army thread thurs 3rd nov

[sunshine_gg]

army thread thurs 3rd nov

Oh Panno! :l
This must be so heart breaking for you :upset: Will you stay away? Or would going give you some sense of closure?

I'm so very sorry, my dear.

[Panno]

army thread thurs 3rd nov

No I'll be staying away not for anyone else but him he had enough grief, I will go somewhere and say a prayer for him

[sunshine_gg]

army thread thurs 3rd nov

Panno;1202711 wrote: No I'll be staying away not for anyone else but him he had enough grief, I will go somewhere and say a prayer for him

:l
I'm very glad he had you.

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

army thread thurs 3rd nov

Hi Panno I am sorry for your sad loss.

[JackieClaire]

army thread thurs 3rd nov

Oh Panno, hun, sending you love and hugs :l

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

army thread thurs 3rd nov

Evening ladies, doffs his cap.

[JackieClaire]

army thread thurs 3rd nov

Evening KT, she says with a curtsy.

[tiptronic_ct]

army thread thurs 3rd nov

Just a quick good night from me, folksies. We had unexpected visitors who've just left. Have a few chores and then off to bed. I'll see you on the morrow.

[JackieClaire]

army thread thurs 3rd nov

Nighty night, Tips.

[stirly-girly]

army thread thurs 3rd nov

Good evening Troopers!!

I apologize in advance for posting such a huge multi-quote but it's easier for me since I want to reply to a lot of posts.

Recluse;1202469 wrote: It's a bit early in the day for heavy stuff, but I didn't get round to replying to stirly yesterday.

Stirly, it's hard to see how Greece can remain in the eurozone in the long run, regardless of the outcome of the referendum, because the austerity measures required of it by the rest of the eurozone countries are simply too onerous and the pain being felt by the Greek people will go on for too long (decades). In order to become competitive and begin to grow again, Greece needs to return to a devalued drachma and default on all of its debt.

The policy makers are in denial and are doing what they do best, which is kicking the can down the road. Trouble is, they're rapidly running out of road.

A number of Greek banks have lent a lot of money to the Greek government, so if Greece defaults on its debt those banks may go bust and obviously the Greek government will not be in a position to bail them out. I would not want to have money in a Greek bank right now.

KTAB;1202543 wrote: Agree 100% with the above.K - I was sure you'd agree with Reccie.

Reccie and K, if we return to the drachma, and a devalued drachma at that, what will the outcome be for the country? We need foreign investments, we need to increase our industry. Many large companies have gone to other countries such as Bulgaria and Romania and set up new factories there because the cost of labour is so much cheaper there. And the cost of buying land and building a factory as well. Will we have a situation like the Great Depression? My Father told me that his Father had managed to buy three houses in the small city they lived in and during the depression, he sold two of them to feed his family. My Mother-in-Law told me that here in Greece they used to grind up carob seeds to use for flour because flour was so expensive. Olive oil was a luxury and meat wasn't even heard of. They lived on things like lentil soup and baked beans. They couldn't even afford milk for their kids to drink. It scares the heck out of me to think of my kids going through something like that. I don't give a rat's ass about us. We've lived with very little and we can do it again. It's my sons I'm worried about. They've both found the girls they want to marry and start a family with and frankly, if things are so bad financially, I don't know if they'll be able to afford to have children and they all want them so badly, both my guys and their girls. It's just so sad to think about that.

Zenstyle;1202471 wrote: Yep... Stirls has been waiting for your input Reccy. She's a wee bit worried about things.... as am I. The luvverly economy. I think we should all sell our houses and pitch in and buy a wee island in the back end of beyond and stick our fingers up at them. We can become self sufficient. I bet some of the Undies will pitch in. Gawd...Not a wee bit worried Zennie dear, having fits about it.:upset:
Zenstyle;1202473 wrote: This avatar is crap innit? lol I need to go to goggle and get something better.....

I like your new avatar.
Recluse;1202482 wrote: There's plenty of TLC available in the army whenever you need it zenny :l .

What Reccie said. Lots of TLC for everyone.
beagle;1202491 wrote:
if anyone wants to come to Oz & live on our farm & help, we'll give you a house & an earthy lifestyle!

Beags, dear girl, great to see you. Hope you drop in more often. Always like to hear an Australian accent. Peeps, just so you know, Beags has the most beautiful voice. She really should be on radio or TV.

Zenstyle;1202494 wrote: No, I am not working as there is nothing for me to do right now.... we opened and it didn't take off and I've been kicking my heels up and I went down the gurgler two weeks ago because of just that. And now I need to straighten up. I'll be relying on a call from Jackie on the morrow... when I start to get bad. Hey... I could lie... or I can be truthful. There it is.

