Hello Proud Argyll hope this fets of the ground so that we can get away from the idiots,

Good job, hope this works out.

Cheers,

Tam

 








Lets hope the numpties stay away from this site.
It is out of order on the other board.

THIS BOARD.
I thank Proud Argyll for putting forward an alternative to the our other board, (which used to do as it said on the tin) but not any more.I hope that the posts that are added hear are open to debate and we all agree to respect each others point of view.
your aye
Dave Buchan..

shame to see the other board go down hill due to some sad numpties,well done proud argyll for opening this one, hope we dont get the biggots,numpties,and timewaisters on this board and it can be used for what it is supposed to contacting and passing messages to other ex argylls thanks again ,,,big neil

Well done for setting up this message board and if the idiots who were spoiling the other board can be kept off this so much the better.

Sid.

Well done,
       Proud Argyll glad to see that someone has taken on the reponsibility
of trying to make our daily newspaper if (for want of a better word)you like, a better and more enjoyable site to visit.I wish you all the best
with your task and if it solves the problems we had on the board I for one
will back you all the way.
                  All the best.Omo.

 FULL NAMES
As this board is just getting started, could we start as we mean to continue by using our full names ( in the who/when section ) when posting.Then if the Anon`s start to abuse this board they can be deal with.

 OK Davie..that,s a fair one.

Thank`s Jim,
It stops posters stating rule for some but not all.

Geordie Burnett passed away yesterday,due to natural causes.
Geordie was in the Mortar Pl on the 1st tour from Kirknewton.
Condolences to friends and family.
NE OBLIVISCARIS.

PASSING OF GEORDIE BURNETT.
Jim was this John Burnett from the Falkirk area?

Hi guys hope this board keeps the nutters out thankyou proud argyll hi omo how are you ffradwp

 as long as but a hundred of us remain alive, never will we on any conditions be brought under English rule. It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom – for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself. Its Tartan day the day Up yir kilt. Mine,s disni fit anymare. JimmyMc

Donnie/Ronnie/Ghost

Good to see some old names from the past. Still down in Blandford and move to Edinburgh in June and looking forward to a change. Ghost I see you are off on tour with the Pipers Trail which should be good! Donnie how is tricks out in America? Ronnie we were talking about our trip to The Scottish Family Christmas with you which was different!

Glad I signed on to check the board today even although I was getting tired of reading some of the drivel that was posted. Sad to hear about Geordie Burnett, he was one of the good guys, and my condolences to the family. Hopefully this board will stay in the adult section of life since we will know who we are talking to.
Belated happy Tartan Day to anyone in the US. I attended the parade in New York City and had some fun. Jimmy Mac don't feel bad my kilt does not fit me either.

Hello Gordon, unfortunately i wont be taking part in the Pipers Trail. Going in for surgery on the arm this Thursday so wont be doing any of that kind of work for some time i guess. Still its a good thing they are running and i hope its successfull. I bet everyone has a bald head by now, well apart from Donnie, dont know how he does it, probably using the old Greacen stuff over the years lol.

Hi Lads:
Yes, Happy Tartan day to all, have to confess the date got by me even though I'm over here.
Ronnie good to hear from you, did you get any info from the US Corrections site I sent you? Hey I was out with Greame Massie the other night, still daft as a brush, his last day in the Tankies was offically last Thursday after doing his 22. Gordon, glad to hear you too, how long you got to push now, couple of years? Ghostie, I'll no go bald but the grey hair is coming fast, but I could still beat half of the young pups over a BFT...and ma Kilt is shrunk too:)

Sorry to hear another good Argyll has left us.

Here's to the boys all coming home safe from deployment. Ghostie, am I too old to go, sign me up.

Glad to see someone doing something positive with the messageboard.
Good luck with it
jimmyc

Many thanks Proud Argyll, at last a Regimental Board for Adults, Good Luck.

am the real ting bell

Hi there Argyll's good to see some names I know not like the other board

Who are diamond geezer, annon, wee green man, super sojor, true blue,

were they names on the Company Roll Call and were they on the pay roll

dont think so.

