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| Name: | Mick Kelly |
| E-mail address: | mjkelly69@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi Nigel Hope you don't mind me getting in touch. Noticed our time in the Signals was similar between 1973-1976. I was also at 13 Sigs. between those years and also had a tour at 233 [E troop] between Feb-July 1975. Small world eh? Regards Mick |
| Name: | Eddie GRATTIDGE |
| E-mail address: | Admin@mmclcymry.co.uk |
| Comments: | Nogales In middle of earn out of my company so bit busy but would love to catch up May I be so bold to ask is it Liam I picture TS for great times. Eddie |
| Name: | Mark Wilson |
| E-mail address: | sharon.wilson3@sky.com |
| Comments: | Well its amazing what you find whilst browsing the web, Sir very good to see an article on 262 Sig Sqn, I was a signaller under your command all those years ago in radio troop Sig Torchy Wilson with Jerry Johnson as my Tp Sgt. Well a lot of water has passed under the bridge since then, but a fantastic time was had in 262 a brilliant Sqn. I hope you are in fine health and enjoying life as am I Regards Mark Wilson now retired from the Army wish i was back in Cyprus |
| Name: | Nigel Cory |
| Comments: | Hi Brian. Thank you for signing and likewise a pleasure meeting you too. Yes I was at GG in the early 70s as well as with E Tp 233. Will email you but just to add I know Dennis Weir very well. His fluent German is hardly affected by his Leeds accent. LOL. Nigel |
| Name: | Brian Davidson |
| E-mail address: | brian.davidson@sky.com |
| Comments: | Hi Nigel, it was a pleasure to have met you at the reunion. Our paths never crossed at Harrogate, you left the college just before i joined as an A/T. Having read your postings, i noticed you mentioned you spent a detachment at "H" Troop 13 Sigs. If this was Gross Gusborn are you aware that they hold reunions every 5 years over the "schutzenfest" period. The next one is in 2013. Although some ex-personnel attend every year. The main organisor is Dennis Weir, i don't know if you know him? If you want any more info please ask, i can also direct you to a German web site of H Troop and there is a H Troop - Dannenberg group on facebook. Cheers Brian. |
| Name: | Nigel Cory |
| E-mail address: | disaster@globalnet.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.nigelcory.co.uk/ |
| Comments: | Hi Mick Thanks for the compliment but I have to disagree with your comments about Penney and Scott. The other members of the Scott Family would have my guts for garters if I didn't. Be in touch soon about setting up an RV for a little social discourse. Best as ever Nigel |
| Name: | Mick Orange |
| E-mail address: | m.orange@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | Great web page Nigel. That compliment comes from a member of the more admirable and highly more successful Penny Squadron. Great memories of AAC Harrogate and the close rivalry between our two Squadrons. The making of men from boys was good to be a part of and none were better at it that your goodself! |
| Name: | BP |
| E-mail address: | christian@levitor.de |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.levitor.de |
| Comments: | Great catching up on you and yours, a shame indeed for those that could not manage the reunion....you really missed something :) Forbearance is not acquittance. see you soon |
| Name: | Paul Moscardini |
| E-mail address: | pjmoscardini@aol.com |
| Comments: | A very fitting tribute Sir, thank you. |
| Name: | Spiny Campbell |
| E-mail address: | robert_campbell@live.com |
| Comments: | Very good Nigel, keep it up :) |
| Name: | Alf Cupper |
| E-mail address: | asc289@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | I have read over all of the comments on Facebook, stared hard at all the pictures and grinned throughout the video of Alex Kubu's opening speech. I am hugely disappointed that I couldn't make this one, but chatting with Scotty hope to be able to assist in the organising of the next. I would say that you haven't changed a bit, but that would be a lie! All of us will look slightly different in the 34, or more years since we last met up. Thanks for your continued support of the Scott Sqn family and I really hope to meet up with you next time round. |
| Name: | Kevin Mosey |
| E-mail address: | kemo702@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | AAC Harrogate 77-79. You were a great Officer proud to have met and served with you. Regards |
| Name: | Pepe |
| E-mail address: | p.muttenzer@bluewin.ch |
| Comments: | Yo Bro!!! very good work in your HP! Ups, u forget to name one people on the Pic: From left. u/k, Dieter (German Trainer), Chris Barnes, ---???--- Cory, Mick Bailes, Nick Doveton and Peter Reid. Greeetz Pepe |
| Name: | Paul Ford |
