07/06 Tue [1]

Josh passing out parade

Well done Josh and good luck in the future sorry we could not make it but will turned up out of the blue and we celebrated Christmas early as he off on his jaunts till June /July next year so wanted to spend bit of time with him. Just dropped him off at railway station. And it was sad to hear one of his mates was killed in Basra yesterday name not been disclosed yet to public but he knew him he had only been their a few days. Never know one day hope things will sort them selves out over there.
Anyway off Diving to Sharm need break all the best to all

Scouse Hatch & Ali

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PASSOUT PARADE -- tomo, 10:38:59 11/05/06 Sun [1]

Firstly congradulations josh on passing out on friday i am sure it was a proud day for you and you parents spike @ tracey and all the lads who attended the the day. As its been said you have now got a great start to a great carreer and i wish you all the best in wherever you may be posted.Spike i hope to see you sometime over next weekend and i would imagine josh will still be on leave so it would be great if we could have a pint together.We had positive news from my girlfriends consultant last week and it now looks like she has had her last lot of treatment.The tumour has shrunk right down and hopefully the chemo she had on wednesday will kill it off completly (touch wood).Once again josh very well done mate and spike and tracy you have a son to e proud of.
hope to see you next weekend.
Regards.
Tomo.

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PASSOUT PARADE -- SPIKE & TRACEY, 04:58:09 11/05/06 Sun [1]

Hi to you all

Tracey and i would like to express our thanks to TOPPER,TOMO,CHANTI & LYN for comeing along to PIRBRIGHT on friday and supporting JOSH on his BIG DAY.Paul Airey thnkyou for your thoughts and phone call just before the PARADE.(JOSH said THANKS FOR THINKING OF HIM MATE).
A very proud day for all of our family and YES there was many a tear shed (chanti).It was also a great day for DANNY WELLS,his boy MARTY passed out on the same parade.Not only had JOSH and MARTY been around eachother for 4 months,they were both unaware that there DAD'S had served together in 23 BTY.Mick Wells was also there and it was great to see them both.
I will be putting a few pictures up on the site of the parade shortly.

ps What a good night we had prior on the thursday.Thanks Topper & Tomo

REGARDS........SPIKE & TRACEY

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JOSH's Passing out parade -- Topper, 14:10:06 11/04/06 Sat [1]

Just returned from Josh's Pass Out parade. Well done Josh, we are all very very proud of you. A great new start in life, you looked every bit the part of a professional soldier. Good Luck for the next stage, very emotional day, thanks for inviting us! well done

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no one in or what -- dave atkin ackers, 07:53:31 11/04/06 Sat [1]

come on you guys .its very quite on the net .so get typing and start chatting.come on let me no how you are all doing. all the best dave. p.s. anyone no the wearabouts of next regt reunion.bless you all. ackers.

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hello -- SPIKE, 11:10:41 10/30/06 Mon [1]

ANYONE THERE

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Andrew Pinion -- Badger, 09:11:11 10/17/06 Tue [3]

Second post today but a sad one. Dai Edwards has reported on the Regimental and 6 Battery sites the passing of Colonel Andrew Pinion. Many of us will remember him from his time as Battery Commander in the mid to late seventies.

Badger

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[> Re: Andrew Pinion -- Stan the Man, 09:30:18 10/17/06 Tue [1]

Sorry to hear of the sad loss of Major Pinion as I knew him.

I'm sure that I speak for those that did know him that he was a nice fella as well as a good officer.

Our thoughs are with his family at this sad time.

Stan

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[> [> Re: Andrew Pinion -- Topper and Tommo (sad), 12:30:46 10/17/06 Tue [1]

Likewise! sad sad day

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[> Re: Andrew Pinion -- Steve Scully (Sad), 08:51:58 10/22/06 Sun [1]

Very sad to hear that Andrew Pinion is no longer with us, I knew him well, he was in my opinion a good officer and a fair man. My regards to his family.

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Going to see the Kaka -- Stan the Man, 04:27:59 10/21/06 Sat [1]

Hi all

Going down to see Adi Chant on Monday, and yes all you golfers I will be giving him a clout around the ear for not turning up last weekend to defend his crown.

Will be going into Winchester on Wednesday for a few beers in the afternoon, so if there is anyone in the area, and you want to have a couple of pints we will be in Witherspoons, till late if he (Adi) can hack it? You no what these old men are like 2 pints and its time for bed.

Speak to you all soon

Stan

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Re: Sgt TM Carmichael -- Stan the Man, 11:52:19 10/16/06 Mon [4]

Hi all

As I have said before Dia Edwards is trying to find this Sgt TM Carmichael?

Just been on the Regt site and someone has said his name was Tom?

I recognise the name and I think he was a clerk, stocky lad with dark hair about 5'10 - 6'00, something makes me think he was our Bty Clerk back in those days.

Anybody remember him????

Stan the Man

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[> Re: Sgt TM Carmichael -- Topper, 04:00:03 10/17/06 Tue [1]

Stan,

(and his mad son!)
I think I recall the name. If I remember correctly, he may have worked in RHQ. I dont remember him working in the Bty Office, but I think Roy Deal would remember him. Maybe try e-mailing Roy

Topper

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[> [> Re: Sgt TM Carmichael -- Stan the Man, 09:24:16 10/17/06 Tue [1]

Ta Topper

Yes our Gavin is Mad, and yes I have emailed Roy but no response at the mo.

Badger nice see you are still alive hope you and your good wife are well, and thanks for confirming that Tom worked in the Bty office its been driving me nuts, I new, I new the name from somewhere just could'nt pin it down.

All the Best

Stan

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[> Re: Sgt TM Carmichael -- Badger, 04:16:38 10/17/06 Tue [1]

Tom Carmichael was 23 Battery clerk in the early 70's, no idea what he is upto now though. Yes Topper I am still alive and showing my age! Hope everybody is well out there and good to see you all had a good day at the golf.
Best wishes all of you.
Badger

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[> Re: Sgt TM Carmichael -- TOMMO, 13:44:52 10/20/06 Fri [1]

>Hi all
>
>As I have said before Dia Edwards is trying to find
>this Sgt TM Carmichael?
>
>Just been on the Regt site and someone has said his
>name was Tom?
>
>I recognise the name and I think he was a clerk,
>stocky lad with dark hair about 5'10 - 6'00, something
>makes me think he was our Bty Clerk back in those
>days.
>
>Anybody remember him????
>
>Stan the Man
STAN
I have read your reply about Sgt Carmicheal, Yes he was our battery clerk and he was a jock and your desciption was spot on and yes his name was TOM, afraid i do not his where abouts at present but will ask around.

Perhaps Jock Sneddon might be an option.

TOMMO

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HELLO -- SPIKE, 06:30:04 10/08/06 Sun [2]

Hi everyone

Well i tought i would ask you all if you are ok as the messages seem to have stoped?
The golf comp is in a few day's time so for those of you who are attending it will be nice to see you all.

Remember that the SITE needs to updated from time to time and i can only do that when i get FEEDBACK from you all.So if you have any ideas you want too share ....then please do.
Some of us had some thoughts about maybe heading out to WARMER place for a little get together next year,so any suggestions would be great.
Anyway i will stop rambling on,and again i hope allis well with you all and hope to see you again soon.

SPIKE

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[> Re: HELLO -- Topper, 10:31:16 10/08/06 Sun [1]

Spike...yes, post the Congalese democratic elections, Uganda is a safer place...and warm.

Not that expensive and Tommo would fit in well there haha

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[> Re: HELLO -- Dave Abbott, 09:57:31 10/16/06 Mon [1]

re next year's golf competition, I live 10 minutes from a great golf course western France and would be pleased to arrange anything you need. http://www.golfvillas-france.com/home-golf/ At this time of year it is still quite warm 72 F today and there are 3 nine-hole courses to go at. There are also some really good courses down the South West of France near Biarritz. At this time of year there are some good offers on in Spain and Tunisia for golfers.
>Hi everyone
>
>Well i tought i would ask you all if you are ok as the
>messages seem to have stoped?
>The golf comp is in a few day's time so for those of
>you who are attending it will be nice to see you all.
>
>Remember that the SITE needs to updated from time to
>time and i can only do that when i get FEEDBACK from
>you all.So if you have any ideas you want too share
>....then please do.
>Some of us had some thoughts about maybe heading out
>to WARMER place for a little get together next year,so
>any suggestions would be great.
>Anyway i will stop rambling on,and again i hope allis
>well with you all and hope to see you again soon.
>
>SPIKE

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GOLF DAY -- SPIKE, 08:35:58 10/16/06 Mon [1]

What a great weekend had by one and all.
The venue was fantastic, the golf superb, and as company as always very spescial.
The bad weather stayed away for us all to have an enjoyable competition for 2006.
Haveing made the draw and then proceeding to collect the players HANDICAPS for this year, it dawned on me that it was going to be a very evenfull day. HA HA.
The words BANDITS and RINGERS sprang too mind, and yes they were in ABUNDANCE.
So as we took to the fairways it wasent long before we were hearing the CLATTER of TREES, the SPLASHING of water, and the LOUD shouts of 'FOUR', unless your name is TOPPER, then all you got was 'LOOKOUT' or 'ARE YOU ALRIGHT MATE'.
As the groups started to flock to the '19th', Paul had the task of assessing the scores and marking the cards, that was after he had picked himself up off of the floor from time to time due to the 'HOT FLUSHES' he had seeing such scores according too the handicaps. HA HA
Anyway with all the scores in and a few beers later.everyone returned to the clubhouse for the BUFFET and PRESENTATION.
Tomo 2006 champion and Scouse Jones the runner-up.
WELL DONE
Due to the feedback from all who attended,next years competition is something to look forward too.

SPIKE

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Golf -- Stan the Man, 05:44:55 10/15/06 Sun [1]

Hi all

Got hme at about 12.45, going with a maniac behind the wheel (GAVIN).

Gavin and I would like to thank you for a great weekend once again.

Spike, Paul you did it again may thank.

Hope to see you all soon

Stan & Gavin

P.S. Congrates to OUR new CHAMP Tommo well done mate.

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re-23 bty golf day -- steve ,lynn+taome elsworth, 05:14:36 10/15/06 Sun [1]

hello everyone weve just arrived home and would like to thank spike for organising a great weekend,we have had a great time and it was nice to see all of you.Cant wait for the next one.It was great to be with the gang again.Best regards to everyone and their families

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23 bty golf day -- ackers, 12:06:04 10/14/06 Sat [1]

to spike and all .sorry .but i had to work all weekend at mabelthope. but my thougts were with you all. and hope you all had a great time.so once again sorry and will see you all at next bty or regt day. all the best to you all dave ackers.

