BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq

Subject: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: gnu
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 10:43 AM

Thought this thread should be started so messages from Phot don't gey overlooked... here is why...

Subject: RE: BS: I'm lovin this snow
From: Phot - PM
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 09:56 AM

No snow out here in Iraq, but we did have hail a week and a half ago! This sure is a funny type of desert!

Wassail!! Chris


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Subject: RE: BS: I'm lovin this snow
From: gnu - PM
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 10:01 AM

Yo Chris! Hope all is well with you.

gnu


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Subject: RE: BS: I'm lovin this snow
From: Phot - PM
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 10:10 AM

Hi Gnu, I'm not doing too bad, rather be at home though! Thank god for the Mudcat, a little (In)sanity, in a world gone mad, which means I fit right in!

Wassail!! Chris


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Subject: RE: BS: I'm lovin this snow
From: gnu - PM
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 10:40 AM

Hi again... sorry I was busy for a bit. I think you should start a thread titled "Phot says hello" or something. A lot of people who would like to say hello back will miss your posts here.

As a matter of fact... I think I will do it right now.

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Beer
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 10:48 AM

All the best from Quebec Canada. Keep your head low and listen to lots of musice.
Beer

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Dave (the ancient mariner)
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 10:58 AM

Don't draw any cartoons mate, take care get home soon.
Yours, Aye. Dave

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Morticia
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 11:07 AM

nice thought Gnu, and appreciated, thanks!

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 12:30 PM

Missed you in the Middle Bar (and we were singing in the Middle Bar, rather than the top bar this reunion weekend).

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 01:41 PM

Look after yourself Phott. Best wishes from Maine.

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Amos
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 01:45 PM

..and from not-THAT-sunny San Diego, too.


A

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Rapparee
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 01:48 PM

Keep your head down, don't volunteer for nothin', and don't drink the water.

Stay cool, man.

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Cats
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 01:57 PM

Looking forward to seeing you back here in one piece. We still have a ceiling for you to photograph ......
Much love
Kathy & Jon

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 02:27 PM

has the tide come in yet? Love and hugs to you.

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 02:32 PM

How is Jack?
Keep your head down. Do not volunteer for anything. And keep safe.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Cllr
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 04:23 PM

look after your self mate, the reunion as awesome I mean awfull you didn't miss much, honest, it was rubbish, worst ever in fact, I mean would I lie to you. **coughs** Anyway be careful I dont want to start a thread called "One phot in the grave"
I have got to go and have a rest from all the fun I didn't have at the re-union. (which was at average at best, No really, would i lie ...)Cllr

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Feb 06 - 06:51 PM

Good to hear from you. You have been in my thoughts, daily. May you fare well and return asap.!

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 21 Feb 06 - 02:37 AM

Keep your powder dry mate.

Best wishes,
Keith.

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 21 Feb 06 - 05:48 AM

He's going to be out and about a lot this week so he might not catch this for a while. I did speak to him yesterday though, and he and Jack are doing fine and working hard.

Phot, thinking of you as always

Fiona xx

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Phot
Date: 21 Feb 06 - 06:10 AM

Afternoon all! Greetings from Sun.....er, overca......er, misty......er, wet.......er, Soggy! Iraq. We're all keeping safe over here, if a little wet from all the rain, told you it was a funny type of desert! Thanks for all your thoughts and messages. Not much singing out here, but the MBS t-shirt, and Jack have come along for the ride. Thanks to the internet I can listen to folk on Two, which helps keep me sane. One thing that keeps me insane is that bloody hound (Jack)who is now barred, from the bar, and still wants a medal for single handedly looking after a snatch Landrover on operations last month!

Well I'd best get back to work, see you all soon.

Wassail!! Chris

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Phot
Date: 21 Feb 06 - 06:12 AM

Hi love, Missing you loads.

Chris. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Dead Horse
Date: 21 Feb 06 - 08:08 PM

Take no notice of all those who advise on "keeping your head down".
Trust me, its your ass you have to worry about! :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Kaleea
Date: 21 Feb 06 - 09:47 PM

Watch out for your arse the best you can & we're sending out daily prayers of protection for all y'all over there!
    THANK YOU! You mean alot to us back here.

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 04:52 AM

I'll watch his ass any day of the week..... And I don't mean that hound!!

Tell Jack that the puppies are becoming such sweet little darlings now, it would be a shame to send them to the vivisectionists. I'm keeping up a rigorous training programme and they can sit, and stay on command. I've been playing classical music and 'learn Italian' at them and they're coming along better than Manitas who still thinks 'pour favour' is French for 'two beers'.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 05:43 AM

Obviously being taken into care was the best thing for them

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Phot
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 11:16 AM

Oh boy, its just kicked off over here big time! Looks like we 're in for a busy night! Once again we are stuck in the middle of it. Oh for the Middle Bar and a pint!

Wassail!! Chris

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From:
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 11:23 AM

Keep yourself safe Chris.....plenty of pints when you get home!!

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Alba
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 11:32 AM

Phot.
I was thinking of you this morning.
Stay safe ma dear. Holding you in my Thoughts.
Love to You and all the Family
Jude

Jack...it really is not a good idea to get barred from a Bar at this point in time. Work on your social skills would ya..:)

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From:
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 11:36 AM

Jolene is still residing at Chez Patterson and still hasn't dried out. When I left for work she was eying up my bottle of Sloe Gin!

