Sid/Scouse75's Cyprus blog

[Scouse75]

Well we arrived safely, although I had to sit in betewen Sid and Heidi on the filght to stop them fighting!! All good natured of course! I settled into my seat ready for the 4 hour flight, and got my book out to read. I was eagerly looking forward to reading Gen sir Mike Jackson's autobiography- "SOLDIER". That was until Sid snatched it off me and said "I used to work for him in Kosovo". Sid then proceeded to Read it throughout the whole flight and was somewhat downhearted to realise that he had no mention whatsoever in the book. As I explained to Sid, although not mentioned in the book, Im sure that the General was really appreciative of the work that the Officers mess staff did out there!!:yes:

The first day was spent acclimatising(in the bar). Sid, heidi and the kids went down the beach, whilst I met up with Bean(WO2 Tony jones10) in the mess for lunch. I then popped up to BHQ to tip my hat to RSM Wayne Roberts. Whilst chatting in his office, he kindly pointed out the fact that flip flops and footy shirt is not the traditional BHQ dress code!! (He was joking). But he did mention that seeing as I am one of the judges for the Sgts mess summer ball GREASE dance competition, that I should remember that he is the RSM and that we we grew up near each other!! As he is RSM of the battalion, in know way whatsoever did I interprut this as a bribe! It was also great to see the senior Maj Charlie Vere-Whiting(CVW), My old Platoon commander, who's greatest ever work of fiction was my character reference to get into the Police!! Cheers Sir. He did seem rather in high spirits yesterday, even when I had reminded him that we are on the same table for the mess do and saturday!

Later in the afternoon, I continued my acclimatisation at the camps pool bar. I was really pleased to meet up with Cpl Dan Sheen. He is in absolutely top spirits despite his injuries. He is so positive and upbeat that it really was humbling to speak with him. Im sure you would have all seen him on the medals parade video. I now know what Bean meant about hitting his head on the door during the CASEVAC, he is about 6'6"!!

We were later joined by Sgt Richie01 who is equally in top spirits and so positive. Yet another humbling experience.

Sid then joined up with us, and we continued to meet up with so many old faces, it really was great to catch up with so many people. Before Sid pesters me to death, I have a confession. Whilst sat at the table Richie asked if I was still playing rugby. I had just started to whinge about my 'dodgy knee' playing up, when it dawned on me that here I was speaking to two amputees about a bit of water on my knee!!! I went beetroot red and we all pi***d ourselves laughing!! It cetaintly put into perspective for me, that we really should be apprecative of what we have.

Nightime saw us that the mess with a nice welcoming commitee. Sid never got a round in for his new promotion(self made!!) However, he did get caught doing drill in the mess and was promptly fined a bottle of Port. Well spotted Greg plimley and Bean!!

Well, the night drifted into to morning and we headed off to bed. Lets see what the next few days have to offer. Will send another SITREP tomorrow hopefullY!!:shocked:

Take care all


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[ap1]

Brilliant Boys.....brightened my day. This is required reading for the next fortnight::laugh:

[sox3044]

got to agree with Al, keep it coming adopted son of sid and heidi

[Barry69]

Great Stuff Scouse keep it coming! Seeing old heads and recapping on some special moments fantastic if I can not be there I will willingly share yours

Cheers Barry

PS please send some Sun & Sand P... it down here

PPS Sid Work! thats new ,could never get him out on area's around the pads in Berlin he always sent Heidi out with a sick note or dodge

Have a good one:cool:

[Scouse75]

BLOG UPDATE 2:

So, following our first night welcoming appointment in the mess, I failed to report that I did in fact wake up on Joanna's(Sids Daughter) patio. Heidi's admin, unlike our own was on the ball and she had left us a chinese. Like all good squaddies I was woken up at about 0630hrs with my head in the plate of Chinese!! Photo's to follow.

1430hrs in the Big Brother house and Sid and Scouse are in the bedroom- asleep. Which reminds me, it took a mere 18hours of being on the Island for Sid to be chucked out of Heidi's bed, and into the spare room with me!!! For those of you that had 18hrs in the sweep stake, well done!!

Upon finally surfacing we jumped in the QRF wagon that we have hired for 2 weeks and had a look about camp. Cpl Dan Sheen was again to be found by the pool bar assisting the staff in emptying their barrels!! Rumour that he was still there from yesterday are unconfirmed at this stage. Dan was leaving the Island today and returning to Hedley court for some more rehabilitation. Im sure you would join me in wishing him all the very best. As is also the case for all of our injured.

Sid as ever, wants me to make a confession- again!! During the heightened security state that the armed forces around the world find themselves in, we should all do our own bit to minimise potential security risks. So, leaving your Daysack in the pool bar two days running is not the best way to settle the lads nerves following the operational tours. Sid has now Christened me Bikini Black Alpha(enhanced).

So yesterday's quiet afternoon slipped into evening, and we enjoyed a BBQ kindly 'controlled' by Heidi. At no point during the evening did Sid say "She's like a member of the Gestapo!!"

We then popped up to the local bar on camp and met up with (C/Sgt) Chico Lewis-Williams, (WO2) Phil Harvey and (WO2 Sigs pl) Matt 95. It was a very quiet chilled evening. But the following must be mentioned;

Apparantly Sgt Major Greg Plimley's wife, was none too pleased with his late night in the mess on Monday evening. With this in mind I text her asking if he could come out to play. I received the following verbatim reply....... "YOU HAVE GOTTA BE TAKING THE P**S, HE IS GROUNDED!!HA HA"

Who says the wives are not still running the Battalion!!!

Well, a mellow day ended and an early night for Dempsey and Makepeace. Safe in the knowledge that Beans Company will look after them down at the watersports day later.

Oops almost forgot this classic...... Bean kindly arranged a key for a mess room just in case I stay late one night!! Upon learning this, Sid said the following...."SCOUSE, DON'T STAY IN THE MESS AND LEAVE ME AT THE HOUSE alone. HEIDI DOESN'T SHOUT AT ME AS MUCH WHEN YOU ARE THERE!!!" It looks like the wives are now running N.Wales Police too!!!

Speak with you tomorrow one and all, take care.

Scouse and Sid

[ap1]

Keep it going Butterbean.

This has the makings of becoming a classic thread:cute:

[britaylor49]

Brilliant reading Scouse i bet Heidi regrets the day she agreed that you went with them HA!

Say hello to to the lads for me and keep us updated mate.

Bri

[Bean10]

Took both Paul and Sid out in the boat today, they looked like a large version of Miami PD.!!!! However when we got back to the beach, they were ordered back into the sea by greenpeace! lol. I think they're having a great time so far and im sure there will be more fun in the waterpark tomorrow!!!

[ap1]

Took both Paul and Sid out in the boat today, they looked like a large version of Miami PD.!!!! However when we got back to the beach, they were ordered back into the sea by greenpeace! lol. I!!!