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GOLF BUGGIES -- SPIKE, 09:55:33 10/13/06 Fri [1]

TODAY I HAD A CALL FROM STAVERTON PARK WITH REFERENCE TO THE 'BUGGIE' SITUATION.THE COURSE MANAGEMENT HAVE DECIDED THAT DUE TO THE VERY BAD WEATHER WE HAVE HAD ALL OVER THE UK,THE ONLY PLAYERS ALLOWED TO USE BUGGIES ARE STAN AND MYSELF.
ALL OTHER PLAYERS OR (NONE PLAYING)PERSONS ON THE COURSE MUST WALK.
IF YOU TAKE A LOOK AT THE 'GOLF COST & ACCOM' PAGE,YOU WILL SEE THAT IT WAS MENTIONED.

UNTILL THE 1ST TEE THEN (1306)......SPIKE

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have a good weekend -- tomo, 06:37:51 10/13/06 Fri [1]

hope you all have a great weekend at the golf competition.any bets on who will get the first hole in one?
good luck.
regards.
Tomo.

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Golf -- Stan the Man, 10:32:09 10/12/06 Thu [1]

Hi all

Is anyone travelling down to the golf on Friday?

If so let us know and we might be able to meet up for a few beers Friday night.

Stan

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Missing Person -- Stan the man, 11:38:30 10/09/06 Mon [1]

Hi all

The missing person is a Sgt T M Carmicheal?????

He left the Regiment in 1981.

Anybody with any info on him please contact Dai Edwards through the Regimental site or the shinny six site.

Ta

See you all at the week-end

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warmer climates -- tomo, 09:31:19 10/08/06 Sun [1]

hi spike.
just been reading through your last post about going to a warmer place for a get together.i have been told that the south of france is a grat place to go for a few days.i have never been there myself but i have had good feedback from people who have been there so just a thought to be toying with.
regards.
tomo

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GOLF -- SPIKE, 02:23:10 09/30/06 Sat [1]

Hi to you all

Are there any more people who would like to attend the GOLF DOO on the 14th OCT?

If you have put people forward on the list,or are thinking about it then please get in touch with a definate YES or NO,as it's good to have a figure of attendance.

Thanks..............spike

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the officers mess - lippy -- linda mccafferty, 01:42:49 09/22/06 Fri [3]

hi spike/topper.....just been speaking to paul and i was asking him whats the name of the lady that is at the mess....think she was in charge of helping sort you lot out.
im sure i heard that she was at the mess when my dad was running it(as a waitress or something.) my dad is intrigued and was asking if someone could find out. not urgent - just curious. Thanks Linda McCafferty

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[> Re: the officers mess - lippy -- Topper, 02:19:00 09/22/06 Fri [1]

Hi Linda

My daughter works there, I'll ask her

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[> [> Re: the officers mess - lippy -- linda mccafferty, 05:35:24 09/22/06 Fri [1]

oh yes i heard.....Thanks topper.

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[> [> [> Re: the officers mess - lippy -- Topper, 02:08:35 09/27/06 Wed [1]

Linda,

the womans name is Charlotte, her number is 004929412888278
good luck hope your well

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Golf Day -- Dave Hatchard, 11:53:23 09/25/06 Mon [1]

Spike
Me and Ali Booked in to hotel

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ARMY SLANG -- SPIKE, 07:21:16 09/24/06 Sun [1]

THANX TO DAI FROM THE SIXERS

ARMY SLANG
Green Maggot
Army issue sleeping bag

Dhobi
The ancient art of washing!

Dhobi Dust
Washing powder

Field Mice
Royal Engineer's Field Squadron Variety

Armoured Farmers
Sapper's in Tanks

Can Spanner
Tin Opener

Crabair
RAF's Mode of transport for sending troops around the world with its modern VC10 Aircraft

Fighting Order
Another name for a set of Knife , Fork & Spoon

R.E.M.E
Rough Engineering Made Easy

R.E.M.E
(W)reck Everything Mechanical Eventually

R.E.M.E
Royal Engineer Minus Education

Q.L.R
Queen's Last Resort

Norman
Storeman of any type

Cabbage Head
Any Marine

Egg Op
The Very Rare Member of the A.C.C (now RLC Catering crew) that can fry an egg without breaking the yoke

Green fleet
Draughty lorry transport

Buckshee
freebies

Cheese processed
hard to forget what that is!

Smoker
quiet get together of like minded soldiers to discuss issues of the day..a little alcohol may sometimes be imbibed

Minging
something far from clean

Crap-Hat
The name given by Paras to any other colour beret wearer than Maroon

Rupert
An officer whose Dad bought him a commission (usually Household Cavalry...)

Rodney
An officer who earned his commission

R.A.M.C.
Rob All Mates and Comrades

The God Squad
Army Chaplains department

Pink Death
luncheon meat

Babies Heads
steak & kidney pud

Screech
The powdered fruit juice that cleaned your mouth better than any toothpaste

Monkey
Military Police

Sky Pilot
Padre

Mess tin order
As in 30 seconds change dress and get on parade for din dins

Slack bladder
Lazy git

Grunter
Any soldier but the RMP

Scab lifter
MedicP

Green Slime
Walter Mitties in the Intelligence Corps

Death stag
Death stag meaning 2am to 4am shift on guard duty aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Spammed
being volunteered

NAAFI
no ambition and flip all interest

RAMC
Run away mothers coming

RAMC
Read backwards as Can’t Manage A Rifle

Panzer
AFV 432

Compo
we all know that one (COMPOsite Rations)

Combat zits
after 6 weeks on Soltau they get big

Giz it party
pre posting getting rid of all the buckshee

STABS
Stupid TA Bastards

ARABS
Arrogant Regular Army Bastards

Death by Vufoil
Army Training lectures with 100s of vufoils zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Single bagger
A lady (dog) so ugly she needs a bag on the head

Bennies
Falkland Islanders

Stills
they are still bennies (What they were called after MOD said stop calling them Bennies...)

Engineer Concentration
BAOR April Exercises that were just death

The Traz
Osnabruck (I was at Isherlohn)

Pads
married squaddies

Pads Brats
Squaddies kids

Bean Stealers
Pads in the cookhouse

Active Edge
BAOR in the 80’s lets go to war, maybe not today

FREDS
Junior leaders (from WW1 Fit for Royal Engineers Duties)

Schnell Imbiss
Feeding Station whilst on Exercise in BAOR

Crabs
the RAF (when asked something, they shrug their shoulders and walk off sideways)

Scaly Backs
anyone in Signals

Shiny Arse
Clerks

Germans
first year BAOR

Boxheads
second year BAOR

Car Smash and Babies Heads
Stew and Dumplings (not Steak and kidney pudding as far as I know)

Blanket Stacker
RAOC Storeman

Douvee technician
RLC Supply Specialist (see RAOC Storeman)

RLC
Really Large Corps

Penguin
Paratrooper (as in 'has wings but cannot fly')

Wooden Top
Guardsman of any variety

Plank
Artilleryman (from the Crimean War when (allegedly) their bodies were used instead of sleepers so that the guns could cross mud

Bullet Mechanic
Ammo Technician

Scratcher
the sleeping bag after a 4week ex and without a wash

Sticky wrapper
the good old SAPPER.

Doss bag
The good old Army sleeping bag

Harry Black
the G10 black tape, a fave of the REME in fixing anything

Dreamy REME
our friends in the REME

Nine Mile Sniper
Royal Artillery

Ubique
Royal Engineers – Everywhere

Ubique
Royal Artillery – All over the flaming place

Grunt
soldier

Super grunt
Special Ops

Cluster F***
a collection of cock ups usually by one person

Double bagger
That is where a bird is so ugly that she wears a bag and so do you in case hers falls off

Chunky
Pioneer

Gym Queen
PTI

Scran
food

High spirits
Officer's when drunk and out of their heads

WRAC
Warm, Round And Cuddly

Lumpy Jumper
A female member of the Army

Waste of Army rations
needs no explanation

Oxygen thief
someone who is using up Oxygen someone worthwhile could be putting to good use

Rubber Ducks
Amphibious Engineers

Riggies
Amphibious Engineers

Floaters
Derogatory name for Riggies. Usually from field sappers

Dixie
Cooking pot used on 'scheme'

scheme
exercise

ROPs
Restriction of Privileges ( If you got caught)

Dixie Basher
What you do on ROPS

Gat
Common term for your weapon. (where's me gat?)

Shiny Arse
Common name for a clerk

SWAG
Scientific Wild Arse Guess

SWITFA
Somewhere in that Flaming Area

SNAFU
situation normal, all f**ked up

Lemon
the art of being volunteered

Clanky
marine engineer

Gizzit
freebee donated by the unsuspecting

Cherry berry
those nasty bods that seem to be everywhere

Volunteer
the last one still in sight.

Deckies
those nice guys that kept the vessels painted so nicely

Brew master
the first guy you want to meet at the squadron

Skipper
the last guy you want to meet at the squadron

Gozomee bird
the best c130 in the Falklands

Church Key
Bottle Opener (it opened the gates to heaven)

Chinagraph Queen
Clerk on exercise. Known for roughing it!

REME
Ruins Every Maiden Eventually

REME
Ruin Everything -- Mainly Engines

GRUNT (infantry)
Ground Role Unit Non Thinking

VOL
Visions Of Loveliness (we all have these after a few beers)

Cow boys in a blanket
Two sausages wrapped in bacon and served at the tea meal.

Train smash
Tomatoes served at breakfast.

Re-Tread
Late entry officer

FUBAR
F**ked Up Beyond All Reason

God minus 1
The RSM

Cookie Monster
The master chef

Egg Banjo
Sandwich

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All U Golfers -- Stan the Man, 04:31:26 09/24/06 Sun [1]

Hi all

Want a free round of golf?

The Daily Star are offering a free round of golf if you play with one full paying partner.

Go to www.greenfree.co.uk and simly register for free and they will send you a voucher (only one per household).

So go get your free round.