Good luck with the site Proud Argyll

By the way this is not a joke

Aye yours

 Bits

Good Afternoon Gentlemen and firstly a thanks to the guy who set up this board as I was becoming for one very saddenned with the other one.
Onwards we go,and, may I wish the Bn every possible luck for a safe and speedy tour of Afghanistan and moreso for a speedy and safe return home.

Good to see this forum set up so rapidly.
I shall support it !

Regards

Bob Harwood

Davie,it isn,t Johnnie....Geordie was from Cambuslang..was,nt long in but he did his stuff like the rest of us at that time. A Gentleman and a true friend.

thank you for setting up this board away from the children. nice to see some good friends on. sorry to hear about george please send our condolances to the family, kit and faither

hello all just dropped in to say hi
will be looking in regularly, was in 13plt d coy kirknewton

Edited by author 08-04-2008 08:40
There is a new message board up:

http://www.argylls-veterans.co.uk

it looks very professional and has the potential to be well managed.

I have not signed up yet but will. The only comment I have that it

has a lot of catergories to pick from, maybe too many but I do like there
is a joke section seperate from the general forum.

Well done that Argyll

Edited by author 08-04-2008 09:51
When all the nonsense was going on at the other board I got involved in a thread about moderating boards. I said it was easy to set up a forum and be able to moderate the messages. I said I'd set one up but wouldn't post the link because I couldn't be bothered with all the hassle. I don't want to take away from what others have done but it would make sense to have a few old argylls to be able to monitor a messageboard, not control it, just make sure anything posted is relevant.
Take your point about categories - went a bit overboard there. But as you say you can have areas where folk can talk about different things. I kind of put it to the back of my mind until this message. As for the domain name well the main argylls website seems to be http://www.argylls.co.uk so adding veterans on seemed a logical step.
I may let people register I don't know yet. Will it be worth all the hassle???
jimmyc

Hi lads, just sign in to see the site hope it goes well for everyone and keep up the good work proud argyll,let see some good things come out of the site, best wishes from the slattery gang.

Jim:

Feel free to use this board for feedback on your new site.

I'm sure the guys will let you know what they would like to see
 suggestion with easy of use etc.

Good Luck

Edited by author 08-04-2008 13:53
AROUND 600 soldiers based at a Kent barracks are being deployed to Southern Afghanistan to join coalition forces in the troubled Helmand Province.

For many in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland – with an average age of 21 – it will be their first taste of action.

For others from Howe Barracks in Canterbury this will be the latest in a number of tours to assist coalition forces, both in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Five companies will be in Helmand Province for six months as part of Operation Herrick 8, under the leadership of Commanding Officer Lt Col David Richmond.

Lt Col Richmond, 41, believes the purpose is clear. “We can’t have countries providing safe havens for international terrorists and our main operation is all about protecting the Afghan people,” he said.

Away from the front line, he admits it can be a tough time for the families left at home. “Time away weighs heavily on them,” he said. “They know the risks, they see them for themselves every night on TV."

