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Reply Bob Blakey
06:31 PM on November 07, 2009

Thanks Guys

 

Will get these names added to the role............... Cpl Jarvis rings a bell.

 

Chris , freewebs clock has not been right since the time change,  I am sure they will get round to GMT eventually. Looks like east coast USA TIME

Reply David Ravey
03:24 PM on November 07, 2009

Bob. Thanks for the hasty reply, as I thought, updating the nominal roll. While on the subject, I have'nt seen Tony Rogers MT on there.!!!! And as I remember, is'nt Geordie Alderton actually Barry "Geordie" ALDERSON. ? Anyone know for sure. ?

 

Regards to all                       Dave the Rave

Reply Richard Baker
11:33 AM on November 07, 2009

Just looked through the Squadron nominal roll  -  two names come to mind that are missing   Geordie Stevenson (Cpl Clerk in Squadron Office)  -  Brian Mattinson (Spr was driver for Zero Alpha APC) - this could be confirmed by Doughy Baker  - I spent many a lonely night with them both at brigade HQ updating Maps etc whilst on exercise.

There was a Cpl Jarvis (I think 3 Troop not sure though) Bernie

Reply Andy (Anderson)
11:16 AM on November 07, 2009

Two fish swim into a concrete wall. One turns to the other and says 'Dam!'

Reply Bernie Lane
08:38 AM on November 07, 2009

Hi Bob.

            Did we have a Cpl Jarvis in the Sqn?

Reply Chris Ellis
03:14 AM on November 07, 2009

Welcome home Bob. I think your clock is set wrong

Reply Bob
04:10 PM on November 06, 2009

Hi Dave

 

Was just editing it , try again

Reply Dave Ravey
03:37 PM on November 06, 2009

Hi guys. Can't seem to be able to access the Sqn nominal role, anyone know why, or is it just my PC playing up.!!! Thought it might be offline being updated.? To Chris Ellis, not going where your going, but we have been, it's very windy, great if you like windsurfing.

 

Regards to all at Shiney 7

Dave the Rave

  

Reply Chris Ellis
01:53 PM on November 06, 2009

Anybody going to Furteoventura (I think that could be spelled wrong) for Christmas

Reply Andy (Anderson)
01:39 PM on November 06, 2009

Returned home from finishing a job in London to read some good news and some bad. Glad to hear one of my dads is responding to treatment and doing well, Brummie, you don't know how chuffed it makes me feel to hear that.

 

Geordie, I am saddened to hear of Marie's problems and hope thateverything works out well.

 

After doing a job some weeks ago for a lady who underwent the chemo treatment and to see with my own eyes her response and recovery, I am reassured that this thing is beatable and that things will work out.

 

 

Reply David Biram
10:33 AM on November 02, 2009

David Ravey says...

 

Dear Dave. Picture 48 was a no-no I agree. But it was such a rare occasion to see so many " Chunkies" bamboozled at the same time, that I mischeviously took the photo.!!!!!  Im fairly sure the un-named Corporal would know some of the names. Who is HE.? And was I right about Tony Rogers, it was a long time ago, to be fair. When you get to a certain age, you forget 2 things, one is your memory, and I cant remember what the other thing is.!!!!

 

 

Regards to all   Dave the Rave

Think the cpl may be Scoffer Scofield was in 2 tp for a while

I also think the Rogers is Ray Rogers he spent many happy hours in that stream including setting it on fire one day 

Reply David Ravey
05:36 AM on November 02, 2009

David Biram says...

 

 

Dear Dave. Picture 48 was a no-no I agree. But it was such a rare occasion to see so many " Chunkies" bamboozled at the same time, that I mischeviously took the photo.!!!!!  Im fairly sure the un-named Corporal would know some of the names. Who is HE.? And was I right about Tony Rogers, it was a long time ago, to be fair. When you get to a certain age, you forget 2 things, one is your memory, and I cant remember what the other thing is.!!!!

 

Regards to all   Dave the Rave

Reply brian singleton
05:18 PM on November 01, 2009
Reply David Biram
03:59 PM on November 01, 2009

Dave Ravey says...

Hello to all you Shiny 7 Sappers.

 

                      I have just put some photos on to the gallery. Unfortunately there are some names I was not quite sure of. So if anyone can edit and input, I would be very pleased.

Regards to all of you.

Picture 48

Henry Kisenger, Pol pot, Stalin , Bruce Forsythe, Dave it is usual to face the camera unless of course you are on an ID parade .

Photos brillant and i am sure there many more out there come on guys lets have them  

 

Dave the Rave

Dave Ravey
Reply Dave Ravey
02:42 PM on November 01, 2009

Hello to all you Shiny 7 Sappers.

 

                      I have just put some photos on to the gallery. Unfortunately there are some names I was not quite sure of. So if anyone can edit and input, I would be very pleased.

Regards to all of you.

