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Crossfire book cover:
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/m/andy-mcnab/crossfire.htm
>>By Lynn (Wednesday, 20 Jun 2007 22:31)
And for something different:
Can you really read yourself slim?
Thrillers from Stephen King, ANDY MCNAB, and Jilly Cooper's "bonkbuster" novels can burn off the equivalent of a McDonald's Big Mac meal.
Researchers examined the fat burning qualities of different books by looking at people's basal metabolic rate or BMR, which is the amount of energy expended while at rest. When a person gets excited their body naturally produces adrenaline - a fat-burning hormone. This lowers appetite and speeds up the metabolic rate. The more thrilling or exciting the book, the greater the calorie-burning effect will be.
Full article:
http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=928682007
;-)
>>By Lynn (Wednesday, 20 Jun 2007 22:38)
I've always wanted to be the exception confirming the rule, so there..I'm lucky again.
What about you Camban? You must be a ghost of yourself ;-))
>>By Lynn (Wednesday, 20 Jun 2007 22:41)
Oh I like this one......
** How to survive Glastonbury Festival...**
(...)
Ex-SAS man and Sun security adviser ANDY McNAB has survived warzones.
He has lived from hand to mouth in some of the harshest conditions on Earth and what he doesn’t know about life under canvas isn’t worth knowing.
Here he gives his tips on how to make it through the festival floods.
KIT
THE first thing for any serious mission is to make sure you get your equipment right.
You will need some decent kit to cope with the conditions.
When Worthy Farm turns into a swamp resembling the Somme you will need wet-weather gear that can cope.
It is time to leave the Jesus sandals at home. Wellies aren’t just for fashion victims like Kate Moss.
Change your socks regularly (take extra pairs) and keep your feet dry. It might save you from trench foot.
Every night simply put on your dry stuff and change back into the wet stuff in the morning. I have survived for months like that.
When I was in the jungle we always had a wet set of clothes and a dry set.
If you have got one, a head torch is great, leaving your hands free wherever you go.
Other useful items are safety pins, sealable plastic bags for keeping things watertight, vinyl tape for running repairs, a torch (with spare batteries), penknife and whistle.
RATIONS
AN army marches on its stomach and you will also need some decent scoff if you want to go the distance.
Burgers for breakfast, kebab for lunch and chips for dinner, all washed down with copious amounts of lager really isn’t going to do your stomach a lot of good.
Anyone who has seen the loos at Glasto knows that you want to keep your visits to an absolute minimum.
I like sachet grub which you just rip open and eat.
Don’t forget to stock up on lots of fruit and veg.
Wholefood such as muesli to eat in the morning will give you energy for a full day of revelry.
Take some bags of mixed nuts. They will help keep your strength up.
Water needs to be rationed at all times but drink plenty of it. The SAS carry water purification tablets.
Don’t laugh — you may need them over the next few days.
(....)
KNOW THE ENEMY
BE alert at all times. You never know when you could become a target.
Watch out for the dodgy characters you are likely to encounter — drug dealers, dippers, rogue hawkers and muggers. Do NOT attempt to take these people out but report them to an official.
COVERT MISSION
LET’S face it, you all want to get into the VIP backstage area. Well, it requires some skilful blagging.
There is no point queuing and pretending to be on the guest list. Be brassy and just bluff it.
It’s best to walk in acting like you should be there.
Who would I want to meet?
The Killers, of course.
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Who would I want to meet? Well.. not the Killers ;-) There's also SHELTER, YOMPING and FIRST AID, go see full article on:
http://www.thesun.co.uk:80/article/0,,11025-2007280632,00.html
>>By Lynn (Saturday, 23 Jun 2007 13:16)
To post or not to post... but I do.
Major died protecting his men
Major Paul Harding, who lived at South Wonston, was watching over his troops from an exposed vantage point during a supply mission when he was hit by a mortar.
Tributes have poured in for the 48-year-old father- of-two, who had only been in Iraq for a month.
Wife Paula, who was "inseparable" from her husband, said: "Paul always saw the good in people; he enriched the lives of all who knew him with his loyalty, selfless commitment, courage and respect for others
(...)
Friend Andy McNab, the renowned SAS hero and author, served with Major Harding in the Royal Green Jackets and became his friend.
He said: "He was very mature, even as a teenager.