From Kent News Online

Edited by author 08-04-2008 14:05
GREEN ARMY GO TARTAN BARMY 07:30 - 01 April 2008
Plymouth Argyle fans have proved their allegiance to their Scottish manager, Paul Sturrock, by choosing a new tartan away kit for next season and unveiling it today.
The Green Army voted in their droves for the new 2008-09 away strip, and decided it should pay homage to manager Luggy, not to mention the large Scottish contingent on the Pilgrims' playing staff.
Luggy, has expressed his pleasure at the fans' selection, revealed on April 1. He said he felt the kit would "spur on the lads, and certainly rouse passions in a large percentage of this squad."
He said: "I am very, very delighted, and a wee bit humbled, that our supporters have gone down the road of choosing this kit.
"I am very, very sure that, when there's a blood and snotters match, the tartan will help the boys bring to mind the determination of people like William Wallace and Robert the Bruce.
Appropriately, Argyle's very beginnings are rooted in Scottish history, with the club being named after the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders regiment based in the city when the Pilgrims were first formed.
This has been given the go-ahead by the FA, and Argyle will debut the new kit in their final away match of this season at Wolves on Sunday, May 4.
Chief executive Michael Dunford also praised the fans' choice.
He said: "I think the supporters here have shown great sense in choosing a strip that reflects the history and tradition of the club."I am hopeful that, in time, we will be able to move away from having green as our home strip and adopt tartan as our first-choice design."Instead of Semper Fidelis, we could have A Scottish Soldier, which is a particular favourite of the manager's, or Scotland the Brave."

This was Taken from the Plymouth Herald online. Check out the message below that was posted ref: this story:)

"Thought id just like to say that a Tartan Strip looks the bees knees if ye ask me and thats coming from a Member of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Good luck to the Pilgrims for the rest of the season.
Argyll1854, Greenock"

yes , this looks much better than the last board :)

FAO - Argyll News


Yes i posted on that News thread from Plymouth. I was gauged into posting that by other Pilgrim fans from their own board who'm i'm a member of. It was meant to wind up certain fans who read that media everyday, the amount of hate mail ( banter )i received was unbelieveable but all fun at the end of the day. Alot of the Pilgrim fans actually sent letters to Plymouth Argyle F.C. in hoping that it would actually take off. Suppose it wouldnt be that bad to see them play in the Argyll tartan if it merrited.

Up the Argylls

Ref:- Post 37 Author Jim.
Jim,I think the concept that you are trying to put together is the way forward, could I suggest that you look in on the K.O.S.B. Association!s Edinburgh Branch Web Sight as to categories ect.The number of sights that are now coming on line regarding our Regiment is very pleasing and can only be for the good of all, and it would be a good thing if the Regimental Association branch secretary`s could post on your board to let use know how the the Regimental Family as a hole is doing. just a thought Jim.
Yours Aye
Dave..

Edited by author 09-04-2008 10:04
Who are "Argyll News" "Proud Argyll" and "Big bad John"
I thought we all had to use proper names?
And why does the time show as US time rather than gmt?
Nice set up and i do like the look of the K.O.S.B site, that may be the way to go.

Hi Wullie,
I can understand why when launching his sight "Proud Argyll" did not use his own name, but he should now rectify this now that his board has had a good start,lets hope that the other gents forgot,and will put their names to there posts in future.As regards US Time, the providers must be from across the pond.
Yours Aye
Dave.

Hello Gents:

As you know I set this site up for all to enjoy as an alternative to
others and not to compete. I don't mind if Argylls come on here and
use the site using screen names as long as the posts are coherent,
respectful and tastful that is all that is required and most important.

In order to be able to manage this effectivly and with the least hassel
using a screen name is the way to go. I suggest that when Jim gets his
site up he has moderators using screen names, that way no one is a target. Also I know guys that do not use their own names for work purposes etc, and just an FYI, if you are ever signing up for a board never give out all your details, full name, date of birth, address, info on family members, etc.

Wullie, I think you'll find that a lot of the message board servers are based in the States, this one, the bravenet etc. There maybe a way I can set the time to GMT but I haveny worked that one oot yet.

All the best Argylls.

First of all I set the argyll veterans forum up to show what can be done - I tend to go for the overkill and work backwards, take out what's not needed.
Dave, thanks for the comments. The K.O.S.B site is good, I like it, but what do you mean by categories?
I guess people can register if they want and see what happens - I just don't want to be the 'fat controller' it needs maybe 5 or 6 folk to monitor things - that would be people with real names and locations.


jimmyc

Congratulations to 'Proud Argyll' for setting up an adult site where we know who we are communicatiing with, but one question. Who is "Proud Argyll'? Time to let us know and establish that this will be an adult site before we go any further.