 

Dave the Rave

Reply GEORDIE TATE
11:48 AM on November 01, 2009

Ron i think his name was Mick ? tall thin gingerish hair i am sure it will come back to you ,idont think we have any pen pushers on our list to help you

Reply norman barrows
10:32 AM on November 01, 2009

Hi Geordie,  I've just heard the news about  Marie hope all goes well

                                                                                                                          Regards  Norman & Anne

Reply Ron King
08:17 AM on November 01, 2009

In the Sqdn nominal role, Bill Radbrons surname is spelt incorrectly. It should as shown RADBRON.

 

 Does anyone remember the name of the chief clerk circa 1967/69

Reply Ray Rowe
07:50 AM on October 31, 2009

Geordie, been away for a while so just cathching up, sorry to hear of your good ladies Probs. Hope all goes well

Brummie, glad to hear you are making progrees.  Best wishess to you both

Reply Stephen Wilby
03:58 PM on October 29, 2009

Bill Tate

Sorry to hear about Marie.Hope all goes well with the suegery etc.Had the same news last week from my sister in Greece.Still waiting for the outcome.Stay strong.All the ex 7 lads will be thinking about you both and hoping for a good outcome.

                      S.W

Reply Patrick (paddy) Hooks
02:42 PM on October 29, 2009

GEORDIE AND MARIE, OUR THOUGHTS AND BEST WISHES FOR YOU FROM MYSELF AND CHRISTINE..

Dave Ravey
Reply Dave Ravey
06:22 AM on October 28, 2009

Message for Marie and Geordie Tate.  Only you two can know the awful anguish you are going through. I only have the experience of my Sister in Law to recount. She has made a full recovery, so it happens.!!!  Have Faith and Good Luck to you and you family.

Fond Regards.

Chris and Dave Ravey, also Johnny Greenhalgh from Plant Troop.

Reply Richard Baker
06:11 PM on October 27, 2009

Message for Geordie Tate  -  My wife has had the same problem as your good wife and after a short operation of removing the infected bits they were found to be chalk - but a five year three monthly visit to the Hospital ensued until the all clear was given.  I wish you and your good wife the best of luck and hope your result is the same as ours . Richard Baker

Reply Ray Rogers
03:02 PM on October 27, 2009

Brummie

Thank goodness you have some good news or else I would stop logging on to read only bad news.

Pleased the experts are saying the treatment is working. Keep up the fight.

Ray

Reply Ray Rogers
02:59 PM on October 27, 2009

Geordie Tate

Very sorry to read the troubles that have befallen your good lady. Please pass on my best wishes to Marie, I will be thinking of you both in this difficult time.

Ray

Reply David Biram
02:43 PM on October 27, 2009

Brummie says...

Hi Geordie.

I am very sorry that this has happened to your dear Marie. Try to stay positive and give her all the support and more if you can in some of the dark moments that will follow. I know from my own experience it is not easy to stay positive  If I did not have Carol for my sole mate I would have fallen  to bits right now. Stay focused ! I have  Chemo No 10 tomorrow and I'm told it is working and I hope all the suffering I am going through has some positive  effect. OUR VERY BEST WISHES & HOPE YOU HAVE SOME GOOD NEWS AFTER THE OPERATION. Stay strong!! Carol & Tony Crawford

Hi Brum good to see you back on the site. Stll has not rained here since you left in fact it has been hotter, suppose thats global warming for you. Good luck with last session and speak soon DB 

Reply Brummie
01:03 PM on October 27, 2009

Hi Geordie.

I am very sorry that this has happened to your dear Marie. Try to stay positive and give her all the support and more if you can in some of the dark moments that will follow. I know from my own experience it is not easy to stay positive  If I did not have Carol for my sole mate I would have fallen  to bits right now. Stay focused ! I have  Chemo No 10 tomorrow and I'm told it is working and I hope all the suffering I am going through has some positive  effect. OUR VERY BEST WISHES & HOPE YOU HAVE SOME GOOD NEWS AFTER THE OPERATION. Stay strong!! Carol & Tony Crawford

Reply alan caleugh
06:54 AM on October 27, 2009

Hi Geordie

So sorry to read about your bad news. I just hope everything goes well for you both. I hope the next time I go on the site the news will be better.

Good luck

Cat

Reply GEORDIE TATE
07:06 PM on October 26, 2009

Half Pissed  thanks Dave its still hard to knock out of your mind my hope is shes their to greet every one at Ramside night all

Reply David Biram
05:25 PM on October 26, 2009

Hi Geordie T Hope everything goes well for you both over next few days,Positive is what everyone tells me you need to be in this situation but thats easy to say when its not you thats so closely involved.

Best of luck mate

Reply GEORDIE TATE
03:28 PM on October 26, 2009

Well i am back to chief  bottle washer,dog walker,cook and cleaner Marie my good lady was admitted to hospital today with that shit desease Cancer and goes through a operation tomorrow to dig a couple of lumps out i will keep you informed as to what happens as it may affect my running of our reunion with lots of luck and a bloody good Doctor i hope it will turn out OK.