See you golfers and P***eds in 3 weeks

Stan the Man

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Barrie "Edge" Fairman -- Badger, 08:53:13 09/23/06 Sat [1]

Yes, I am still in the land of the living. If any of you who remember our ex BK Barrie Fairman would like to follow his battles with cancer his web site address is as follows:
www.fairman.me.uk

Badger

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BARRIE[ EDGE] FAIRMAN. -- CHUBBY, 03:56:18 09/17/06 Sun [2]

DID.NT KNOW IF ANYBODY KNEW ON THIS SITE,BUT THEIR IS A MESSAGE,FROM BADGER,REF BARRIE [EDGE] FAIRMAN,ON 27 REGT SITE,MOST OF US KNEW HIM,OFFICER@GENTLEMAN.

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[> Re: BARRIE[ EDGE] FAIRMAN. -- TOMMO, 09:07:52 09/20/06 Wed [1]

>DID.NT KNOW IF ANYBODY KNEW ON THIS SITE,BUT THEIR IS
>A MESSAGE,FROM BADGER,REF BARRIE [EDGE] FAIRMAN,ON 27
>REGT SITE,MOST OF US KNEW HIM,OFFICER@GENTLEMAN.
He was regarded as an extremely fine officer and one you could confide in

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[> Re: BARRIE[ EDGE] FAIRMAN. -- Steve Scully (Sad News), 06:58:08 09/21/06 Thu [1]

Hi Chubby, thanks for passing on the information regarding Barrie fairman's condition, "but for the grace of God go I" as they say. I have left a message on 27 Regimental site. Well Chubby how are you and your size 14, are you still having your shoes special made, or have we moved on and the shoe industry and you can buy them off the peg, I know the feeling mate, I have the same trouble with condoms. Take care Chubby my regards to your family.

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GOLF TEE TIME -- SPIKE, 03:18:24 09/15/06 Fri [1]

THE FIRST TEE TIME IS SET FOR 1330 HRS,I AM TRYING TO GET IT SOONER.
CAN I SUGGEST THAT WE ALL TURN UP A COUPLE OF HOURS PRIOR TO TEE TIME

SPIKE

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Golf -- Topper, 04:16:12 09/14/06 Thu [1]

Spike,

What time is tee off for the golf?

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Ken George -- John Clarke, 12:51:14 09/13/06 Wed [1]

Does anyone know Ken George's e mail address?

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[> Re: Ken George -- Brian Bethell, 00:57:39 09/25/06 Mon [1]

>Does anyone know Ken George's e mail address?

Hi young John, how's retirement?

The latest Big Ken email address I have is:

geotay@romanavenue.freeserve.co.uk

see if that works, otherwise you could look in the phone book there for his number (if you have any trouble, ask a policeman), he lives at Stamford Bridge, near York.

Cheers mate,

BB

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meeting an old mate -- dave ackers, 08:57:13 09/12/06 Tue [1]

hi all just to let you all no i met up with tommo from the r.p. staff.i met him and his girlfreind kim. at notts train station.we had a few beers.and talked about the old days. boy did he bring back memories.i hade a fantastic day with them both.so thanks tommo and kim.keep your chin up. and see you again. best wishes to you both. ackers

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GOLF - STAVERTON PARK 14TH OCT -- SPIKE, 09:07:42 09/08/06 Fri [1]

ONLY FIVE WEEKS TO GO BEFORE THE 23 BTY (OPEN) 2006.

IF YOU HAVE BOOKED AND ARE NOT ON THE LIST PLEASE TELL ME.

THE FACILITIES AT STAVERTON PARK ARE GREAT,(look on the page)THIS IS FOR NONE GOLFERS ALSO.THE RATES ARE ALSO GREAT FOR ALL PARTIES.

COME ON YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO GO......GO ON AND BOOK.....

SPIKE

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[> Re: GOLF - STAVERTON PARK 14TH OCT -- Topper, 00:57:12 09/12/06 Tue [1]

Spike...we are booked in as are my neice and her boyfriend..April & Alex..he is playing off 20

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WEDDING PIC'S -- SPIKE, 11:48:57 09/07/06 Thu [1]

Hi everyone

Dont know if you all have had problems getting onto Steve and Lynn's wedding page but it has bee sorted now.

Regards spike

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mr and mrs elsworth -- our wedding day, 12:47:40 09/04/06 Mon [1]

to all the 23 battery members that attended our wedding we would just like to say thankyou to you for sharing with us a very special and memorable occasion,it meant alot to both of us and it was wonderful for steve to meet up with his mates again it was as if they had never been apart.It was great for myself also to meet you all for the first time.All four of our lads thought you were brilliant too.Im typing this cos steves not as quick as me on the keyboard but hes looking over my shoulder checking for spelling mistakes. It would be great to meet up with you and all the other battery members at the golf weekend which steve will book on our return from our honeymoon in spain on which we are going tomorrow.Thankyou spike for putting the photos on the website they are very very good have you thought of taking up photography professionally.Takecare for now love steve and lynn

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Mr & Mrs Elsworth -- SPIKE, 09:57:37 09/04/06 Mon [1]

Steve & Lynn as it has already been said, a great service something Tracey and myself will always remember.
The whole weekend was a good one with the start on Friday night with you and your lads.(all are a credit).
Hope we all see abit more of you now you know the bty are always meeting up.

Spike & Tracey

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Mr & Mrs Steve Elsworth -- Dave Hatchard, 13:08:49 09/03/06 Sun [1]

Steve & Lynn congratulations on your wedding we had a great time. Steve tell your lads we had a great time with them on the Friday they do you proud mate. It must have been great I think I do remember going for curry don’t remember eating it but apparently I went to bed with it. It was a great relief in the morning to find it was curry in my bed and not what I first thought it was. Oh and I must be getting better as I stayed up very late sat/sun morning. Hope to see some more faces at the golf regardless if you play or not I try to play well I have my own sticks and things

Oh Geordie you’re a bandit with regards to pool

Scouse & Ali

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Mr & Mrs Steve Elsworth - Congratulations -- Topper and Link, 08:33:41 09/03/06 Sun [1]

Fantastic church service...never thought I still had emotions, but hey Steve..that was great. Best speeches I have heard for a very long time.
Sorry Link wasn't really up to the evening...must have been food poisoning or something (he he)...must find that single bed.
Great to see the bunch again. Oh and Tommo, those biscuits cost at least fouty quid.

Take care eveyone..look forward to the golf

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GOLF RULES (STAN THE MAN) -- SPIKE, 12:37:45 08/31/06 Thu [1]

STAN
The rules do not change for amputee's apart from what you said with RULE 28.
If an amputee golfer cannot enter or exit an bunker(he gets left behind)
then ruls 28 comes into force.

spike

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FAMILY PAGE -- SPIKE, 10:58:42 08/31/06 Thu [1]

Due to popular demand i shall be makeing a new FAMILY PAGE
for the site so if any of you have pictures you would like me to add on then please send me them.
All of your family are welcome to send pic's in so lets make it worth while with the page and not just the same old mug shots eh TOP!

spike

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golf booking -- ackers, 09:43:45 08/31/06 Thu [1]

hi spike just to let ya no i have booked hotel for golf day.looking forward to seeing you all again.first one is on you mate .hahaha

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Air Berlin Flights -- Stan the Man (Holiday melt down), 04:00:57 08/30/06 Wed [1]

HI all

As you might of guessed I'm back form my hols (Fab Time)sun, sea and sangria not forgetting San Migel.

Just a bit of info for you?

If you have got a Lidl store in your area, they are doing cheap flights with Air Berlin to lot of European destinations for a flight for upt £69 for £19 all-inclusive one way.

You buy the voucher in the store from 05/09/06 to 12/09/06
you the have 5 weeks to book your flight.
flights can be taken from 01/10/06 to 31/03/07.

The best bit is IF you do not find a fight for your chosen destination the you can return the voucher to you local store with proof of purchase before 04/10/06 and get you money back.

Sound like a good deal to me.

Any way guys and girls I'm back to work on Monday after my nice long break.

Speak to you all soon

Stan the Man

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[> Re: Air Berlin Flights -- lofty sedman, 16:43:17 09/02/06 Sat [1]

>HI all
>
>As you might of guessed I'm back form my hols (Fab
>Time)sun, sea and sangria not forgetting San Migel.
>
>Just a bit of info for you?
>
>If you have got a Lidl store in your area, they are
>doing cheap flights with Air Berlin to lot of European
>destinations for a flight for upt £69 for £19
>all-inclusive one way.
>
>You buy the voucher in the store from 05/09/06 to
>12/09/06
>you the have 5 weeks to book your flight.
>flights can be taken from 01/10/06 to 31/03/07.
>
>The best bit is IF you do not find a fight for your
>chosen destination the you can return the voucher to
>you local store with proof of purchase before 04/10/06
>and get you money back.
>
>Sound like a good deal to me.
>
>Any way guys and girls I'm back to work on Monday
>after my nice long break.
>
>Speak to you all soon
>
>Stan the Man
stan never thought you had it in you finding a fight at your chosen destination tomuch san migel

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Family Page -- Topper, 12:56:15 08/29/06 Tue [1]

Hey tubs!

Hows about updating the family page. Surely there are more pictures available now

Hope the mob are all ok...and Josh the baby squaddie

Topper

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making contact -- dicky broughton, 11:13:34 08/29/06 Tue [1]

hello to 23 bty well done spike quite a busy site makes
me feel as i am not pulling my weight or not getting involved enough i would like to wish steve & his future bride every happynesfor the future would have very much liked to have atended but going to spain on sunday hope
you have left it clean & tidy stanley, also the golf
day we are at geordy best for those who remember him
from 132 bty birthday party on 14 then move to york
for 132 bty reunion fri sat sun so sorry. topper is there
any chance of letting me have your mums adress please as we have a surprise coming up in april thanks, good luck
to you all see you soon dicky broughton.

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[> Re: making contact -- Topper, 12:51:04 08/29/06 Tue [1]

Hi(uncle)Dicky...Topper Brown here!

Hope your well. Mums address is 2d Cambridge Rd
Skelmersdale
Lancs
WN8 6EP
Looking forward to kicking everyone else a****s at the golf

Best Wishes

Topper

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Just found it -- Dave Abbott, 00:08:28 08/27/06 Sun [1]

Hi everyone, I served with the bty in Lippstadt between 1973 and 1977 and I can see a lot of names here that I remember. Looks like you have it all sorted with golf competitions etc. well done.
Dave Abbott

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Hi all -- Stan the Man, 01:33:44 08/26/06 Sat [1]

Hi all

Well sorry to say last day in sunny IBIZA?

Hope you have all made the best of the rain while I've been away Ha Ha

Speak to you all soon money runnung out on the robbing machine.