Ref:- post50 Author Jimmy.
Hi again Jim,
as regards Categories,I was thinking along the lines of the K.O.S.B. Sight with say a Guestbook,Noticeboard,and an Articles section where posts can be directed accordingly like yourself Jim I am into history and would like to post info on the regiment and other matters say in the Articles section.
Jim If you are taking the time to put this project together ,then I would like to help you in monitoring the board,I am not a Computer whiz kid but am willing to help. and before people start with the rank thing, their is no rank in civvy street.Remember Jim is looking for help,so lets back him.
Yours Aye
Dave.

HAVE ADDED THIS SITE TO MY FAVOURITES

Davy,
Okay, the KOSB site is a website as opposed to a forum. As I have a personal interest, here is what I may be willing to do.
There's 3 messageboards( at least) so maybe there's no need for another one just now. Having said that. I was in touch with the regimental museum recently about a photograph and, to cut a long story short, I wrote up my memories about previous tours( they have little of that). So, If I made a website, similar to the KOSB for argylls, that folk would need to register on maybe we could build a history of active service, along with links to other relevant stuff.
I'd be prepared to look at that, leaving this and other boards to get on with what they are doing. I'd still be looking at folk helping out etc. How does that sound?
jimmyc

Jim,
As I said Mate,Its your project,for what it is worth I think a website is they way forward I quoted the K.O.S.B site as an example as it is well run.Yes I agree on your point regarding the building of a history of active service/memories of our life within the Regiment and thing we discover about our Regimental history.I am interested in the great war and could cover that area of military history.
My point being Jim if it is an open site,it is open to abuse as we have seen on the other board, and as their could be controversial points brought to the board they should be debated in a grown up manner with constructive comments.
Food for thought Jim...
My offer ot help still stands Jim
Yours Ayr
Dave.

Hey Ghosty:

Does the two other Morton fans know your two timing them with
Plymouth Argyle :) I just watched the Man U game, The Roma kepper had a hell of a game.

Jimmy C. What are you most looking for for help with the site,
I am a broken down piper who may, or may not have skills you can use,
I'll let U decide? Do you need financial support, I know sometimes there are costs involved.

Donnie

Edited by author 09-04-2008 22:15
Davy,
Not so much my project. I do a lot of research for my local heritage group. They use the info but it is for the town, I just enjoy the finding info - something the Argylls taught me in Ireland. It's the same here. People know a bit of history but where is it. for example, I know of at least 1 Argyll who was in Vietnam with the yanks.
I'm putting a website together and it will be one that you need to register on. It will be open for folk to view but you need to register - name, email so no hiding.
Donny, Not financial support, I work on the web so I have space. Any help I would need would be in identifying people. Between the various boards I know a few people. I'm sure you and Davy know a good few as well - basically preventing non-argylls messing the site up. Give me a couple of days

jimmyc

Donnie shoosh, dont say anything. Plymouth Argyle have done well lately. When ye talk about Morton then thats totally different, i mean, me and Stevie attend all the time and have asked if we can bring our boots the next time. I never get picked but stevie does the Mascot now and again :)

Dave Buchan - what is the link for that KOSB site I would like to check it out to get some idea of what you are talking about.

KOSB link

http://www.kosb-edinburgh-branch.co.uk/

jimmyc

Thanks Jimmy an interesting site and I definitely like the way it is layed out, and gives the name when a message is posted.

dave buchan - saw you were interested in mil history for ww1 - try this webiste if you don't already know it
http://www.scaledscenarios.com/homepage.htm

Okay, here we go - this is like going in front of the coy com - anyway this is what I have been working on.
http://argylls-veterans.co.uk/index.php It may look different in different browsers ( works in IE and firefox)
Ting, do you know faither martin?

Hi Jimmy,
the layout looks good,have just filled in my registration, looking forward to using this site.I hope that the Association branches uses this site as a vehicle to keep us (as the regimental family)up to date with what is happening in their area.
Yours Aye.
Dave.

