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>>By Lynn (Monday, 28 Nov 2005 16:20)
Re: Nude marines...I'm gonna quit making my point about certain tendencies in the forces since they do it themselves so much better. I don't know how many fights any of ya'll have been in, but at least in my own case I never felt the urge to take my clothes off before throwing down. They are training killers, yes, but they're adding a little something extra to the mix.
I should add, we did a lot of hazing in (real) football, but we were naked only in the showers and locker room. Had anyone suggested we wrestle naked, the person who came up with the idea would have been correctly labeled a sado-homo freak.
Lynn--your work has not been for naught. New greyman's in progress--aib's seen it if you don't believe me!
>>By Just Jon (Wednesday, 30 Nov 2005 01:15)
Jesus Jon, whats wrong with nude Marines? I must say did you notice the country? Not my brand Jon. You are not seeing that out a 29 Palms!!
Yes, I have heard of a new GML Jon, but I am doubting. hahahaha!! I am guessing the web-master at GML doesn't care about his loyal fans. How's that for presure Jon?
On another note, I got to thinking after one of the last "google queens" posts about Andy penning yet another book due out in June 06. Does anyone start to worry if we are seeing the Brit version of James Patterson? I guess it could be good, but how in Gods name can anyone write that fast? I mean this guy was a grunt at one time.
Ah well a thought.
>>By Reighnman (Wednesday, 30 Nov 2005 01:42)
Yes Jon, what is wrong with naked marines ? I couldn't see anything wrong :-))
>>By Ninjawoman (Wednesday, 30 Nov 2005 17:01)
MY Christmas list for all my fellow florkers:
A signed copy of Payback and Boy Soldier.
I saw both on ebay in the Hardcover form. Flork me for my mailing address.
PS: I have been very good!!!!!
>>By Reighnman (Wednesday, 30 Nov 2005 20:31)
LOL Reighnman--I didn't want to start a culture war, but you're right. I spent some time around 29 Palms (Fort Irwin), and never noticed any naked jarheads. The Brits seem to have a strange fascination with cross-dressing and the like, God bless 'em. Then again, if I were hiring a merc I'd hire a Brit since they've pretty much cornered the market on guns for hire. Maybe their strange behavior is their way of saying "we've GOT to be badasses to act this gay and actually not be!"
As for yer Christ Mass list, I got mine early and am now enjoying the latest from the same author, Vince Flynn. Comic-booky? Yes. Fun as hell reads? Double yes.
Now, to everyone--I'm sorry that I had to be so crude when defining my stance on war and the military-industrial complex, but I hope you all trust that greymansland will be better than ever and as always pro-Andy. So as not to sell out my morals, the new version is geared solely towards him as an author--no promotion of war and the machinery of death.
I know I've offended a lot of people I respect, and while I don't take it back I regret that issues of life and death are decided by people we'll never meet yet argued about by everyday folks like us. I really hope my friends here will continue contributing ideas and suggestions to make Andy's web site eventually the best author's site on the 'net.
On a related note, if you follow any other (really, really lame) boards, you need to know that if I hate someone I say whatever I think will upset them most. Doesn't necessarily mean I believe it. Certain netizens did a friend of mine wrong a long time ago, and their lives are gonna be hell until they cancel their internet service. I stand behind everything I've said here. Elsewhere, I'm just being a prick.
Thanks in advance for understanding.
>>By Just Jon (Thursday, 1 Dec 2005 00:53)
It's hard enough being your friend Jon, I'd be afraid to be your enemy ;-)
Aggressor and Payback on their way! Finally *big sigh*
If you dont hear from me, I'm reading'. Enjoy the silence :-))
>>By Lynn (Thursday, 1 Dec 2005 09:39)
By Andy McNab
27 November 2005
The Sunday Telegraph
(C) 2005 Telegraph Group Limited, London
THE MILITARY NORMALLY gives these tiny button compasses to what are
called 'prone to capture' troops: aircrew or special forces. On jobs
you'd take a couple with you; normally you'd put one in a plastic
sleeve around your neck and the other you'd sew into your jacket or
the waistband of your trousers. It's part of the 'escape and
evasion' kit.