PHOTO's, PHOTO's, PHOTO's

:cool:

[HOWIE WILLIAMS]

Als right I would pay good money to see that. So would half of North Wales Police!

[Thom15]

Great reading Scouse, say hi to Chico and Josk for me. They sure do treat everyone well in the mess.
More tomorrow I hope.

Dilwyn

[DP43]

Scouse has Heidi got you wearing plastic shopping bags on your feet to keep the kitchen floor clean?

[Bean10]

Als right I would pay good money to see that. So would half of North Wales Police! I have got some classic pics, I think N Wales police will thank me for them!! Having probs uploading them, might need Al's Email to send them to!! Al?

[Scouse75]

Dave, Heidi has just admitted that the plastic bag story was true!! Brilliant. Ok, lets get on with Blog 3..........!!

[Scouse75]

Blog 3.

Day 4 in the Big Brother house and Sid is still in bed.And this is following his quote last night of.."Right Scouse, up early tomorrow, quick jog, then into the Med!!" I think he meant bed!!

Yesterday morning we had Heidi's rendition of..."Get out of the house from under my feet" at an earlier hour. we saw ourselves head off down to 'Fusilier Beach', kindly hosted by Wo2 Jones10(Bean) and half of A Company. We were greeted at the Beach with Bean enquiring why his mess bill that he had paid up the other night, was still in debt. I had 'accidently' put some refreshments on it on Monday night. Well snitched Cpl Jase Maxwell of the Sgt's mess bar!!

So it was time for me and Sid to make the lads feel even better about their tanned and trim bodies, by taking our tops off. After much breathing in, we were invited onto the inflatable ring, pulled by speed boat. It wasnt log before Sid and I were tasting salty sea water. All I had to do then was get back onto the ring!! Its the size of my legs you see, nothing to do with the belly!! Afer being thrown off umpteen times, Sid whispered "I cant take it anymore, I wanna go back on dry land!!"

A short time later OC A coy, Maj Clarke appeared and introduced himself to us.Then, thinking that Sgt Dave Evans 08 was also an ex Battalion member out on a jolly, said to him.."Hi,Im Major Clarke Officer Commanding A Company" to which Dave replied "Hi Sir, Sgt Evans 08, Training Wing, 1Royal Welsh!!!". Absolute class.

The Fusiliers were then treated to a multi water sport display by their Sgt Major, Bean. I had to laugh when I overheard one of the fusiliers saying..." I don't remember it saying on detail that the mornings events would consist of us watching the CSM and OC hogging all the watersports!!". I would like to add that I refused point blank to identify him to the CSM. As I know it was something that I would have said myself.

Sid then announced to one and all that he needed to nip back to the pads to charge his phone. Only for us to be later informed by his daughter that he actually came back for some Egyptian PT on the sofa!! He also told her that he was in fact avoiding having to go back on the rings!!

The next venture was for Bean, myself, (Sgt)Dave Evans08, (Sgt)Stevie Cowap and (L/Cpl)Coombes to go out on the speed boat. For those of you that know Bean, Stevie and Dave, you will be well aware that this was far too good an opportunity for them not to get loads of photo's of themselves. They were even taking off their life jackets, just to get better pics!!(see posted pics).

As you will all be aware in the Army, whoever is the trained person, irrelevant of rank, is in charge of safety. In this case L/Cpl Coombsey was I/C of the boat. Although he did let us have a little steer!! To which Stevie Cowap quipped "THESE THINGS ARE AMAZING, IM GETTING ONE ON THE NEVER NEVER. DO YOU THINK NAAFI FINANCE WILL SORT ME OUT?" By far the funniest moment was when Bean was posing at the front of the boat and ended up bouncing all over the place after Coombsey opened the throttle. Bean was heard to shout "Coombsey, please slow down, its hurting me!!!" It ended with bean lying on the floor in pain. He was about to shout in his Sgt Major voice when Coombsey calmly looked at him and said with an air of confidence.."Sir, Stop f*****g about on my boat please!". class.

Sid then decided to return to the beach and was running along the Beach towards us like an overweight, pasty David Hassellhoff!! Sid clambered aboard and we set off again. Just to prove that Sid still thinks he is in the Army, he referred to a nearby holidaymakers beach as "THE CIV POP BEACH!!". When I reminded him that we are not actually still in the army he retorted "YOU KNOW THE SCORE SCOUSE, THIS IS A BRITISH SOVERIGNTY BASE, AND THEREFORE WE ARE STILL POLICE OFFICERS WITH ALL OF OUR POWERS. SO WE ARE NOT CIVVIES OUT HERE!!". Let it go Sid we are has- beens mucker!!

Next incident worthy of note was when Sid was admiring the extremely quick tan that he appeared to have acquired. That was until I pointed out that it was his hair dye running after being in the sea. He was gutted. Apparantly his new official hair colour is not ginger, but Moroccan Sunset!!

So, with water sports over, it was time to plan the evenings festivities. Bean suggested we go to a traditional Cypriot Restaurant for a Mezzi(apologised if spelt incorrectly). Dave 08 being a salt of the earth Hightown, Wrexham lad asked "So, if its a traditional Cypriot place, will we be having Paella?". Er, no Dave, I think thats Spanish Mucker. Later that evening the above mentioned entered the said eating establishment. And from the moment we sat down, it was the Sgt Major Bean educational meal. What he doesnt know about a Mezzi is not worth knowing!!! Dave 08 had the gaul at one stage to ask what a certain meat was. To which Bean STERNLY replied "JUST TAKE IT OFF THE PLATE AND PASS IT ON!!" We were then too afraid to ask anymore Mezzi related questions. Dave then had the audacity to ask Bean if they did Ketchup!!! Oh my word, if looks could kill!! I could see Bean thinking, Im not bringing the uneducated here again!!

Following the meal it was back to the mess for a few quite drinks and to listen to Oz Grant tell one and all that it is disgraceful that younger members of the Regiment did not know how to live off the land. Dave, again being an honest up front bloke that we know, told Oz that fishing, hunting, etc was a waste of time. For the third time that evening Dave wished he had engaged brain first!! Seeing as he received a 2hour lecture form Oz.

The final point of note was when bean announced that his company were on a BFT at 0730hrs today. Sid pipes up with "If it was at 0800hrs, we would have joined you". Bean offered to delay the start, only for sid to back down with "Er, no it's ok thanks."

Well, thats all for now folks. Take care, speak to you soon.

Scouse and Sid 'I don't dye my hair' Burns

[ukcalling]

Pure class scouse keep the stories comming mate, i hear jackanory's making a come back and there after a new presenter we will have to put your name forward ;)

[HOWIE WILLIAMS]

I feel like I`m there with you mate. Pure entertainment, keep it coming!

[oz.grant]

Nice one mate, will be having a quiet one tonight, no fishing jokes.

