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12:00 gmt ?

Yes Jinty - rally the troops and we will sycronise watches!

Sorry I am late reporting for duty, I snagged my stockings climbing over the barbed wire.

I couldn't find any carrot batons, so I have brought sprouts. If we eat enough of them we can create our own weapon of mass destruction.
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We are already under attack - the mystery "I vote your threads one star because I hate you JC" giver is currently active and working undercover - as usual. :laughs:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqPzFLc2J-4&feature=related]YouTube - Here We Go Again[/ame]

[quote=Lollita;119767]Sorry I am late reporting for duty, I snagged my stockings climbing over the barbed wire.

I couldn't find any carrot batons, so I have brought sprouts. If we eat enough of them we can create our own weapon of mass destruction.
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Do you have any clear nail polish ?- It's a marvellous solution for stopping those irritating snags from spreading.

Also, I have a fabulous recipe for stir fried sprouts - did anyone think to bring a wok to the the brazier?

Anyway, wonder how Moxie+ Them are doing with the feeding of the animals today...

Did somebody say carrot batons?

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[IMG]http://www.italymag.co.uk/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif[/IMG] [B]Forum Self Regulation, Forum Fatigue and Saintly Groups[/B]

Threads have been closed down and issues remain unresolved. It has also not go un-noticed that Moxies's daughter has kindly offered to design a website for auction in aid of the Earthquake Appeal, but has nowhere to promote it.

Quite frankly, the forum is in disarray. The Earthquake fund is suffering, Gala has been branded as naughty, JC has started to design ladies outfits and Ghianda is keeping his clothes on.

Ronald has made some 'authoritative' posts but not actually answered any questions, happy to ‘leave us to it’.

Now, whilst I will be roasting my sticks of celery on the brazier, on Tuesday, I did wonder why this 'forum self-regulation' ain't working.

Well. It’s simple. We cannot 'zap' nuisance members and we cannot re-file and set up new (sub) forums. So, we need Admin whether we like it or not. We could:

a) Take a capitalist approach and pay a subscription. Revenue for the Mag and some ‘clout’ for us because we are paying customers. This way polite requests for (sub) forums would be taken seriously.
b) We could take a fascist route and every account holder must give names, addresses, passport number and BMI. Then we would be all much more careful in what we said!!!!
c) Alternatively we could be democratic and ask for a bickering/complaints committee (i.e. a sub-forum), to air grievances. Have a dedicated Mod for this forum alone.
d) Carry on as we are, because nothing ever changes anyway.

In the meantime I shall be setting up a group for those of us who have never been reported, banned, had a post deleted, infact who are beyond reproach.

[I][SIZE=1]Celery facts: According to Hippocrates, celery calms the nerves and reduces blood pressure.[/SIZE][/I]

Can we have some serious debate now please. I think the celery is improoving my intellectual capabilities.

[I][SIZE=1]Celery fact: [/SIZE][/I][FONT=Times New Roman][I][SIZE=1]It is best not to smoke[/SIZE][/I] [SIZE=1]celery.[/SIZE][/FONT]

We have two scabs already - send out the snipers Percy.

We need silent stealth attacks - lets crawl through any posts made out there from now on and Grazie the traitors. :bigergrin:

An army marches on it's stomach, lunch is served, from our extensive field kitchen. Yes Jinty we have a wok so do please post your sprout recipe. :smile:

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Corporal Nielo 21943 reporting for duty. SAH! (click of stiletto heels meeting……Hand raised in two fingered salute)

I have brought Lt. Pigeon as air support, fuel him with sprouts please.

Now what are my orders?

[COLOR=#90D4D9][B]Serves 4[/B][/COLOR]

55g (2oz) pine nuts
450g (1lb) firm Brussels sprouts
Large knob of butter
1 tbsp olive oil
Large handful of flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

[COLOR=#90D4D9][B]Method[/B][/COLOR]

Put the pine nuts in a dry frying pan and place over a gentle heat. Toast until just golden, tossing them frequently. Set aside.