"With his wonderful dignity and professionalism, he was always a cut above most of us, yet he was one of the most modest soldiers I have ever known.
"Everyone wanted to be in Paul's patrol because he was good and knew what he was doing."
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One of the many casualties but every one of those men/women mean a lot to a lot of people, it's sad you tend to forget about that when there are so many - daily. But all for the good cause... or so they say.
>>By Lynn (Wednesday, 27 Jun 2007 22:35)
Did you all notice that ever since Lynn is been taken away by E.T. things are VERY slow ?
After all that went on in the world inthe last few days, I would think the Man had enough to comment on but what do I see ? Nada ! Zipkiss! Noppes !
Come on people, if you find something please post the link ? Pwease ? I would do it if I could but hey, I am a blonde ;-))
Take care and thanks
>>By Ninjawoman (Sunday, 8 Jul 2007 20:31)
Yes, where is Lynn? Taking a well earned rest no doubt, all that web surfing takes its toll. Now, if like Ninj you keep popping in here to see if there's anything new to read in an idle moment and are disappointed when there isn't, you could always go to AMFTroop's site to read the book reviews, there are more than 400 now so that will occupy as much time as you want; you never know, you may wish to disagree, or find a book to read that you'd never heard of, exciting or what? One of the latest concerns 'Cobra Gold' which was mentioned here a while back, you may be surprised, shocked even, at the reviewer's conclusions. Go on, you know you want to.
And Ninj, I know that you are not blonde, so stop fibbing!
>>By camban (Wednesday, 11 Jul 2007 13:07)
Me ? Fib ? The thought alone ! *shiver* It is summer and in the summer I am a blonde. Hey if the sun isn't shining outside, I sure make it shine inside !
Oh Cam you make me nosy now, after such a plug, who could resist? But I have to say that I am clearing my stack of yet-to-read for the very last HP .... ( if this won't spark a discussion ...)
>>By Ninjawoman (Thursday, 12 Jul 2007 11:41)
Crossfire synopsis:
Synopsis
Body guarding a TV crew on the streets of war-torn Basra, ex-deniable operator Nick Stone's life is saved by a reporter's swift action as a roadside bomb explodes. When the man later vanishes, Stone is asked to find him. The trail leads from Iraq to Bermuda, London and Kabul, the dark and brutal city where governments, terrorism and big business inexorably collide. Caught in the crossfire, his nightmare is only just beginning - for the hunter has suddenly become the hunted...
A self imposed blogging hiatus has led me to reconsider McNab the most thrilling writer in modern fiction. I can't live without him!
>>By My Point (Friday, 13 Jul 2007 19:38)
Glad you missed me Ninj and I know you're a blond, just waiting for you to explain why you dye your roots black. HP..oh yes!! In a while we'll find out if it's Happy Potter or Harry Pod Pod. I like the euphymism "the Fat Lady has sung" - might be appropriate in HPs case. Also heard of Herpy Potter but probably meant for another audience.
Been away so a bit late follow up on Major Paul Harding:
MAJOR WAS A HERO TO THE END
June 22, 2007 article here: http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007280875,00.html
Andy's column:
TRUE SOLDIER
By ANDY McNAB
MY email inbox has been jammed since Paul was killed.
Everybody wants to retell their favourite stories about him, pay tributes, share their sadness.
Paul joined my regiment, the Royal Green Jackets, a year before I did.
We bonded immediately.
He was very mature, even as a teenager. With his wonderful dignity and professionalism, he was always a cut above most of us.
Yet he was one of the modest soldiers I have ever known.
Everyone wanted to be in Paul's patrol because he was good and knew what he was doing.
As an NCO he gave the younger lads confidence to do their jobs, no matter how dangerous. Paul was a soldier’s soldier. As RSM and then as an officer, he was always scrupulously fair. Blokes would follow him anywhere — and that’s the highest accolade you can ever give any commander.
He’d think nothing about exposing himself to the greatest threat.
For him, that’s what leadership was about. I’ll raise a glass to you tonight Paul.
Goodbye, mate.
:-x
>>By Lynn (Saturday, 14 Jul 2007 14:52)
Website, though looking good is not completely running yet it seems. On Chatzy some asked if we're gonna move there - so far there's nothing to move to.
