prior service or ex-military?
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We were clearing out my fathers stuff this weekend. My sister took a pair of my fathers pants that hadn't been worn since being cleaned and pressed, and pulled off the laundry tag. Then she folded them through the crouch, along the seams, not the creases. I winced, and said, "Let me show how to do that...". I took them, matched the ends of the legs so it hung folded along the crease and then folded the legs down, like you would over a hanger. She watched me, rolled her eyes and said "Ex-military!". I stood there for a minute, shocked. I am a product of military training. I never think of myself as 'ex-military', only 'prior service'. Something about 'ex' makes it seem like I have nothing to do with them anymore (like my ex-wife :-D). Old, fat, beat up and out of shape as I am, Airborne Light Infantry is in my self image. All of you who have served in the military, how do you think of yourselves? Prior service, ex-military, or something else?
Opacity, the new Transparency.
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We were clearing out my fathers stuff this weekend. My sister took a pair of my fathers pants that hadn't been worn since being cleaned and pressed, and pulled off the laundry tag. Then she folded them through the crouch, along the seams, not the creases. I winced, and said, "Let me show how to do that...". I took them, matched the ends of the legs so it hung folded along the crease and then folded the legs down, like you would over a hanger. She watched me, rolled her eyes and said "Ex-military!". I stood there for a minute, shocked. I am a product of military training. I never think of myself as 'ex-military', only 'prior service'. Something about 'ex' makes it seem like I have nothing to do with them anymore (like my ex-wife :-D). Old, fat, beat up and out of shape as I am, Airborne Light Infantry is in my self image. All of you who have served in the military, how do you think of yourselves? Prior service, ex-military, or something else?
Opacity, the new Transparency.
I have not served in the military (only branch of interest was the RAF, and only then if I could be a pilot .. ol' vision let me down). However I ALWAYS fold along the crease ... what does that say about me??
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We were clearing out my fathers stuff this weekend. My sister took a pair of my fathers pants that hadn't been worn since being cleaned and pressed, and pulled off the laundry tag. Then she folded them through the crouch, along the seams, not the creases. I winced, and said, "Let me show how to do that...". I took them, matched the ends of the legs so it hung folded along the crease and then folded the legs down, like you would over a hanger. She watched me, rolled her eyes and said "Ex-military!". I stood there for a minute, shocked. I am a product of military training. I never think of myself as 'ex-military', only 'prior service'. Something about 'ex' makes it seem like I have nothing to do with them anymore (like my ex-wife :-D). Old, fat, beat up and out of shape as I am, Airborne Light Infantry is in my self image. All of you who have served in the military, how do you think of yourselves? Prior service, ex-military, or something else?
Opacity, the new Transparency.
RichardM1 wrote:
I took them, matched the ends of the legs so it hung folded along the crease and then folded the legs down, like you would over a hanger.
I have to say I am ex boarding school and never served in the services and I do this also, so I don't think it is confined to the military.
RichardM1 wrote:
how do you think of yourselves?
When a young man I was regularly called a "great long streak of pelican shit" by my room mates, my self image has nothing to do with todays reality.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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We were clearing out my fathers stuff this weekend. My sister took a pair of my fathers pants that hadn't been worn since being cleaned and pressed, and pulled off the laundry tag. Then she folded them through the crouch, along the seams, not the creases. I winced, and said, "Let me show how to do that...". I took them, matched the ends of the legs so it hung folded along the crease and then folded the legs down, like you would over a hanger. She watched me, rolled her eyes and said "Ex-military!". I stood there for a minute, shocked. I am a product of military training. I never think of myself as 'ex-military', only 'prior service'. Something about 'ex' makes it seem like I have nothing to do with them anymore (like my ex-wife :-D). Old, fat, beat up and out of shape as I am, Airborne Light Infantry is in my self image. All of you who have served in the military, how do you think of yourselves? Prior service, ex-military, or something else?
Opacity, the new Transparency.
RichardM1 wrote:
She watched me, rolled her eyes and said "Ex-military!".
Absolute crap (though it maybe how the milatary do it), that is the proper way to fold trousers, like those from my suits I wear to work, or good pants I may wear while going out. What your sister was doing is how you fold jeans, her only excuse could be that she wears skirts and not trousers.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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We were clearing out my fathers stuff this weekend. My sister took a pair of my fathers pants that hadn't been worn since being cleaned and pressed, and pulled off the laundry tag. Then she folded them through the crouch, along the seams, not the creases. I winced, and said, "Let me show how to do that...". I took them, matched the ends of the legs so it hung folded along the crease and then folded the legs down, like you would over a hanger. She watched me, rolled her eyes and said "Ex-military!". I stood there for a minute, shocked. I am a product of military training. I never think of myself as 'ex-military', only 'prior service'. Something about 'ex' makes it seem like I have nothing to do with them anymore (like my ex-wife :-D). Old, fat, beat up and out of shape as I am, Airborne Light Infantry is in my self image. All of you who have served in the military, how do you think of yourselves? Prior service, ex-military, or something else?
