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!!

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!!

Take care all


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[ap1]

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

[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

[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

[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

[HOWIE WILLIAMS]

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