Reply Chris Ellis
04:51 AM on October 26, 2009

I spoke to Brummie at the beginning of last week and he was on day 2 of three of his 9th session of chemo. He said that he would feel shit for a few days and then start to pick up as he became due again. (every third week I think). Not bad for a bloke they said wasn't worth treating. We should all be taking notice because none of us are more than a few years behind and the bastards won't treat us any different when it comes to our turn. Are we too old to start a revolution?

Reply Sammy Singleton
03:02 PM on October 25, 2009

Andy,have you been talking to my brother Brian?,he tells me you want to speak to me next week!I am in New Mexico,6 hours behind you.I will be working up range all next week (White Sands Missile Range) so it is best to contact me via e-mail.I hope to see you at the next re-union.Best regards,Sammy.

Reply Andy (Anderson)
01:57 PM on October 25, 2009

Thanks Dave, let's hope it does the trick.

Reply Dave Biram
09:42 AM on October 25, 2009

Andy (Anderson) says...

Has anybody got any news about how Brummie is doing?

Brummie,

Had Carol and Brum over a few weeks ago he is still having chemo which is knocking hell out of him every week.He should finish the sessions shortly and then he can find out what is happening a bit more clearly .   

 

 

Reply Andy (Anderson)
07:03 AM on October 25, 2009

Has anybody got any news about how Brummie is doing?

Reply Dave Ravey
02:11 PM on October 18, 2009

Slim.

   Yes I remember you, you were not easy to miss.!!! Were you also in 2 Armd Sqn, at Iserlohn.?? I also have a vague memory of bumping into you, in The Salt Box cafe, when I was Driver training for Bass Brewer, am I mistaken.!!!!!! If everything works out ok, me and Johnny Greenhalgh will meet up with you all again in Durham. Sorry about the delay, but we just got back from a week's Hols.

 

Dave the Rave

Reply GEORDIE TATE
10:47 AM on October 18, 2009

Sounds a bit like Durham at the moment BOB

Reply BOB
07:18 AM on October 18, 2009

Off to Pittsburgh this morning to watch the Steelers play Ohio Browns.

 

Weather is crap, cold, rain with a hint of snow

Reply David Biram
12:26 PM on October 17, 2009

David Biram says...

 

 

Sent by e mail Slim

 

Hi Slim your email keeps rejecting can you email me and i will return details of Al Purver

Reply David Biram
12:20 PM on October 17, 2009

Slim Simmons says...

 

Hi Dave Ravey good to see you remember me i live in Harrogate now and M O D still have houses in hilltop hope to see you in Durham

Dave B can you let me have contact for al Purver

Sent by e mail Slim

Reply Slim Simmons
11:47 AM on October 17, 2009

 

Hi Dave Ravey good to see you remember me i live in Harrogate now and M O D still have houses in hilltop hope to see you in Durham

Dave B can you let me have contact for al Purver

Reply David Biram
03:55 PM on October 15, 2009

Hi Pete

Welcome to the club hope you have plenty to do after the 27th. You wont know where the time goes

Had lunch with Alan Morton and Agnes yesterday in Belamadena, very pleasant.  

Reply Peter Bailey
11:25 AM on October 15, 2009

Well my employers have just seen the light and after 23 years of working offshore in the North Sea, they have finally made me redundant. I have been telling them for the last 5 years to do it. They have now saved up enough so I can go !!!

My last "Chopper" flight in on the 27th.  Happy Days smilesmile

Reply David Biram
05:08 PM on October 14, 2009

BOB says...

Have had contact with Stu ( Jock ) Clee. Have directed him to the site.

Not bad for someone on holiday ? Have got Humphrey Speights tel num (ex troop comd 2 tp) but cant pluck up courage to ring him .Anyone served with him then who knew him well i was only a sprog and he left shortly after i arrived.

 

Reply BOB
03:31 PM on October 14, 2009

Have had contact with Stu ( Jock ) Clee. Have directed him to the site.

Reply alan caleugh
06:25 AM on October 14, 2009

Hi Dave

Thanks for that. I'm off to Turkey tomorrow so I'll get in touch with Alan after I get back.

Thanks again. Cat

Reply David Biram
04:55 AM on October 14, 2009

alan caleugh says...

Hi Dave.

Can you send me Al's details or forward him my email address through his son.

Cheers Cat

Hi Cat have e mailed you the details 

Reply alan caleugh
04:33 AM on October 14, 2009

Hi Dave.

Can you send me Al's details or forward him my email address through his son.

Cheers Cat

Reply David Biram
10:40 AM on October 13, 2009

Hi Guys new addittion just spoke with Al Purver after being dirceted to him by a friend ex 29 sqn.  He is living in Exeter .He only has a computor link through his son ,so i have given his address and telephone number to Geordie Tate  who can hopfully send invite to reunion through the post.If anyone wants to contact Al through me or GT.