[Rick Davies 32]

Sounds like you are all having a great time, a well writen piece of work Scouce brilliant reading, hope you put that much effort into your police reports

Best wishes to all


Rick and Jill

PS

The wives are in charge in South Wales too.

[Barry69]

Excellent stuff Scouse, Hello Oz "Living of the land aye impressed" Give Matt my regards too, sounds like a crack posting

Take care and Sid don't let the sun dye your hair out there! could turn it grey???

PS I have a few Heidi moments but better left to rest aye!!

PPS Sid so lazy I had to fix Stephen's bike in Berlin and that is true and after weeks of "Dad can you fix my bike for me later son later!":radar:

[Scouse75]

Blog 4:

At the time of writing, Sid has advised me that he has been for a jog and a dip in the sea already this morning!! I really do want to believe him, but Im going to need more convincing than a mere "HONEST I HAVE.YOU KNOWS THE SCORE SCOUSE, UP AND AT EM'!!"

So. let me cast my mind bck to yesterday for you. Ahh yes, firstly Sid got a telling off for failing to bring his I.D card with him on a trip out of camp. Sid, it is no good saying to me all the time...."HEY SCOUSE, WE HAVE GOT MORE POWER HERE THAN THESE RMP'S MUCKER!!". and then leave all forms of identity back at Joanna's house. I feel that kit checks each morning will have to return.

Although we did visit the mess on Weds evening, we were sensible(for us), and didnt have many. This enabled me to get up early and listen to WO2 Jones10(Bean) on the live on BFBS radio. Bean was being interviewed by the station in anticipation of the forthcoming 'GREASE NIGHT', Sgt's mess summer ball. Bean has organised the evening for the Sgt's mess. Well, when I say organised, he has organised what people are going to do all the work for him!! There will of course be an in depth post-function report on sunday's blog!!

When Bean first came on the radio, I thought that they were interviewing someone else. It sounded more like TV presenter Ben Fogle and his elequent manner. It certaintly did not sound like the lad that I had grown up on the streets of Llangollen with. Then realisation it hit me! If Bean could not pose by appearance than he would do it be voice!! He really will not pass up any opportunity!!

That afternoon Sid and I decided to take the jeep out for a little spin, he allowed me to drive yesterday!! Upon seeing what appeared to be a sign to a tourist attraction, i drove to the location and said to Sid "OH LOOK SID, IT APPEARS TO BE SOME KIND OF ANCIENT RELIGIOUS MONUMENT". To which the boy from Pil replies.."LOOK SCOUSE, WHACK THE CAR AROUND THE CARPARK, AND LET'S MAG TO GRID OUT OF HERE.YOU NEED TO HAVE A CHAT WITH YOURSELF!!" So, all efforts to indulge ourselves in some local Cypriot culture ended with Sid taking us to a beach side bar for, wait for it...Egg and chips!!!

Whilst at this idyllic and tranquil location, I then spotted another opportunity to embrace the local culture and attempt to bring Sid along for the ride...... "LOOK SID, I THINK THAT IS A GREEK ORTHODOX PRIEST OVER THERE, ITS THE FIRST ONE I'VE SEEN THIS WEEK". And what was culture boys response?...... "WHO YOU ON ABOUT SCOUSE, THAT GEEZER WITH THE BEARD?". So after years of religious tradition and what is seen as a famous and recognised symbol of the Greek Orthodox religion has just been summed up by a Sergeant in the Police as..That Geezer iin the beard. Im speechless, for once!!

We then headed back to the pads estate where upon seeing us, Heidi said "JASON(SID), YOU LOOK WHITER THAN WHEN WE CAME OUT HERE!!" He is now known as Casper the Ghost!!

Whilst at the house, I asked Sid to put some after sun on me. Sid frowned and whinged a little bit, until I said "WELL SID, EITHER YOU ARE RUBBING IT IN, OR YOUR WIFE OR DAUGHTER IS GOING TO!!!" Job done, nice hands Sid!!

A quit night was had and Sid stayed in with his family. I ventured to the local town with Bean, but drove the jeep to put temptation of a beer aside. Nothing major to report really, apart from I obviously left me daysack in yet another establishment!!! My security code is now AMBER. I am on remedial admin training tomorrow!!

So for this afternoon, Sid and I are looking after his grandchildren, whilst Heidi and joanna have a well earned day off relaxing on a boat trip in Paphos. How hard can this babysitting lark be!!!? We have decided on, drive thru Macdonalds whilst they are strapped into the back seat will be the safest and easiest option.

If all goes well, its happy hour in the mess tonight. And Im sure some more meatier tales to tell you all.

Take care all,

Scouse 'security alert' Hughes and Sid 'Ive been for a jog!!' burns

[ukcalling]

sounds like another fun day scouse, put some pics up on here for further amusement mate.....

[Scouse75]

Will do. But Bean has put some on the home page already. Blog 5 tomorrow morning will be a good un after happy hour tonight!!

[peelow]

i am injoying the reading Scouse keep it coming.
I wonder if Paul Gough is reading this aswell.

[Scouse75]

Blog 5:

Day 6 in the big Brother house and Jason Gilman Burns is still asleep in bed...again! Yesterday was an event filled day wih plenty of people falling foul of my pen and paper, so let's crack straight on with it:

Just to remind you, yesterday was the day that Sid and I were put in charge of his grandchildren for the day. So, following a full set of orders from Jo and Heidi we will left in sole charge. We decided that a morning on the beach would be the best thing to knacker them out, so off we went. When we arrived we were advised by the 'Fusilier Beach' staff that the Battalion were on route for the C.O's run and swim. This did not sit well with Sid who remarked "THE BLOODY BATTALION TAKE OVER EVERYTHING, I WANT THE SEA TO MYSELF!!" Once reminded that it was in fact their beach, he relaxed slightly.

The grandkids were soon up to mischief, and Sid was beginning to stress out! I think it was a combination of the heat and his ginger hair. A short time later, the Battalion arrived at the beach having run down from camp. massive respect lads/girls.

The C.O arrived and popped over for a chat and enquired if we were being looked after. Having informed him that the hospitality has been first class he then said "SCOUSE, THEY DON'T LOOK LIKE SWIMMING SHORTS, I SUGGEST YOU GET CHANGED AND FALL IN WITH THE REST OF US FOR A BIT OF P.T!!"

So here was the dilemma...looking after Sid's grandchildren or getting a beasting in the sea. I chose the easier option and two minutes later I was fell in, in three ranks for the safety brief given by Capt Adrian(shadey) Kent, who incidentally ran straight passed me earlier on, and although he was my Platoon Sergeant in Gorazde failed to recognise me. I took off my shades and he quipped "Bloody hell Scouse, sorry mate I did not recognise you with your new 'muscular' figure!! Cheers Shadey!!

