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obnoxio f*ckwit
20th Jun 2007, 09:33
Ladies and gents, as it has almost become a tradition to have the Puma Reunion on the last Friday in November, the 2007 event will take place on the 30th.
Same time, same place, same levels of general tomfoolery expected please.
Regards
Me
SaddamsLoveChild
20th Jun 2007, 10:16
Suggest discretion on this forum in line with CAS directive regarding negative publicity opportunities when undertaking social events. Be aware of media interest and Journo subterfuge to get an invite and put you all in the news. Mind you no publicity is bad publicity and I gather the Puma force enjoy a good blow!!!
obnoxio f*ckwit
20th Jun 2007, 12:52
That's why I put "Same time, same place". All those who need to know, should already know!
charliegolf
20th Jun 2007, 12:59
So if you haven't yet been to one, but would like to... You're er, bu@@ered?
Or is there a secret emoticon wink you can use?:)
CG
(ex Pumas, honest)
Tigs2
20th Jun 2007, 13:39
CG
PM is best. Just declare your hand, who you are etc and I am sure all the details will be forthcoming. A great get to gether.
ReturnOfX
20th Jun 2007, 20:08
Saddam'sLover
If you were in the know, you would know the code, and therefore know that the reunion isn't really on the 30th, it isn't in the same place or at the same time and most certainly isn't open to the same people who went last year and therefore know when and where it should be. However, CAS, the fun-police and journos who can't find a better story on the night (which is different to the same one as last time) are welcome to meet at the same place, assuming they know where the same place is. So now you know.
Well I wont be there, I wont be getting rather tipsy, I wont be talking arse to who will listen and I most certainly will not be sitting in the corner talking to myself ......... Ok I will:ok:
Looking forward to it!!
Tigs2
20th Jun 2007, 23:54
Actually we could make this all legal by re-titleing the do- 'Ritchies mates, collegues and peer group do'! The MODS could fix it in a heart beat. That would take away the legal worries, and no one can complain! What do you think Obnoxio:ok:
Fish Eagle
21st Jun 2007, 15:37
To all the Puma drivers world wide...have a blast! :ok:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/whz64/22sqn-whz.jpg
obnoxio f*ckwit
23rd Jun 2007, 10:02
Just to put it back on the front page for the weekend Pruners.
ShyTorque
23rd Jun 2007, 10:16
OF,
I've tried to contact you but the system says you don't accept PMs and my PPRuNe email went unanswered (possible failure of the mail system). Is there any way to make contact; I wouldn't mind going along if possible - or is it really a case of "you can't go unless you've gone before"?
Cheers, ShyT.
Tigs2
23rd Jun 2007, 13:51
Shy
pm me if you want.
obnoxio f*ckwit
23rd Jun 2007, 17:46
Sorry about that, try me now.
obnoxio f*ckwit
20th Oct 2007, 15:33
Just to put it back up as a reminder for those who didn't see it first time round.
Strobin Purple
20th Oct 2007, 18:13
How will I get home? BoomSow has negotiated the Tube for me for the last 3 years and he's on exchange now. Maybe I'll just drink orange juice.
For those in the know, Rotorheads share club meets in the Club at 1000, if the Sec hasn't run away to South America (again) with all our profits.
see you all there...
obnoxio f*ckwit
20th Oct 2007, 18:20
Maybe I'll just drink orange juice.
Mate, your body would reject anything as healthy as OJ straight out. Just follow the example of many of your fellow reunionees and pass out in the gutter for a few hours.
You know you want to.
Axel-Flo
20th Oct 2007, 21:47
This year I am not going to have the MOST expensive crap curry in a soho Curry Shop with the illegitemate son of the inventor of the Jet Engine (after his trip in a Vickers Vimmy to Nairobi) and then I won't be having a Kebab on my way back to the hotel at or around 0200................................:E
Gibraltar Al , will you be sailing there ? ;)
Training Risky
20th Oct 2007, 22:53
In the unlikely event of you loooooosers trapping in town...... I hope you Anticipate the Droop as you are bagging up!