Stan the Man

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VETERANS AGENCY -- SPIKE, 11:43:48 08/22/06 Tue [1]

Hi to you all

I was given some information reference the 'VETRANS AGENCY'

I think it is worth a look as it gives a great deal of information about different areas of the service.
Here is the link to the web site.

http://www.veteransagency.mod.uk/

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Lippstadt page -- SPIKE, 10:58:55 08/21/06 Mon [1]

Dear all,i have changed the picture page on the LIPPSTADT picture page.They are all now in 'THUMBNAIL'
When you click on them they will enlarge,to get back to that page again just click on 'BACK' on your tool bar.
There are some that are 'OVERSIZED'on the page,i will try to downsize them in due course.

Paul thanks for the reply about booking your room for the golf.If anyone else would like to give me an indiction if they are attending at some stage.(err know rush!!!)then please do so.

SPIKE

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23 Bty Golf Day -- Paul.Airey, 02:56:21 08/21/06 Mon [1]

Spike just to let you know Jayne and i have booked our room for the Sat 14th of Oct looking forward to the golf but also meeting upwith everyone,hope we get a good turnout.
Rgds
Paul/Jayne

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e mail address -- ackers, 10:10:14 08/19/06 Sat [1]

hello spike sorted out mail address as follows ackers303@hotmail.com all the best to you all ackers

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tomo -- ackers, 07:33:16 08/18/06 Fri [2]

hi tomo so sorry to hear about your young lady i hope everything turnsout for you both.ones i have sorted out my e.mail address we will arange to meet up and have afew. have you heard anything of scouse keho

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[> Re: tomo -- Jim Martin, 04:39:37 08/19/06 Sat [1]

Anybody heard anything about scouse Kehoe?....
Have'nt seen him since we both worked together in Woolwich, way back in 1984!....Our careers, gone to the dogs, literately! Woof..Woof! Too much Vino, you could say!
If any of you guys are in touch with the old b-u-g-g-e-r, then please give him my regards.
I remember that he was one of the members of the 'Animal Bar' lunchtime crew in Lippstadt. Apart from being on 'Dirty Harry's' RP staff.
I should be seeing Les Charlton at the 49' Battery Reunion at Walsall on the 1st/2nd September. It would be good to tell him that scouse is still alive and kicking!.......
I should imagine that there will be a few ex-members of the fighting 23rd attending this particular bash!....
Take care out there, everyone!....Regards JIM.

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[> [> Re: tomo -- tomo, 05:25:43 08/19/06 Sat [1]

The last i saw of scouse kehoe he was drying out from the the booze at woolwich back in the early 80s.i have been trying for a while to locate him but without any success.if i do manage to get any info on his whareabouts i will let you know.Chris Blaza was also another one on the RP staff with both myself and Ackers but cant seem to trace him either.Hey Ackers remember super sash?22 sigs provost sgt.

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'Scally-backs Return from the Dead' -- Jim Martin, 05:08:31 08/19/06 Sat [1]

Have just heard that 22' Signals Regiment are being taken out of moth-balls, and are being re-established and will be based at Stafford in the Midlands.
As you all know, we served with them for all the time that we were in Lippstadt. Even did a few exercises with them.
Most of us had friends and aquaintance's who served in that particular location. Bleep, Bleep now you b-u-g-g-e-r-s!.....lol.

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Russ Smith -- Tom McFadden, 00:02:45 08/19/06 Sat [1]

Well i made here at last, good to see everyone is still in contact with each other through the site. Russ and I now work together in the Middle East ('Yes' Security) i managed to get him to leave UK and join me out here. He still has the Swan in Topcliffe which Ann runs and Russ does a 6 week on and 6 week of job here - so has plenty of time to host a mammoth session in his pub.

Regards to everyone,

Tom

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Ackers -- tomo, 12:57:59 08/17/06 Thu [1]

Hi Ackers
I am the RP Tomo.Are you still living in Notts?if you are both myself and my girlfriend will be in Lincoln at my parents from the 6th september for a few days so if you fancy meeting up for a pint let me know and we will have a bevvy.You may have read on the site about my girlfriend being ill but she seems to be doing ok at the moment apart from the chemo knocking her back.Will be in touch soon.
take care.
Tomo.

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e mail address -- spike, 10:52:19 08/17/06 Thu [1]

hi spike sorry it will be sorted on sat regards ackers

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ACKERS -- SPIKE, 10:38:09 08/17/06 Thu [1]

Nice to see you on the site Ackers.

Sort your e-mail out mate as it returns when sent,

Keep in touch mate

SPIKE

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tomo -- dave atkin, 10:10:51 08/17/06 Thu [1]

hello tomo r.p tomo or p.t.i. tomo thanks for message .my brother is sorting new laptop out for me but because of work commitments we only see each other at weekends so i play with computer after work regards ackers

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old mates -- tomo, 02:00:18 08/17/06 Thu [1]

Ho Ackers.
Great to see you are still around.Looks like you are doing ok with the computer so far but i stil think pen and paper is more reliable.at least if the pen runs out of ink its easier to deal with than if the computer crashes.
take care.
regards.
tomo

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old mates -- dave ackers, 10:44:13 08/15/06 Tue [1]

hello to one and all back on line still trying to use this bloody machine brother is going to help sort it at weekend so i am practicing for the time being how am i doing chaps

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GOLF - STAVERTON PARK 14TH OCT -- SPIKE, 02:36:54 08/15/06 Tue [1]

Hi to you all

The 23 BTY GOLF COMP is now confirmed thanks to (PAUL&JAYNE)
All details will be on site as soon as,i think you will agree that the prices for this are great for PLAYERS and none players.
All of those attending will have to book there rooms,when you call Staverton Park dont forget to mention'23bty golf day'Please can you e-mail me with your conformation'

spike

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steve and lynns wedding -- steve elsworth, 04:21:54 08/13/06 Sun [1]

to all battery members attending our wedding, just to let you know there is no wedding list there will be a collection in church for donations to breast cancer care and weston park hospital its a celebration of lynn being well and a thankyou for all her treatment.Cheers lads cya soon steve and lynn

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Steve Elsworths Wedding -- Topper, 09:44:43 08/12/06 Sat [1]

Where is the elsworths wedding page gone?. Spike or Steve, is there a wedding list, or just buy whatever we think is suitable (he he).

Tommo ...did you book you tight get. You could get a room near Spike and Paul if you feel intimidated in any way, I'm sure they will look afetr you

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[> Re: Steve Elsworths Wedding -- SPIKE, 02:45:12 08/13/06 Sun [1]

>Where is the elsworths wedding page gone?. Spike or
>Steve, is there a wedding list, or just buy whatever
>we think is suitable (he he).
>
>Tommo ...did you book you tight get. You could get a
>room near Spike and Paul if you feel intimidated in
>any way, I'm sure they will look afetr you

STEVE'S WEDDING PAGE BACK ON SITE,HAVEING A FEW PROB'S WITH SERVER AT THE MOMMENT, HOPE TO HAVE IT SORTED SOON.
SPIKE

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nice one. -- mick sobota, 08:29:25 08/10/06 Thu [1]

great looking site spike,cheers.
hello everyone...

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SITE -- spike, 08:05:34 08/08/06 Tue [2]

Hi to everyone

Yes the sites going a little mad at the moment!Give me a bit of time and it will all be sorted.
The 2006 GOLF COMPETITION will be held at STAVERTON PARK in Daventry,Northampton on SAT OCTOBER 14TH,the page will be refreashed on the site asap.Remember all are welcome as i will be bringing my lot with me (WHY?)Ha Ha.Lets make it another worth while time for golfers and non golfers.There will be a presentation and buffet in the evening.
All details of accom and costs will be with you all soon.

Regards................spike

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[> Re: SITE -- Stan the Man (Holiday mode), 13:43:18 08/08/06 Tue [1]

Well done

Nice one mate the site is looking good and as for the golf? Thats another one you have pulled out of the hat.

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[> [> Re: SITE -- Topper, 02:44:31 08/09/06 Wed [1]

Great location Spike...central to most of us. Site looks smashing! Well done.

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SITE -- spike, 12:49:47 08/02/06 Wed [1]

Hi to you all.

I am setting up a new index page for the site at the moment and hope to have it up and running very soon.

The golf competition for 2006 will be takeing place either the 4th&5th oct or the 11th&12th oct.Give me you feedback on which week.Hopefully i can arrange it at smudges pub in Topcliffe.There will be a page set up for it soon.

Regards SPIKE

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TOPCLIFFE -- spike, 11:31:25 08/01/06 Tue [1]

Has anyone got a phone number for SMUDGES Pub IN TOPCLIFFE? please e-mail if you have.

spike

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[> Re: TOPCLIFFE -- Stan the Man, 04:21:49 08/03/06 Thu [1]

Here you go mate

The Swan Tel: 01845 577239

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Golf Day -- Paul Airey, 03:01:12 07/31/06 Mon [2]

Spike we could have the Golf day in Bedale at Smuggers Pub and play golf at Bedale.
Rgds
Paul

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[> Re: Golf Day -- Topper, 07:35:42 07/31/06 Mon [1]

Assume your playing off 2 this year bandito!

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[> Re: Golf Day -- spike, 11:33:40 07/31/06 Mon [1]

I think it would be a good idea to see if we could maybe combine the GOLF competition with a trip to SMUDGES pub in Topcliffe also.Like Paul has said the course that has been suggested is a good course (not that it matters to some of us.Ha Ha)

Give me SOME indication please if you agree as it helps the organising of such great weekends away.The feedback page is working on site and youy can use it for any reasons.(clean ones though).
It wont be too windy this year TOPPER so you might not get that strange flight with the ball you had to get 'Nearest the pin'.

Reagrds.........spike

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the swan -- mick sobota, 06:02:26 07/23/06 Sun [4]

its about time we had a uk gathering,wot say you ?
we could go and annoy smudge..

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[> Re: the swan -- Stan the Man, 12:11:52 07/24/06 Mon [1]

Not before I've had my hols we can't

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[> [> Re: the swan -- mick sobota, 14:20:45 07/25/06 Tue [1]

post a note to say you are back and we,ll invade the north eh,..

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[> Re: the swan -- rt garde, 05:16:11 07/30/06 Sun [1]

>is that the same smudge that wos your no1 mick back in 1987

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[> [> Re: the swan -- mick sobota, 08:37:12 07/30/06 Sun [1]

hey gardy,where you been hiding ?
yeah its the very same earbending,shovel throwing,torch swinging softie who ended up driving a mini,i,m surprised you cant remember him.