The staff sergeant PTI then gave the run down on the mornings activity, which was basically relay swims out to a number of bouys. He then instructed us all to get into three's with people of similar fitness. So in front of the Battalion, I shouted "BEAN AND OZ, IM OVER HERE!!" Much to the amusement of their boys. My laughter however was very short lived, when the C.O 'invited' me to join his team. So, in lane 1 of the Battalion relay swim was...The Commanding Officer, The Regimental Sergeant Major and myself!! I worked out that seeing as they are both very very fit, on a law of averages, we should still win!! Indeed, for the first few relays we did hold a decent lead, until fitness, or lack of it on my behalf began to show!!

During one front crawl sprint, I was absolutely dying and thought to myself, Scouse, You are on holiday why stress yourself out with all this beasting?. It must be a natural squaddie thing that makes you competative. Although the olympic swimming team have nothing to fear, I cracked on and quite enjoyed the commaraderie of a Battalion beasting!! (first time in years i've not been able to use Battalion rugby as an excuse to get off it!!)
To finish off, we all had to swim around a big square as the final part of the session. I soon found myself doing my Baywatch bit, after one of the lads started suffering severe chest pains. In fairness, I thought they were joking at first, unitil I realised it was genuine and they had gone completely white. I swam over and helped them to the sfaety canoe. As we swam back in I thanked them for getting me off the remainder of the lap I was on!! Following the swim, the Battalion all formed back up, and ran back to camp!! I would have loved to have joined them, but I had to help Sid out Im afraid!! When i did return to Sid he welcomed me with "OH THAT'S RIGHT SCOUSE, LEAVE ME WITH THE KIDS WHILE YOU MUCK AROUND WITH THE LADS!!" Believe me, that beasting was not 'mucking around!'

So, after using the old..If you behave we will take you to Macdonalds trick, off we set for Limassol, and the Maccy D's drive thru!! Even after strict instructions from his daughter and wife not to let it happen, Sid allowed the kids to go to sleep. Even when I drove at speed over the ramps they did not wake up. But it was funny to see them rubber necking in the back!! We returned to the pads and gave the kids their Burgers, they soon said "GRANDAD, WHERE ARE OUR FRIES?" sid, realising he did not buy them any then blatantly lied to them and said with a totally straight face..."DON'T YOU REMEMBER LADS, YOU ATE THEM AT MACDONALDS BEFORE YOU WENT TO SLEEP!!" He actually convinced them that he had bought them some and that they had eaten them!! I have a confession to make, throughout the day, i did let slip a couple of swear words in front of the kids, but thankfully they did not hear. Sid rightly had a go at me for it. however, when the kids asked us whether they could make cakes at the house, Sid, at the end of his tether replied "NO YOU CAN'T, YOU ARE NOT TAKING THE P**S OUT OF US WHEN WE ARE BABYSITTING!!"

Whilst sat at the house praying that joanna and Heidi would come home early I said to sid "IN FAIRNESS, THEY HAVEN'T BEEN THAT BAD" a mere 30 seconds later we discovered that they were cooking toast under the grill and unsupervised!!! The girls soon arrived back and we went through the normal handover/takeover routine, before Sid and I prepared ourselves for a night in the mess. During the week, I have managed to geta couple of bites on my face so I secretly asked Joanna if she had any foundation I could use. Little did I know, but Sid was around the corner and heard me. Oh he did enjoy telling the Sergeant's mess about it. Cheers Dave 08 for admitting to being a secret user of foundation yourself!!!

It's now happy hour in the mess, and we tell the RSM that whilst driving past Guard Mount the other evening, we took some photo's. We were promptly fined for not standing still and to attention when it was on!!! Sid has a number of outstanding rounds to buy after the RSM fined him for the following:

1. Making the RSM wait for a beer when it was his round.
2. Paying with a 50 Euro note the other day and getting 50 back!
3. Promoting himself back to a Sgt Major prior to the tour!

You can tell that Sid is now getting on in years as he asked the Mess 'MUSIC MEMBER', Stevie Cowap to turn the music down as Sid could not hear anything!! Whilst mentioning Stevie it is worthy of mention that he asked the adjutant yesterday on the Battalion run.."SIR, WHY ARE ALL THE EXERCISES WE HAVE CALLED DRAGON SOMETHING?" Er, Stevie, it may have something to do with our nationality perhaps?!!

I would like to advise you all that I think Bean is an Officer in the making. He asked Sid for shorts everytime he went to the bar, only to be told by Sid "IM NOT BUYING YOU SHORTS BEAN, YOU ARE COMPANY SERGEANT MAJOR FOR F***S SAKE!!" Following this, we were discussing the quality of shirts, to which Bean exclaimed "WHEN YOU SHOP WHERE I DO, YOU KNOW YOU ARE GETTING QUALITY!!" Perhaps if the quality is that good, he should consider keeping his shirt on when dancing from now on!!!!

Well, it's the Summer Ball this evening, and Im sure there will be many a tale to tell. Even if some will need to be watered down slightly!!

speak to you soon,

Scouse'Duncan Goodhew' Hughes and Sid 'younger and more deaf brother of Larry' Burns

[ap1]

Blog 5:

Well, it's the Summer Ball this evening, and Im sure there will be many a tale to tell. Even if some will need to be watered down slightly!!

Scouse'Duncan Goodhew' Hughes and Sid 'younger and more deaf brother of Larry' Burns

Scouse!!!!!! I have a bad feeling about this function, you've been so good for the last 5 days, the "Anti-Misbehaviour Elastic Band" must be at full breaking strain. Just remember we're all rooting for you to get through the function without occuring any extras!!!!

SID(younger, heavier brother of Larry), you need to be on "FULL SCOUSE ALERT", I suspect it may be prudent to raise the security state to RED

[kav11]

Scouse you forget I was stood next to you when Shady ran past and i dont remember anything about 'muscular' figure' been said.

mate

[richie9901]

Great fun reading this, looking forward to the next installment
By the way I,m CSgt Richie 01 not Sgt!!!!

[ap1]

Great fun reading this, looking forward to the next installment
By the way I,m CSgt Richie 01 not Sgt!!!!



Thats got to be a bottle of port Richie:rolleyes:

[sid burns]

For all you avid readers of the Scouse blog, who are wondering where is today's enthroalling episode is, well!!!!!!

Scouse left the house last night at 1845hrs for the Mess summer ball dressed in army coverals and a white vest posing as one of the T Birds. it is now 1310hrs local time and he has not returned to his basha.

The only conclusions I can come to is that,

1 He has been arrested and is now with the SBA police trying to convince them that he is civilian police officer from Wales, this however could be hard to prove as he has left his police warrant card at the house.

2, He has met some young single female guest at the Mess and went down to the beach to watch the sun rise over the Med.

Or 3 and probably the odds on favourite, he has got that bladdered and flaked out in the Mess after kiicking some young AGC Sgt out of his room, after stating do you know who I am? and I've got an Army rugby cup winners medal have you?