The Andy clips - 3 of them on website can't be downloaded to pc (by me anyway) but SpokenFromtheFront has put them on YouTube as well....with even 2 extra clips. From there I am able to download and save them to pc, to complete the scrapbook ;-)
Andy McNab on the M4 Assault Rifle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0uqj3zY6mg&mode [LOSE SPACE] =related&search=
Andy McNab on the MP5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-AGWImu7h8&mode [LOSE SPACE] =related&search=
Andy McNab firing the G3 Assault Rifle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw8hK6QZWDA&mode [LOSE SPACE] =related&search=
Andy McNab firing an M4 Assault Rifle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqTvBopuKVI&mode [LOSE SPACE] =related&search=
Andy McNab burst firing an MP5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUMqus2fsWQ&mode [LOSE SPACE] =related&search=
>>By Lynn (Sunday, 15 Jul 2007 17:41)
Oops, one more even!
Andy McNab firing an MP5 (00.31 sec, burst firing above is 00.11 sec)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQuoyUD_sqg&mode [LOSE SPACE] =related&search=
>>By Lynn (Sunday, 15 Jul 2007 17:46)
Press release for the website here:
http://www.andymcnab.co.uk/popups/release.html
"McNab is passionate that these experiences, like the first story 'Iraq Ambush' where soldiers are forced to use bayonets during a surprise ambush, are stories that need to be told. He says:
"These incidents are occurring daily and mainly go unreported in the British media. Our ability to add sound effects taken from actual battles to my real life stories, brings our listeners closer to the conflict. The idea is to combine my own experiences of war with the experience of the troops who are fighting right now and involved in life-threatening situations every day".
McNab in partnership with Spoken Group Ltd has formed a new company called Spoken Entertainment Ltd to create, produce and distribute these programmes.
>>By Lynn (Sunday, 15 Jul 2007 22:44)
GOOD NEWS for 'us' without a UK mobile phone - the stories on AM's website can be downloaded to pc when you use a paypal account (1,50 GPB). The tune that starts the story brings you in suitable mood right away, then the Introduction by McNab (who sounds a bit more upbeat than I've heard so far - but nevertheless....*sighs*) The story itself is done very professional (narrated by Stephen Moyer)... it's like a modern radio play with great sound effects!
At the moment there's:
Iraq Ambush (15 min)
"Jacko Brooks joined the Infantry as a boy soldier and now, at the age of 24 yrs, he has just been badged as a member of 22 SAS Regiment, so despite his enormous mortgage, clapped-out car, and complete lack of funds, he is doing pretty well.
Only trouble is, he only finished selection two weeks ago, and now 7 Troop's 'New Boy' is in the middle of the Iraqi desert...."
and
HRH Kidnap (18 min)
"Jacko is just beginning to find his feet as the SAS 'New Boy', when once again, his Troop are crashed out of Baghdad's Green Zone. This time, they are on a fast ball: a Bristish hostage has just been located by the Americans.
Unfortunately, the hostage is being held captive in Sadr City, a known Iraqi stronghold and just about the most dangerous location in the whole of Iraq. Jacko, and the rest of the assault team, must get there before it is too late...."
Then once more where to find it all (I should be paid for this) ;-)
http://www.andymcnab.co.uk/spoken.php
:-)
>>By Lynn (Tuesday, 17 Jul 2007 12:45)
A while back, I joined Amazon's DVD lending library which functions well and is easy to use. There are hundreds of titles to choose from to make your list which is great for finding obscure films you never heard of or for viewing ones that you wouldn't buy. Anyway, I saw one 'SAS in the Iraqi Desert' and thought it sounded interesting, expecting it be some up to date stuff from the present conflict, but no! It's old McNab and Ryan telling us all about B20 all over again! Can you believe it, those two in the same production, but never in the same shot. One for the collectors I suppose.
There is some good stuff though, an example 'Untold Stories of Special Forces' (or similar) I've only seen disc 2 so far which contains an amazing reconstruction of a double hijacking which occurred in Holland sometime in the seventies when some seperatist nutters from a place I never heard of (Molucca?) took over a train and a school on the same day. The way the Dutch Royal Marines dealt with the situations is every bit as impressive as anything the SAS ever did. The second story is about the German GSG9 dealing with a 'plane hijacking, really good stuff.
>>By camban (Tuesday, 17 Jul 2007 16:39)
@ in Holland sometime in the seventies when some seperatist nutters from a place I never heard of (Molucca?)
