i worked with marine corps jobs when at GSA. i am
quite partial now to marines. actually got letters of
appreciation from the comandant. 4 stars. but, of
course my brother being a army chaplain makes me
partial to the army too.
--- Deri James <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I must admit a strong regard for ex navy people. I
> worked with a retired Chief
> PO for several years (he's my Tom's Godfather). I
> remember walking through
> the Trading Floor of a large broker where we worked
> and the CEO bellowed from
> his office "Oi you, my  Topic screens not working
> (the Stock Exhange price
> information service)."
>
> Chief replied "Right you are sir - I'll make that my
> 2nd priority".
>
> The CEO went apoplectic and "What the bloody hell do
> you mean, what's first
> priority?"
>
> "That's reserved for war sir". The whole trading
> floor collapsed laughing.
>
> Cheers
>
> Deri
>
> On Friday 13 Jun 2003 11:54 am, you wrote:
> > I can neither confirm nor deny the existence of a
> then 10-1 men to women
> > ratio <grin>.  You wicked Welshman.
> >
> > According to hubbie, if you stay out to see
> without seeing land for 45 days
> > you get 2 free beers.
> >
> > Beth t the OT
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: Taxes; was RE: Mag's whip
> >
> > On Thursday 12 Jun 2003 12:38 pm, you wrote:
> > > plus, the cheap recreation opportunities.
> >
> > "cheap recreation opportunities".... I'm thinking
> young sailors here. ;-)
> >
> > > beth t the OT
> >
> > Its not that long ago Britain stopped the the
> "grog" ration - "never touch
> > a man's rum, bum or baccy" a Chief PO mate of mine
> always used to say.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Deri


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