We all know that naughty kids will come home when thay get hungry.

Sid

[Scouse75]

Blog 6:

Good afternoon to one and all, and of course apologies for the late entry. I would love to tell you tales to the contrary, however, option 3 was the correct assumption by uncle Sid. Big apologiess to CSGT Richie 01, the bottle of port is rightly awaiting you the mess mucker!!

Well well well, the Sgts mess Summers ball!! I would like to whole heartedly thank WO2 Jones10(Bean) for a cracking evening. His entry into the mess on a Harley Davison was coolness personified!! I was slightly concerned however, when he had at least 6 photo's of himself on the bike by the official photographer.

I was sat on a great table with the Sen Major(Charlie VW), Bean, Jenny from BFBS!!, Dave 08, Steve Williams and the one and only Stevie 'look how cool I am' Cowap!! The senior Major, when questioned why he had turned up without cash was quoted as saying..."SORRY SCOUSE, IM NOT USED TO PAYING CASH, THE SUBALTERNS NORMLLY PAY FOR ME!!"

Whilst we are on the subject of the Sen Majors illusions of granduer he was even heard to say.."SCOUSE, IF YOU FANCY PLAYING GOLF DOWN HAPPY VALLEY, JUST LET ME KNOW. I OWN THE PLACE. IN FACT, I OWN EVERYTHING OVER HERE!!!" When questioned further on this bold statement, Charlie actually emphasised the fact and said "SERIOUSLY, IT'S TRUE!!" Top bloke.

As you may well be aware, the evening comprised of everyone turning up in GREASE fancy dress. Basically the majority of the male mess members went for the old, white T-Shirt, tight jeans and white socks. Rumours that Don Butts provided half the mess with their costumes are indeed confirmed!! Just to reinforce the fact, the Sen Major confirmed that he phoned Don up and enquired whether or not he had white socks for him. Apparantly Don seemed concerned that he was asked, but eventually admitted that he had a drawer full!!

I must say, the effort put in by all mess members was fantastic. The wives in particular looked great!!!! We were treated to a medley of dances by a local dance quartet who really were fantastic. Slightly concerning was the fact that Don butts knew the name of all the dances that they were doing!!

The dance competion began, and I had the pleasure of being one of the judges, along with Glen Ayres, Jenny(BFBS) and Jo Wendrick. The dancing was first class by all those who participated and judging was quite difficult, with a number of rounds actually going down to a split decision. A special mention should be made to the RSM, Wayne Roberts who, although from Corwen and usually a barn dance enthusiast, coped admirably with the new dance routines!! (sorry Sir!!!)

Speaking of the RSM, I was intigued to hear his wife, Jo, say to me later on "SCOUSE, I KNOW HE IS THE RSM, BUT AS IM SURE YOU WILL APPRECIATE...IM THE C.O IN OUR HOUSE!!!" Jo, I never doubted it for a minute, you are of course from Cefn Mawr!!

The eveing soon passed with great fun had by all. Bean, Dave'air guitar' 08 and Stevie'check my **** out' Cowap all refused to speak to me for the remainder of the evening, due to the fact that I did not put then through to the final!! Sorry boys, it would have been so obvious that it was favouritism seeing as you were all decidedly average!!!

Following the function, the RSM kindly allowed us to go to the Royal Welsh mess and continue our soiree therein!! The remainder of the night passed without major incident. I will admit that I was caught doing drill in the mess and was rightly fined a bottle of port. i was spotted by WO2 Matt Mathias and CSGT 'OZ' Grant who, upon spotTing me, said in unison..."GET THAT IN YOUR F*****G BLOG SCOUSE!!"

A massive thank you to all who attended last night for your fantastic hospitality and friendship, it was an honour to be there with you all. The waiters/waitresses were great and a credit to the Regiment. Rumours that the Sen Major has now been reunited with his wallet are unfounded at the time of going to print. After all....he does own the place, apparantly!!!

Speak soon,

Scouse and Sid

[Scouse75]

Blog 7:

Nothing worthy of note really occcurred yesterday due to a number of reasons. The main one being that everyone was suffering from hangovers!! I was however informed by Heidi that prior to coming on holiday, she had in fact painted Sid's toe nails, to make them shinier when he was out here!!

Sid had yet another lie in today, and when questioned why? he blamed my snoring for keeping him awake all night. I find this rather lame and inadmissable as evidence considering everytime I woke up and looked over at him he was sound asleep!!! Im sure that there will be more to report on by tomorrow morning.

Scouse and Sid

[Dave 08]

i'm home now mate so keep the updates going

[Scouse75]

Will do Dave, see you when I get back.

[Scouse75]

Blog 8:

Day 8 in the Big Brother house and can you guess who was last out of bed? Correct it's old Burnside!! Yesterday saw us venture down to Fusilier Beach. It was totally deserted apart from sid and I. After some relaxing snorkelling we soon got bored and mischeif began to set in!! "LOOK SID, THERE IS A TRAMPOLINE ON THE NEXT BEACH FOR US TO MESS ABOUT ON!!" I exclaimed. Having noticed the sign that said THIS BEACH IS ONLY FOR DECOMPRESSION TROOPS AND ONLY TO BE USED WHEN THERE IS A LIFEGUARD PRESENT"

After a quick discussion and the realisation that they can't RTU us, off we set. We managed to swim out to the trampoline and were quite happy to see a ladder attached.It certaintly helped!! We then set off back to fusilier Beach which was quite a decent swim.

Whilst chilling out in the sea, I decided that I had no real need for my swimming shorts on and decided to bin them for the time being. When Sid enquired why I felt the need to be naked I merely informed him.."COS I CAN!!" We then returned home. It should be noted that earlier in the day, Sid and I were actually trusted to go to Limassol for the shopping. We returned home with Beer, wine, squid and octopuss!! needless to say, that was the first and last time we were trusted with the shopping.

Having returned from the beach, Sid proudly announced to one and all(Well, anyone that was remotely interested) that he was off for 'another' run down HAPPY VALLEY. Although he left the pads location in the jeep, isnt it a little strange that I failed to see him head to Happy Valley on the road that parrallel's the married quarters? Just to make him feel better, we all said we really did believe him that he had been for a run. mind you, with all the lie- ins he has had, he should have ample energy for running!!


During the evening we ventured into Episkopi for a low fat Kebab. We chose a traditional local eaterie and soon saw the error of our ways after we were ripped off!! Sid bid farewell to the owner by shouting at them "HAPPY RETIREMENT ON ALL THAT MONEY I JUST GAVE YOU!!". It's now the following morning and he is still whinging about it!! Stevie Cowap and bean have organised for us to visit the waterpark this afternoon with them. When i advised Sid of today's itinary he replied "IM NOT REALLY INTO WATERPARKS AND SLIDES" Sid, I wasnt expecting it to be some kind of fetish for you, We just thought it would be a good day out. He could not even be persuaded when I showed him the slides on the internet!! I would much rather he just had the bottle to admit that he is scared of the slides and is afraid that he will bottle it in front of the lads!!! I've told him if he does bottle it, it will be between us and the forum and nobody else!!!