I'm sure I've disappointed some people... but I would be doing myself a disservice to cover this up. I actually did keep it under wraps for a bit... but I can't be doing that... soz. (I'm so sorry to hear that about the pharmacy Zennie. I didn't know. And you've not disappointed anyone IMO. That's a heck of a blow after all you went through to get all the paperwork done for the permit, etc., etc.

Zenstyle;1202495 wrote: An addiction of any description is very hard to deal with... very hard to control. It takes a lot of grit and determination. I lost the plot and it got out of hand... but, having said that, I've been walking a tightrope with this "modding" lark. So... lesson learned. And now I get to detox again! Oh joy! ) )

I'll be much happier in a couple of days when the worst is over.Hang in there. You can do this. And you know we're all here for you.:l

mollyka;1202501 wrote: Mornin and welcome Blondie!
Have to say my alkie head would just tell me to keep rereading the bookDamn Mollie, that made me laugh. I bet that's what most of us would have thought. )

blondie;1202497 wrote: Hi army peeps
May I barge in on your Fred?
Thanks for allowing the intrusionYou're not barging in at all, Blondie. We love to have visitors and even more so if you post on a regular basis. And again, no intrusion at all. You're most welcome here in the barracks. There's room for anyone who wants to join us.
KTAB;1202529 wrote: Jeez I don't feel too clever.

Wanna hear how many times I've felt like that? We've all been there KTAB. Sending virtual hugs and strength your way.


Ellaq;1202546 wrote:
Heaps of Irish in Australia these days, everywhere I go I hear accents......swear there wasn't that many last year.

Well, it looks like the Undies are going to join the Army!! Ellaq - good to see you here. I don't think we've met. I'm Canadian but I live in Greece. Lots of young folk here looking into going to Australia for work from what I've heard. I'm sure you know that Australia already has a large population of Greek nationals and second and maybe third generation Greek-Australians. (I hope I worded that properly.) So many of them could have close or distant relatives living in Australia. I'm sure that would help them in finding a decent job with a decent salary.
Panno;1202703 wrote: I don't know what to say every time I come here I just cry thank you so much for your kind words

The up shot is I've been asked to stay away from the funeral can't believe I am the focus of this young mans passing so wish his mother could have focused on him

Panno, so sorry for that young man's passing. It must be even more painful for you that his mother is reacting like that. Sending you hugs.
Panno;1202711 wrote: No I'll be staying away not for anyone else but him he had enough grief, I will go somewhere and say a prayer for him

Good for you. A quiet place where you can feel his spirit. And he will know that you honoured him in your own special way.:huggy

Again, apologies to all for such a huge multi-quote...(

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

army thread thurs 3rd nov

Hi Stirly, good to see the referendum is off of the table, that would have been a disaster. In regard to the economy it is awful here too and another tough budget is on the way. Even today the gov closed down some embassies overseas to cut costs. It might not be ideal but at least your sons are young and could always move abroad for a couple of years if there was no work. Being part of the EU makes this so much easier. Traditionally Ireland and Greece have always been poor countries. We exported our people to find work. There is purported to be a world wide Irish diaspora of 80 million, amazing when you consider we only have a population of only 4.5 million.

[JackieClaire]

army thread thurs 3rd nov

Stirls, don't you ever apologise for your multi quotes. It's blooming hard work and it's a good summary of the day.

[stirly-girly]

army thread thurs 3rd nov

KTAB;1202745 wrote: Hi Stirly, good to see the referendum is off of the table, that would have been a disaster. In regard to the economy it is awful here too and another tough budget is on the way. Even today the gov closed down some embassies overseas to cut costs. It might not be ideal but at least your sons are young and could always move abroad for a couple of years if there was no work. Being part of the EU makes this so much easier. Traditionally Ireland and Greece have always been poor countries. We exported our people to find work. There is purported to be a world wide Irish diaspora of 80 million, amazing when you consider we only have a population of only 4.5 million.KTAB, I imagine that the statistics for the Greek diaspora is somewhat similar to that of the Irish. Don't know about our sons moving abroad. Even tho' both of them work long hours, they are very much accustomed to the Greek way of life. Not so easy to give that up.

JackieClaire;1202747 wrote:

Stirls, don't you ever apologize for your multi quotes. It's blooming hard work and it's a good summary of the day.

Yeah, but some folk might find it a bit too much.

Troopers, all of this political and economical talk has tired me. I am off to walk my dogger and then to bed.

Wishing all of you...

[JackieClaire]

army thread thurs 3rd nov

Nighty night, Stirls. Hope you manage to get some rest tonight,hun.:l

[betty boop]

army thread thurs 3rd nov

Good Evening lovelies ........

Night Night Stirly, hope that you have pleasant dreams!!!

I just got back from taking my Slimming World Group, I wish that JC was in my class!!!!