:}
wokkameister
20th Oct 2007, 23:19
I know what a hard year this has been for you Puma guys. Have a good time. Give Al Fayed my regards.
WM
Airborne Aircrew
21st Oct 2007, 00:18
Can anyone tell me when the first International Puma Reunion will take place in the USA?
Ok... It was just a thought... :O
Didnt you get an invite then?!
lsh
Dunhovrin
21st Oct 2007, 10:48
Airbourne - PM me with your locstat and we could get this rolling...
Rest of you chaps - as this will be my first one and I'm still the hardened drinker I always was could we make sure there's fresh Sprite on tap at The Waggon and Coaches.
Strobin Purple
21st Oct 2007, 11:08
Hey DH,
I thought that after the All Blacks last game, you'd be an alcoholic by now!
And I never did get to hear:
"G020, 1 x 747 throu' the overhead East to west FL390, G020"
SP
Dunhovrin
21st Oct 2007, 11:13
Westbound I'm too busy sorting out the sandwich tray. Eastbound it's brekkie time. Will discuss at length when we're in The Loadmasters' Arms. Hmm let me re-phrase this..
Raincheck
21st Oct 2007, 20:39
SEAC
If it is me who you are referring to as Gibraltar Al, then unfortunately I will not be attending, on my way to the Cape Verde Islands more than likely
regards
WASALOADIE
1st Dec 2007, 17:39
Fantastic do last night, great to see a lot of my old mates and make some new ones. Feeling a bit shabby this morning.
Looking forward to the next one already.
A very Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you all.
AP aka wasaloadie
Wasa
Agreed, top night, an awesome turnout, and fitting tribute (hope you were watching Ritchie!). A big thanks to the chap who organised it (you know who you are, and so do we:D:D) Now back to my rather lethargic day.:zzz:
What a day what a night thanks to the big man for organising it. Looking forward to next year :D:D
Sorry I didnt make it, between trips, no time!
Regards to all.
lsh
seafuryfan
1st Dec 2007, 22:32
Absolutely top night, as ever. Great to see so many familiar faces, and it was the usual curry/chinese option, or 'Eatin's Cheatin!'
Particular hat-tip to those who came straight from further afield, and to the mad scientists :ok:
See you in '08...
obnoxio f*ckwit
2nd Dec 2007, 08:45
Have done a quick scout through the blue book, and there are 150 e-mails on the list (actually 170, but there are a few of the
[email protected] types!), so an excellent turnout. One day, I'll actually remember one of these things!
OF
Dunhovrin
2nd Dec 2007, 13:29
Don't think I've seen as many jolly fat men since Santa Claus school. But enough about the loadie mafia. Great turn out and great to listen to so many ex-junta staff officers telling me that No, THEIR job was much more important than everyone else's. Maybe it was the jetlag that got the eyelids going...
But top night all round and I'll be back for '08 - though maybe with a bigger pink chit. Well done, fat bloke.
Strobin Purple
2nd Dec 2007, 14:13
DH, I'm, surprised you noticed....you drank your own body-weight in Spitfire and didn't move from the same position for 6 hrs whilst regaling all with your medal mish story!
See you next year. Say hi to Dres for me.
Chin chin
SP
Cim Jartner
2nd Dec 2007, 16:52
Dunhoverin has a medal? - he didn't tell me that - oh no wait, he might have done.......
Well organised etc but why did the pretty lady in the casino take all my money off me later - was I bad?
Dunhovrin
2nd Dec 2007, 19:35
Oooh if I could only work out who Cim Jartner is I'd, I'd give him a piece of my mind!
jayteeto
3rd Dec 2007, 06:42
Cim, I thought my name was obvious!! Has DH got a medal then?