| E-mail address: | paul.ford.890@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Actually I do think you look quite suave and sophisticated in that photo and not at all badger-like. Unless of course it was your intention to look like a badger, in which case you didn't quite crack it. You're not afraid to put a recent photo up are you?! I like the idea of a web site, very nice. I haven't read all of your pages yet but I'll proof read anything on the skiing front. I know how bad your memory is! Mine's bad enough and if I'm unsure I'll check with the Philemon; his memory is frighteningly razor sharp. So sharp in fact that he remembers things that you'd really prefer were consigned to the dustbin of history. Fat chance, all those embarrasing things did actually happen (I'm talking personally here of course). Forgive me, I'm waffling. Little changes. Don Paolo x |
| Name: | Dave Crashley |
| E-mail address: | davecrashley@wmas.nhs.uk |
| Comments: | Great page Nigel - see you at the reunion in November! |
| Name: | Brian Scales |
| E-mail address: | bdscales@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Nigel, Fantastic to be back in touch once again. Clearly, a lot has happened since those halcyon days of crocker and beach hockey with the CSSM at Sutton on Sea. Shalln't leave it another 50 years before we communicate. Sincerely, Brian Scales |
| Name: | Nigel Cory |
| Comments: | If there's anybody out there who was in Scott Squadron (either AT or PS) at AAC Harrogate between 1974 and 1981, please be advised that there is going to be a Grand Reunion at Harrogate on Saturday 12 November 2011. If you're interested, please leave a message on here with your email address and I shall get back to you asp with details. Don't hesitate as the available places are being taken at an alarming rate. Best wishes Nigel |
| Name: | Unoo Suba |
| E-mail address: | thirdpolean@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Indian govt confers Nepali youth with high decorations for bravery The Indian government has conferred three high level national awards to a Nepali youth for saving a girl from being raped and retrieving valuables of hundreds of passengers from dacoits in a train four months ago. Bishnu Prasad Shrestha, 35, will be decorated with the Saurya Padak from the Indian ambassador on the upcoming Republic Day of India. Likewise, he will also be awarded with Highest Life Saving Medal and the Godfrey Philips Bravery Medal for his heroic deed. Earlier, the Indian Army (IA) awarded him a purse of IRs 50,000 and a silver Khukuri. Shrestha, who hails from Parbat and resides in Pokhara at present, was returning home on Maurya Express on September 2, 2010 after he retired from 7/8 Gurkha Regiment of the Indian Army from Ranchi when the train stopped suddenly in the middle of a jungle in West Bengal. About 40 professional dacoits entered the train with household weapons and started looting the passengers. The dacoits came to Shrestha’s boogie, too, and robbed him off his valuables. After robbing the passengers, the dacoits tried to rape a girl in front of her parents in the same boogie. In what appeared like a cinema thriller, Shrestha jumped into action when the girl pleaded for rescue. He took out his Khukuri and started attacking the dacoits, killing three on the spot and injuring several others. The dacoits ran away leaving behind the valuables they had stolen. Shrestha’s deed got a lot of media coverage and accolades. The Indian Army requested him to serve in the army for five more years even after retirement. Keeping in view Shrestha’s security and to honour him Shrestha has been provided two security guards from Indian border to the barracks coming and returning from home. nepalnews.com |
| Name: | Nigel |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.nigelcory.co.uk/ |
| Comments: | Just in case I haven't replied to any messages left on this Dreambook, please do not despair, I am notified when a message is written but may not be able to reply immediately. Nigel |
| Name: | Robert O'Dea (Bob) |
| E-mail address: | rhod99@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello Nigel, Remember you from 2 Div ski, I was a xc skier and we shared a Summer camp in Bavaria with Mike Telfer 1976-7? I have lived in Norway since 1981.PVR'd from 22 sigs. Good fun back then, though as you say some serious moments. Mike was my best man when I got married, he and I worked together in Norway until he got injured. I am a self employed master builder. Still xc ski a bit when good conditions! Golf in Summer and squash in winter and a good family life keep me well. Keep well and enjoy your fag!( from a non smoke) Bob |
| Name: | David Duffy Cunningham |