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WINE & GOLF -- SPIKE, 08:19:16 07/28/06 Fri [1]

Well there seems to be some action on the message board............great to see.
TOPPER....rooms booked and wine at the ready......By the when i booked the room the women thought it was a bit strange that you had to have the room next to me??????But when i told her about 'YOUR PROBLEM'.....she understood.

With reference to the BTY golf competition,i shall be putting a FEEDBACK page up on the site about what venue you would like to play at and when you would like it to be held......I would like to think we can make it this year or maybe make it aprt of the BTY REUNION next year.Whenever it is please give me some FEEDBACK.

Thats it for now then,i hope a good few of you can make it to Barnsley on SEPT 2nd for Steve & Lynn's wedding,i'm sure it will be a great couple of day's.

SPIKE

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Golf Comp -- Topper, 01:14:28 07/28/06 Fri [1]

When is the annual golf comp this year, and where?.
Spike, try no to forget the wine for the hotel at Steve's wedding this time!.
Steve..great to speak to you after all those years. Hope the camping went well, looking forward to the wedding.
Neil Tommo...well, we are still waiting.
Hope everyone else is well.
and where has Badger Finch gone!

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uk gathering -- mick sobota, 17:33:32 07/27/06 Thu [1]

its official,we are raiding smudge.s ///sept/oct .. who,s gonna tell him................stan!!

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LIPPSTADT -- Ian Smudge Smith, 12:35:16 07/27/06 Thu [1]

Good Evening to you all, is anybody going to the Oktober Fest/Herbst Woche this year, also does anyone have the dates, Thanks

Smudge

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[> Re: Oktober Fest -- John Clarke, 15:02:53 07/27/06 Thu [1]

Smudge,
It run's from the 16th September to the 3rd October.
Now that I'm retired we just might be going.
John

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Whats the name of the pub -- Christine Wilson (ex Roweth), 23:43:53 07/22/06 Sat [2]

Hi Spike and everone whats the name of the pub that Smudge Smith and Anne as In thirsk from 23 battery ?I only found out today i use to live in the same block in germany and would like to visit them if they are still there as me and tony live in darlington now didnt like Perth in scotland too quite for me please let me know thanks

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[> Re: Whats the name of the pub -- Stan the Man, 04:03:46 07/23/06 Sun [1]

Chris

The name of the pub is the SWAN in Topcliffe

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[> Re: Whats the name of the pub -- LINDA McCAFFERTY, 09:05:31 07/27/06 Thu [1]

>christine wilson....dont you dare go to that pub and get drunk without me!!! love linda mc xxxxx

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Belfast -- Paul.Airey, 15:08:43 07/24/06 Mon [1]

Just come back from Belfast it was nice to bump into Paul Sherman and the Tribe Paul you need to come to Steve Elsworths wedding in Sept,sorry we didnt have time to talk more but see you all soon i hope.
Rgds
Paul.Airey

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Steves Wedding -- Paul Airey, 03:26:52 07/20/06 Thu [1]

Spike, Jayne and i will be attending the wedding on the 2nd of Sept,but we are not stopping the night.Kev Mills will also be attending the wedding.Hope everything is ok with Josh and the army?
Rgds
Paul

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Kim's Diagnoses... -- Steve Scully (All is not lost...), 13:16:16 07/15/06 Sat [1]

Tomo, Kim, And Family.

Ok so you've got a bit of a fight on your hands, all is not lost. I'm sure with the support of Iain, the Family and of 23 Gibraltar Battery Old Comrades, a positive outcome will be assured. Keep the faith, I will pray for you.

Kind regards

Steve Scully

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Dave, Ali And Bill Hatchard -- Steve Scully (Goodluck), 14:23:14 07/14/06 Fri [1]

It's always difficult to say goodbye to a loved one, in particular when it's a son or indeed a daughter, especially when they are about to enter into the field of battle. So my thoughts are with Dave and Ali at this time

However for what it's worth Bill, I would like to offer you a little advice, take plenty of factor 50, don't forget your helmet, and trust your instincts. One final thing, look after your cheque book. I'll have a drink with you when you get back.

Kind regards

Steve Scully

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Tommo and Kim -- Terry & Mandy Fry, 10:00:39 07/14/06 Fri [1]

Tommo and Kim
We have just read through some of the messages and we would like you to know that we are thinking of you both at this time and we wish you all the luck in the world, Tommo i know you are a strong character and you will be strong for Kim but just remember you have plenty of friends you can lean on if you need them.
Wishing you all the very best
Terry and Mandy

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[> Re: Tommo and Kim -- tomo, 11:52:39 07/14/06 Fri [1]

HI Terry/Mandy
Many thanks for your supporting message regarding kim.its going to be a long road over the next few months but we are keeping a positive mind.i am carrying on doing my
night job as normal and its only a 10 minute walk from where we live so i am close at hand if needed.obviously kim is not alone in the house so she has always got someone with her.we will keep in contact via the bty site as to how things are going.
regards.
Tomo.

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thankyou -- kim, 08:17:12 07/14/06 Fri [1]

i would like to thank all you lads for your support you have shown during my stay in hospital.i am now home and taking medication on a daily basis until i start my treatment on wednesday 19th july.i have been with tomo for 4 years and we are very happy together and we will fight this together.either tomo or myself will keep in touch to let you know how i am progressing.

spike.
i know what tomo wrote on the site about the english footy team etc seemed harsh but i know it was just his way of dealing with the pressure and letting off steam but now we know whats wrong he will be able to handle it a bit better.
once again many thanks for all yoor support.
love
kim xx

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kims results -- tomo, 13:49:29 07/12/06 Wed [1]

i was not intending to publish kims biopsy results on the bty site just yet but i know it will all come to light later so i might as well start now.kim was dianosed with lymph cancer and will be on a course of chemotherapy every 3 or 4 weeks over a period of 6 months.during this time she will be an outpatient rather than being kept in hospital.we have been advised of the side effects of the treatment and know what to expect.i will keep you informed as to how it goes.
regards.
Tomo.

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[> Re: kims results -- Topper, 01:38:20 07/13/06 Thu [1]

Tommo!,

Sorry to hear your news, Link and I will be thinking about you, and wish you the very best. Fingers crossed for the next few months. If you need anything, which Im sure goes for everybody, just give us a ring.

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sort yourself out tommo ha ha -- tomo, 10:28:52 07/04/06 Tue [10]

hi spike.
to be honest i couldnt care less about the england football team at the moment or whats left of the world cup.
at the present time my girlfriend is in hospital having her right lung drained of fluid and also a lump that has developed in her neck is being removed and checked to see if it is malignant.to make things worse her lung collapsed last night causing more worry so i think my priorities lay with her.if i upset anyone on my comments about keeping other countries and englands exit from the world cup away from reunions i apologise but at the present time i have moore important issues to worry about.
regards
tomo

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[> Re: sort yourself out tommo ha ha -- Stan the Man, 11:49:50 07/05/06 Wed [1]

Tommo,

We can all understand that you have got other things on your mind at the moment.

Hope your other half gets the results she is hoping for?

Please pass on a very BIG Get Well Soon, from Sue and myself.

Take care mate and keep your chin up.

all the best

The Flinn's

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[> [> Re: sort yourself out tommo ha ha -- tomo, 13:44:57 07/05/06 Wed [1]

hi stan
many thanks for your supporting message concerning my girlfriend.we are just waiting to get the results back as to what the lump is.she had it removed today.her lung is still only half functional and the fluid is still being drained.
once again.
thanks
regards
tomo

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[> Re: sort yourself out tommo ha ha -- Steve Scully, 04:17:33 07/07/06 Fri [1]

>hi spike.
>to be honest i couldnt care less about the england
>football team at the moment or whats left of the world
>cup.
>at the present time my girlfriend is in hospital
>having her right lung drained of fluid and also a lump
>that has developed in her neck is being removed and
>checked to see if it is malignant.to make things worse
>her lung collapsed last night causing more worry so i
>think my priorities lay with her.if i upset anyone on
>my comments about keeping other countries and englands
>exit from the world cup away from reunions i apologise
>but at the present time i have moore important issues
>to worry about.
>regards
>tomo


Tomo

So sorry to hear you're going through a rough time, please extend my best wishes to your partner and family. However I'm sure everything will be fine, I will offer our creator a few words in church on Sunday.

Kind regards

Steve Scully

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[> [> Steve -- tomo, 09:53:23 07/07/06 Fri [1]

hi Steve
Thanks mate.it is a rough ride at the moment we are waiting for the results to come back to find out what the lump is.the lung is still being drained and the tubes were changed yesterday.will keep you informed of any changes in her condition.
cheers
regards.
tomo.

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[> Re: sort yourself out tommo ha ha -- steve elsworth, 10:49:27 07/07/06 Fri [1]

>hi tommo hope all goes well for you mate,and that you get the result you both deserve. ive been through something simular mate but we didnt get the result we were hopeing for,just be strong pal give her all the support you can wish you both all the best, steve n lynn

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[> [> Re: sort yourself out tommo ha ha -- tomo, 11:40:07 07/07/06 Fri [1]

Hi steve.
Thanks mate. i will be strong for her.its the waiting game thats hard to deal with,once we know for sure what the problem is i think it will be easier as we will know what we are dealing with.she is keeping her spirits up and seems to be coping well under the circumstances.
will keep the site updated on any developments as and when i get any info.
once again many thanks.
take care.
regards.
tomo.

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[> TOMO -- Dave Hatchard, 02:02:14 07/08/06 Sat [1]

Tomo
Sad to hear news hope she is getting better just got back from diving this is why the note is late keep chin up mate and good luck

Scouse Hatc Ali

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[> Tomo -- Dave Hatchard, 02:07:28 07/08/06 Sat [1]

>tomo
sorry to hear the news about your girlfriend I hope she gets better soon and you keep your chin up mate. only just heard as been diving

give her mine and ali love

Scouse Hatch Ali

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[> [> Re: Tomo -- tomo, 04:58:00 07/08/06 Sat [1]

Hi Dave.
Many thanks for your thoughts about kim.Its a case of playing a waiting game now to find out what is actually wrong with her.I must say that the comradeship after all these years we have been out of the army is 2nd to none.Its great to know the lads still care about each other and their families which is a great comfort at these difficult times.
once again many thanks for your thoughts.
take care.
regards.
tomo.