Opacity, the new Transparency.
RichardM1 wrote:
All of you who have served in the military, how do you think of yourselves?Prior service, ex-military, or something else?
All of the above (although, I am currently under reserve contract).
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RichardM1 wrote:
She watched me, rolled her eyes and said "Ex-military!".
Absolute crap (though it maybe how the milatary do it), that is the proper way to fold trousers, like those from my suits I wear to work, or good pants I may wear while going out. What your sister was doing is how you fold jeans, her only excuse could be that she wears skirts and not trousers.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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We were clearing out my fathers stuff this weekend. My sister took a pair of my fathers pants that hadn't been worn since being cleaned and pressed, and pulled off the laundry tag. Then she folded them through the crouch, along the seams, not the creases. I winced, and said, "Let me show how to do that...". I took them, matched the ends of the legs so it hung folded along the crease and then folded the legs down, like you would over a hanger. She watched me, rolled her eyes and said "Ex-military!". I stood there for a minute, shocked. I am a product of military training. I never think of myself as 'ex-military', only 'prior service'. Something about 'ex' makes it seem like I have nothing to do with them anymore (like my ex-wife :-D). Old, fat, beat up and out of shape as I am, Airborne Light Infantry is in my self image. All of you who have served in the military, how do you think of yourselves? Prior service, ex-military, or something else?
Opacity, the new Transparency.
RichardM1 wrote:
Something about 'ex' makes it seem like I have nothing to do with them anymore
Makes you wonder about the X-men. Are they all from Bankok?
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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Michael Martin wrote:
her only excuse could be that she wears skirts and not trousers.
Nah, her butt is too big. :rolleyes: She just never learned. My question was really supposed to be about the prior / ex thing.
Opacity, the new Transparency.
RichardM1 wrote:
My question was really supposed to be about the prior / ex thing.
As I thought, but I ignored else I wouldn't have been able to post.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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We were clearing out my fathers stuff this weekend. My sister took a pair of my fathers pants that hadn't been worn since being cleaned and pressed, and pulled off the laundry tag. Then she folded them through the crouch, along the seams, not the creases. I winced, and said, "Let me show how to do that...". I took them, matched the ends of the legs so it hung folded along the crease and then folded the legs down, like you would over a hanger. She watched me, rolled her eyes and said "Ex-military!". I stood there for a minute, shocked. I am a product of military training. I never think of myself as 'ex-military', only 'prior service'. Something about 'ex' makes it seem like I have nothing to do with them anymore (like my ex-wife :-D). Old, fat, beat up and out of shape as I am, Airborne Light Infantry is in my self image. All of you who have served in the military, how do you think of yourselves? Prior service, ex-military, or something else?
Opacity, the new Transparency.
RichardM1 wrote:
All of you who have served in the military, how do you think of yourselves? Prior service, ex-military, or something else?
Regarding the military I consider myself happily ex-military, and I never have any further thoughts about it. Otherwise I consider myself married, employed and a father to be.
"When did ignorance become a point of view" - Dilbert
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We were clearing out my fathers stuff this weekend. My sister took a pair of my fathers pants that hadn't been worn since being cleaned and pressed, and pulled off the laundry tag. Then she folded them through the crouch, along the seams, not the creases. I winced, and said, "Let me show how to do that...". I took them, matched the ends of the legs so it hung folded along the crease and then folded the legs down, like you would over a hanger. She watched me, rolled her eyes and said "Ex-military!". I stood there for a minute, shocked. I am a product of military training. I never think of myself as 'ex-military', only 'prior service'. Something about 'ex' makes it seem like I have nothing to do with them anymore (like my ex-wife :-D). Old, fat, beat up and out of shape as I am, Airborne Light Infantry is in my self image. All of you who have served in the military, how do you think of yourselves? Prior service, ex-military, or something else?
Opacity, the new Transparency.
I still can take a pair of boots and spend 30 mins polishing them until the toecaps gleam in the sunlight. 7th RHA.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave
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We were clearing out my fathers stuff this weekend. My sister took a pair of my fathers pants that hadn't been worn since being cleaned and pressed, and pulled off the laundry tag. Then she folded them through the crouch, along the seams, not the creases. I winced, and said, "Let me show how to do that...". I took them, matched the ends of the legs so it hung folded along the crease and then folded the legs down, like you would over a hanger. She watched me, rolled her eyes and said "Ex-military!". I stood there for a minute, shocked. I am a product of military training. I never think of myself as 'ex-military', only 'prior service'. Something about 'ex' makes it seem like I have nothing to do with them anymore (like my ex-wife :-D). Old, fat, beat up and out of shape as I am, Airborne Light Infantry is in my self image. All of you who have served in the military, how do you think of yourselves? Prior service, ex-military, or something else?