In the Second World War, brass buttons on tunics actually had a
cover that you could pull off to hide a compass underneath. You
might think that anyone likely to capture a member of special forces
or aircrew would know to look for such things, but a lot of the time
you get away with it.
Once you get past the initial search, the less likely it is that the
compass will be found. In the [first] Gulf War, I managed to keep
the button compass and an escape map that I'd slid into a cut in my
waistband. All it does is point north - you can work everything else
out from there.
I used the compass to help me head north-west inside Iraq towards
the border with Syria. Even when I was hiding in a culvert I used it
to work out where the border was, because it was night and I
couldn't see where I was heading.
It just gives you a sense of comfort. When you're heading out into
the field, you'd never go without a button compass attached to your
body. You'd have a normal compass, too, but with one around your
neck you'd still be able to find your way despite having lost your
gear and clothing.
Even in civilian life I use them all the time. I used to have this
minging Renault 5 with a button compass stuck on the dash with Blu
Tack.
The Nato Button Compass costs pounds 29.99 from www.military.co.uk .
>>By Lisle45 (Saturday, 3 Dec 2005 21:56)
22 November 2005
The Sun
(c) 2005 News Group Newspapers. All rights reserved
THE Sun's Security Adviser Andy McNab last night fired a Pounds 5,000 donation into the Infantry Statue appeal's coffers.
The SAS hero-turned-author said he was digging deep into his own pockets because he knows how tough life is for the humble squaddie. Before serving ten years with the nation's elite fighting force, McNab was an infantryman himself in the Royal Green Jackets.
He said: "From Waterloo to the Falklands and now in Iraq, it's the sweat and blood of the average British soldier that has always made the difference between winning and losing.
"It's also very fitting the statue is going to be in Brecon as that is the infantry's spiritual home. Sun readers are famous for their sense of national pride and big hearts - please give generously."
>>By Lisle45 (Saturday, 3 Dec 2005 21:58)
Thanks Lisle :-))
>>By Lynn (Saturday, 3 Dec 2005 23:05)
Festival turns into a top 10 London event
ThIS year's Beyond Words arts festival proved more popular than ever this year - with guests ranging from actress Emma Thompson to SAS hero Andy McNab.
(...)
McNab, whose identity was a well-guarded secret for security reasons, pulled a large crowd with tales of how he went from being a teenager in a borstal, to a decorated army hero and now a bestselling author.
UCS pupil Jesse Peacock, 15, Maida Vale, said: "It was a good surprise. I had read Bravo Two Zero and Deep Black and it was interesting to hear more. I thought he would be taller but he seemed a very nice guy."
http://www.hamhighbroadway.co.uk/content/camden/
broadway/news/story.aspx?brand=NorthLondon24&
category=Newsbroadway&tBrand=northlondon24&t
Category=newsbroadway&itemid=WeED01%
20Dec%202005%2015%3A43%3A01%3A903
>>By Lynn (Saturday, 3 Dec 2005 23:16)
It's not April's Fools is it???
Is this what they mean by 'going commando?'
Only time will tell what his former colleagues in the SAS make of his new career: Andy McNab, the former Gulf war hero turned best-selling writer, is to design and launch his own range of women's underwear.
Under the brand name "McNab", the author of Bravo Two Zero, is to compete on with the likes of Victoria's Secret, La Perla and Agent Provocateur. The "sporty and military" lingerie will be launched next year, aimed at women aged 16 to 25.
McNab, 45, who is involved in the design of the underwear, insists that men know more about bra and knicker design than women, even though women traditionally return a mountain of unwanted (mostly red) underwear to shops on Boxing Day.
"Heterosexual men know more about women's underwear than women do," he said.
"We know what works and what doesn't, what buttons and catches are easy to undo and which ones aren't.
(....)
"I am learning about things I never knew existed, such as breast-weight-gravity-ratio, so that I know more about bra design," he said.
(...)
"I was approached over the summer and at first I thought someone was pulling my leg," he said. "But gradually the idea has grown on me.
