FabSwingers.com forum: Something I never thought that I'd see in my lifetime

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Last week we were priviledged to attend the welcome home parade of the boys and girls of 2RRF after their turn of duty in Afghanistan.

You read and hear about war in the media, in books, in your history lessons at school but you never expect to be part of it.

It was so strange, but an honour, to witness the boys and girls coming back from war .... very touching indeed.

Regardless of the politics, the rights and wrongs of the Iraq / Afghanistan conflict, lets share a thought for those who returned, and those who wern't so lucky ....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

seconded, respect .

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By *ickmealloverWoman
over a year ago

a very plush appartment off junt 7 M5

agreed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hear, hear, well said.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It really makes a difference knowing you've got that support back home. A big collective 'thanks'.

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By *riendlyfunfemWoman
over a year ago

A world of my own

Well said, agree wholeheartedly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am not sure just how many servicemen and women are members of this site but totally unsolicited threads like this bring a smile to the face of folk, like me who wear a military uniform.

Folk who for what ever reason have decided that a life in the military is the right thing for them really appreciate words like these.

35 years on, with a couple more to go I still love what I do. Not going to big it up as I have never been a boot on the ground but the boots dont get there if I and guys like me don't take them

For those of you who have kind things to say we thank you and for those of you who do not, well thats why we do what we do, to give you the right to disagree without fear of retribution

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am not sure just how many servicemen and women are members of this site but totally unsolicited threads like this bring a smile to the face of folk, like me who wear a military uniform.

Folk who for what ever reason have decided that a life in the military is the right thing for them really appreciate words like these.

35 years on, with a couple more to go I still love what I do. Not going to big it up as I have never been a boot on the ground but the boots dont get there if I and guys like me don't take them

For those of you who have kind things to say we thank you and for those of you who do not, well thats why we do what we do, to give you the right to disagree without fear of retribution

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yes it makes us feel wanted when good things are said

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By *arracks7Couple
over a year ago

Now in Warrington

total respect for them all xx

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By *hemadcoupleCouple
over a year ago

cardiff

Absolutely spot on S&B.

The best armed forces in the World... by miles. Forces to be well proud of.

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By *aughtyHubbyMan
over a year ago

Sunderland

"Absolutely spot on S&B.

The best armed forces in the World... by miles. Forces to be well proud of. "

Exactly. Total respect for the guys and girls.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

respect totally and lets pray that they can all come home soon forever, our boys and girls over there, they touch all our hearts with their bravery xx

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By *obbytupperMan
over a year ago

Menston near Ilkley

Honi sua qui mali pense

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

"Last week we were priviledged to attend the welcome home parade of the boys and girls of 2RRF after their turn of duty in Afghanistan.

You read and hear about war in the media, in books, in your history lessons at school but you never expect to be part of it.

It was so strange, but an honour, to witness the boys and girls coming back from war .... very touching indeed.

Regardless of the politics, the rights and wrongs of the Iraq / Afghanistan conflict, lets share a thought for those who returned, and those who wern't so lucky ....

Great post and totally agree with it.

Lets also think too of the ones who do come home but are maimed for life xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Both myself and jase have been boots on the ground and yes sometimes it feels a thankless task so yes it lifts your spirits when you actually hear the thanks from those at home. I lost my husband to PTSD 3 years ago and the support i had from SSAFA etc was phenominal, so also a huge thanks to them.

And a huge thanks to those at home who support the troops - well done especially the village of wootten basset - total heros xx

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By *leasureDomeMan
over a year ago

all over the place

God bless all the brave men and women along with their families,who are also on the front line, day in and day out worrying for there loved ones.

Best wishes to them over Christmas and wish them all a Happy New Year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

a true hero is the men who is returned to this country with a shattered body and will spend the rest of his life like that.

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

"a true hero is the men who is returned to this country with a shattered body and will spend the rest of his life like that."

They all deserve our thoughts and best wishes and I hope they all get all the help that they need.

off topic Im afraid but have your mates in the Forces seen you in the pink bra????

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Bump ..

More support for our armed forces and their families here please

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

most definatly. every single one of them are heroes :0) xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My Daughter is going into the Royal Alexandras next summer so Gonna blub like a big girl when she go,s...But very very proud of her and all people in armed services...Did I tell ya bout the time I was in the Falklands...Sorry gonna shut up now...hee hee...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This government needs people who think like you do xx

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By *cotscple4funCouple
over a year ago

lanarkshire

either you are lying about your age or you are lying about the falklands or you were a sheep farmer i just made it for the falklands turned 18 the month before

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Lets make this the longest thread on fabs .....

Keep it going ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Three cheers for our boys and girls, wherever you may be!

Come home safe and sound!

