ARmy Rumour SErvice

My local restaurant in Catalunya does a wonderful prawn and chicken dish which includes chocolate. You don't taste it as such, but it makes the sauce richer and smoother.

lot to be said for it at the moment, even has it's own brewery (the famous Stella Local), just hoping it doesn't get binned by the new guys.

They have promised to ban alcohol and bikinis (among other things) so Sharm el Sheikh will be in trouble. So will I if they ban Stella local.

if you are looking to buy cheap and sunny (but not needing a job to go with it) try Spain. The banks here are selling off thousands of morgage default properties at bargain basement prices. I have...

A breakdown of the presidential candidates to date (and their problems)
Presidential Race... Power play on rough terrain
Political tension is escalating and opposing candidates are at each other'...

Show of hands "Covers II" looks like I'm turning into a folky, quite a worry.

I use footballer's names from my childhood team with their shirt numbers added.

still happening, got one this morning, not seen one on any of the other sites I visit.

I live and work in Cairo and despite many local contacts I find Alib's posts/ articles the most helpful and informative available. Keep up the good work.

Show of Hands new CD (well new to me) Covers 2, wonderful stuff especially their version of "Boys of Summer"

Red Storm Rising and Hunt for Red October easily my favourites, but any with "Mr Clark" in come pretty close.

Could be,not had problems with 500's so far myself moving between Cairo and Spain, but if it's a problem 200's are nearly as portable I suppose.

Take money, a few big notes:the 500 Euro notes are great for this as they don't take up much space. Buy a money belt to keep them in if you are worried about security.

Kelley 's Heroes, watched it many. many times, but it never gets old ... especially Donald Sutherland as a tank commander "A Sherman can give you a very nice... edge. "

Must have been on before, many, many times,but just tried to read "twilight" on my daughter's recommendation . Gave up after 10 pages.

there is a story that the director told Mr Wayne to put more awe into that line, so take 2 J.W. says "Aw truly he was the son a gawd"

can't argue with that, shall we discuss the parade dress they are wearing in the film next?

"Nevertheless, even the most optimistic search of the regimental roll can find only 19 men of B Company, 2/24th, with any sort of Welsh connection - out of a total strength of more than 80. Of...

Zulu with all those "welsh" soldiers? The 24th was identified as the "South Wales Borderers", but in 1879 the regiment was the 2nd Warwickshire. It did not become a Welsh regiment until 1881.

Michael Herr wrote Dispatches that describes the author's experiences in Vietnam as a war correspondent for Esquire magazine. First published in 1977, Dispatches was one of the first pieces of...

What can I add to all that, except my total agreement. Well said Dingerr

So , draw breath , then a big now what?

Oh yes , coz if you keep the lights on the battery will run out (like in a torch)... at least that's the taxi driver's theory

"GET A COURIOUR QUOTE" Para style spelling in there too.

They do it to me almost every time I change countries, but they just ask for password and answers to my security questions.

Having died in 1328 BC I don't get out as much as I used too, especially since that bugger Carter broke in and nicked all my gear.

last text I got was from the Army (I think) advising everyone that the Anti Mubarak lobby had won and that we should all go home. NOt that I was within 30ks of downtown at any time this week. There...

I'm told that the "poor animals" are usually to be seen hanging round the pyramids giving rides to gullible tourists. It's quite a trek from there to Tarhir sq .

currently 30ks away from Tahrir sq and staying well away. still wondering how they got that cavalry charge going. (Must have been planned as Camels and horses just don't appear like that) It's all...

Kate Bush: Rocket Man(Elton John)

Good Idea about the visit/ holiday to try it first. Yes it is shallow, but if you are set on the Gulf area it's still the best choice I feel. (working with locals is always a pain, but the kuwaities...

No not really, not sure how a chav could get the work/ residence permits sorted. Most people I knew were professional types. construction/ oil/ shipping/ computers..... stuff like that. If I had to...

The Emirates (Dubai for preference), without any doubt.... lots for the kids to do , good schools and no problems getting a beer, or two for yourself.

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Spanish version of the lightweight. Like the front light unit, seems less vunerable than most.
And another Diesel (sorry Ugly, but they do...

I would recommend an Olympus tough 8010, small,easy to use and almost unbreakable. Mine has survived diving,deserts and kids with no problems at all.

Fair enough, thing is you will need a degree (or something similar) in whatever you plan to teach if you want to go that way. Oh and 17 year old boys are pretty ugly, unless you are planning to work...

Go for it, like I said a while back good teachers are not the shouty ones, they have a quiet confidence. (think back to your school days, some teachers you messed about ,others you just didn't and it...

Great idea. Discipline in schools doesn't need you to be physical and shouty. Basically if you are certain you have control it doesn't occur to the class to cause trouble. Think back to your school...

Butter only used for frying mushrooms, or on toast these days, accept no substitute. Olive oil works for just about everything else.

With the start of play for the series at around midnight UK time, and stumps at around 8am, will you be pulling an all-nighter for the first Test and calling the boss with excuses in the morning?