Shortt Thread: Fun & Frivolity Here

**Archangel** · 10-06-2009, 10:36

Originally Posted by Gas Gas Gas

I see the doorman wearing the car blanket got let in again.

Does anyone know the Bandmaster? Was he aware of the legendary CastleWalt and his bottle opening trick? How nice for Shortt to get photographed with real British soldiers.

I trust Shortt was ushered into the building accompanied by the customary IBA 'Honour Guard' (cough, splutter!) waving the traditional white umbrellas?

**western** · 10-06-2009, 10:41

Page 44, has his bling gone vertical?

**blue-sophist** · 10-06-2009, 10:42

Originally Posted by Gas Gas Gas

I see the doorman wearing the car blanket got let in again.

Does anyone know the Bandmaster? Was he aware of the legendary CastleWalt and his bottle opening trick? How nice for Shortt to get photographed with real British soldiers.

I did contact the Band some considerable time ago, drawing their attention to Shortt's Wiki. No reply received. Fukking rude soldiers.

**SickNorman** · 10-06-2009, 10:45

Originally Posted by Killaloe

See that the photographs of the Russian Summer Ball are released online tommorow. Wonder what decorations MR SHORTT wore this year ?

http://www.capitallifephoto.co.uk/sh...p?eid=505&pg=1

I see the LYING toe rag (with his self awarded wings) has been lording it up again

**Oldviking** · 10-06-2009, 10:45

All performing either security or cp work and not a SIA licence in sight.

http://www.the-sia.org.uk/home/enfor.../reporting.htm

**blue-sophist** · 10-06-2009, 11:55

Originally Posted by SickNorman

Originally Posted by Killaloe

See that the photographs of the Russian Summer Ball are released online tommorow. Wonder what decorations MR SHORTT wore this year ?

http://www.capitallifephoto.co.uk/sh...p?eid=505&pg=1

I see the LYING toe rag (with his self awarded wings) has been lording it up again

He's re-instated the crown above his para wings, and appears to have put up a miniature of his Estonian thing ate the far end of his rack ... and he doesn't seem to have his usual Ball companion

And well-spotted by GGG. Look, no Papal Order hanging from his neck!

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**LancePrivateJones** · 10-06-2009, 12:16

Originally Posted by Gas Gas Gas

I see the doorman wearing the car blanket got let in again.

Does anyone know the Bandmaster? Was he aware of the legendary CastleWalt and his bottle opening trick? How nice for Shortt to get photographed with real British soldiers.

Yes, Lt/Col Graham Jones MBE, Director of Music Coldstream Guards.
I knew him as a Lance Jack when he was in the Gunners band at Woolwich years ago.
He is a nice guy and is probably unaware of who Shortt is.

**Adam(KOS)** · 10-06-2009, 12:30

Originally Posted by blue-sophist

Originally Posted by SickNorman

Originally Posted by Killaloe

See that the photographs of the Russian Summer Ball are released online tommorow. Wonder what decorations MR SHORTT wore this year ?

http://www.capitallifephoto.co.uk/sh...p?eid=505&pg=1

I see the LYING toe rag (with his self awarded wings) has been lording it up again

He's re-instated the crown above his para wings, and appears to have put up a miniature of his Estonian thing ate the far end of his rack ... and he doesn't seem to have his usual Ball companion

And well-spotted by GGG. Look, no Papal Order hanging from his neck!

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If you check out the 2004 ball you'll notice that it appears he has grown another two gongs to his chest 2009 line up ( Can't make them out though )

**Gas Gas Gas** · 10-06-2009, 12:32

Originally Posted by Adam(KOS)

If you check out the 2004 ball you'll notice that it appears he has grown another two gongs to his chest 2009 line up ( Can't make them out though )

Adam

Have a butchers at the main thread re. medal count.

**gallowglass** · 10-06-2009, 14:10

Looking at those Russian Summer Ball photographs, I am still struck by how odd the people look. I've rarely seen a stranger collection of misshapen, badly-dressed, social-climbing misfits - many of the attendees seem afflicted by lop-sided facial features expressing either vacant stupidity or laughable self-regard. It's akin to what I imagine a fancy dress party in a home for the mentally disturbed would look like. That said, it does seem that the 'Footballers' Wives' wannabes from previous years and the Elton John look-alikes are fewer in number, though whether this is by coincidence or design I don't know.

Shortt seems to have put himself about a good bit - perhaps knowing that his tormentors on ARRSE would be looking at the pictures? - but he still cannot help but look like a bin man. That he is still held in 'some regard' by the organisers seems clear, and this despite the repeated warnings that have stemmed from ARRSE. The bearded fellow with throat decoration seen in many of the photographs is the primary driving force behind the whole shambles, and whilst I mercifully do not know him, I know about a number of his friends, on which basis I would avoid him like the plague. I recognise a couple of faces there (associates of the aforementioned undesirables) and their presence does not surprise me. It strikes me that this year's Ball(sup) seems a somewhat smaller affair. Were there any members of ARRSE present?

Based on the gallery of nouveau-riche, New Russian, and plebeian faces on display - offset with a sprinkling of aged and broken-down Russian aristos - I think calling the Russian Summer Ball a social event or in anyway connected to 'Society' is in breach of the Trades Description Act.

**tattybadger** · 10-06-2009, 14:13

Originally Posted by blue-sophist

Originally Posted by SickNorman

Originally Posted by Killaloe

See that the photographs of the Russian Summer Ball are released online tommorow. Wonder what decorations MR SHORTT wore this year ?

http://www.capitallifephoto.co.uk/sh...p?eid=505&pg=1

I see the LYING toe rag (with his self awarded wings) has been lording it up again

He's re-instated the crown above his para wings, and appears to have put up a miniature of his Estonian thing ate the far end of his rack ... and he doesn't seem to have his usual Ball companion

And well-spotted by GGG. Look, no Papal Order hanging from his neck!

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Looks like the tunic shrank in the wash - or the neck clips have broken under the weight of bling.

**Adam(KOS)** · 10-06-2009, 14:27

Assuming that the display of photo's have been set up in order of time, in the early stages of the evening, I can't help feeling that Mr short looks quite uncomfortable lurking in the background on his tod, lonely even. . I wander why?

**gallowglass** · 10-06-2009, 14:36

Originally Posted by Adam(KOS)

Assuming that the display of photo's have been set up in order of time, in the early stages of the evening, I can't help feeling that Mr short looks quite uncomfortable lurking in the background on his tod, lonely even. . I wander why?

He's certainly shown in more photographs than previously, which might indicate a somewhat desperate desire on his part to 'be seen' and therefore give the impression that he should be there (as opposed to heading up security). I wouldn't put any store by the photographs of him with other attendees - taste and discernment don't seem the guiding principles of the Russian Summer Ball, and many of the pictures indicate that the wine and vodka have well and truly kicked in.

**TheSpecialOne** · 10-06-2009, 16:26

I see the red faced letch was in a party mood a few hours in!

and has he added that little device above his para wings again?

**blue-sophist** · 10-06-2009, 16:36

Originally Posted by TheSpecialOne

I see the red faced letch was in a party mood a few hours in!

and has he added that little device above his para wings again?

i've said that on both threads ... do keep up!!

As to his appearance in photos, I would suggest there are fewer appearances this time. He does seem to be 'lurking' in the background a bit more than usual ... However, his Party Frock does make a colourful background image for a photog. I think there's not a lot to be gleaned from that ...

Apart from the absence of his former Ball Partner, and his seeming attempt to trap the skinny blonde