Opacity, the new Transparency.
Once a Marine always a Marine ... I often think about going back in as an officer but common sense eventually snapped me out of it. I am to old now so I can only dream.
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We were clearing out my fathers stuff this weekend. My sister took a pair of my fathers pants that hadn't been worn since being cleaned and pressed, and pulled off the laundry tag. Then she folded them through the crouch, along the seams, not the creases. I winced, and said, "Let me show how to do that...". I took them, matched the ends of the legs so it hung folded along the crease and then folded the legs down, like you would over a hanger. She watched me, rolled her eyes and said "Ex-military!". I stood there for a minute, shocked. I am a product of military training. I never think of myself as 'ex-military', only 'prior service'. Something about 'ex' makes it seem like I have nothing to do with them anymore (like my ex-wife :-D). Old, fat, beat up and out of shape as I am, Airborne Light Infantry is in my self image. All of you who have served in the military, how do you think of yourselves? Prior service, ex-military, or something else?
Opacity, the new Transparency.
I was a subject of mandatory military service, so no good fillings towards the army; lot of funny memories though.
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Michael Martin wrote:
her only excuse could be that she wears skirts and not trousers.
Nah, her butt is too big. :rolleyes: She just never learned. My question was really supposed to be about the prior / ex thing.
Opacity, the new Transparency.
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We were clearing out my fathers stuff this weekend. My sister took a pair of my fathers pants that hadn't been worn since being cleaned and pressed, and pulled off the laundry tag. Then she folded them through the crouch, along the seams, not the creases. I winced, and said, "Let me show how to do that...". I took them, matched the ends of the legs so it hung folded along the crease and then folded the legs down, like you would over a hanger. She watched me, rolled her eyes and said "Ex-military!". I stood there for a minute, shocked. I am a product of military training. I never think of myself as 'ex-military', only 'prior service'. Something about 'ex' makes it seem like I have nothing to do with them anymore (like my ex-wife :-D). Old, fat, beat up and out of shape as I am, Airborne Light Infantry is in my self image. All of you who have served in the military, how do you think of yourselves? Prior service, ex-military, or something else?
Opacity, the new Transparency.
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We were clearing out my fathers stuff this weekend. My sister took a pair of my fathers pants that hadn't been worn since being cleaned and pressed, and pulled off the laundry tag. Then she folded them through the crouch, along the seams, not the creases. I winced, and said, "Let me show how to do that...". I took them, matched the ends of the legs so it hung folded along the crease and then folded the legs down, like you would over a hanger. She watched me, rolled her eyes and said "Ex-military!". I stood there for a minute, shocked. I am a product of military training. I never think of myself as 'ex-military', only 'prior service'. Something about 'ex' makes it seem like I have nothing to do with them anymore (like my ex-wife :-D). Old, fat, beat up and out of shape as I am, Airborne Light Infantry is in my self image. All of you who have served in the military, how do you think of yourselves? Prior service, ex-military, or something else?
Opacity, the new Transparency.
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We were clearing out my fathers stuff this weekend. My sister took a pair of my fathers pants that hadn't been worn since being cleaned and pressed, and pulled off the laundry tag. Then she folded them through the crouch, along the seams, not the creases. I winced, and said, "Let me show how to do that...". I took them, matched the ends of the legs so it hung folded along the crease and then folded the legs down, like you would over a hanger. She watched me, rolled her eyes and said "Ex-military!". I stood there for a minute, shocked. I am a product of military training. I never think of myself as 'ex-military', only 'prior service'. Something about 'ex' makes it seem like I have nothing to do with them anymore (like my ex-wife :-D). Old, fat, beat up and out of shape as I am, Airborne Light Infantry is in my self image. All of you who have served in the military, how do you think of yourselves? Prior service, ex-military, or something else?
Opacity, the new Transparency.
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We were clearing out my fathers stuff this weekend. My sister took a pair of my fathers pants that hadn't been worn since being cleaned and pressed, and pulled off the laundry tag. Then she folded them through the crouch, along the seams, not the creases. I winced, and said, "Let me show how to do that...". I took them, matched the ends of the legs so it hung folded along the crease and then folded the legs down, like you would over a hanger. She watched me, rolled her eyes and said "Ex-military!". I stood there for a minute, shocked. I am a product of military training. I never think of myself as 'ex-military', only 'prior service'. Something about 'ex' makes it seem like I have nothing to do with them anymore (like my ex-wife :-D). Old, fat, beat up and out of shape as I am, Airborne Light Infantry is in my self image. All of you who have served in the military, how do you think of yourselves? Prior service, ex-military, or something else?
Opacity, the new Transparency.
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Once a Marine always a Marine ... I often think about going back in as an officer but common sense eventually snapped me out of it. I am to old now so I can only dream.