Olympic call up's
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Olympic call up's
Wonder how many phones will go straight to voice mail
BBC News - London 2012: Reservists called up to boost security
BBC News - London 2012: Reservists called up to boost security
"Defence will continue to apply its policy of intelligent selection, designed to identify, in good time, volunteer reservists with supportive employers with the training, skills and availability in order to minimise the impact of mobilisation upon the individual, their family and employer."
Will they get an Olympic medal?
I'm beginning to loath this profligate waste of the nation's wealth on the spectacle of a few sweaty oafs running, jumping, splashing about and throwing things even more than hitherto.
Very far from the 'Olympic ideal'....
I'm beginning to loath this profligate waste of the nation's wealth on the spectacle of a few sweaty oafs running, jumping, splashing about and throwing things even more than hitherto.
Very far from the 'Olympic ideal'....
"a few sweaty oafs".... like these you mean????
Actually, I don't find the 'ladyees' in that photo particularly attractive .... Are they, in fact, male or female - it's difficult to be sure in Bratheel.
a few sweaty oafs running, jumping, splashing about and throwing things
Actually sounds like a good jolly to me. You'll be able to see the spec-debacle at first hand.
I believe that police are being housed in holiday camps and will be brought into London and other venues to do their bit day to day, no doubt on nice overtime rates. An article in the Times a few weeks back said that the police hierarchy were concerned about the antics they may get up to whilst in the holiday camps
What arrangements and payments do the mil get I wonder. A tent in Regents Park and out of date Ration Packs?
What arrangements and payments do the mil get I wonder. A tent in Regents Park and out of date Ration Packs?
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Do people who volunteer for this really think they are going to get ring side seats? Surely they are not so daft as to realise they will be stagging on as glorified carpark attendants, rent a security or the like. It is purely to try (although a tad late) to reduce the cost of the games!
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" It could be worse, you could be nominated to help out with the medal ceremonies."
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I reckon that would be one of the better gigs to be allocated.
Matelo
I reckon that would be one of the better gigs to be allocated.
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Oh goodie,......same ole mob as Airbourne Artist and Bear many years ago..... Only do it if they fly me First Class and NOT Air Canada...oh and a bodyguard needs a bodyguard right......that mean the old lady gets a freebie also......Dialling my CP right now on me iphone....book time off and all....see you bye's in London LOL........
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The one Olympic event many on here would indulge in ( providing somebody else pays of course ).....
Little Chef Keeps Olympic Breakfast | Londonist
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