Scouse Commrades blog-Wrexham 2008

I was thinking long and hard whether or not to do a blog this weekend, following the passing of our great friend Karl. Having spoken with Gail, she explained that Karl would not be impressed if I didn't do one, so here goes!

Seeing as Paul and Karen Dyer had hijacked my role as adopted family of Sid and Heidi, I was invited by my other adopted parents, Bri Taylor49 and Angie to rest my weary head at their Platoon Harbour. Much appreciated. On the Friday, Sid was adamant that we should RV at the NAGS HEAD at 1930hrs sharp. He then decided to turn up an hour late, and blamed Paul Dyers late arrival, Paul in turn blamed all the farmers between Aberystwth and Wrexham!!!

The first point of concern was some of the standards of dress on display, a specail mention to Nick Hughes07 for turning up in a grey school tank top(probably borrowed of Paul Gough!!). And then, letting down North Wales Police was Howie, who, for some bizzare reason decided that he should wear a flowery shirt and tracksuit top!!! The fact they were both ex-Delta's with CSM Larry Burns at the time, may be the reason for this!!

Whilst discussing writing the blog, Paul Dyer stated.."DON'T TELL SID THAT I READ THAT FORUM BO****KS!!". Having being explained the error of his ways, he then preceeded to bribe Beano Hind and I, not to mention that he was so disrespectful about the marvellous FORUM!!

We then headed to the Wynnstay Hotel, which looked like a Who's Who of Regimental characters, young and old!! My first faux paux occurred when I saw a young lady enter the bar and I gave it the old "HI, YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL, BLAH BLAH BLAH!" My cockiness was short lived when Karen Dyer turned around and said "P**S OFF SCOUSE, THATS MY DAUGHTER!!" OOps, sorry Paul and Karen!!!

Whilst outside discussing with Led blything the fact that he already had his suit on, Sid stated that he looked as if he had come straight from court. We then asked Led how Pembrokeshire was, to which he introduced me to a new adjective and described it as being "SEAGULLISH!!"

Heidi was now beginning to show her Germanic genes, as when asked by Tracy Kassimes to put her glass on the bar for her, Heidi replied with "DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM? IM SID'S WIFE!!!" Heidi then topped this when someone asked if that was Tracy Kassimes with her..heidi, whilst stroking Tracey's face said..."YES, DON'T YOU RECOGNISE THE SKIN!!!" No Comment!

As with many of you, Mick Camplin booked the weekend off...not for the reunion though, but a famaily wedding. Tut tut...Priorities Mick. Regiment first!!

I was then speaking with Capt Dave Crimmins for about half an hour and he appeared to be very blog aware. He did however fail at the final hurdle when he said "MY FANTASY FOOTY TEAM IS ONLY DOING BADLY COS' I COULDN'T CHANGE MY TEAM LAST WEK, BECAUSE I WAS DOING A WIVES EXERCISE!!" He was gutted that he had lasted so long, yet dropped a clanger at the end!! Cheers Dave!
Before I get bubbled, I will freely admit to dancing to songs in a femanine manner. Well spotted Paul Davies01 and Sid!!

The biggest look of disgust on anyone's face was when Led asked the DJ in the Cambrian whether he had any Motorhead. Led was not pleased when he was given a resounding "NO!!" Oh, and Paul and Karen Dyer, don't think for a minute that you were'nt seen smooching to gether in the corner of the pub!! It's not all about you two!! Commrades is for socialising with former colleagues!!!! Just check Sid and Heidi out, not once did they kiss, dance or talk to each other all night!!!!

Saturday:

I always thought it would be Heidi, being German, who would have the most liberal attitude towards the physical aspect of relationships. However, on preparing to get ready on saturday morning, Angie Taylor said to me"SCOUSE, YOU GET IN THE SHOWER, WHILSt BRI LIES ON THE BED!!!" Admittedly it was just an unfortunate slip of the tongue and not a weird invite!!!!