"Initially the idea was to launch only a men's range but now we are going with a women's range as well. In fact, the women's range will now be the bigger one. There is a feeling that there is a gap in the market for an underwear range with a sporty, military look."
McNab hopes to launch the range at London Fashion Week next year - with black rapper girls and American Humvee vehicles.
(...)
Lawyers acting for McNab are in talks with Figleaves, one of the world's biggest underwear manufacturers - which makes Macpherson's lingerie - to produce and market the new range, which does not include anything raunchy.
The former SAS soldier's advisers have registered the brand name "McNab" as a trademark all over the world in preparation for the launch.
Alex Carter-Silk, McNab's lawyer and an expert in intellectual property rights, said yesterday: "There are a lot of frilly underwear brands out there but we are looking at launching an edgy range that will appeal to young, sporty women."
McNab said his wife, Jenny, "roared with laughter" when he told her about his plans - and he was sure that his friends from the SAS will be "ringing me up wanting free samples for their wives and girlfriends".
Full article:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?
xml=/news/2005/12/04/npanties04.xml&sSheet=/
news/2005/12/04/ixhome.html
I'm speechless - just thinking of all the comment this is gonna get. How vulnerable can you make yourself.
>>By Lynn (Sunday, 4 Dec 2005 23:54)
Gotta admit I like the slogan: Who Wears, Wins
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/graphics/
2005/12/04/npants04big.jpg;jsessionid=
X1QN2WEOL3LOLQFIQMGCFGGAVCBQUIV0
>>By Lynn (Monday, 5 Dec 2005 00:05)
Mirror is picking it up too - of course:
MCNAB'S UNDIES SO SASSY..
Same article, just a lot shorter
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=16447621
&method=full&siteid=94762&headline=
mcnab-s-undies-so-sassy----name_page.html
>>By Lynn (Monday, 5 Dec 2005 09:20)
http://www.4lingerie.biz/ItemId/B000AV3YWU/image
oh and this is a good one
http://www.4lingerie.biz/ItemId/B000BHENLO/image
and ignoring the paw this is excellent
http://www.4lingerie.biz/ItemId/B000BQWFLA/image
>>By Lynn (Monday, 5 Dec 2005 09:28)
Ok there are several theories going around in my little dark haired brain, A) he is no longer willing to buy undies for his gf's or B) he is hoping all of the 45 % of his female readers are from that age between 16 -25 and blonde too no doubt. It all sounds a bit leaning to mid life crises to me.
Next thing you know he will be the Big Man behind a clinic that is specialised in re-implanting ( chest ) hair ! "Yes I went to that new place .. McNabbies Hair ? Miracle workers they are and the best thing is .. all the nurses are blonde, single and between 20 and 25 ! "
What's next ?
>>By Ninjawoman (Monday, 5 Dec 2005 12:01)
There is a joke song title competition going on right now on BBC Radio 2's Ken Bruce Show! What has he done? They are saying the underwear will be SAS themed! Aaargh! What's that mean? Bullet proof? Camouflaged? (all pink and wrinkly with random red spots?) Built-in clingfilm dispenser? Secret weapon pouches? ooh missus!
>>By camban (Monday, 5 Dec 2005 12:22)
Let's just hope he's heaving fun - what do you reckon... he'd be present at the model casting?
>>By Lynn (Monday, 5 Dec 2005 12:36)
Are you in his aim of between 16-25, thin, blonde and without any trace of cellulitis Lynn ?
>>By Ninjawoman (Monday, 5 Dec 2005 13:07)
how about 'opposites are attractive' ?? (ok, not exactly the right expression but one has to adapt)
:-))
>>By Lynn (Monday, 5 Dec 2005 13:10)
...........and the winner is: 'Fights in Tight Satin'!! Though my favourite: 'Killing me Softly with his Thong'.
Wonder if the gels will be queueing up for autographed items?