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[> Re: sort yourself out tommo ha ha -- cricket, 02:31:22 07/12/06 Wed [1]

Tommo mate,sorry to here the news about your better half.I know your giving her all the support that she needs and my thoughts are with with you.Lets not forget lads,women,children and Italians play football and ride scooters.Men play rugby and ride motorcycles.All the best mate,Cricket.

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Sons Piss up -- Dave Hatchard, 15:25:50 07/08/06 Sat [2]

Our Son William is off to Iraq for about 8 months later this year he has also just got engaged so on 26th August we are having a piss up in local pub in Skelmersdale disco his mates from Army her mates that sort of thing Anyone in area is welcome to come along open invitation to you all. The Pub is the Beacon Inn Skelmersdale not far from Golf course. Starts about 7.30 till whatever
Hope everyone is well and getting over footy

Regards

Scouse Hatch & Ali

I can be contacted on 01695 723687 01695 721640 07946 658 223

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[> Re: Sons Piss up -- tomo, 19:58:20 07/08/06 Sat [1]

Hi Dave.
Would have liked to have attended but due to my circumstances this will not be possible.I do however wish your son a safe tour in iraq and a speedy and safe return home.Please give him my best wishes and have a pint for me.
regards.
Tomo.

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[> Re: Sons Piss up -- Stan the man, 04:04:01 07/09/06 Sun [1]

Hi would love to have come, but will still be on my hols in sunny Ibiza.

Hope you have a great night.

Stan

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Tom -- Dave Hatchard, 15:24:02 07/08/06 Sat [1]

Tomo
Sorry to hear the news about your girlfriend I hope sh is feeling better and everything turns out ok Keep your chin up mate and good luck

Been away diving so only just saw messages

Give her mine and Ali's love

Regards

Scouse Hatch & Ali

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tommo -- chubby, 14:51:35 07/05/06 Wed [1]

just to say,HOPE YOUR OTHER HALF GETS WELL SOON.from us both take care.

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[> Re: tommo -- tomo, 15:01:16 07/05/06 Wed [1]

many thanks chubby.i am doing my best to keep my chin up.

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JOSH -- Topper, 00:44:32 07/05/06 Wed [1]

Not long now Josh!

Take it we are going to get a running commentary on how he progresses Spike?

Do they allow mass reunions at passing out parades?

Good Luck Mate!!!

Topper

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The Song Soldier -- Wes Harding, 20:49:24 07/03/06 Mon [1]

To hear the song soldier go to Yellow Ribbon Foundation
website, www.yellowribbon.org.uk then click on the Forums then click on War Poetry, then click on Solider and the song plays while displaying the words.

Wes

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soldier song. -- mick sobota, 14:13:42 07/02/06 Sun [1]

for anyone thats interested,harvey andrews will be on stage in loughborough on 6 dec 06 among other venues. check out his website www.harveyandrews.com
hope you,re all enjoying the sun,sod the football.

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[> Re: soldier song. -- chubby, 14:40:43 07/02/06 Sun [1]

saw HARVEY ANDREWS few months ago in hometown,asked him to sing the SOLDIER,wont sing it anymore,also people were asked not to smoke,ill health,on the whole good night.

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WEDDING PAGE -- SPIKE, 01:27:32 06/30/06 Fri [1]

STEVE AND LYNN'S WEDDING PAGE IS NOW RUNNING

SORRY FOR THE DELAY

SPIKE

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Link -- Stan the Man, 09:14:34 06/28/06 Wed [1]

Spike

The link for Steve and Lynne's wedding does not work???

Satts I have emailed you today.

Stan the Man

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Pick yer brain -- Ken Satterly (satts), 12:28:42 06/26/06 Mon [1]

I would like to contact "Stan the man" Flinn. Need some info please could you send your e-mail address. kfsatts@aol.com hope you can contact me cheers Satts

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SAD LOSS -- GRAHAM LEYLAND, 08:50:59 06/26/06 Mon [1]

.are thoughts are with you at this sad time,remember you well.GRAHAM@JEAN,[CHUBBY]

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WEDDING DAY -- SPIKE, 09:19:38 06/23/06 Fri [1]

Hi to you all,hope the world cup isent getting you too excited?

Look out for a page comming soon with reference to STEVE ELSWORTH'S WEDDING DAY on SAT 2ND SEPTEMBER this year.
All details about the day and close accomodation will be on it............If you are going to attend then please let me know ASAP so i can give steve an idea of numbers.
Also there will be some details about his STAGG WEEKEND.

SPIKE

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raf duxford -- mick sobota, 23:41:06 06/17/06 Sat [1]

going to be on show with nlba/north london barmy army today from 11 o'clock anyone in the area come on down, great day out guaranteed.

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FOO FIGHTERS -- SPIKE, 10:41:10 06/16/06 Fri [1]

Anyone around HYDE PARK LONDON tomorrow 17th i am stewarding for the FOO FIGHTERS.Would be good to see you.
Or if anyone is in WESTERN SUPER MARE on SUNDAY 18th i am doing the same for T4 ON THE BEACH

SPIKE

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[> Re: FOO FIGHTERS -- Cricket, 10:37:45 06/22/06 Thu [1]

I hope thats not Barsteward.

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Photo's -- Spencer Bennett, 05:21:18 06/15/06 Thu [1]

Not sure if many of you will remember me, but I briefly served in 23 Battery from 1984 to 88 on the guns as a member of D Sub, under Sgt Edwards in Lippstadt, and Sgt Carr at Topcliffe. I have recently finished scanning my photo albums from that era, and will be happy to email a selection of them to anyone who may be interested - My email address is bennetts66@hotmail.com. I would also just like to say thank you to Spike for putting together such an informative and well-presented 23 Battery website.

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[> Re: Photo's -- Cricket, 10:47:25 06/22/06 Thu [1]

I remember you Spence.Send them off to Spike mate,if he`s in a good mood and your really lucky he might just put them in the gallery.

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Sun Paper Dated 13.06.06 -- Paul Sherman, 12:22:17 06/14/06 Wed [1]

Can anyone confrim for me that the Lottery winner Pete Kyle in the sun dated 13.06.06 is the same one that served in 23 Bty

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[> Re: Sun Paper Dated 13.06.06 -- s, 13:03:12 06/14/06 Wed [1]

>Can anyone confrim for me that the Lottery winner Pete
>Kyle in the sun dated 13.06.06 is the same one that
>served in 23 Bty

YES PAUL.......CONFIRMED IT WAS OUR MR KYLE.....BUT PLEASE DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ IN THE PAPER!!!!!!!

SPIKE

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Photo -- Topper, 01:55:24 06/12/06 Mon [1]

Arrived!, looks great.

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NIG -- spikerman2327@hotmail.com, 00:36:59 06/12/06 Mon [1]

I would just like to say 'with pride'.

My son Josh will be starting his training for the R.A as from the 10th July.
Most of you know him from a couple of times he has come to our get togethers.He has had some great words of advice from alot of you and i would like to thank you for that.

spike

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[> Re: NIG -- Cricket, 10:43:49 06/22/06 Thu [1]

If he took all that in mate he`ll be the best all drinking,crazy as a loon Gunner ever to have done SF selection.Which of course he'll pass.

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THE SAINT -- IAN SMUDGE SMITH, 14:13:21 06/11/06 Sun [1]

Hi

Just read somewhere that Roger Moore was stationed in Lippstadt as an Officer with 4th Training Brigade, wonder if he ever went in the Capri Bar.

Has anyone got a copy of the German News Paper article that covered the Reunion

Take Care

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[> Re: THE SAINT -- SPIKE, 09:38:06 06/13/06 Tue [1]

>Hi
>
>Just read somewhere that Roger Moore was stationed in
>Lippstadt as an Officer with 4th Training Brigade,
>wonder if he ever went in the Capri Bar.
>
>Has anyone got a copy of the German News Paper article
>that covered the Reunion
>
>Take Care

Have a copy in files mate will e-mail it to you.Fuuny thing is though mate.......it's in German!!!!

spike

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Photo -- Sconey Watson(74-80), 13:52:27 06/11/06 Sun [1]

Group photo arrived.have to say it is brilliant.

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Sad News -- Jim Martin, 05:21:20 06/11/06 Sun [1]

I've just been reading the message board on the 27 Regimental site, and what Dicky Broughton has stated in regards the sad loss of Barry 'Edge' Fairman's wife.
There will be plenty of 23 Battery guys who will remember our B.K. Captain Fairman as was in the 1970's.
An Officer who was well respected and liked by all those who came across him. I would just like to add my condolence's to the many that will be evident once this sad news has been circulated around. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. I'm sure, that many will remember.....

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[> Re: Sad News -- Frank Walster, 17:17:05 06/24/06 Sat [1]

>I've just been reading the message board on the 27
>Regimental site, and what Dicky Broughton has stated
>in regards the sad loss of Barry 'Edge' Fairman's wife.
>There will be plenty of 23 Battery guys who will
>remember our B.K. Captain Fairman as was in the 1970's.
>An Officer who was well respected and liked by all
>those who came across him. I would just like to add my
>condolence's to the many that will be evident once
>this sad news has been circulated around. Our thoughts
>are with you at this sad time. I'm sure, that many
>will remember.....
just to add my condolences to you Barry on your sad loss i have never forgotten the card that you and Rosemary sent to me when you left 27 you are in my thoughts.

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PHOTOS -- SPIKE, 00:29:40 06/11/06 Sun [1]

Hello to all

Well i hope those of you who paid for a reunion PHOTO have received them now?I believe you should have.

England 1-0 and top of the group,not too convincing for me.

What do you think?????

spike

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[> Re: PHOTOS -- Topper, 07:02:49 06/11/06 Sun [1]

Actually Spike, we havent. Could you chase ours please.
Well done Josh!
Just got back from Lippstadt. Great time again.

Best wishes to everyone

Topper

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World Cup Screensaver -- Stan the Man, 03:41:43 06/03/06 Sat [1]

Calling all you footy fans.

Anybody that wants a World Cup screensaver? Go to downloads.com they have put a new one up today.

It goes from 1930 onwards.

Come on England

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[> Re: World Cup Screensaver -- Steve Scully, 15:14:23 06/09/06 Fri [1]

>Calling all you footy fans.
>
>Anybody that wants a World Cup screensaver? Go to
>downloads.com they have put a new one up today.
>
>It goes from 1930 onwards.
>
>Come on England

Stan
Thanks mate, I'll look into that, what are your thoughts regarding Englands chances. I'm having a little bet, at the moment I've got 7/1 at Ladbrookes on England to win.