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Phot
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 11:38 AM

I think Jack and I will both be hiding under the duvet tonight! Don't worry Joline, I'll keep him safe!

Wassail!! Chris

PS. Thanks Khatt, a pint of Broadside please!

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From:
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 11:41 AM

Just the one Chris??!!.....not like you! OK 1 pint of Broadside (or ale of you choice) next time we see you hopefully May at Hastings!

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Phot
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 11:45 AM

Thanks Jude, take care of you and yours too. See you all at Hastings! Work permitting!!

Wassail11 Chris.

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 04:24 PM

The news looks grim. Stay safe, Phot.

Luv

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: jacqui.c
Date: 22 Feb 06 - 06:13 PM

Take care Phott.

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 23 Feb 06 - 04:05 AM

Just to let you all know I had a message from him this morning so he's ok.

Keep ducking!

xxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Morticia
Date: 23 Feb 06 - 06:11 AM

too much to hope Jack isn't, I suppose?

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 23 Feb 06 - 06:14 AM

Always remember - "Nil carborundum illegitimus".

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Phot
Date: 23 Feb 06 - 06:57 AM

The hound is in fine spirits, the bar was open last night, and he had a couple to calm his nerves, shame it didn't calm the nerves of the poor barman!! Chaos, panic and disorder, Jacks work is done!!

Wassail!! Chris

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: GUEST,Major General Sir Draws FitzLoosley
Date: 23 Feb 06 - 03:53 PM

Duvet? DUVET?!

What is the modern army coming to, boy? Gad, when I was fighting in the Soudan, all we had was an army issue camp bed and a hairy blanket.

And we didn't bring our bally animals with us, well, apart from the odd hunter and the hounds of course. What is that creature doing in the mess?

I shall write to The Times about this!

Sir Maj Gen Draws FitzLoosley, KCBE, VC, DBE and Bar.

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: lady penelope
Date: 23 Feb 06 - 04:10 PM

Parker wants to know how much driving of landrovers you get to do on a boat.............. I've tried to explain, but he's just not letting go of the idea of you being in the navy..........

However, judging by your posts, the idea of advising you to "keep yourself dry......" doesn't seem quite so daft......

I'll keep back some of the 'Insta - Toddy' for you..... TTFN hen.

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Morticia
Date: 23 Feb 06 - 06:44 PM

Insta-toddy?

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 23 Feb 06 - 07:26 PM

Keep well and keep safe Phott!

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Charley Noble
Date: 23 Feb 06 - 08:21 PM

I can't imagine a worse place to be nor a worse time to be there, and I can imagine a lot!

Best of luck!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Phot
Date: 24 Feb 06 - 03:58 AM

Landrovers?! This place is Landrover heaven! For day to day running about, I usually take the Discovery LR3 V8SE (£43.000 to you Madam)For slightly rougher jobs it has to be the good old 110 CSW, but when its a bit dicey (I.e. downtown Basrah)a Snatch is your best friend!! As for keeping dry, this may be a desert, but by god does it rain out here, and on one occasion hailstones the size of golf balls!

As for bringing the hound out here, he brought himself! The little sod smuggled himself in my camera bag, and the mess in the mess?! Is all his own work, hence the one way chat with the RSM!

Its just about 09:00 GMT as I write this, and whilst its snowing in the UK, its a very sunny and warm 26 degrees C today! But I'd still rather be at home with the beautiful Pixie!

Wassail!! Chris

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Feb 06 - 04:51 AM

Thinking of you Phot, missed you at Reunion! Will raise a glass & a song to you at Bishop's Stortford tomorrow.

For goodness sake don't let Jack drive the Snatch - he can't see over the wheel! Be safe, hope to see you in Hastings too!

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Feb 06 - 04:54 AM

Now that is one line that HAS to go in the Mudcat Quotations gallery....

"but when its a bit dicey (I.e. downtown Basrah)a Snatch is your best friend!"

Or is it just me that sent herbal tea squirting across the room....?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: jacqui.c
Date: 24 Feb 06 - 07:27 AM

No Liz, it isn't.....

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Phot
Date: 25 Feb 06 - 07:03 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: lady penelope
Date: 25 Feb 06 - 10:01 AM

Insta - Toddy (TM)   I went a bit over board with the whole sticking fruit into bottles of alcohol and thought it would be nice to have whiskey that already had the bits I like in my hot toddies in it, so all I'd have to do is add hot water & honey. It's due to be decanted soon, I'll let you know how it turns out Morty...........

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 25 Feb 06 - 10:04 AM

That sounds very exciting!

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Phot
Date: 25 Feb 06 - 10:40 AM

That sounds great, one please! ..........Ok then maby two!!

Wassail!! Chris

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Phot
Date: 25 Feb 06 - 11:16 AM

Just if anyone is interested, we're being rocketed at the moment!! Oh for a quiet night!!

Wassail!! Chris

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 Feb 06 - 12:19 PM

Shh!

Subject: RE: BS: Hello from Phot in Iraq
From: Bassic
Date: 25 Feb 06 - 12:20 PM

Chris...stop typing and get under that table now! ;-) Keep safe mate.