Hello Ting
Hope you are in good health mate,thanks for the link,very interesting,it will be a great help to me in my research into the Great War.It was good to see you up in Stirling, hope life is being kind to you mate, the Plymouth Argylls are doing great.
Yours Aye
 Dave..

ref 63 ,jimmy site looks great when do you think it will be up and running ?? well done on the work you put into it ,,big neil

Jimmyc - just checked out the new site and it looks terrific. soon as I get home from work tonight I will take care of the registration. yes I do know faither martin...how is he and yourself of course.
Dave Buchan glad that was of use to you I found it through my military history magazine which is a US magazine. You might also try Military Illustrated which is an excellent UK publication which I have subscribed to for a few years now. I will forward anything else I find and you can email me either at rmbell@fedex.com or macrobin99@yahoo.com. Otherwise I am doing fine and glad to know that all is well with you.
Yours Aye........Ting

Neil, sorry mate. I was going to email you and get you to re-register(new system)I got distracted with a server failure at work. Go re-register. All we are doing just now is looking at ways to improve to look and get some content.

ting I'm fine and faither has just signed up
jimmyc

Checked out the "Argyll's Veterans site", also very good, at last no more idiots. Thanks to you both.Ray
PS, I have not got your name ?

first time on this site and enjoying it,hello to old comrades ,davie buchan, ting bell in New Jersey , Big Mo,JB, and any one else who knows meall the best lads.
 
                chanty poe

Good to see you on this site Joe,hope you and yours are in good health.
Have you checked out Jimmys site yet? looks like it will do as it says on the tin, if not the link is on post63.
Yours Aye.
Dave.

  FAO DAVIE BUCHAN
  Davie when IS Plymouth branch having a dinner? Abie and I want a wee
jaunt down there

      regards Chanty poe

FAO.Chanty Poe.
Joe the Plymouth Branch at the moment is basically a branch in name only,At the last count their were 30+ ex members in the South West Area but only a hand full ever attended meetings,the only part of the branch that is functioning is the Welfare who do a great job.We were supposed to hold a Burns Supper on behalf of the Regimental Association each year,but their were more guests than members,so they stopped it.so the dinner would have to be a fish supper down union street Ha Ha.
Yours Aye.
Dave.

Jimmyc - tried logging on to your new site after I registered but I keep getting the same error message - incorrect user name - password please try again - this is even after I redid the password. Should I reregister on the site or is there another fox.

I came across the following web site which has a tribute page
for Craig O'Donnell, the young Argyll who died in Kabul in 06.
Please visit the site and show that ALL ARGYLL's care and never
forget. You can light a candle and or leave a message.

http://craig-odonnell.gonetoosoon.co.uk/my_index.php

Have added links for two new posting areas, (see above). One for reunions and one for jokes & banter if you so feel.

Also, links to other well managed Argyll sites.

hi lads
 
well done jimmy a lot of effort has went into making this site a great one

i look forward to logging on

rosie

Rosie well there's a name from the past. Once I sort out an internal message thing you can log in

jimmyc

Well done jimmy, site looks good, look forward to hearing from you. Shug

Hey shug, This looks a good site and theres a name from the past rosie,hope ur well rosie dont know if u remember me from anti-tank platoon.

Hi brian, i remember wee rosie very well, last seen him when i was on a reserve exercise and we were based at gordon barracks, bridge of don. That was back in 1985. Rosie was a instructor at bridge of don at the time. Great wee guy rosie. Shug.

hong kong fort stanley 26/8/49

hi all ive just recieved my grandfathers army histroy and found out that he served at stanley fort hong kong my grandfathers name was roddie amos macdonald thompson i think he made it to lance corpral any info on him even photo would be amazing as im reasearching for my father who never got the chance to meet him and has never seen a photo of him i know he was charged with awol on date above for being missing for 10 hours and lost a days pay and was awarded something on the 20/7/49 by lt col g.l neilson i think cant read it to well any help or info would be great many thanks all
from a proud grandson

hi jimmy never spoke before but tryed reg to you new site but cant im not ex army so i have no army number ect so cant reg any help would be great

FAO Donnie Munro.

