Shortly after been posted to Germany about 93/94 Myself and the fine gentlemen of the Mortar platoon decided to soak up the culture of our new home and headed to the local town of Osnabrück. Osnabrück is a city in the federal state of Lower-Saxony in north-west Germany. It is situated in a valley penned between the Wiehen Hills and the northern tip of the Teutoburg Fore and has some of the finest eateries Europe had to offer and an amazing collection of museums churches dating back to the 12th century with its cobbled streets and historic homes it was a true travellers paradise however as a young soldier we had different ideas of was a good city was we needed a good pub that sold great German Beer. The journey into town was eventful we had ordered a Taxi for the 5 of us however the driver was very reluctant to let 4 of us in the back of his cream Mercedes Benz, We explained to the Taxi driver that it was o...
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ReplyDeleteWe met through the Cleveland Army Cadet force! You were so keen even as a teenager. You always encouraged the young cadets to turn up smart and would take them through various military skills. I remember your process of joining the army! Some people thought you wouldn't stick it out! A young lad from thornsby joining the Green Howard's and what a career you had! You would often come back to the cadets encouraging kids to work hard at school to better themselves. You endpired a lot of people to join the Army including me. Looking forward to hearing your stories Jimmy. You've done well for youself.
ReplyDeleteHey Thanks Kerry and it was your Dad who enlisted me X1X
DeleteI've known Jimmy for quite a while, although we haven't seen each other since Osnatraz. He is one of the most honest (says it as it is) amiable and funniest individuals (he's a team player as well, rare commodity now days) you'll ever have the pleasure in meeting. Aside from being a first class soldier (Mortarman, 'Round in the air, where do you want them') he'll leave you in stitches as well as in the darkest of seedy shit holes on his ventures. Remember Jimmy, the longing for far away places and adventure, is in our genes. Chalky.
ReplyDeleteOf course mate 'Round in the air, where do you want them' ha ha ha ha
DeleteI still laugh about the shop on Havelock Street (Co Op?) buddy. Intrigued to read what’s happened since 1990!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy writing it, Fino
Hello Fino ,,,you see i had forgot about that till i read that and you sent that little trigger to my brain that opened a memory,
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