Well, im just about to leave and Im really looking forward to the waterpark. Im looking forward to the weight advantage to propel me down the slides quicker than the Army lads!! I will of course try my best not to get stuck in one of the tubes. I thought I had better add that before anybody else.

Standby for next SITREP,

Scouse and Sid

[Scouse75]

Blog 9: As I advised you all yesterday, Sid was too scared to accompany us down the local waterpark. He therefore went to the sea with the family. (apart from his adopted son!!). I travelled to the waterpark with WO2 Jones10(BEAN), Sgt Stevie Cowap and Andrew Roberts, who is the younger brother of the RSM. Andrew has just arrived for a two week holiday. (Living in Corwen, two weeks probably won't be enough though!!).

Prior to our departure, we had lunch in the mess and were joined by the RSM who had come to wave his little brother off!! Whilst at lunch, the RSM informed us of a telephone conversation, he had with Bean earlier that morning:

The RSM had e mailed Bean and informed him that he would be required to provide one NCO to act as 'Regimental Shepherd' in Catterick training establishment. For those of you unaware of the term 'Regimental Shepherd', it is basically a position held by an NCO within a training establishment to ensure the welfare needs of the Battalions future Fusiliers are being met. I believe that they also act as a point of contact between the Recruits and the Battalion. Now, I know for a fact that if many of us had no idea whatsoever what the position entailed, then we could of course be forgiven. After all, why should we, it is a relatively new concept. And it's inception had come about long after many of us had left the Battalion. However, surely a serving Company Sergeant Major should have some idea as to it's general meaning!! Therefore the RSM was somewhat suprised to receive the following telephone query from CSM BEAN;

"SIR, IM NOT BEING FUNNY, BUT I NEED TO SPEAK TO YOU ABOUT THIS REGIMENATAL SHEPHERD YOU NEED ME TO NOMINATE. IM A BIT STRAPPED FOR NCO'S AT THE MOMENT, AND I DON'T THINK ANY OF THEM WANT TO LOOK AFTER THE GOAT. AND ANYWAY, ISNT THE REGIMENTAL GOAT IN CARDIFF AND NOT CATTERICK?!!"

After a short silence and the realisation that Bean was not in fact taking the p**s, the RSM kindly explained the ethos to Bean. Bean, just a quick one mate. If I am going to continue giving people from Corwen some light hearted abuse(RSM included), please remember that you should not undermine the good people of Llangollen!!!

We soon left for the waterpark, of course it is not true that Andrew had his brother's MOD Form 90 for cheaper entry, although he looks more like the picture than the RSM does!! Upon arriving at the park, it was towels down and straight onto the slides. Whilst stevie Cowap was applying tanning lotion, Bean had the audacity to say "GOD, STEVE, YOU'RE SUCH A POSER!!". For those regular blog readers, you will realise that this is an extreme case of POT/KETTLE, etc!!

I must admit that one slide was rather scary. It was the black hole slide, in which Stevie and I went down backwards on a rubber tube whilst in complete darkness. It was totally disorientating and a bit uncomforable!! However, rumours that I shouted..."STEVE, I DON'T LIKE IT, I DON'T KNOW WHERE I AM" are totally fabricated and exaggerated. (Well, sort of!!). Mind you, the above words were often used by Sid during night NAVEX's throughout his career!! The final incident of note was when Bean thought we had not seen him trip over his inflatable *rse, sorry, I mean ring, in front of loads of girls. Oh how we laughed at him, and how he sulked!!!

On returning home Sid rushed out to see me, like a young child with something brilliant to say..."SCOUSE, SCOUSE, I FOUND A DEAD BAT IN THE SEA, AND IT WAS THIS BIG!!"(holding his arms ourt wide to indicate 2 foot long) . His excitement however was short-lived when Heidi walked passed and said "JASON, IT WASN'T THAT BIG. BUT DON'T WORRY SCOUSE, HE IS FOREVER LYING ABOUT THE LENGTH OF THINGS!!". The look on his face was priceless.

Heidi and Joanna then kindly cooked the Squid and Octopuss that Sid and I had bought the other day. I kindly kept out of the way of the kitchen, whilst Sid shouted the odd bit of advice to the girls, as if he was Rick Stein!! It is now official, we are no longer allowed to go shopping unaccompanied again!

Worthy of note is the incident when Sid was sat on the patio and Joanna's next door neighbour pulled up in his car after work. Never one to resist the opportunity to tell everyone that our warrant cards still work over here(!!), Sid shouts over "Oi, GET YOUR SEATBELT ON, THAT WOULD COST YOU THIRTY QUID AT HOME!!!" It's a pity Sid isn't that keen when we are actually in work, and not on holiday!!.

Sid is also over the moon that he has stolen his son in law's army issue sandals!! He even said "LOOK SCOUSE, THEY EVEN HAVE A NATO STOCK NUMBER ON THEM, MAYBE BIG BROTHER LARRY CAN GET US REPLACEMENTS WHEN WE NEED THEM!!"

Sid and I are off for a jeep ride somewhere now, Im sure he wll come out with plenty of comments worthy of the blog. Especially as we are out for beers tonight as well !!

Scouse and Sid

[DP43]

Scouse in all the blogs I've read I just wanted to know, for all his posing does Bean still have his bergan asre? Result mate cheers. LOL PS. Sorry Tony couldn't resist.

[Bean10]

Scouse in all the blogs I've read I just wanted to know, for all his posing does Bean still have his bergan asre? Result mate cheers. LOL PS. Sorry Tony couldn't resist. Dave no offence taking!! Its actually a bit slimmer these days mate, however as i keep tellin everyone, im just big boned!

[Bean10]

Paul, you know i was only joking about the shepard bit, I knew th Reg goat was in Cardiff lol!!!!

[Scouse75]

Blog 10:

Good morning all, and its a sunny 35 over here on the Island in the Med. As I look over to my left hand side, I feel I may as well be back in Wrexham. Sid is sat on the chair talking absolute drivel, whilst Aunty Heidi is ironing and shaking her head at everything Sid says!!

Sid and I decided to actually leave the camp and its surrounding ameneties and drive down to Paphos. The more avid readers of the blog will recall that Sid does not do culture, and all of my attempts to coax him into embracing the local history have all been in vain. However, on route to paphos, Sid amazed me by being able to point out Aphroditie's rock. Dont get me wrong, it was not an informative visit, but merely Sid pointing it out as we sped past at 80KMPH.(Correct speed limit). As we passed it, I stupidly enquired..."SID, THAT APHRODITIE, WAS IT A BLOKE OR A BIRD?!!". This was all Sid needed to berate me all the way down to Paphos. "SCOUSE, SO MUCH FOR BEING EDUCATED, YOU THICK GIT.BLAH BLAH BLAH!!" I put on a brave smile, but deep down I was gutted at my own faux pas!