Trim the sprouts and remove the tough outer leaves. Grate the sprouts coarsely into a large bowl. Melt the butter with the oil in a wok or large frying pan over a moderate to high heat. Tip in the grated sprouts, parsley, lemon juice and zest and stir-fry for a minute or two, until the shreds are just soft but still crunchy. Season, add the toasted pine nuts and toss well to mix.

Is that tumbleweed I see?

Just popped in after a busy couple of days and stumble on a 'pickle' so my contribution.
'Nough to make you cry!

Had hoped to add a new thread on the Earthquake sub forum :smile: but as its clearly still a :veryconfused: in Forum headquarters - I'll wait.:yes:

:veryconfused:Oh goodnes didn't read this til now....Strike brought forward by 12 hours.:reallyembarrassed:

I responded to the snake post..sorreee! It was the prosecco at the boirthday lunch that we have just enjoyed that caused my light headiness.

Silenzio.......................

First orders are for all officers to vote 5 stars on this thread - to combat enemy infiltration - two of the blighters have already had a pop!

At ease men! :winki:

I'm not really a huge sprout fan Jinty, but that actually sounds quite nice. :bigergrin:

:bigergrin:I'm not officer material...merely cannon fodder.......................

Your brave and unselfish act to offer yourself up as ammo in the name of duty will not go unappreciated Noble. :bigergrin:

This one is for you.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Sj4_vjwDtw&feature=related]YouTube - USMC Cadence-If I Die In A Combat Zone[/ame]

Word has just filtered back from my partisan infiltrators, via a pigeon called Dorothy.

They are in serious training over there.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z99SIuJuxPo&feature=related"]YouTube - Monty Python Military Snake Drill Dance 2008 Louie Louie[/ame]

"moved to italiauncovered.co.uk"

Hahaha - look at Tusk whacking Ronni in the chops with two wet fish! :laughs: :laughs:

All together now!
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkNsEH1GD7Q]YouTube - Joan Baez - We shall overcome[/ame]

"moved to italiauncovered.co.uk"

Be careful what you wish for :yes:

Only when the Leek and Daffodil battalion finally reach HQ

[quote=Torchiarolan;119789]Cucumbers are for wimps sah !!!... In mah humble opinion sah!! [I][B]real[/B][/I] soldiers attack with vegetable marrows sah !!![/quote]

Wimps? Do you really think it's just a flacid cucumber boy? It's a ruddy scud missile - cocked, primed and ready to do untold damage! :wideeyed:

I like this. All I have to do is check one thread. Will HQ be open tomorrow or are we marching outside the gates all day?

[I][SIZE=2]Celery facts: One of the Doctors Who wore a celery stick on his lapel. He claimed the sprig would turn purple to certain gases in the praxis range.[/SIZE][/I]

Praxis or craxis :winki:

puff puff.....wheeze....puff...

Sorry General Melchie Sir...better late than never...had to help Signora Rosko start a new western front at the Marks & Sparks Food Section...it was hell I tell you:yes:

Still, here now...any orders (have voted as ordered:winki:)

Look what happens when i go AWOL for a day...

Now all this talk of cucumber coshes, celery sticks and carrot batons is all very well but what's needed here is a return to the old Esprit de Guerre; I'm talking about good old fashioned cold Steel.

A La Bayonet Mes Braves !!! Toujours La Bayonet.....

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After all in the words of that great old soldier Cpl Jones; -

[I]"They Don't Like It Up 'Em Mr Mainwaring, They Don't Like It Up 'Em"[/I]!!!

Reporting for duty and awaiting orders!

Jeez Oneto - I had you down for a few crates of high explosives - not freakin' bayonets - and certainly not ruddy French ones!

Dig out the dynamite and hunker down in those trenches lads - tis almost dinner time! :yes:

[quote=Technically Blonde;119802]Reporting for duty and awaiting orders![/quote]

Nice one Tech - you can be communications officer - you're the only one with any Techy qualifications - apart from Percy - but hers are in a completely different field. :wideeyed:

Set up a couple of those bugging devices you keep in your back pocket so we can listen to whats going on in the enemy camp! :jimlad:

Suggestions for Comrade-ly Community singing to raise spirits, General...