Hi Linda, nice to hear from you give my regards to Matt...

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Hello!! -- LINDA McCAFFERTY, 23:35:25 05/31/06 Wed [1]

Where is everybody!!! You all seem to have disappeared after the reunion.....dont tell me you are still recovering!!! Come on i look forward to having a read and seeing whos about...

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23BTY WORLD CUP COMP -- SPIKE, 07:41:27 05/28/06 Sun [1]

Hi to you all

if anyone is interested i am going to do a 23 bty comp for the world cup.It will be like the one the SUN does.

£5.00 per entry winner takes all.....................

So please give me an indicaion on the message board or by e-mail if you are interested.If i get a good amount of teams then we will go ahead with it and i will post all the details up on the site.

Regards......spike

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BIKER GUNNERS -- TINY GORMAN, 09:37:08 05/19/06 Fri [1]

TRYIN TO GET A BIKER / TRIKER CLUB GOIN FOR EX GUNNERS AND SERVIN GUNNERS. NO FEES NO PACKDRILL JUST GET TOGETHERS AT SHOWS RALLIES AND RIDEOUTS FOR FUN INTEREST IS BEIN SHOWN SO IF YOUR INTO BIKES / TRIKES ETC CONTAVT ME AT firediver20@aol.com TINY

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23 post 1988? -- Dave Toms, 15:20:16 05/12/06 Fri [2]

Hi, is there any one on this site who was in the bty around 1988-1990? I've spoken to mick sabota who was a positive influence while I was in the bty, but no one else from that tome seems to be around. I admit that I didn't know about this site until I spoke to mick on Friends reunited. If anyone remembers me it would be great to hear from you.

Dave Toms

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[> Re: 23 post 1988? -- mick sobota, 10:50:36 05/13/06 Sat [1]

>
dave,checkout the "scotland reunion photos" you,ll see big max,andy bromilow,plas,duds,oz,gilly the list goes on .
just turn up to the next one ok.

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[> [> Re: 23 post 1988? -- Dave, 11:50:07 05/17/06 Wed [1]

>>
>dave,checkout the "scotland reunion photos" you,ll see
>big max,andy bromilow,plas,duds,oz,gilly the list goes
>on .
>just turn up to the next one ok.
Cheers mate, I recognise a couple of faces!! Now that I know there are reunions I'll turn up.

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Lippstadt re-visited -- Topper, 10:39:00 05/16/06 Tue [1]

Anyone else around the Lippstadt area from the 6th - 12th June, let us know as we are dropping Mummy of at her friends, and thus will be staying for a few days. Hope your all well....Hey Lorraine, apparently they closed the loo's at Paderborn airport as someone left an awfully perculiar smell...an underbergy type smell..hehe

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Thanks for a great weekend. -- barry bishop, 07:45:22 05/16/06 Tue [1]

Hi Spike just to say thanks for great time that the fighting 23 bty showed us. You made us( 56 bty ) feel very welcome and so much a part of your reunion,I forgot what battery i was in. But I must say that the drinking competion(the jug club) was a little bit one sided.

It was a pleasure to meet 23 bty again and i hope not the last.

Barry (Remeadal PT) Bishop

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'Lippstadt Reunion Photo's. -- Jim Martin, 11:06:44 05/15/06 Mon [1]

Spike, I have just sent photo's, as promised down the pipe via attachment to you. Hope you receive them all, as there is about thirty-four, all told!.....You will know when you get to the end! (In more ways than one!)....
I'm off to Topcliffe on the 26 May for a 49 Battery'open day' bash, before they depart 'Over There'.....
I'll have a few drinkie p-o-o's to the lads who served there from the 23 Battery 'old f-a-r-t-s'.....Might even drop into the 'Swan'. Stan the man, knows the 'crack'.....
Speak too you soon. Regards, Jim.

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Pub Names -- Topper, 01:53:03 05/10/06 Wed [7]

Spike..is it the 'Golden Hind' or the 'Goldene Hahn', just wondered, not that one could tell the difference in the days when pubs were pubs and drunken squaddies were drunken squaddies. Maybe cricket could answer the question. Oh whilst I remember cricket, we will be over in June. We will drop my mum off at her friends and we will stay in Lippstadt somewhere. Perhaps we could all meet up for a hafe bier or two!

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[> Re: Pub Names -- Stan the Man, 02:18:29 05/10/06 Wed [1]

Topper

With me being a sad old sod????? I have taken a photo of the sign, I will have a look at it when I get home tonight and let you know.

Stan the Man

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[> Re: Pub Names -- spike, 12:49:55 05/10/06 Wed [1]

>Spike..is it the 'Golden Hind' or the 'Goldene Hahn',
>just wondered, not that one could tell the difference
>in the days when pubs were pubs and drunken squaddies
>were drunken squaddies. Maybe cricket could answer
>the question. Oh whilst I remember cricket, we will
>be over in June. We will drop my mum off at her
>friends and we will stay in Lippstadt somewhere.
>Perhaps we could all meet up for a hafe bier or two!

DO I REALLY CARE WHAT THE .'##K IT IS CALLED???

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[> [> Re: Pub Names -- Topper, 01:26:24 05/11/06 Thu [1]

Now now Spike...if you cant be civil and grown up!. That brain defect kicking in again?.

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[> [> [> Re: Pub Names -- Stan the Man, 02:47:39 05/11/06 Thu [1]

Its Hahn, so get your brain out of gear Spike

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[> [> [> [> Re: Pub Names -- Topper, 12:13:18 05/11/06 Thu [1]

Thanks Stan,
I'm meeting someone when we go over shortly, and wanted it to be there. So many thanks

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[> Re: Pub Names -- Cricket, 00:49:52 05/12/06 Fri [1]

It`s Hahn mate as in male chicken.Let me know when in June,the whole clubs going to a wedding in Bavaria.

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[> [> Re: Pub Names -- Topper, 09:11:55 05/14/06 Sun [1]

Cricket, Thanks. We will be over sometime between the 5th and 12th June. Hope your around. Bet wishes to the family
Topper

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Great time! -- LINDA McCAFFERTY, 01:25:07 05/12/06 Fri [1]

Hi everyone.....been reading the post lippy messages and looking at the pics! Am so jealous!! Whilst i was slogging my guts out on a recruitment course you lot having fab time...gutted but so glad all went well. Definately up for the next one ..wherever.

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Status Quo Concert -- Topper, 12:17:39 05/11/06 Thu [1]

For those interested Status Quo are in concert on our estate on 23 or 24th, if you want to go, we get tickets significantly cheaper than anyone else. e-mail me before the end of next week and I can sort them...Stan will you let CP know please
Topper

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newspaper Patriot Lippstadt -- Les hamilton, 10:28:20 05/05/06 Fri [4]

just to inform u all, just recieved the rightup from the news paperpeople here in LP. If u want a copy please send me your e-mail address, I will scan it and send it on to you per e-mail. I will try to translate it as best I can. Topper I could do with your help!
My e-mail add is linesalive @ t-online.de

wishing u all a happy recovery,

hammy Les hamilton

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[> Re: newspaper Patriot Lippstadt -- Topper, 13:48:24 05/05/06 Fri [1]

>Les,
if you send me a copy in German and Ill do my best, then e-mail it back to you, hope you and your family are well. We are back in Lippstadt again in June with my mother.
e-mail is parksecurity@supanet.com

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[> Re: newspaper Patriot Lippstadt -- Jim Martin, 06:57:13 05/08/06 Mon [1]

How are you doing Hammy?
It was a pleasure meeting up with you and your's after all these years! Wow! Surreal in fact.
Just to let you know that my wife Sharon has been nagging me to return to Lippstadt for a few days in July! She wants to take Marie-Claire, my daughter shopping! Heaven forbid !....I believe a 'Schutzenfest' is being held in Lippstadt around 1st-3rd July 2006. If all goes well, thats when I'm planning to be over there! I'll be staying at the Lippischer Hof Hotel as before. Maybe we could all meet up for a few beer's and Schnappes! Drag 'Cricket' out of his biker paradise, if he is willing!......If your available, and up for the idea, give me an e-mail old son.
Hope to speak too you soon. Jim'bo.

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[> [> Re: newspaper Patriot Lippstadt -- Jim Martin, 07:09:44 05/08/06 Mon [1]

What a plonker I am!..... Forgot to include my e-mail address, which is as follows:- cmdl15129@blueyonder.co.uk
All the Best, Jim.

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[> Re: newspaper Patriot Lippstadt -- Topper, 12:42:08 05/09/06 Tue [1]

Hami,
thought you were e-mailing the paper?
Topper

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RE : Lippi -- Paul [ Scouse] Jones, 08:54:15 05/08/06 Mon [1]

Hi Gang well what a great time had by all i think,
myself Sue and Wayne would like to thank you Spike Paul Topper JJ and the boys in Lippi for the work and effort
put in to a great weekend or was it a week!
It was fantastic, Sue had a great time as did Wayne and myself.
Look forward to the next one, Spain suits me but i think next year might be a bit too soon.
I reckon we are all lucky to have so many good friends
Love to you all xxx from Paul Sue Wayne

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'Just a Thought!' -- Jim Martin, 03:34:50 05/08/06 Mon [1]

Just been looking at some of the photo's of the Reunion,and with everybodies imput should prove some crackers!....
Anyway just a thought in regards a possible venue for hopefully a sun-drenched and sand-greeter place for a 'Reunion'....I refer to 'Gibralter'
I think 'Plug' gave me the idea. Near to Spain, and besides I've never drank with the 'Monkey's before' Excuse the pun!....Barberry Apes withstanding of course!
Duty free, and British with the obvious connection to the Battery.
Perfect location, if you get my drift!.....What do you think?.........
Spike, by the way when I get my photo's developed I will scan them and push them down the e-mail pipe to you via attachment. Take care out there! Speak too you soon. Jim.

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Just A Thought -- spike, 12:34:22 05/06/06 Sat [1]

Everyone who has been to this years reunion in Lippstadt has given great FEED BACK about the whole event.

We all know that it helps when you have a great place to have the reunions but in the end it is the 'people you are with'.As it has been said to me by some,some people wouldent of even got on the plane if it wasent for the company that was going.I think that speaks volumes.

Anyway there has been alot said about a venue for next year,the main place that has cropped up is 'SPAIN'.So let me have your thoughts about it as i will have to start on it soon.