Whilst enjoying a cold beer in Paphos harbour, my mind drifted back to the mess function dance competition. I told Sid that the standard of dancing was actually really good. Sid then went on to tell me that his brother Michael and his wife Betty were really good 'Jivers' in their day. Instantly spotting an opportunity to lure Sid into a silly comment, I tempted him with..."DID YOU KNOW SID, THAT BEING A GOOD DANCER IS IN YOUR GENES?" The bait was set, and without letting me down, Sid piped up with..."YES, YOU ARE RIGHT SCOUSE, I COME FROM A FAMILY OF DANCERS!!!" The fact that he was absolutely serious only made it even better.

On returning to camp, we made our way to the pool bar for a few beers. Now, on writing this blog I have discovered a few things. When out in comapny, you tend to hone into what people are saying, just in case they say something worthy of a mention on the blog. Yes, in some instances we may even set someone up to say something that they will regret. But every so often, an absolute gem arrives straight in your lap that needs no manipulating or coaxing. This next classic, is one such occurance:

CSM(BEAN) Jones10 arrived at the pool, and Sid had great pleasure in christening him 'Tony Two Combs', owing to his vanity!! We were then treated to a fantastic true story. One of our number had great pleasure in informing us that whilst in Afghanistan, Bean was caught in the shower taking pictures of himself with his camera!!! Oh, this was too good to be true. Whilst the story was being told, Bean was actually in the toilet. On his return we started dropping hints about the incident. Bean did not take long to cotton on and came out with the following, unbelievable explanation..... "OH, ARE YOU ON ABOUT THE TIME WHEN MY CAMERA FELL OFF THE SINK WHILST I WAS IN THE SHOWER, AND IT ACCIDENTLY TOOK A PICTURE OF ME?"!!!! He was totally straight-faced and serious when trying to palm us of with this unbelievable excuse!!

Bean, that is the stuff of legend mate!! The remainder of todays blog would pale into insignificance after the last story, so I will have to end now.

Well, days to do are getting few, but hopefully there will still be a few more memorable moments for us to share with you all.

Take care all,

Scouse and Sid

[Scouse75]

Blog 11: ok everyone, only two more blogs to go after this one. Hoorah, I hear you shout!!

Yesterday morning we were planning on where we should go swimming for the afternoon. Sid's family suggested going to the local Cypriot beach. However it was obvious from the following comment that Sid was not too keen...

SID: "I DON'T THINK WE SHOULD GO THE CYPRIOT BEACH, IT'S FULL OF CIVIES, AND I JUST DON'T TRUST THEM!!"

So, not being able to let go of the past, we headed down to FUSILER BEACH, with Sid wearing his newly acquired Army issue sandals. His poor son in law is working his b***s off on Senior Brecon, and here is Sid robbing all of his issued kit. In fact, Sid will be leaving Cyprus with more kit than the Q.M's Dept!!

On the subject of Sid's son in law, 'Rushy'. Did you know that when he was dating Joanna, Sid made Rushy call him Sir, not only in work but also when he was at his house!! You are so sad Sid!!

Whilst at FUSILIER BEACH, we were joined for a dip by Bean. Bean started having a little moan that I seemed to be targetting him on the daily blogs. This is in contradiction to last week, when he moaned that I did not mention him enough!! As I expalined, I will only put in the blog what I see or hear happening in front of me. Nothing has been made up. So Bean, if the cap fits...blah blah blah!! Speaking of which, perhaps if Bean had a little think before coming out with outrageous things, then he would not be in the blog so much. Take this for example... whilst the three of us were having a little swim, Bean struck up a body building pose and said, and I quote..."LOOK AT ME LAD'S, IM A GREEK GOD, JUST ADD MEDITERRANEAN SUNSHINE!!!" And he wonders why he is in the blog!!!

The evening was spent having a meal in nearby Pisouri. By far the biggest highlight of the evening was when, Larry 'older brother of Sid' sent Sid the following text!!!.............."HI, IM JUST TAKING OUR MAM OUT FOR A MEAL AT CELTIC MANOR FOR HER BIRTHDAY!!!"

Oh yes, Sid had been too busy on holiday to remember Nanna Burns' birthday!!! The little sun tan that he had acquired soon drained from his chubby little cheeks!!! IIm sure all of you who know Larry can just picture him grinning to himself as he sent Sid the text!!! A short phone call and a lot of grovelling later and Sid was back to being Jean's favourite little soldier!!

After the meal, Sid paid for the meal by card, with me giving him the difference in cash. Whilst on the way home Sid seemed rather quite as I drove us back. Perhaps he was contemplating the end of the lovely holiday, or taking in the local scenery, but no!! All of a sudden he pipes up with..."JOANNA, I'VE WORKED IT OUT IN MY HEAD, YOU OWE ME 18 EUROS FOR THE MEAL!!!" This is his daughter who has put us up all fortnight!!

This morning the sen Major, Charlie Vere-Whiting kindly invited Sid and I to a little presentation he had prepared on the lads operational tours and commitments. Seeing as Sid was too asleep to attend the last one, I made the effort this time. Upon arriving CVW asked of Sid's whereabouts, to which I dutifully replied "SIR, HE TOLD ME TO TELL YOU HE IS SHOPPING WITH HIS FAMILY!!".

CVW: "AND WHERE IS HE REALLY SCOUSE?"

SCOUSE: "ER, IN BED SIR!!"

CVW: "OH, WELL. SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE. IM SURE HE WILL BE UP IN TIME FOR HAPPY HOUR THOUGH!!".

The presentation was very informative, and really highlighted the work the Battalion has undertaken over the last 2 years on Operations and back on the Island. It was good to hear the praise and admiration that the Sen Maj and RSM have for the Fusiliers, many many of them had to turn from boys into men overnight. Something for us to think of when we moan about "The Youth of today". It does not apply to all of them!! How many of us can honestly say that our very first taste of Operations as a young Fusilier was crossing a Line Of Departure to fight a very real enemy? I know I can't. Perhaps the pen-pushers in Whitehall will remember this,the next time they refer to Cyprus as a 'sunshine posting'!!!

Anyway, back to a more light-hearted note. We are now off to jump off some very high cliffs into the Med with Bean and Don Butts. Sid has just reminded me his back is playing up apparantly!!!

Speak soon,

Sid and Scouse

[Scouse75]

Blog 12: Here we go.

