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Non-Wargaming Discussion => Chat & News => Topic started by: Leon on 18 February 2014, 02:00:54 PM

Title: WWI Clone...
Post by: Leon on 18 February 2014, 02:00:54 PM
A friend of ours popped in with some WW1 gear recently, and due to Dave being too big for it, I a clone got roped into trying it on...

(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1898266_10203376441671334_1950887845_n.jpg)

I think Dave's interested in buying this outfit for taking along to the shows this year, so we'll have a bit more than a helmet for people to wear!

8)

Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 18 February 2014, 02:07:55 PM
That's a brave clone!  ;D
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Fenton on 18 February 2014, 02:29:36 PM
Baldrick Lives!


P.S Do I win some sort of sweepstake for typing the obvious first?
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Techno on 18 February 2014, 02:39:54 PM
No....Even though it was a cunning plan. ;)
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: clibinarium on 18 February 2014, 02:45:30 PM
Rufus T. Firefly must be the colonel of this regiment.

Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Rob on 18 February 2014, 03:39:10 PM
I know this probably shows how sad I really am, but I couldnt help but notice that you've been in that unit now for over a year and you still keep the floor clean. :)

Report to the guardroom at 1900 hours for extra duties for wearing non regulation trousers.


Carry on private clone!
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Nick the Lemming on 18 February 2014, 03:46:12 PM
Quote from: Rob on 18 February 2014, 03:39:10 PM
I know this probably shows how sad I really am, but I couldnt help but notice that you've been in that unit now for over a year and you still keep the floor clean. :)

Report to the guardroom at 1900 hours for extra duties for wearing non regulation trousers.


Carry on private clone!

I was just thinking the same thing! Having re-read the moving thread a few days ago, it'd be interesting to see some new photos of the digs to see how it's changed since the operation moved in there.
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Leon on 18 February 2014, 03:52:45 PM
Quote from: Rob on 18 February 2014, 03:39:10 PM
I know this probably shows how sad I really am, but I couldnt help but notice that you've been in that unit now for over a year and you still keep the floor clean. :)

Report to the guardroom at 1900 hours for extra duties for wearing non regulation trousers.

Coincidentally, this was only a few days after I'd given it a thorough cleaning, hence the tidiness!  If we'd taken this pic a week earlier, I doubt you'd have been able to see the floor!

Quote from: Nick the Lemming on 18 February 2014, 03:46:12 PM
I was just thinking the same thing! Having re-read the moving thread a few days ago, it'd be interesting to see some new photos of the digs to see how it's changed since the operation moved in there.

I'll see if I can get some taken, as it has been a while.  There's a lot more stuff in here now, more racks, bigger laser machine, new storage units, and a load of junk piled by the front door!
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: fsn on 18 February 2014, 05:50:13 PM
Quote from: Leon on 18 February 2014, 03:52:45 PM
, bigger laser machine,

(http://iansadler.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/03-goldfinger-laser.jpeg)
"So Leon, do you expect me to talk?"
"No FSN, I want you to do exactly the opposite."
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Techno on 18 February 2014, 08:40:44 PM
How does one klat then ?
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: fsn on 18 February 2014, 09:00:28 PM
I had to think about that!

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: nikharwood on 18 February 2014, 09:45:04 PM
Quote from: Leon on 18 February 2014, 02:00:54 PM
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1898266_10203376441671334_1950887845_n.jpg)


Caption competition, anyone?  ;)
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: mollinary on 18 February 2014, 09:53:27 PM
Quote from: Leon on 18 February 2014, 02:00:54 PM

(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1898266_10203376441671334_1950887845_n.jpg)


Kitchener wants me?! :o

Mollinary
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: fsn on 18 February 2014, 09:53:35 PM
I'm slightly worried that the "to do" board is quite empty. Do you think that Pendraken need some suggestions for new products?
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: fsn on 18 February 2014, 09:54:52 PM
Quote from: mollinary on 18 February 2014, 09:53:27 PM
Kitchener wants me?! :o

Mollinary

For what?
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: mollinary on 18 February 2014, 09:58:45 PM
Quote from: fsn on 18 February 2014, 09:54:52 PM
For what?

Good question!  This was supposed to be a caption for the photo of Leon, but I managed to delete part of the code so the picture doesn't show up.  The answer to your question, however, might be "a sunbeam"!?