>>By camban (Monday, 5 Dec 2005 15:07)
Good grief! A line of underwear! What more proof do we need that AM has his finger on the pulse!?! I mean, he had the vision to incorporate Osama Bin Laden into CF, a full three-years-plus before OBL became a household name around the world. And now, just as the world is learning about how shockingly desperate the Royal Marines are for decent underclothing.... ;o)
>>By am-i-binned (Monday, 5 Dec 2005 16:32)
Ah !!! You smarty underpants AIB
>>By Lynn (Monday, 5 Dec 2005 16:34)
LOL! ... gee, well, what can I say....?
(after all, we are in public you know) ;o#
>>By am-i-binned (Monday, 5 Dec 2005 16:37)
Okay - I just saw the articles - and i'm trying to catch my breath after laughing for a looong time. I really can't believe it.. I mean what's next? McNab Make Up - if you like it black?
But then again, who would let such a chance of making more money go? and it's good to see that he has so many ehm talents.
Maybe we at F-troop can pressure him for free samples of underwear? ^^ But then again, I would actually have to become a more sporty type ;)
I would agree with aib, that he seems to have the finger on the pulse - and knows that the Royal Marines are in dire need. hehe.
You are so wicked, aib.. But in a good way :)
>>By Elendar (Monday, 5 Dec 2005 16:51)
Personally, I think it's sad and pathetic.
An insult to the Regiment.
The man must be desperate for money...
>>By spiketheprovo (Monday, 5 Dec 2005 17:46)
Sheesh, Spike, lighten up... no knotted knickers. Now some black kit or camo ones, tho, maybe... ;o)
>>By am-i-binned (Monday, 5 Dec 2005 17:53)
McNab's Who Bares Wins
BRA-VO Two Zero author Andy McNab has gone back undie-cover — by designing a range of LINGERIE.
(you gotta love the word plays on this subject)
SAS legend Andy, 45, says some of the undies will be in camouflage pattern — and added: “This isn’t a joke.”
The Sun security adviser went on: “I don’t think this will damage my hard-man reputation.”
We’ve taken a punt at what his models might look like. In Who Dares Wins style, we’ve hidden their ID — and Andy’s.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/
0,,2-2005560258,00.html
On the 'models-in-black' picture AM is called Randy McNab... duh, not very original.
>>By Lynn (Tuesday, 6 Dec 2005 10:54)
aib, do you really think that if mcnab had stayed with the green jackets or if he'd been para, he would have had the same success ?
Let's face it, he's using the Regiment for his own goal.
He should stick to his books.
>>By spiketheprovo (Tuesday, 6 Dec 2005 12:06)
'should' is a forbidden word in psychology Spikey ;-) and nice to see you back. McNab has every right to do what he pleases as you have every right to say how you feel.
Can today's big-name authors connect with teenagers?
Is Andy McNab able to grab boy readers by the scruff of the neck? Can Helen Dunmore work her magic on a younger age-group? Brandon Robshaw samples today's big-name authors to see if they satisfy his inner teenage boy (and girl)
The big hitters of teenage fiction are out in force for the Christmas book-buying spree. But do they all deliver the goods?
(..)
If it's tension you want, another Doubleday author, Andy McNab, is your man. He too is better-known as a writer of adult thrillers, and Payback (£10.99), written with the help of Robert Rigby, is his second novel for teens. The style seldom rises above the competent, but it doesn't need to for this genre of book - it works entirely on gripping plot and authenticity. Fergus Watts, an ex-SAS soldier, and his grandson Danny Watts, aged 17, are on the run from MI5 who, for reasons that are never entirely clear, are determined to rub them out. The story takes place against the background of a terrorist bombing campaign against British civilian targets. Whether the Secret Services really are such ruthless, amoral bastards as here portrayed, I have no idea, but it certainly rings true. The sense of authenticity is heightened by the use of specialist military terms throughout, and a glossary is provided to decode them: On Stag means on guard, ERV is an Emergency Rendezvous and NVGs are night viewing goggles. This one would make a good gift for any teenage boy who likes action stories; it won't change his life, but it will keep him quiet for a couple of days.
http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/books/
features/article331320.ece
>>By Lynn (Tuesday, 6 Dec 2005 13:12)
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