Roger Sofarover
5th Sep 2008, 04:55
Any News on 2008??
Dundiggin'
5th Sep 2008, 05:18
28 Nov 08 from what I am hearing......................:ok:
cornish-stormrider
5th Sep 2008, 12:41
Dat's my birthday, I will be the same age as my puma sqn I served on. Where be my invite??
Yes and obviously I worked (allegedly) on 230 - not.
Another stupid question though - is it only you winged master race that get to go or are your humble groundcrew let into the corner and given half a shandy?
Stitchbitch
5th Sep 2008, 16:22
CS I was wondering that also. Does the finest Safwan FOB helmet polisher get an invite? Good luck and best wishes to all Puma mates, stay safe :ok:
ShyTorque
5th Sep 2008, 18:20
is it only you winged master race that get to go or are your humble groundcrew let into the corner and given half a shandy?
Given a shandy? Groundcrew are corralled in the corner and made to buy a round. :E
cornish-stormrider
5th Sep 2008, 18:28
Well if you cocktail drinking grobag wearers let me in.......I was going to sneak a liney fun wagon sized quaiche of Mad Jock Loopy Liquor to the bash and let you all loose, Just like I did when I had my "MR" party.
It was always my experience of aircrew they were useless at drinking -mind you I never got to the swamp......??? Or any nice dets.
So, thats a half-pint of shandy in the corner of the Swamp?
Aw Gawd I'm pi**ed again!!!
lsh
minigundiplomat
5th Sep 2008, 23:05
Mind you no publicity is bad publicity and I gather the Puma force enjoy a good blow!!!
None of this comes as news to the Chinook Force.
:)
Roger Sofarover
6th Sep 2008, 07:51
Cornish
All are welcome mate. Its amazing how many people you will meet that you had forgotten. PM me for the venue, but we do need to have the date confirmed.
obnoxio f*ckwit
6th Sep 2008, 12:29
Puma Reunion 2008
Give me a chance, I'm about to be a civvy! Last Friday in November, as always, which this year is the 28th.
You know the rest.
Also, this year, 2 of our esteemed (if getting on a bit) colleagues from BD have rewritten and comprehensively re-done the SH Songbook. It is now at Issue 2, and covers all previous amendments. I am reliably informed that it is still as insulting to bona mates as ever, and will be on sale at the Reunion, for the trifling sum of at least £7.00. I say at least £7.00, as all proceeds will be going to Help for Heroes so if you want to make it little bit more, no one will complain.
Just don't sing that song in the pub!
Regards
OF
Cim Jartner
6th Sep 2008, 13:10
About to be a civvy??? Get some time in!!!
Would it possibly be worth starting a new thread entitled "Puma Reunion 2008" - just to keep up with the times???
obnoxio f*ckwit
6th Sep 2008, 13:18
Go on then.
Roger Sofarover
6th Sep 2008, 18:48
obnoxio
What happened to the list of contact details for everyone from last year? Did you manage to get it typed up? Good luck with civvy street:ok:
TheWizard
6th Sep 2008, 20:36
"Mind you no publicity is bad publicity and I gather the Puma force enjoy a good blow!!! "
None of this comes as news to the Chinook Force.
:)
I would have thought most red blooded males would as well or
would you prefer to give one?
ps Long time, no banter!! :)
minigundiplomat
6th Sep 2008, 21:22
Ah Wizard old chap.
How's the Westland Wonder? All banter aside, when are you joining us on our 'hols'?
obnoxio f*ckwit
7th Sep 2008, 10:05
Roger,
I have the e-mail list electronically, but have no access to the reunion Hotmail account for a few weeks.
PM me your e-mail and I'll add you on when I get home.
I shan't make it this year (first one I will have missed - :{, but at least the Saturday might be bit less :yuk:), but "Puma Reunion Organiser" seems to have become an unoffical secondary duty for my now ex-job, my successor will be taking it on as well.
OF