Hows things coming along for the Loon Mountain Games this year Donnie. I'm hoping to bring the missus over for next years affair so i will be booking accomodation very shortly.

Yours Aye

Ghost

For Ian Thompson - if you check out the bottom link of the above pair it will take you to the Regimental Association home page and on the bottom of the left column you will find another link to another veterans msg board you can ask for information on your grandfather there and also you may find a link to the army records office which says you can get a copy of anyones army record. I will try to find the exact link for you but at least you have a starting point.

Also, does anyone know the whereabouts of 'Muggy' Mcaulay? When I left the battalion in 79 at Catterick he was a sgt in the signal platoon.

FAO Ian Thompson
I've set you a user account. If you go to the website, click the 'contact us'
link and email me I'll send you the details.

FAO Ting
Do you mean Allister MacAulay? If so I believe he's somewhere on the east coast, Rosyth rings a bell. Go to the regimental website http://www.fifeweb.net/argylls/association.htm and email them or the Grangemouth Branch
jimmyc

Just logged in to this site, a vast improvement on the other site.

ARB

Roger

Hi LADS.JUST LOGGED ON NICE TO SEE A LOT OF OLD NAMES.
GERRY

Hi to all Argylls, Just found this new site, well done to all involved.

FAO TING BELL. MANY THANKS FOR INFO. I HAVE MY GRANDFATHERS ARMY RECORDS BUT NEED A DEGREE IN CODE BREAKING TO FIND OUT WHAT SOME OF IT SAYS. IF ANYONE IS WHILLING TO LOOK AT IT FOR ME AND DECODE. I WOULD BE A VERY HAPPY CHAPPIE

Edited by author 16-04-2008 01:38

Here's the Games website if you don't have it: www.nhscot.org

Cheers,

Donnie

Donnie,

cheers for that and i await confirmation of the dates, are there any recommedations ref accomodation that you would put forward.

Ghost

Ting...re Muggy,he is in Rosyth....gave up work due to ill health but
still kickin aboot.

Hotel Munro approx. 30-40mins from Games site. Or if you wish to be
in the town of Lincoln where the Games are I can get you info.

Donnie

Probably closer to the town, infact, what was the name of that one the band stayed in back in 98, think they held the Games dinner in there also, or maybe one in Lincoln as you say. Is that the town they do the parade in ?

Cheers

Ghost

That would be the Beacon Motel, but since 1998, due to numerous swamped mattresses, drummers have been band...only joking Ghost, not all drummers!
Here is a link to the Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce for area lodgings. If its just for two of you a room at the Beacon would do. If it's for more than two you might want to check out the Condos. As long as whatever you get is located in Lincoln or North Woodstock you will be very close to the Games. Prior to booking make sure you ask if the Highland Games shuttle bus stops at your hotel/motel/condo unit.
http://www.lincolnwoodstock.com/lodging/index.php

Thanks for the news on 'Muggy" guys i will check it out.
Ian Thompson if you need some help to decipher those records you can email me at either rmbell@fedex.com(work) or macrobin99@yahoo.com and I will help you all I can. As an ex orderly room clerk I know some of the old stuff.

Donnie

Much appreciated, this will give me good ground to start looking. Havent told the missus yet mind you he he.