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By *leasureDomeMan
over a year ago

all over the place

one of my fem buddies has started her own sas campaign

Shag a Soldier

Said she's having a great time and shagging for Britain ...

she cooks em a nice meal too,real pampered they are

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By *imfromGlasgowMan
over a year ago

er...guess

Like devonfuncouple (above) I can't praise SSAFA highly enough. A wonderful organisation which just knows how to get things done.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"and those who wern't so lucky ....

God bless them... xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

God bless our brave men and women who defend us and democracy .... never forget those who pay the ultimate sacrifce either

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

ya they have seen the bra!!!you like?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

do you think the club owners will let them in for a pound like the football clubs do if they turn up in uniform lol then we could show our support in more ways than one xxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We just feel compelled to echo the thoughts and sentiments already recorded here by all you lovely people.

We have friends and family currently serving with Her Majesty's finest, so here's a big HUG and KISS to all our boys and girls fighting so that we can sleep safely in our beds, XXXXXX

Please come home safe XXXXXX

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm with them 100%

The only thing i cant understand is why we need a charity like "Help the Heros"

Because the bloody government should be paying as much as it takes to insure those soldiers who have come back injured or not get looked after properly and given the support they so richly deserve.

Rather than taking them to court to try and reclaim some compensation back.....B'tards

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"ya they have seen the bra!!!you like?"

Oh very fetching lol

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By *leasureDomeMan
over a year ago

all over the place

"I'm with them 100%

The only thing i cant understand is why we need a charity like "Help the Heros"

Because the bloody government should be paying as much as it takes to insure those soldiers who have come back injured or not get looked after properly and given the support they so richly deserve.

Rather than taking them to court to try and reclaim some compensation back.....B'tards

This country has always treated its soldiers crap. They should remember memorials and parades are fab but they dont put bread in your families mouth when you come back injured and disabled. They need a Ministry for Veterans Affairs (independant of the MOD) like many countries have

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Reading this thread has made me well up, ex forces myself I am married to a submariner who will be away this xmas.

I am so proud of all the boys & girls wearing uniform whereever they are and also for those at home behind the uniform.

ty xxxxxxxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

god bless them all and may they return home safe xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

it is also very special to see the public line the streets when we would parade through our local town, makes you know you have actually came home, and all the homesickness was actually worth it all, not too mention other people take the time to say welcome back

(G ex forces) x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

my sons in pwrr and went to his homecoming parade in canterbury earlier this year was a brill day and was very proud of him! hes been to iraq and is now in germany and is coming home for xmas break on friday xxx god bless everyone based oversees helping to keep us safe at home xx

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By *thwalescplCouple
over a year ago

brecon

Heard a young guy on the radio yesterday, he's joining the Army, and leaving a job as a tyre fitter.

Here's the bad bit................he's taking a £150 pounda A WEEK pay cut to do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

£1200 take home a month..................

thats what some of those young men get, for risking their lives day after day.

Now look up your local MP on the internet, and check out what he or she earns....... sickening, isnt it?

Then there is that pillock of a government Minister who said his employees (who worked in immigration) are "brave" and put their "lives on the line".... WTF?

And they get over £27, 000 a year!!!

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By *adchickCouple
over a year ago

Cyprus

"do you think the club owners will let them in for a pound like the football clubs do if they turn up in uniform lol then we could show our support in more ways than one xxxx"

Unfortunately, anyone in the Military would be in trouble if they were seen entering a swingers club in uniform.

However, why not ask your local clubs if they would let them in for £1 if they show their Military/Army card?

I'll put it to Nick at Chameleons if someone else want's to do the other clubs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"do you think the club owners will let them in for a pound like the football clubs do if they turn up in uniform lol then we could show our support in more ways than one xxxx

Unfortunately, anyone in the Military would be in trouble if they were seen entering a swingers club in uniform.

However, why not ask your local clubs if they would let them in for £1 if they show their Military/Army card?

I'll put it to Nick at Chameleons if someone else want's to do the other clubs.

Be very interested in his answer

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By *adchickCouple
over a year ago

Cyprus

"do you think the club owners will let them in for a pound like the football clubs do if they turn up in uniform lol then we could show our support in more ways than one xxxx

Unfortunately, anyone in the Military would be in trouble if they were seen entering a swingers club in uniform.

However, why not ask your local clubs if they would let them in for £1 if they show their Military/Army card?

I'll put it to Nick at Chameleons if someone else want's to do the other clubs.

Be very interested in his answer

We don't intend to go to the club now until well into the New Year but I'll get Tez to have a word and I'll speak to Nick on the telephone about it.

Even if it was only once a week, or once a fortnight....... it would be start and may get other clubs doing it!

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