| E-mail address: | scots_falcon@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi there Just to say i was at soest when i got flown out in late may 1990 from catterick to soest as my first posting. we were told we were going to hot places but unfortunatley we were the skeleton crew guarding the camp. i was in 2 sqn under major thurston and also have fond memories of "the rmp known as clarence the crosseye lion" i hated him lol great to hear from someone all the best |
| Name: | Eddie |
| E-mail address: | clivecory@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Nice message sir |
| Name: | Lee Brown |
| E-mail address: | leon.brown@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Nice to be in touch again. |
| Name: | Ellie Sims Jones |
| E-mail address: | ellie@shawcenter.org |
| Comments: | I am TRULY SORRY I have actual work to do at my job, so I have yet to reply to the massive amount of emails between you, Dad and Jenny. They have kept me highly entertained, though I too, was wondering about the fanciness of your pants. |
| Name: | Richard Harrison |
| E-mail address: | richard@rh-associates.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.rh-associates.com |
| Comments: | Hiya Nigel Consider your dreambook well and truely signed :) When you get a chance, send me a proper email and we can chat about how life has treated us Have fun Richard |
| Name: | Jennifer Ann Sims-Guill |
| E-mail address: | jennyguill@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Well, don't we think we are Mr. Fancy Pants with our own website...? |
| Name: | sober of Denia! |
| Comments: | Most excellent piccies, sir!! |
| Name: | Unoo Subba |
| E-mail address: | thirdpolean@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi Nigel Namaste,your record of service was very interesting,and your life after retirement in swiss.Its nice to visit your homepage.Brilliant job ! keep it up,pal |
| Name: | Gordon Little |
| E-mail address: | gordon.little5@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Hello Nigel & family, Good to be in contact with you once again since our days in 21 Sigs, Saas Fee, Oberjoch, Harrogate etc etc etc. Take best care. Yours Gordon |
| Name: | surya k gurung |
| E-mail address: | surja_1957@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi Nigel, It is great know your biography. You are looking good and good to see your wife and daughter too. Belated congratulation to your daughter for taking graduation. I wish one day my 4 x daughters will follow the step of your daughter (Victoria). Thank you very much opening your Dreambook for me and being a friend. Surya |
| Name: | Pete Haywood |
| E-mail address: | oggyy@msn.com |
| Comments: | Hya Nigel, great to meet up with you again after such a long time, remember you best as the OC Recruit Troop with me as your Troop Sgt way back in 1977 in good old Scot SQN AAC. I look forward to meeting you now that i know that your only down the road and we can share some good old times over a few pints. Regards Pete |
| Name: | Richard Cressey |
| E-mail address: | richard.cressey@talktalk.net |
| Comments: | Nigel, You were my squadron 2IC at Harrogate and were probably the main person who got me into skiing all those years ago when you organised the trip to Snowqueen in 78/79. Your love of skiing and the mountains rubbed off and I have been going at least once a year ever since! We did meet briefly in Cyprus in the mid 80's when you were up at Troodos with your wife and I one of the Joint Service Instructors up there. Richard |
| Name: | steven robert gordon(siggy) |
| E-mail address: | steveg57@live.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://ttp:// |
| Comments: | hii think u were my oc at 2 div bunde (3sqn b troop) did you go to baveria skiing in 76-77 |
| Name: | Charles Robertson |
| E-mail address: | Chuck.Robertson@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Hi I served with you at 262 Sig Sqn, then I was a Sgt RR Tech. If you recall we attended Truli School Xmas show and then the Restaurant in the village where your wife persuaded me to try snails, I politely ate them, she did the same, they were foul. A week or so later when we cross pathes again she asked me how I ate them as she thought they were foul aswell. I left the sqn on transfer to the RAF as an engineering officer, served with the RAF until 99 and have worked in the nuclear industry eve since. Did a short stint back in the TA a 2IC 5 Sqn 39 Sig Regt before calling it a day in 2002. Got my own consultance firm specialising in safety, risk, crisis & disaster management. All the best |
| Name: | Clive Cory |
| Comments: | Dear Sir, It was both a pleasue and a ............ to visit your web page! |
| Name: | Russ Parker |
| E-mail address: | russparker@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | great site, Nigel it was good to have you as my oc. all the best |
| Name: | Happy Harry |
