Joris Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 On December 16th I'm going to do a 26km Bastogne march in full kit with the Screaming Ducks, a living history group which I'm joining. Wish me luck, my feet will hurt after that march :schocked: http://www.screamingducks.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I am supposed to do a 10 KM march with the VMD, haven't heard much from them though. Good luck mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 Thanx I'll need it! Sent you a PM btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 On December 16th I'm going to do a 26km Bastogne march in full kit with the Screaming Ducks, a living history group which I'm joining. Wish me luck, my feet will hurt after that march :schocked: http://www.screamingducks.com Not a problem mate........ You want to you this stuff http://www.bodyglide.com/skin/skin.html that is an outrageous product - use this and you will not have any blister problems, has to used to be believed. I am sure I have some samples left in the office somewhere and I will send some stuff on over :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Hi Joris we are coming over too for the march along with 9 yes 9 half tracks complete with correctly dressed armored infantrymen....we will be representing C Co 20th armored Infantry 10th Armor Division.... Teams Desobry/Cherry and O Hara..... make sure you come and say Hi Regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 Are you kidding? I thought this was just a Screaming Ducks activity :schocked: and 9 half tracks, don't think I've ever seen so many halftracks together! Would be great to meet you, I'll be dressed up as the 101st A/B 502nd PIR but a lot will look like that I'm sure. Just searched the internet and OH MY GOD, it's going to be so awesome!! Do you know what else is comming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Lloyd, When and how are you getting there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Joris/Lloyd. I am keen on getting over to this :-D what is the itinerary/protocol?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Joris..which website did you go on..the Dutch ACES website ? Jack its on from the 17th to 20th December the weekend before xmas....what do you need to know ? See if i can help...its gonna be HUGE and Joris..yes N I N E Half tracks...full of armored infantry..3 Jeeps and 2 GMCs and thats only our lot/:-) Regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Cheers mate. I would like to come...........I was looking at flying in but not to sure where into at this moment in time. How are you getting there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 Joris..which website did you go on..the Dutch ACES website ? I'm joining the Screaming Ducks (http://www.screamingducks.com) and this is my first activity with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Guess I should join also. Haven't heard much from the group I am in... ( Joris and I could show of our new helmets :wink:)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted November 18, 2006 Author Share Posted November 18, 2006 Yeah you should! The helmet is going to be so great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Joris..which website did you go on..the Dutch ACES website ? Jack its on from the 17th to 20th December the weekend before xmas....what do you need to know ? See if i can help...its gonna be HUGE and Joris..yes N I N E Half tracks...full of armored infantry..3 Jeeps and 2 GMCs and thats only our lot/:-) Regards Lloyd ##Lloyd. I am in! Could you call me over the weekend :-D .....this is going to be exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 So you'll be doing the full march then , mate. Non of this puffy hitch a ride stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 So you'll be doing the full march then , mate. Non of this puffy hitch a ride stuff? Well I did beg Lloyd to let me march but he said someone has to keep the driver company 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Awww shucks, aint life cruel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Yes Jack..I said you can ride....!!!! But i dont make the descisions...THE UNIT 1st Sgt DOES.................. 8-) and you wouldnt like him when he is angry.... :shake: Regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Yes Jack..I said you can ride....!!!! But i dont make the descisions...THE UNIT 1st Sgt DOES.................. 8-) and you wouldnt like him when he is angry.... :shake: Regards Lloyd Actually, thinking about you actually said that I HAVE to ride in one as they may need may mechanical skills as and when they break down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Sorry Jack..we have enough bus/coach/HGV/car and agricultural mechanics in the unit already !!! Next feeble excuse your honour..... Is reality setting in mate ... :-) Regards Lloyd who is actually MARCHING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Sorry Jack..we have enough bus/coach/HGV/car and agricultural mechanics in the unit already !!! Next feeble excuse your honour..... Is reality setting in mate ... :-) Regards Lloyd who is actually MARCHING Yes you are right mate, time to come clean.......the fact is that the driver is scared of the dark so needs someone to read him a book along the way :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 ........plus the fact that only REAL men ride in the back of Halftracks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Nope no book reading required..... NEXT !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Nope no book reading required..... NEXT !!!!! [note to self - work out how to ban Lloyd from HMVF, perhaps have a chat with Joris] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Correct goggles are always a good thing to bring with you Jack. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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