So, Hightown Barracks was aour first port of call. Sid and his party were late-again!! Whilst talking to some of the local officers from the Battalion, we decided to wind them up with myself saying "HI GUYS, IM COLONEL PAUL PIKE" To which they looked at me blankly and said "YEAH, RIGHT!!" It's much easier with potential Officers!!!!

A specail thanks to RQMS Neil Jones14 for taking some pics with my phone, if only he held it the right way around!! The next was a classic. Whilst speaking with Led Blything and Georgina, they had advised us that they had encountered North Wales Police the night before after Georgina had taking a wrong turn down a one way street! She was sober though. Apparantly this is how the conversation went:

Police: "Excuse me madam, but you have driven the wrong way down that street"

LED: (Leaning over to the drivers window) "IT'S OK MATE, I KNOW SID BURNS AND SCOUSE HUGHES"

Police: "In that case Sir, Can you both get out of the car!!"

Note to LED- We are the last people you should tell them that you know mate!!!

It is interesting to know that Led and Georgina are now professional actors.Led has got himself an extra part on a forthcoming episode of casualty.(Genuine) He did have great pleasure in telling us that he was the only extra to get a speaking part, and that he is the only one who has a stutter!!

Major Westley(OC B COY) then did no favours for the Anglo/ Welsh relations by saying "IN AFGHAN, THE CAMERAS WERE FOLLOWING AROUND THE NURSES AND FILMING THEM" To which I replied " BRILLIANT!!" He then quipped "NO, IT'S NOT THAT GOOD, THEY WERE THE MINGING WELSH ONES!!!" Tut Tut. Where is Nick Ravenhill when you need him!!

Sid Burns then began to come into form....remembering how family connections had done him no harm in his career, He shouted over onto the parade square to OC BCOY(His son in law Rushy's OC) "SIR, WHEN ARE YOU PROMOTING RUSHY, MY DAUGHTER NEEDS THE MONEY!!!"

He was however, outdone by Bri Taylor49. As the colonels, past and present, arrived at the Parade Square to march on for the drumhead service, all was silent across Hightown Barracks, that is until Bri's mobile phone started to belt out the RING OF FIRE song by Johnny Cash!!! Nice one Bri. Take 5!! For those of you familiar with Hightown, you will know that there is work going on outside camp with new apartments. Sid looked at them and said "IM GONNA GET ONE OF THEM, BECAUSE THEY LOOK OVER THE DRILL SQUARE!!!" I could understand it if they looked over the Med Centre mate!!!

As the parade marched past the wynnstay we all watched proudly as the lads passed. Jinx 99 then came out with a typical Jinx quote.."I USED TO MARCH FOR WALES SCHOOLBOYS!!!" Unbelievable. It may be worth mentioning that we found out that Peelow was wearing his medals inside his suit jacket!! We could not work that one out mate!!!

A great source of entertainment over the whole weekend was Capt Mark Shields, a top bloke who is always a laugh to have a beer with. Especially as he turned up on Saturday morning wearing mustard coloured cords and a jacket that would not look out of place on a Trumpton Fireman. Some people commented that it looked like he was on the great escape and that he had it made by the escape party!!!

It was nice to meet up with JUNGLE, who many of you will know from the forum. He gave me and sid a very interesting chat about Malaya. Cheers for that Jungle, very informative and appreciated mate.

Glyn Llewellyn then turned up, what a top bloke. Although he did look like he ahd shopped at the same tailors as Mark Shields!! However he quickly went on the offensive with "SID, WHY ARE YOU WEARING CORNISH PASTIES ON YOU FEET. AND SCOUSE, DID THOS ESHOES COME WITH CALLIPERS!!!" We taught him well!!!

Sid then started waffling about Bisley and said "HEY SCOUSE, ITS NOT PHYSICALLY POSSIBLE TO COUNT THE AMOUNT OF GOLD MEDALS THAT I WON!!" Yawn! You may remeber we were telling a few tales about Mad Richie Irvine the other day. Well the man himself was there on Saturday and was just typical Irv!! A charity worker poked his head into our circle and asked if we wanted to purchase a badge, we respectfully declined his offer and continued with our conversation. This did not put him off, and he poked his head back in, Then classic IRV- He poked the bloke in his chest with his umbrella and shouted "I'LL STUFF YOU IN A MINUTE, I'VE TOLD YOU ONCE, F**k OFF!!" Legendary Richie Irvine. Oh yeah, and of course he spat on the floor too!!!

