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General discussions on joining & training in The Parachute Regiment.
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Never thought I'd ever hear myself saying, "in my day....", but here I am! :o
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Shoulderholster wrote:Fark me! you know those sinks are just for show,I agree Mr Green,these lads have it cushy dhobi slut! warm water!.

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We are still being sent on ops straight from training, beit the Falklands, Sierra Leone or Iraq we are still getting shot at, so in that respect nothing has changed.

Still only 3 showers for a whole platoon to get washed in 5 minutes after PT...i have to admit, i settled for a "3 Para shower" more than once.

...ok, three times! :lol: mmmmm, eau de lynx africa and sweat!
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Yeah I know! just the same tough bastards as always, that part hasn't and hopefully will never change.
Only other set of blokes I would be happy with to share a battlefield with are you lads.

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i have to admit, i settled for a "3 Para shower" more than once.
What a treat. :lol: :P
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Posh! AKA Airborne shower! :lol:
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"3 Para shower"

Thank God I read 'Lynx Africa' at the bottom of your post, thought you meant 'golden rain'.....LOL...
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BigStevie wrote:"3 Para shower"

Thank God I read 'Lynx Africa' at the bottom of your post, thought you meant 'golden rain'.....LOL...
Perhaps if i was in Support Company then you might be right about that one! :P
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It'd also be a good idea to turn up with a decent pair of insoles for your trainers and boots to help reduce the risk of injury and followin in my footsteps
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Skeav wrote:It'd also be a good idea to turn up with a decent pair of insoles for your trainers and boots to help reduce the risk of injury
Yeah and some decent lubricant I reckon!! KY anyone? :o
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PJs? :lol: can you take a night cap, water bottle and teddy too.

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Paratrooper01 wrote: Moving house is a very good way to describe it. Having said that, moving from depot to battalion is much worse, 2 massive MFO boxes of kit, plus all your uniform and equipment for Brize Norton which has to be kept separate.
How on gods earth do you move that? :o
For some reason I think I need to learn to drive, You can't get that on a train.
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jabcrosshook wrote:How on gods earth do you move that? :o
For some reason I think I need to learn to drive, You can't get that on a train.
All you need to do is take your army grips with you to battalion. Both of your MFO boxes get sent in a truck from Catterick to Colchester and will be in battalion when you arrive....if you survive the jumps course :P
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Post by Tab »

Do you mean to say that you now have showers, not like the Army i knew

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How the fcuk did you get that photo of me in Sangin river!! :P

What you cant see is all the Afghans perving over my massive shlong. :lol:
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