Cheers

Ghost

HI FIRST TIME ON SITE NOTICE TING BELL ON IT IS THAT TING FROM DUNOON ANTI TANK PLATOON CATTERICK IF SO BEST REGARDS TO ISABEL AND FAMILY BACK LIVING IN PENICUIK RECOGNISE ANOTHER FEW OLD

FAO TING BELL MANY THANKS FOR REPLY HAVE SENT EMAILS WITH COPYS OF RECORDS INC MANY THANKS FOR OFFER TO LOOK AT FOR ME

Kit Carson the big man from gourock. how is it going m8. The last time I saw you was in greenock, Glencairn about 30 years ago, I often wondered what become of you. Big jim fra the gibby
Drop me an email jimmymcerlane@hotmail.com
I am now living in Canada AWRABESTMATE

On futher thought,it wis in the Davie Jones Locker. Wee Besty and I were oot on the toon that night, and we had a right swalli, Dah yi remember.
JimmyMc

FAO TING BELL DID YOU RECIEVE EMAILS?

WHITS UP, Is it died already
2Days and wan post.

To Kit Carson sorry you got the wrong one. I am originally from Paisley and was in the QM Dept in Catterick before I left.
To Ian Thompson yes I have your emails and actually printed the records before I left work tonight and will try to get a start on them this weekend. I also intend to enlist the help of Jimmy Christie who was Chief Clerk when I was with the bn and really knows this stuff. I will get back to you asap.

many thanks guys
 
_________________________________________________________________ The next generation of Windows Live is here
http://www.windowslive.co.uk/get-liveSTRIPMIME_JOINLINES

HELLO TO ALL, ITS BEEN A LONG TIME I HAVE LOOKED AT THE OLD BOARD NEVER MIND THE NEW ONE!!ITS GREAT TO SEE A LOT OF OLD NAMES I HOPE YOU ARE ALL WELL, TAKE CARE.

SAMMY

I was beginning to think that I was the only one looking at this. Where has everyone gone??

Ting I,m trying to place you I left in 1978 when we were in Catterick I,ll hopefully be tying up with Ting Bell fae Dunoon in August as am going over with the family for a wee break and Ting,s a fellow fisherman so hope to get in a wee fishing session with him, as your originally fae Paisley we have meetings in the Legion Renfrew Rd Paisley if you should ever want to pay us a visit it,s the first Friday in the month at approx 8pm I,m fae Barrhead still staying there, there were quite a few Ting Bells in the Battalion I remember one in Cyprus who tried to get his photo took with a local Turkish girl in the Bamboo Bar Larnaca and the local Turks didnae take kindly to it and we had to get a Greek polis escort out the bar wisnae you was it? aye "Happy days".

Sid.

I remember ting bell, he worked in the qms in catterick, the other ting bell faye dunoon was in the anti-tank platoon with me. Hope everybody is well, my best regards to everyone. Oh and theres a name from the past, kit carson, hope you are well kit. Shug

Hi Troops it been along time since I was in the company of Argylls missed everybody Danny Finnigan 7plt B coy noticed a few auld names from the past All the best guys catch you later

Hi i wonder if any one can help me with any information about my uncle George Woollie Spence anything would be greatlly appreciated many thanks

and stay proud

Sid McEwan - i was in the bn from 65 until 79 - mainly in HQ coy and was also in Balaklava coy - I ran the clothing store in Osnabruck and handed it over just before I left in Catterick. You can find me on Alan Youngs Argylls history site 2 or 3 times.
Stewart Spence - you can also check that site for information about your uncle - it is the second one on the list above - make sure you check both parts because of the dates. I knew your uncle well and we both served in Balaklava coy - he was also with B coy so you should be able to find him

Cheers Ting think I,ve got you sussed now and Stewart your uncle was my first platoon commander in B Coy Kirknewton early 1973 as we were short of officers he was a seargent then and went onto become my Company Seargent Major in Osnabruck in the 1970,s Wool the Bull as he was sometimes known was a very fit soldier who would do a lot of shouting at you if you were out of line but his bark was worse than his bite and I always found him to be a very fair guy all round and instead of a visit in front of the Company Commander Wooly would give you a "clip roon the ear" all in all I was sorry when I heard he passed away as I have many fond memories of him.

Sid.