Keep it safe...............spike

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Reunion -- Plug, 09:49:50 05/06/06 Sat [1]

Hi Spike and everyone. Just got back into to UK via Hungary, Austria and Slovakia. Just want to say what a brilliant weekend it was catching up with you all, some I havent seen in over 20 years (scary isn't it), the venue couldn't have been more appropriate and the grub was fanatastic, although I was exbecting Bob's brattywagon and tinned chiken curry (its all Clives fault isn't it Cricket??). It was a shame that there were so many faces missing. The weather was a little on the chilly side though and I hear Geordie requested somewhere warmer next time. I showed a couple of folks at Lippy some images of Gibraltar when I went in feb this year the Temp was in the high teens so it might be a possibilty for a future venue in a couple of winters time maybe.
Anyway ill stop waffling and wish you all the best, Thanks Spike, for all the stress you went through, I hope you felt it was worth it, the end result deninately was, Regards Plug and Loz

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LIPPY -- Ian Smudge Smith, 12:24:20 05/04/06 Thu [1]

It has taken me until now to recover and I am still not right, must add my thanks for a great weekend not only to Spike but 23 Battery as a whole for makeing the 56 Four so welcome.

For those that did not make it you missed a great time, though I think that the four of us competing against the rest of 23 Bty in a drinking competition was a bit unfair, especially as we nearly lost, very close run thing though.

Must add it was great being in the Lindenhof, watching Man Utd loose.

Thanks again

Smudge

Kind Regards

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LIPPY -- Ian Smudge Smith, 12:24:16 05/04/06 Thu [1]

It has taken me until now to recover and I am still not right, must add my thanks for a great weekend not only to Spike but 23 Battery as a whole for makeing the 56 Four so welcome.

For those that did not make it you missed a great time, though I think that the four of us competing against the rest of 23 Bty in a drinking competition was a bit unfair, especially as we nearly lost, very close run thing though.

Must add it was great being in the Lindenhof, watching Man Utd loose.

Thanks again

Smudge

Kind Regards

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23 Gib Party -- les hamilton, 11:47:08 05/04/06 Thu [1]

Back to the grinding stone, and the blue boiler suit, thank you all for a brilliant weekend, it was great to see you all after so many years. My wife Sue enjoyed herself very much on Saterday evening, and sends her regards. She now wants to know the whole history of 23 bty !

WE all made it finaly to the officers mess.

looking forward to the next beer with u guys.

Hammy

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reunion -- chanti and lin, 12:38:19 05/02/06 Tue [1]

hi all well its tues nite and we are still knackered.spike great weekend so many laughs and tears but who cares it was brill love to you all, you are all still the best,nothing in civi street can replace you all chanti & lin

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Lippstadt Reunion -- Jim Martin, 04:24:16 05/02/06 Tue [1]

I would just like to add my appreciation to Spike and the gang for making our Reunion such a memorable occasion.
It was a pleasure meeting up with you all after so many years. My ball n' chain enjoyed herself in your company. Thanks too Cricket and Les Hamilton for their support. Bloody marvellous to see that many of us, maybe older, but fortunately no more the wiser!....It was surreal guys, in every aspect of the wonderful weekend. A good time was had by one and all!.....I suspect those who didn't make the venue will be kicking themselves, for missing out on this one-off, never to be repeated event that proved so successful for all concerned! Once again, many thanks guys!
Take care out there!....Speak too you soon. Jim & Sharon Martin.

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Lippstadt -- cricket, 04:23:29 05/02/06 Tue [1]

Fantastic Spike my old mucker.I can only echo whats been said so far.I`ll be talking to Charlotte and the press woman this week and I`ll post their comments asp.If I can get a grip of this high tech crap the press cutting will be in your e.mail.
Neil I`ve got witnesses that saw a tear in your eye,Scouse amazing that you could still stand and Topper we now know why you slid off so early,must have been a bit of a shock mate.All for now,still trying to get back to ground level.Cricket.

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Lippstadt -- Topper, 03:49:06 05/02/06 Tue [1]

Great weekend, although it felt like a week!. Fantastic to see everybody again in the old environment. The press woman was really pleased, especially to hear so many of us saying that the old camp looked good!. The big laugh amongst the Police we spoke to was that after spending so many years keeping the Russians out, they were now living in our barracks!. Would be interesting to know how it had been pre-announced that we were coming though.
After our laughs about heading the photo in the paper 'Find your Father', how funny was it to find that the young waitress was my daughter!.
Anyway, thanks to all for a great time, look forward to seeing you all at the next!
Love Topper and Link

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Lippstadt reunion 2006 -- Sconey(74-80) and Julie Watson, 11:47:36 05/01/06 Mon [1]

WOW what a weekend, great to see everyone and the younger generation. Still laughing at Scouse & Ali's escapades!
Spike, a job well done. (Looking forward to the Spanish reunion)!!!!!!!
Take care everyone.
Sconey & Julie

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PARTY -- spike, 01:56:02 05/01/06 Mon [2]

Great party,fantastic to see everyone in Lippi.

we in the south all got back safely.

Send me your pic's and i will start to sort a gallery out for them all.

See you all soon............spike

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[> Re: PARTY -- lisa and emma, 05:57:08 05/01/06 Mon [1]

Just like to say thankyou for a fantastic weekend. It was really nice to see every one. Can not wait to see you all again. (IN IBIZA) maybe. Thank you spike for getting it all together. A special thankyou for all the young ones gavin and dean and wayne, etc for making me and Emma laugh so much. Love to you all and see you soon.

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[> Re: PARTY -- Tommo, 10:55:21 05/01/06 Mon [1]

What a fantastic weekend, and you done us proud spike with obvious thanks aswell to Topper and Paul for also playing their parts in the background.
It is a weekend that will NEVER be forgotten by anyone that managed to make it, fantastic turn out and everyone hopefully had a fabulous time like me and Lorraine.
It was also great to see all the younger crowd enjoying the weekend aswell, they were there anyway the same time as us HA HA. hoping to catch up with you all in the near future. TOMMO

P.S. How about a round of golf or something ?????>Great party,fantastic to see everyone in Lippi.
>
>we in the south all got back safely.
>
>Send me your pic's and i will start to sort a gallery
>out for them all.
>
>See you all soon............spike

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Great Time -- Dave Hatchard, 05:33:13 05/01/06 Mon [1]

Hi All
Hope everyone had a safe journey home. Ali and I would like to say what a fantastic time we had. Spike I would like to say sat night was brilliant the food was exceptional and the whole atmosphere was spot on. It was great seeing everyone again; also walking into camp after 26 years was rather emotional. And to think someone was living in my room that was not on. Ali could not believe how much ale people drank and I think I had a few divorcé’s over the weekend but we ok now. Once again I would like to thank all the people that where involved in the organization of the weekend it was fantastic. I am looking forward to or not to some of the photos that may turn up. Hope no one had any of me on dance podium. I still can not remember being on it

All the best

Ali & Dave

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Lippstadt -- Stan the Man, 12:01:23 04/30/06 Sun [1]

Hi all

Got home safe and sound, but knackerd. Thanks to you all for a fantastic weekend, we all had a ball.

Spike you did a fantastic job mate, I can't thank you enough.

Photos are on the machine and look quite good, I'll pick the best ones out and send them on to spike for the site.

Thanks again, hope you all got home safe, see you in September for the wedding.

Sue, Stan, Gavin and Dean

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ADVANCE PARTY -- spikerman2327@hotmail.com, 11:56:33 04/26/06 Wed [1]

Well time has come to set off.Those flying tomorrow have a safe journey and i'll see you at the airport.
Those who are driving tomorrow,get me 200 B&H on the ferry and i'll see you thursday night.

All flying Friday, again take care and the bar bwill be open for your arrival at the city hotel.

SPIKE

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Manchester - Stanstead -- Topper Brown, 11:08:37 04/26/06 Wed [1]

Is anybody else flying from Manchester to Stanstead on Thu. Oh and Spike, I did check, apparently its just Polio, Hepatitis and general jabs we need to land South of Birmingham.

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Lippstadt -- Badger, 21:47:29 04/25/06 Tue [1]

Right you lot. Have a great weekend and a few bottles of Warsteiners for me. Sorry can't be there to keep an eye on you all I'll leave that to Ken George and Chanti if he is sober!! Safe journey there and back to you all and don't be late for parade after the Bank Holiday! Badger.

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23 Batery on Tour -- Wes Harding, 11:29:07 04/25/06 Tue [1]

We wish all you wild members of the 23 Battery all the best with your reunion in Lippy. Leave a bit standing when you return. Look after Jimmy Martin???, help him on the plane home. well done Spike and Topper for getting the reunion off the ground. Dont get to Pi--ed. Just party, party lads.

Cheers

Members of 49 Battery OCA

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Trouble for Spike -- Stan the Man, 06:21:12 04/25/06 Tue [1]

Spike

Sorry mate if he see's that picture before Lippers, you will be in for it.

Ha Ha

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reunion lippstadt -- steve elsworth, 05:04:07 04/25/06 Tue [1]

Hi spike and all who are lucky enough to be attending the reunion in lippi. like linda mac im unable to be there my partner lynn has just finnished radiotherapy and shes quite sore still but things are starting to look up now. thank god.So i hope you all have a fantastic time.Im getting married on the 2nd of sept this year. You are all invited lets make it a mini reunion would be great to see you all.The buffett,disco,group is all taken care of just need the fighting 23rd to turn up now.So for now all the best have a great time.Have a beer for me. regards steve,lynn n family.

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[> Re: reunion lippstadt -- spike, 10:30:46 04/25/06 Tue [1]

>Hi spike and all who are lucky enough to be attending
>the reunion in lippi. like linda mac im unable to be
>there my partner lynn has just finnished radiotherapy
>and shes quite sore still but things are starting to
>look up now. thank god.So i hope you all have a
>fantastic time.Im getting married on the 2nd of sept
>this year. You are all invited lets make it a mini
>reunion would be great to see you all.The
>buffett,disco,group is all taken care of just need the
>fighting 23rd to turn up now.So for now all the best
>have a great time.Have a beer for me. regards
>steve,lynn n family.

Steve great to hear from you mate.Glad Lynn is makeing good progress in which must be a very up and down time for you both and your family.
It will be great to all meet up to wish you both well and too celebrate your wedding in september,i will call you on my return from Lippers.
My kind regards mate.................SPIKE

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