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Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2011, 18:44
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Most of the last 15 Posts have gone completely...

Most of the last 15 Posts have gone completely over my head.

Can someone reassure me that I have not taken too much of a mind bending substance and that I will, eventually, get better.

Old...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2011, 20:35
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Langley, Post 586 not understood. Who...

Langley,

Post 586 not understood.

Who is OldMetMan and what makes you think he's killing off this Thread?

O-D
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2010, 19:21
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

EV, Your comments above are both interesting...

EV,

Your comments above are both interesting and intriguing.

If you believe that the ex-pats to whom you refer, are of the type with whom you do not wish to associate and who make your members...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2010, 06:27
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Ah Parabellum, Whilst I have no doubt that...

Ah Parabellum,

Whilst I have no doubt that the beautiful Mrs PB would be amused, should she notice you chatting with a lady in - shall we say - slightly dishevelled appearance: that amusement...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2010, 19:53
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Sorry, EV - don't agree. There is a...

Sorry, EV - don't agree.

There is a difference between 'banter' and ribald comment and what actually happens on the occasion.

There is of course all sorts of innuendo but the overriding...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2010, 16:49
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Gentlemen, Gentlemen, The purpose of an 'At...

Gentlemen, Gentlemen,

The purpose of an 'At Home' or whatever you want to call it, is to socialise with ones friends and colleagues etc: it is not a contest as to who can produce the strongest,...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2010, 06:11
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

A Wry Smile

Last evening Mrs O-D, ably assisted by yours truly whose main function was to test the suitability of any liquid refreshment offered, had a little 'Mrs Bloggs at Home' sort of do.

Unfortunately,...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2010, 18:46
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

You're Absolutely .........

........... right, Rossian. There is a different emphasis on being the Host to being the Guest.

Selecting the Guest list for a start.

I have given much thought as to how MM can capitalise...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2010, 11:16
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Timing Is Everything...

........ well Jetslut, you will have seen why this Thread has been one of the most popular in ages.

Perhaps the answer is to suggest to your CEO that he logs on and sees what he's missing. He...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2010, 15:14
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

BEagle, Perhaps you could have said...

BEagle,

Perhaps you could have said something along the lines of; "I think you're a very attractive woman and in other circumstances, I would love us to get together but I'm keeping myself pure...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2010, 05:39
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Stay calm newfieboy. I would make some comment...

Stay calm newfieboy. I would make some comment about remembering you're British and to keep a stiff upper lip but the first might not be correct and who knows what is or can, be made and kept stiff...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2010, 11:53
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

I hope that I managed to keep the light blue end...

I hope that I managed to keep the light blue end up,

MuscleMech,

re the above, this could be open to interpretation of an unsavory nature, particularly as the young lady's zip was undone.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2010, 05:43
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

........... but then I realised that I had...

........... but then I realised that I had stepped in some dog pooh and it was all over the white carpet, so i took my boots off and my socks had holes in the toes and were actually an odd pair...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2010, 09:31
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

New Conspiracy

MM's wife discovered his pprunery and threatened withdraw of privilages and other sanctions unless he desisted. Potential for domestic schism and public shaming in region of Nether Wychway,...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2010, 05:52
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Oh My Gauld!

0651 and nothing yet. Somebody take 'overdue' action and those south of the M4, commence search operations - MM must be found. Hang on a bit we don't even have a description to circulate to the...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2010, 20:13
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Best Of Sellers

Brian 48Nav,

Spot on - it was the only line I could think of on the spur of the moment. I'll probably be 'done' for plagerism and infringement of copyright.

It's 2113Z here, I expect MM is...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2010, 16:09
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Newer Book Than 'HANGAR DOORS'

Philip Congdon, who frequently writes letters to the Telegraph, published an updated version of 'hangar doors'. It is called PER ARDUA AD ASTRA - A Handbook of the Royal Air Force. The ISBN is...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2010, 15:03
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Well now ..........

........... thegypsy, at the risk of being thought a braggart, I should say I am an early riser and always have been (paper round used to start at 0530 in my youth). I usually have to go to bed,...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2010, 05:28
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

!!!!!!!!!!!!!TODAY's THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!TODAY's THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2010, 17:17
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

watch It .............

............. guys, or we'll end up with a tie, a 'T' shirt, an annual reunion and all the rest of it if we're not careful.

Thomas Coupling - was he the cove who said we weren't taking life...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2010, 09:50
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

NO............

............ don't talk politics!! Presumably said minister is aware of your military connections/interests, unless you are being invited as 'husband of' and he doesn't know you from Adam (that's...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2010, 16:14
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Nervous breakdown

Skua is right, this has been an above average Thread - and with the post action report and subsequent analytical examination of same - has the potential to take us nearly to Christmas. Then, of...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2010, 06:11
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Boot Bag Etiquette

Oh b*&&*^ks, I'd completely forgotten the possibility of a bag being needed. Well done you guys!

Certainly not a 'nav bag', despite its carrying capacity. Perhaps the rural theme could be...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2010, 11:22
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Four men meet on a train at the start of a long...

Four men meet on a train at the start of a long journey. After a few minutes, one says; “We’ll be on this train for some hours so let’s introduce ourselves. I’m Percy Pendleton-Symthe, Brigadier...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2010, 11:05
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Before Their Time!

Teeteringhead,

You're a few years too previous! 1992 or thereabouts was too soon for the bearded Robin and fragrant G&^l.

Were you there that night?

O-D
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2010, 05:37
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Knowing One's Place

In about 1992, I went to an official Cocktail Party in Durbar Court, the very posh atrium area at the Foreign Office.

On arrival, it all seemed a bit quiet and very little actvity for so close to...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2010, 18:56
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Explanation

P Navigator,

Apologies for not replying to your post 312. Yes, he is called Patrick.

Teeteringhead, believes he knows me and that I don't know him and so he likes to tease me from time to...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2010, 05:53
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Absolutely Correct........

............. Teeteringhead,

I should have refreshed my memory but my Debrett's "Correct Form" is missing from its place on the bookshelf :p However, my gaff is small in comparison to that...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2010, 09:43
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Same Rules Apply

Emeritus,

In my view, if you were in a largely service setting you would be introduced and first addressed by your civilian 'handle'; Doctor, Professor, Sir Fred Emeritus, Sir Fred and Lady...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2010, 06:09
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

This is what I do....

Melchett,

I call anything from AVM upwards 'air marshal' and introduce them as such. I call the only MRAF I deal with; 'Sir' and introduce him as 'Sir *****' since its most unlikely that he is...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2010, 17:37
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Not Sure I Like That...

......... Sorry PN but I'm not sure I can agree with you.

In a social setting, the use of the word 'Sir' - in UK speak but not USA speak - is too formal. Until you are familar with the 'senior...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2010, 16:40
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

Oh Dear ..........

............. Teeteringhead, how brave (rash?) of you to admit to being a Barnwood desky.

My first 1369 confidential report was written circa early 1965 and before the days of formal interviews...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2010, 14:24
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

The Dreaded Letters

PN's post reminds me of the example letters which appeared in the ISS training manuals for those pursuing a staff college qualifier after the old 'Q' exam was binned.

The Formal official letter...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2010, 05:54
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

The Important Thing .........

.......... was your mother sitting above or below the salt?

It suggests you and she were well placed at lunch, if you had a 'senior officer' within hailing distance.

Also to be remembered; it...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2010, 15:56
Replies: 663
Views: 169,554
Posted By Old-Duffer

I VOTE ......

.......... That this Thread be awarded 'Pprune Thread of the Year 2010'. The last few days have provided much amusement and banter, particularly after we chased away that chap who complained that we...
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