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Viking
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by Viking » Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:04 am
Yeah, I'm a day late. No-one else has said anything, so I'd like to raise a glass to all the veterans and ex-servicemen out there.
Even more so for all the ones who didn't come home.
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk wrote:“Heroes who shed their blood and lost their lives! You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours. You, the mothers, who sent their sons from far away countries wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.”
It's the V-twin thing. There's just something about it that inline-4s don't have at all, and V-4s don't have enough of.
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slickliner6
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by slickliner6 » Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:10 am
never a better reason to raise a glass !!!
cheers
A day without a laugh is a day wasted.
we were so poor when i was growing up.Dad said "its a good job i was born a boy,at least id have something to play with"
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flatlander
- Eprom Test Pilot (Stig)
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by flatlander » Wed Nov 12, 2014 3:36 pm
Ooooo that's me in one of them wine and coke please
For the avoidance of doubt and for the benefit of my wife, not everything I may say here will be absolutely true I may on ocassion embellish a little for effect.
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
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Willopotomas
- GP Racer
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by Willopotomas » Wed Nov 12, 2014 6:55 pm
Also to those still serving. For which I know many.
Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handle bars to the saddle.
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fatboy
- World Champion
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by fatboy » Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:47 pm
We have two ex squadies recently started at work, several afgan tours behind them, top blokes, tales to tell but very modest.
They have obviously seen hell on earth, hell at work....
To them and those before them, those after them, respect
Cleverly disguised as an adult !
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Aladinsaneuk
- Aprilia Admin
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by Aladinsaneuk » Wed Nov 12, 2014 8:22 pm
geoff being old - or veteran, and being serviced by sailors, does not qualify you for a toast....
:)
and as some are aware, we went to observe the silence at the tower yesterday
HUGE respect to all those who served
Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...
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Uglyfatfook
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by Uglyfatfook » Fri Nov 14, 2014 6:34 pm
Good call, glass raised in rememberance and respect.