How awful those events were indeed...Holland has been - like Britain, France - trying to take over the world in the past, so many colonies who were good for economy and their original habitants good as slaves. We - unfortunately - don't have the habit of treating the original habitants with much humanitay, and sometimes they strike back. 'Weird' as that may seems ;-)
Wikipedia:
"The South-Moluccans came to Holland for a temporary stay, promised by the Dutch government that they would get their own independent state, RMS. For about 25 years they lived in temporary camps, often in poor conditions. After these years the younger generation felt betrayed by the Dutch government for not giving them their independent state and they started radical actions to get attention to their case."
>>By Lynn (Tuesday, 17 Jul 2007 23:46)
Don't know where he finds the time but Andy watches movies... :-)
Thanx to the little bird who sent the link ;-)
Andy McNab's Favourite Films:
by Andy McNab from Undisclosed location
Undisclosed location...hehe - he could have said Shiquanhe or Pinney's Beach. Who would know?
Platoon, Heat, Black Hawk Down are no surprises. Thought House Of Flying Daggers was a bit of a surprise since it's a love story. Except it's got martial arts, violence and sexuality. Ok, no surprise either ;-)
See for complete list:
http://www.lovefilm.com/community/ [LOSE SPACE] view_list.html?customer_list_id=2511
>>By Lynn (Thursday, 19 Jul 2007 22:07)
SAS-hero-turned-author Andy McNab has been telling youngsters the real secret to being a top officer – being able to read and write.
The best-selling writer, who led Bravo Two Zero patrol in the Gulf War, visited Cardiff’s Army Preparation College in Dumballs Road, Butetown, to speak about his experiences. And his number- one message was to make the most of every minute of learning.
http://www.apcymru.com/mainhome.htm
>>By Lynn (Monday, 30 Jul 2007 10:10)
N Ireland SAS hero looks back
August 01, 2007
SAS hero Andy McNab learnt his Army trade on the streets of Northern Ireland.
During the 1970s it was one of the most dangerous places in the world.
Today British troops officially pull out of Northern Ireland after 38 years.
Operation Banner was the longest-running continuous campaign in Army history, with 300,000 soldiers serving and 763 killed by paramilitary terrorists.
Here, as the last British troops withdraw, our security adviser reflects on his time in the war zone.
"FROM a soldier’s point of view Northern Ireland has been a successful campaign. I served on various tours there between I977 and 1993.
The first time I flew in on my 18th birthday. It was Christmas 1977 — I was still a boy soldier.
It was in Northern Ireland where I went through experiences which stay with a squaddie for life. It was there I first had to deal with losing a mate in combat and it was there that I got my first kill.
It makes me very happy to see peace finally achieved in the region — the withdrawal of our lads from combat operations there is a great moment in British history.
But, unfortunately, as the war on one front ends, there is a new battle to fight.........
(..)
Full article here:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007350450,00.html
>>By Lynn (Wednesday, 1 Aug 2007 23:27)
Holiday season...... a follow up on the "McNab a burglar" article in 2005. Bit more nuanced this time though ;-)
Burglars: Chest what you need
By ANDY MCNAB
Sun Security Advisor
July 18, 2007
A NEW survey reveals one in three of us keeps a weapon handy at home to deal with burglars. But attacking intruders could just make the situation WORSE.
Here, former SAS hero Andy McNab offers advice on dealing with a break-in and reveals how even a humble chest of drawers can be a vital weapon.
IF someone breaks into your house while you are in, you need a plan.
The simplest way of having one is to ask yourself today: What if?
What if you hear the window breaking downstairs?
You have got to control your immediate anger that someone has violated your home.
If you going running downstairs naked with a golf club you’re likely to cut your feet on the glass they broke and find yourself faced with three 16-stone blokes armed to the teeth and, no matter how big you are, you’re going to lose.
Your first responsibility is to yourself and your family.
They are what is precious, not the flat-screen TV downstairs.
With your anger under control, the first thing to do is to start communication.
You need others to know there’s an intruder in your home — you are in trouble and need help.
Call 999. But don’t stop at calling the police. Call your neighbour and get them to call police too. Make a lot of noise. Let the intruder know you are there, that you know he is there, and that you have called for help.
If you’ve watched too many B movies, you might want to creep downstairs and catch the crook red-handed. Wrong!
What you want is to get that intruder out of your house..............(..)