You know whats it's like when you have had a few beers and you see old mates, some people tend to get emotional, however, I did not expect someone who I see most days in work, put their arms around me at 1815hrs on Saturday evening and say in a slur.."SCOUSE, I LOVE YOU. AND THIS IS THE BEST WEEKEND EVER!!" Thank you Howie Williams91!!

Specail mention to Bri Taylor49 and Gareth Lewis17 for wanting to become Officers and were seen drinking spritzers in the afternoon. Rumours that they then went on the PIMs are unconfirmed at this time!! Sid then got a great reply from Bean(CSM Jones10 A Coy). Sid quipped "BEAN, YOUR PACE STICK DRILL WAS RUBBISH" To which Bean replied "SORRY SID, I WAS TOO BUSY IN AFGHANISTAN TO PRACTICE MY DRILL!!"

I then spoke to the legend that is John Shed 50!! He satated that he came last year but ws a week late!! He actually turned up in blazer, etc!!! Typical John. It was interesting to hear that on the train on the way down this year, he was asked by a member of the public if he was the train conductor!! Classic.

Whilst outside the Wynnstay, i stupidly attempted to do ahange step, Sid shouted over "SCOUSE, IM AN ADVANCED DRILL INSTRUCTOR. THAT WAS ****!!" Yeah, whatever. Sid then fell foul again of Bean's newly found quick wit. Sid started to have a go at Bean about his Regimental tie, to which Bean replied.. "SID, JUST LEAVE THE REGIMENTAL STUFF TO US THAT ARE STILL SERVING!!!" Sid was gutted.

I thought I would stick up for Sid and try to wind Bean up, so I said in a serious tone "BEAN, IV'E SHED BLOOD ON THE RUGBY PITCH FOR THIS REGIMENT" He took the bait straight away and replied "DON'T TALK ABOUT BLOOD UNLESS IT'S OF A SERIOUS NATURE!!!" Brilliant I knew I would get him. (Mind that ammo tin mate!)

I will leave the last words to Paul Davies01 who, when leaving town said 2RIGHT, IM OFF UP TO THE BARRACKS, BUT IF IT'S S**T, I COMING BACK TO THE CAMBRIAN!!"

Im sure there are so many more stories you could all tell, I have, but I could'nt print them!! Thanks to everyone I shared a pint, memory and laugh with. Another great weekend!! Im counting down to next year already!!!

Bob, sorry I didnt put it on the Blog page. As usual I waffled on forever, and it would'nt fit!!!

Brilliant Scouse. But you fail to mention some of your own matters.

Getting dressed on sat morning he barges in and says Bri will you do my tie for me mate i havnt done 1 since i was in school! We are then in the car having a lift to the barracks when he shouts SH*T!!! Whats the matter Scouse i said? He replies I havnt put any GEL IN MY HAIR!! "you aint got enough hair mate". He then phoned Sid to ask him to bring some with him. And Sid duly obliged oh Sid if you hadnt of sloped off on route back to barracks youd have been able to pick it up as it was still outside the bar.

Scouse mentions Mr and Mrs Dyer being all smoochy. Well we left the Cambrian to head off to the barracks when Scouse disappeared. He then re appears with his new lady friend. Once introductions had been made i was talking to the young lady when she said "we went to Liverpool for a night out last week and we romantically walked along the mersey and stopped to sit and Dangle our feet in as we watched the moon" Scouse you old romantic you.

Finally when saying good night or should is say morning at that stage as her taxi had arrived Scouse could not let go looking at me and Angie saying "I LOVE KISSING ITS MY FAVOURITE".

Any way just wanted to say thanks to all those who i had the pleasure of meeting again the weekend never fails to be a cracker topped of this year by the Battalion marching through FANTASTIC. Im looking forward to next year already. And would like to wish the Bn all the very best on your new posting in Chester.