Mollinary
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Fenton on 18 February 2014, 10:05:20 PM
Quote from: fsn on 18 February 2014, 09:54:52 PM
For what?

Sunbeam?
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Womble67 on 18 February 2014, 10:26:40 PM
Very smart sir

take care

andy
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 18 February 2014, 11:26:38 PM
And the German was THAT big!
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: fsn on 19 February 2014, 07:44:34 AM
Leon tries out for "Oh What A Lovely War", but totally misunderstands "jazz hands".
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Techno on 19 February 2014, 08:46:19 AM
Suit you sir........(Plus exaggerated exhalation).
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Dave on 19 February 2014, 09:46:33 AM
Quote from: nikharwood on 18 February 2014, 09:45:04 PM
Caption competition, anyone?  ;)

You mean I'll have to take part in a reenactment group
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Fenton on 19 February 2014, 10:20:32 AM
Quote from: Leon on 18 February 2014, 02:00:54 PM
.

(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1898266_10203376441671334_1950887845_n.jpg)




And this is what the well dressed minion will be wearing in 2014...If only we could persuade them to get rid of the dungarees underneath
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Fenton on 19 February 2014, 10:36:01 AM
I want to know what's written under 'To Do' on the whiteboard

I think I can just make out ' Humour the idiots on the forum' but I cant be sure
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Hertsblue on 19 February 2014, 10:52:42 AM
Quote from: Leon on 18 February 2014, 03:52:45 PM
Coincidentally, this was only a few days after I'd given it a thorough cleaning, hence the tidiness!  If we'd taken this pic a week earlier, I doubt you'd have been able to see the floor!


You've spent time cleaning? No wonder my order took three weeks!  :P :P :P
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Leon on 19 February 2014, 12:57:50 PM
Quote from: fsn on 18 February 2014, 09:53:35 PM
I'm slightly worried that the "to do" board is quite empty. Do you think that Pendraken need some suggestions for new products?

Quote from: Fenton on 19 February 2014, 10:36:01 AM
I want to know what's written under 'To Do' on the whiteboard

I think I can just make out ' Humour the idiots on the forum' but I cant be sure

That's the 'To-Do Right Now' board, so it gets filled up before shows with things we need to remember, like catalogues, show orders, etc.  There's also a few long-term jobs which have been on there for at least 6 months, including 'Replace strip lights'... we've only got 50% of them working in the unit, but they're 40ft in the air and we don't have a platform.


Quote from: Hertsblue on 19 February 2014, 10:52:42 AM
You've spent time cleaning? No wonder my order took three weeks!  :P :P :P

:P
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Matt J on 19 February 2014, 03:23:06 PM
'Leon was surprised he had no replies to his profile on uniformdating.com'

Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Fenton on 19 February 2014, 03:33:33 PM
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: fsn on 19 February 2014, 07:07:26 PM
'I am what I am,  I am my own special creation!"
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: paulr on 19 February 2014, 11:20:17 PM
Quote from: Leon on 18 February 2014, 02:00:54 PM

(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1898266_10203376441671334_1950887845_n.jpg)


Is it just me or does that clone look scarily young  :o

But tragically not too young to have worn it for real
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Hertsblue on 20 February 2014, 09:13:53 AM
Quote from: paulr on 19 February 2014, 11:20:17 PM
Is it just me or does that clone look scarily young  :o

But tragically not too young to have worn it for real

Indeed, especially in that "OK, shoot me now" pose.
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Ithoriel on 20 February 2014, 12:20:19 PM
"For you Tommy ze var iss over!"

or

"Look Ma, no Hans!"

Waaaay too much time spent reading commando comics in my youth :) :) :)
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Nellkyn on 20 February 2014, 01:08:01 PM
Quote from: Leon on 18 February 2014, 02:00:54 PM
A friend of ours popped in with some WW1 gear recently, and due to Dave being too big for it, I a clone got roped into trying it on...
A friend! No friend would put you in that clobber.
Title: Re: WWI Clone...
Post by: Leon on 20 February 2014, 01:18:02 PM
Quote from: Nellkyn on 20 February 2014, 01:08:01 PM
A friend! No friend would put you in that clobber.

;D