~
For full article go to:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007330136,00.html
>>By Lynn (Friday, 3 Aug 2007 15:35)
Did the article begin with holiday season ? Yes it did ( just checked that ) and there is just one tini tiny little thing ... if I am on holiday I am not at home .. so if people burglar my place I am not there to yell that I know that they are there and that I have called the police ... see my problem ?
Anyway, the advice from 2005 was way more to the point.
When is your next holiday Lynn, you seem to have worked so hard on this page, you deserve a break.
;-)
Bye
>>By Ninjawoman (Monday, 6 Aug 2007 21:46)
I do my best, glad you notice Ninj ;-)
Funny one on Wikipedia - one of the students being naughty?
Christ's College, Guildford
Christ's College, Guildford is an improving Church of England comprehensive school in Guildford, Surrey, England........ etc
"The current Principal is Stephen Green, a graduate from Camford university, Green is well liked by both pupils and staff alike. Many people believe he is the real identity behind the novelist Andy McNab, due to his well documented tour in the SAS and his efforts in saving four toddlers from the Hindenburg disaster."
Since they also claim Pope John Paul, Alan Rickman and Stalin to be former principals I wouldn't take it too seriously ;-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/ [LOSE SPACE] wiki/Christ's_College,_Guildford
>>By Lynn (Tuesday, 14 Aug 2007 23:24)
Also tempted to write and pretend to be a schoolkid ;-)
Andy McNab, author of the critically acclaimed Bravo Two Zero, sneaked into
Sweyne Park School in Rayleigh and spent a day speaking to students.
(.....)
David Walker, 13, and Matt Gains, 12, wrote to Mr McNab and received a
handwritten reply, signed copies of his book and the school visit in return.
http://www.sweynepark.com/sweyneparktimes/ [LOSE SPACE] times382.htm
>>By Lynn (Tuesday, 14 Aug 2007 23:36)
Boy, I gave myself some food for thought with these last posts. I think it’s time I do take that break for an undefined period of time. I feel my presence here is rather excessive – but perhaps it’s also time to reset some goals, or to explore totally different grounds.
I’ve always done this for myself, because I love the research and it gives a thrill to find material and I loved sharing it, but I’m not sure it’s enough anymore. I must say, I don’t think there’s something equal around and you won’t find AMFT’s collection anywhere else I’m willing to bet. And I’m proud of both as odd as that may sound. But AM has his own website now and I think for most fans the information there is sufficient and I’m gonna do some real hard thinking, as much as that may creak and hurt ;-) And perhaps I will send AM a letter, after all that seems way more effective than close to 300 Gnooks pages ;-)
One for the road:
http://www.mcsoxford.org/images/stories/ [LOSE SPACE] departments/English/mcnab_image.jpg
>>By Lynn (Wednesday, 15 Aug 2007 12:27)
Thank you for all the work you have done Lynn. It made me smile at times and boy, don't we need that from time to time.
So, again, thank you very much
>>By Ninjawoman (Friday, 17 Aug 2007 20:14)
Well I for one will miss my once a month check here to read the latest who cares news about a washed up grunt that got over popular because he his his face. But seriously Lynn, no offense, but it was a self serving act to add what you did here, because no one never really cared what ol Andy did day to day and if he's getting any ass or not.
Even the act alone of announcing a goodbye shows how selfish you come across. Simply leaving and going about being whatever you are is a much more honorable.
Bye, and BTW I know you still LOVE My Point, I see you stopping by still!
Semper Fi Lynn!
>>By My Point (Friday, 17 Aug 2007 20:21)
You're still an asshole DTO and you must mistake me for someone else @ LOVE My Point. I hate it.
>>By Lynn (Saturday, 18 Aug 2007 16:24)
Anyone understood the 'undefined' in 'undefined period of time' ?? I'm not dead nor did I turn my back on things AM. I just need to know if there's a point in posting. The good news (for me) that this board does seem to have quite some lurking fans, I got some very nice feedback. Thanks for that lurkers!
>>By Lynn (Saturday, 18 Aug 2007 16:28)
Rather harsh language for a peace knick such as yourself. Peace, Love, and Save the Planet Lynnster! Remember make love not war! Over and out! Roger ?
>>By My Point (Saturday, 18 Aug 2007 16:30)
oh sorry, ... and Ninj ;-)
>>By Lynn (Saturday, 18 Aug 2007 16:31)
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