Hi Danny, good to see you on here, have you been in contact with sid lately. Hope you and the family are well, all the best. Shug

Does anyone know the whereabouts of arthur (grotty) gradwell. Shug

hi .bg jim mcerlane .have tried to send you 2 emails but cant seem to get through if back on this website can you verify your email address in canada thanks kit

hope you are keeping well shug muir noticed you mention my name in one off your letters still miss the good times kit

Hello lads just move in to my new place. Kit I Got your email, I will send you a reply tonight. Awrite Sid and Ting Ah hiv been busy moving so I will get in touch soon. Shug I hear there is BIG congrats. I will give you a bell soon AWRABEST JimmyMc Ca

Hi Kit, i tend to remember the good times i had, and they far out weighed any bad times in the battallion. Great days, the best mates ive ever had, and like you i miss them. Memories to cherish to your death bed.Hope you are well my friend. Shug

Hi Shug its nice to hear from you its been a long time still keep in touch with wee Sid ,good wee site to find out how the auld troops are doing.AwrabesT Shug Catch you later

Its good that you and sid have kept in touch over the years, sid and myself got back in contact with each other 2 years ago and its been great, we are on the phone most weeks and the banter is still the same. Keep in touch danny, good to see you on here. Shug

Hi Kit, are you still in gourock living. Shug

James(Sid)McEwan and Ting Bell

I would like to thank both you gentelmen for your help, i will now try the sites that you suggested with the years i should be able to find out something. Sounds as if uncle Wool The Bull is a bit like his brother Sandy i.e bark worse than his bite. Anyway look after yourselves and again many thanks

Stewart Spence

hi shug not living in gourock am living in penicuik first came back 2 penicuik in 1982 when i joined the prison service moved a year later with the job . came back 2 penicuik 97 been here ever since going the now watching man utd will get in touch again kit

Hi,
Just in case anyone has an interest I've put a couple of stories up on the argylls veterans site(link above)Latest news from the Argylls in Afghanistan who have seen a bit of action already.
Jimmyc

FTAO BIG KIT CARSON KIT HOW IS IT GOING BUDDY LONG TIME NO SEE HOPE LIFE HAS BEEN GOOD TO YOU LAST TIME WE MET WAS OUTSIDE GLENCOURSE WHEN WE WERE ON A MAD CHURCH PARADE ARE YOU STILL IN THE PRISON SERVICE??HEAR FROM YOU SOON FFRADWP

Sad news,
Cpl Robert Parker 77/93 past away 19th April 08, aged 46 from liver cancer, his widow Denise would like to hear from any one who knew him in the Regiment, he served in NI & Cyprus, The funeral is to be held at 2:45 9th May, at the Ipswich crematorium.
Denise can be contacted on :- 01473-680-991
Many thanks.Ray

HI FRANK LONG TIME NO C LAST TIME WE MET WAS AT DUNOON HIGHLAND GAMES YEARS AGO BEEN OUT OFF THE PRISON SERVICE SINCE 97 PENSIONED OUT WITH BAD BACK DIDNT WORK FOR 4YEARS NOW BACK WORKING IN SECURITY JUST OUTSIDE PENICUIK BEEN LIVING HERE SINCE 97 WHERE R U LIVING NICE TO HEAR FROM U HOPE URE KEEPING OK KIT

 If anyone who knows Bobby McKean,my old mate,I have not seen or heard from
 for years,please give him my best wishes,I was informed that he is working
 as a cleaner in the library in Lennoxtown,last known address was in
 Torrance.

Very sorry to read of the death of Rab Parker. I remember Parky when I served in A coy 2 plt 79,80,81. Nice bloke, condolences to his family.

Just thought I would let you know that the Dunoon Branch of the association have know got their own web site not has good as big Al's but still a good site. have a look.
www.dunooncowalargylls.co.uk

FAO Kit Carson, Kit drop us a line RobeBell147@aol.com Isabels looking forward to speaking to Grace.

Ting i cant seem to get on your site, any pointers. Shug