| E-mail address: | ifandwhen1@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi. I was a A/T at harrogate and served 2 years training there. Then went to Lippstadt 1973/6. As a young single puppy though I never took any pictures so if you have any of the camp I would love to have a few. Look foreward to catching up on your web page again later. Thanks |
| Name: | Sharon |
| Comments: | Hi Nige! Lovely history...looking fwd to seeing more about your years abroard in the colder clime....saves me having to move out of my tropical paradise to appreciate it. :-)) Take care....Sharon |
| Name: | Norman Patton |
| E-mail address: | normanpatton@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Upon my soul Nigel; just when I had thought I'd seen the last of you!!? Norman |
| Name: | Mike Dent |
| Comments: | Nigel, Like John A I have just seen your report in the Wire, which Sheila forwarded to me here in Cairo - Excellent! Hope to see you and the other members of the old team in July at 22 Reformation Parade. Best wishes, Mike |
| Name: | John Almonds |
| Comments: | Nigel, I have just received my Wire and saw your notes from our great 22SR get together. They are a great record of the event and put over with such a balanced touch and style. Very well done indeed! Your next CR will reflect my gratitude! I would be delighted to see any photos and interested to know what sort of response you are getting from the lads and lasses both those that made it and those that did not. Best love to the Swiss Miss! John & Marion |
| Name: | James Prior |
| E-mail address: | james.prior@yellgroup.com |
| Comments: | Thanks Nigel, The Wire article brought back excellent memories of a first posting [fresh from RMAS] to 4 Sqn [Ptarmigan Interface - I think!?!], 22 Sigs at Lippstadt in '86 - though most involved rugby, Sqn summercamps, Shutzenfests, skiing, frauleines and the like! Ah, those wonderful carefree days - how many were actually spent as ROO I'd hate to think! Greatest of luck to Niel with the reformation. Regards, Jim P. |
| Name: | richard nicholls |
| E-mail address: | rzn@dolby.co.uk |
| Comments: | well i never thought i would see the day one of my old co's on the web... Hows Switzerland, give me a shout as i am in Geneva twice a month |
| Name: | Major Disaster |
| Comments: | Dear Minor Disaster Agghh yes, must be Ponsonby Minor under this clever Nom de Plume Did we not also celebrate the Queen Empress' Durbah together at Simla in '01. It must have been you who was wearing the chamber pot that went so nicely with your unisex puttees. I trust that you have now returned to some semblance of sanity after the incident during the Waziristan campaign. I suspect that your disfigurement has now faded, although conjugal intimacy will always remain a difficulty. My bayonet has long since rusted in the scabbard but memories of those halcyon days remain etched forever in my mind. Ermintrude, must have been quite stricken to have waited so long for you to return only to learn of your sad and diseased fate. Nevertheless the blessings that she would have bestowed on you have not (I am sure) been wasted. I hope to hear more of your exploits as time goes by. Avuncular greetings. Major Disaster |
| Name: | Minor Disaster |
| E-mail address: | minor@disaster.co.uk |
| Comments: | Sir, I served as a Subaltern under you in the Boer War! I even named myself after you! I'm now officially called Mr Minor Disaster, thanks to Deed Poll! Will never forget the time you showed me your bayonet! It was fascinating. I too wanted one as shiny and long as yours - it could intimidate even the hardiest of men. Thanks to your inspirational leadership and advice, I am now a Cub Scout leader (Dib Dib, Sir)! Sir, I remain your obedient servant - behind you all the way!! Minor Disaster! |
| Name: | A Perry {sixer rtrd} |
| E-mail address: | grandy.perry1@tiscali.co.uk |
| Comments: | I to was a leader of men "woodpecker patrol 1st Tovil" |
| Name: | Modupe Talabi |
| E-mail address: | dupetalabi2006@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Oh my british day, it was nice visiting your website. Am glad that you're also growing with the technology. |
| Name: | Mick |
| E-mail address: | m.failes@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | Mmm, you must have too much time on your hands, I shall talk to your wife :) |
| Name: | Marc |
| E-mail address: | m.imhof@gmx.ch |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.marc-imhof.ch.vu |
| Comments: | nice homepage! i've got also one.. if you're interested... |
| Name: | Clive Cory |
| E-mail address: | clivecory@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | It was lovely to have visited your home page. I'm pleased I lived to see the day to see you on the silver screen!!!!!!!!!! Your devoted sibling Clive |
| Name: | Nigel Cory |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.nigelcory.co.uk/ |
| Comments: | Just checking my own guest book. |