"We'll be hanging out the celery on the Admin Line..."
or
"Who do you think you are kidding Mr Admin?..."
or
"Boiled Beef and Carrot(batons)..."

Any more for any more???:bigergrin:

[quote=juliancoll;119803]Jeez Oneto - I had you down for a few crates of high explosives - not freakin' bayonets - and certainly not ruddy French ones!

Dig out the dynamite and hunker down in those trenches lads - tis almost dinner time! :yes:[/quote]

Explosives, like artillery are for wusses! Cold Steel gets you up close and personal
with your victim, so much so that you can smell the halitosis and map the fear in their eyes.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0Mp4HC09S0]YouTube - Norman Wisdom Bayonet Practice[/ame]

See. It works every time.. :smile: [IMG]http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/images/smilies/icon_backstab.gif[/IMG]

"moved to italiauncovered.co.uk"

[quote=Oneto15;119808]Explosives, like artillery are for wusses! Cold Steel gets you up close and personal
with your victim, so much so that you can smell the halitosis and map the fear in their eyes.

[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0Mp4HC09S0"]YouTube - Norman Wisdom Bayonet Practice[/URL]

See. It works every time.. :smile: [IMG]http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/images/smilies/icon_backstab.gif[/IMG][/quote]

Please can I request a 4 metre bayonet from the Quatermaster 'cos I'm not that partial to halitosis :laughs:

Just a thought, but shouldn't all of this talk of kill, bayonets etc be deleted for "attacking" :eeeek: Besides which my sister Dolly gets a little upset with all this rough talk! :laughs:

Wassamarrawidya Sgt. Gander?

You know the walls in this place have ears so don't be giving the enemy any more ideas just cus they cant think for themselves! :nah:

What's to be done about the stragglers posting on the forum lads? :wideeyed:

[quote=juliancoll;119806]Nice one Tech - you can be communications officer - you're the only one with any Techy qualifications - apart from Percy - but hers are in a completely different field. :wideeyed:

Set up a couple of those bugging devices you keep in your back pocket so we can listen to whats going on in the enemy camp! :jimlad:[/quote]

Right on, consider it done, I'll be up all night listening in!

Permission to speak Sir,

I think we should send in our secret weapon

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P5wcCuNZbY]YouTube - Trumpton 1966[/ame]

Trumpton was in colour ????

[quote=juliancoll;119817]
What's to be done about the stragglers posting on the forum lads? :wideeyed:[/quote]

Damn Conchies!!!! How about we make a note of the names and then...after the revolution...blindfold, last fag.....:winki:

Sorry I'm late!!!

Am afraid that I will be posting pictures of the refuge and a short write up on the Canine Defence thread.

I said this is what I would do and I'm gonna :smile:

Then (iffin I'm allowed back in) will be joining the rest of you on strike.

Mox

Ps Save me some sprouts :bigergrin:

We admire a soldier with a strong sense of duty and honour. Of course you will be allowed back in - can you pick up a pint of milk and some Hobnobs on the way :yes:

Where are they? Are they too cowardly to show their faces? Or are they just intent on proving us right when we say they don’t give a carrot baton for this forum or anyone in it?

I’m reading up on civil disobedience, well that’s when I’m not watching my English TV powered by a twelve volt lemon.

Exercise Routine:bigergrin:

Troops may want to take it easy at first, then do it faster as you become more proficient. SCROLL DOWN...

NOW SCROLL UP..

That's enough for the first day. Great job.

Have a Cucumber!

[quote=juliancoll;119817] What's to be done about the stragglers posting on the forum lads? :wideeyed:[/quote]

Now come on... to be fair I have always had a soft spot for traitors, stragglers and conchies it's.......

[B][SIZE=5]The Great Dismal Swamp[/SIZE][/B] in SE Virginia USA.:bigergrin:

While Moxie nips down to the corner shop...

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJr9ekTf0xc]YouTube - Peter Kay - Biscuits[/ame]

Are you a Rich Tea or a Hobnob?

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXit0FTxa1U]YouTube - Billy Connolly ~ Womens demands[/ame]