Bean has been at it yet again, whilst down at the beach, he amazingly said the following.."HEY, ITS REALLY BEACHY DOWN HERE. NO, I DON'T MEAN THAT, I MEANT IT LOOKS LIKE A BEACH". Er, Yes bean, beaches do tend to take on that type of appearance!!!

Later on,Off the cliffs we went, with Don Butts and I risking a swallow dive. Sid did himself proud with his feet first entry. Mind you, it was quite high.Bean then looked on with envy as the QM, Bri Bloor and his son were participating in a spot of kite surfing. Bean then strutted up to the instructor and booked himself onto a course. He returned to us and said..."The instructor reckons I will be a natural because I look like a surfer!!" You cannot make up some of the things he comes out with!!

That evening, Sid and I went to the mess and were soon invited to the football presentation evening. The lads had joined a local league and were actually crowned as cup winners. Well done lads, and a big thanks to Scouse Hulse for an enjoyable evening. Being an Evertonian, it must have been unique for him to actually see some silverware!!! An added thanks to Gareth Redfern, who on collecting his winners medal said "There you go Scouse, I've now got more medals than you!!"..Almost!!!

The evening then got better with the arrival of the one and only Jinx 99!! You know the one, if you listen to him, he has represented Wales at schoolboy level at every conceivable pasttime! Sid reminded him that he used to play chess in the RED DRAGON with Alan Redburn. Jinx replied with... "YES, I BEAT HIM 4-1, BUT I DID REPRESENT WALES WHEN I WAS IN SCHOOL!!!" Jinx further amazed us by revealing that he had actually received his LSGC. Even he thought it was a wind up!! By the way Bean, Jinx actually knew what the Regimental shepherd did!!

It was great to see Jinx, and as always he had great pleasure in telling all that would listen that he was "THE DADDY!!". (YAWN). I would like to take this opportunity to thank Jinx's good wife for the following remark..."HEY SCOUSE, YOU USED TO BE THE BLONDE BOMBSHELL WHEN YOU WERE IN THE ARMY. BUT BLOODY HELL, THE YEARS HAVE NOT BEEN KIND TO YOU"!!! Needless to say, Sid reminded me of this at least every half hour!!!!

Sid was on good behaviour, right up to the point that he told three LEMGO stories within half an hour!!!!! Whilst on the subject of Sid, here is a quick joke.... What do Sid Burns and the Jackson 5 have in common?........Answer: They only got where they are because of a more talented brother!!!!

The next gem is written with the permission of the RSM who treated us to this classic.: Ok, we have all done it, forgotten an important birthday or anniversary. the other week, the RSM did exactly that. He did not get the hint that Jo was not speaking to him, or that his daughter was walking around with a card for ages. The RSM soon realised what the card was and looked at Jo and said "ER, I LOVE YOU". He then came out with the best excuse ever. He said, totally straight faced..... "BABE, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH EVERY SINGLE DAY, THAT OUR ANNIVERSARY IS NO DIFFERENT. THATS THE ONLY REASON I DID NOT NEED TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT!!" Wayne has stated that he is happy for all forum users to use this excuse when the need arises!!!

It would only be fair that I end this penultimate blog with another Sid classic. Seeing a queue at the bar, he promptly got his warrant card out and exclaimed..."NO WAY AM I WAITING FOR SERVICE, IM THE LAW"!!!

Right, Im off to Pathos for the night with the RSM, his brother, Bean and a few others. Sid is of course still in bed!! Standby for the final blog tommorrow!!

Sid and Scouse

[Scouse75]

Final Blog:

Well Ladies and Gents, the moment has finally arrived. We are now awaiting our trip to the airport at the end of a fantastic two weeks. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who have made it such a memorable holiday. Of course thanks to Uncle Sid and Aunty Heidi, and especially to Joanna for being our hostess!!

In regards to the Regiment, there were so many people who made our visit such a great time. They were, as always great hosts. Thanks to Bean who really did make our stay easier. And for the fact that he gave me so much ammunition for the Blogs!! Now Bean has just left on leave, it maybe worth letting you know that his OC actually thought he was hosting an official commrades visit!! Little did he know that the visit consisted of Me and Sid!!!
Cheers to the RSM Wayne Roberts, for allowing us into the mess and ensuring that we left in a mess!! There are so many others that helped us out throughout our time here and it is very much appreciated. Cheers to my old Platoon Commander, now Sen Major CVW for his informative presentation on the Afghan Ops.

If anyone has been 'fortunate' enough to have had a mention on one of the blogs, it was only ever meant as a light-hearted bit of banter. Remember, it's when people stop talking about you that you need to worry!! To Sid and Bean, I make no apologies whatsoever for mentioning you on the blogs, as your behaviour has meritted regular mentions. By the way, Sid has just said to me..."SCOUSE, I SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN UB40 BUT MY MILITARY CAREER GOT IN THE WAY!!!" And so it continues!!!!!

On speaking to members of the Battalion across all ranks, I think it is quite obvious that the majority are looking forward to returning to the UK. And rightly so after now appreciating even more the efforts that have been made by the Battalion on Operations. When the Battalion march through Wrexham on the commrades weekend, I really hope that the people of Wrexham will be there in their thousands to show their support and appreciation. I know we all will. Now I've had the opportunity to listen to a few tales from the lads who were on the ground about their experiences, I think I will be even prouder watching the Battalion march through Wrexham.

Ok, I've waffled on for far too long(about two weeks too long!!!), It's time to finish off. I Hope you found some of the little snippets we have sent you fun and informative. We tried to strike a balance with a light-hearted approach and some information about how the battalion are doing. If we got it wrong....BLAME SID!!!!

Cheers,

Scouse and Sid

[Barry69]

A Fantastic Blog Scouse made me feel I was there! So much I ve caught the sun!

Barry


PS Sid in UB40 em, a Rat in the Kitchen May be?


PPS Easy on the Evertonians a new dawn approaches lol

[ap1]

A great job Scouse....a Classic Thread.

Perhaps "Scouse's Weekly Blog" might be a good idea?

[margrit]

Sorry the blog has come to an end. It was hilarious. Couldn't wait to get into work in the mornings to read the next episode.

[5haron]

Same here Margrit. I was off work, put my back out and feeling sorry for myself. Scouse, your blog brightened the day :)

[Glen]

I must admit.....I enjoyed it too.
Nice one Scouse. When's the next holiday???
Glen

[Bean10]

Scouse & Sid, glad you both had a great 2 weeks in Cyprus. It has been a pleasure hosting you both, and the Blog has been hiliarious!! "even if the flack has been directed towards me and sid". I agree with Al, you should do more of these blogs paul! We have changed the working hours in Cyprus around this blog lol!! Everyone who I have spoken to including some of the wives, have found it very amusing! "Llangollen has got talent paul" !

[Sheena Morgan]

Had to wait till today to read the last blog as I've been on holiday. It's been great fun reading them Scouse, I've thoroughly enjoyed them. Roll on the next one......