Bri 49

Scouse nice 1 M8.

Just sat in the hotel PMSL at the Blog, got loads of Thai people think I'm mad, or rubbing there hands as an easy touch Felang, not sure how u spell it.

Any way will be Bk for the 12th.

Cheers Rob

Classic

Cheers scouse great write up mate mate ,

a few awards for the weekend ,

looking gay award - Mac [D/M 1st Bn ] What a tank top !!!
Best dyed Hair - Sid {Bite yer ears } Giles
Best Gel - Scouse {more Gel than Hair }
Best Beer Gut - group award everyone
Best Goatie - Misfit
Best Waffle - Sid Burns { dont worry abount the coppers led just mention my name }
lookin like Gary Glitter -- Dai Beer
Acting like Gary Glitter - Peelo
Best dressed Muslim - Mo ullah
Most use of the mirror -- Don Butts / Mal owen
Least use of the mirror - misfit
Best Comment to me - Are You out now led - Shed 50

Best one linners to me
Howie - Er led av you got that 50 quid from 1988 .
Ritchie Irv - **** off Blything They must have paid you more than that .
Scouse - I might go to the Band do , they love Me
Sid - Can i come Scouse
Mal Owen - So you think thats funny led !!
Rob 94 {RSM } Well i done better than You Led

And last , When scouse seen an anti drug sign , Say no To crack , all this did is remind him to pull his Jeans up

Great weekend

cheers all
led

I think it's a joint first for the best gay of the night, as when the YMCA came on in the Cambrian
Scouse rushed out and returned back in with his painted on black mexican moustach and threw himself whole heartedley into the YMCA, around our private dance floor, the pool table. (at this point Mo Ullah just tall enough to see over the pool table shouts B******s mines better than that)

Best weekend for a long time, thanks to everyone.

Scouse, brilliant yet again!!
One thing I did mention on the Saturday night, but you changed the subject was , Why were you wearing a lapel badge on the back of your collar?

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Originally Posted by led9750

Cheers scouse great write up mate mate ,

a few awards for the weekend ,

looking gay award - Mac [D/M 1st Bn ] What a tank top !!!
Best dyed Hair - Sid {Bite yer ears } Giles
Best Gel - Scouse {more Gel than Hair }
Best Beer Gut - group award everyone
Best Goatie - Misfit
Best Waffle - Sid Burns { dont worry abount the coppers led just mention my name }
lookin like Gary Glitter -- Dai Beer
Acting like Gary Glitter - Peelo
Best dressed Muslim - Mo ullah
Most use of the mirror -- Don Butts / Mal owen
Least use of the mirror - misfit
Best Comment to me - Are You out now led - Shed 50

Best one linners to me
Howie - Er led av you got that 50 quid from 1988 .
Ritchie Irv - **** off Blything They must have paid you more than that .
Scouse - I might go to the Band do , they love Me
Sid - Can i come Scouse
Mal Owen - So you think thats funny led !!
Rob 94 {RSM } Well i done better than You Led

And last , When scouse seen an anti drug sign , Say no To crack , all this did is remind him to pull his Jeans up

Great weekend

cheers all
led

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Led, it was 100 quid mate:winker:

Hello Scouse,
Scouse you deserve a nomination for the Pullitzer prize, Arthur Miller and Scott Fitzgerald are not in your class.
Regards RBD aka jungle

Surprised you remember any of Saturday night Howie??:biglaugh:

Following a very long weekend, Sunday included, I went to work in a haze on Monday and suffered. I then went into a deep depression and got a feeling of impending doom!
It cleared by wednesdayand now I`m back to normal.
NEVER AGAIN or not until the first weekend of September 2009 anyway:winker:

With Led and myself proudly bringing up the rear of the parade on Saturday I casually advised Led that he had made Regimental history. It was the first time that the Regiment had marched with a goat in the front and one in the back.:winker:

Cheers all and thanks for a great weekend.

Good Blog mate, did Al proud. Sounds like another succesful reunion, see you all next year.

Patty.