OBE Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 (edited) 15 hours ago, been here before said: John was in the navy? How come he never mentions it? And you've never mentioned it, that John mentions it. Interesting stuff John, keep it coming...👨🏻🎓 Edited January 27 by OBE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 10 minutes ago, Tazio said: If he's totally serious about it then the Royal Conservatoire is the way to go. Not just the training but the contacts that you make for the rest of your career. I know people who have studied drama down south and then move back to Scotland and realise they don't know anyone and are out of the loop. Also if he hasn't done it already get on board with a good youth theatre. Strangetown are excellent and do full scale shows in proper theatres, also the Lyceum Youth Theatre. I recommend those as the people that run them are real theatre professionals with careers. A lot of places that set themselves up as theatre or dance training are purely commercial ventures run by charlatans that teach the kids nothing as they don't know much themselves, Strangetown and LYT are proper arts organisations funded by Creative Scotland (replaced the Arts Council). Thanks Taz, some very helpful information. He’s currently with the Brunton Theatre and MPA (formerly the Pauline Quirke Academy) Anyway, sorry guys for derailing the thread. Back on topic…Have you seen the people that will supposedly be exempt from being called up…people with heart disease, diabetes, back problems, bad teeth and piles ffs. No doubt things like adhd, too fat will be added, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 5 minutes ago, OBE said: And you've never mentioned it, that John mentions it. Interesting stuff John, keep it coming...👨🏻🎓 It doesn’t bore me either, feel free to tell your stories John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 9 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: It doesn’t bore me either, feel free to tell your stories John. Yes same here . I like hearing about others lives . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, luckyBatistuta said: Cheers John, appreciate it👍 When I was 17 I had an Audition for the “ Scottish youth theatre “ I panicked and didn’t go ! Silly me. Unsure if it is still a thing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 13 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: When I was 17 I had an Audition for the “ Scottish youth theatre “ I panicked and didn’t go ! Silly me. Unsure if it is still a thing ? Never too late James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 16 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: When I was 17 I had an Audition for the “ Scottish youth theatre “ I panicked and didn’t go ! Silly me. Unsure if it is still a thing ? You, drama, never... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 (edited) 8 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Never too late James Well as mama rose says in “ gypsy “ to Gypsy Rose Lee when talking about her lost chances. “ if you could have been , you would have been , that’s showbiz “ 😎 Edited January 27 by JudyJudyJudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 3 minutes ago, OBE said: You, drama, never... I know ! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 31 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Never too late James thsts me think about why I didn’t go ? It was a mixture Lack of confidence and not having someone to push me to my dreams really at that time tbh , that’s what it’s great to read how you are actively encouraging your lad pursue his 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 5 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: thsts me think about why I didn’t go ? It was a mixture Lack of confidence and not having someone to push me to my dreams really at that time tbh , that’s what it’s great to read how you are actively encouraging your lad pursue his 👍👍 I’m staggered you lacked confidence. When he first told me he wanted to be an actor, inside I was thinking that I wish he wanted to something else, as that’s a hard game with lots of rejection. It’s his dream though, so we will support him 100% to fulfill it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 15 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: I’m staggered you lacked confidence. When he first told me he wanted to be an actor, inside I was thinking that I wish he wanted to something else, as that’s a hard game with lots of rejection. It’s his dream though, so we will support him 100% to fulfill it. Tazio, gave good advice above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 19 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: I’m staggered you lacked confidence. When he first told me he wanted to be an actor, inside I was thinking that I wish he wanted to something else, as that’s a hard game with lots of rejection. It’s his dream though, so we will support him 100% to fulfill it. My confidence came with age I feel . I grew into it . Yes I can understand your concerns about the acting profession due to the rejections and limited scope for Roles etc . However it’s his dream and no one should put a damper on anyone’s dreams . 👍wish him all the best 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 8 hours ago, That thing you do said: Quite a few on here seem quite chipper about being cannon fodder for the powers that be. Will the great and the good be putting their kids forward to fight if war breaks out? Will they feck. As melchot said in Blackadder "Dont worry Blackadder Ill be right behind you" "About 7 miles behind " says Blackadder. Soon as I see celebs, politicians and royalty offering themselves / their flesh and blood, then we can talk. My guess is that the median age of posters on JKB is somewhere around 52-53. No government in its right mind would want any of us anywhere near the TV remote, let alone expensive and dangerous military equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 3 minutes ago, Ulysses said: My guess is that the median age of posters on JKB is somewhere around 52-53. No government in its right mind would want any of us anywhere near the TV remote, let alone expensive and dangerous military equipment. Thanks for knocking a few years aff me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 29 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: My confidence came with age I feel . I grew into it . Yes I can understand your concerns about the acting profession due to the rejections and limited scope for Roles etc . However it’s his dream and no one should put a damper on anyone’s dreams . 👍wish him all the best 👍 Thanks James👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 5 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Thanks for knocking a few years aff me Must be your acting skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 10 minutes ago, Ulysses said: Must be your acting skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 21 minutes ago, Ulysses said: My guess is that the median age of posters on JKB is somewhere around 52-53. No government in its right mind would want any of us anywhere near the TV remote, let alone expensive and dangerous military equipment. Drop us behind enemy lines. Think of the damage we could do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 25 minutes ago, Ulysses said: Must be your acting skills. He is more John Inman than Marlon Brando😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 17 minutes ago, redjambo said: Drop us behind enemy lines. Think of the damage we could do. Regiment Motto would be interesting... "Gibber Pish - Never say Sorry" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 32 minutes ago, redjambo said: Drop us behind enemy lines. Think of the damage we could do. Id be a hopeless spy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 20 minutes ago, John Findlay said: He is more John Inman than Marlon Brando😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I'll not be doing any fighting for the UK Government but no doubt all the luvvies will be? 😘 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 11 hours ago, redjambo said: Drop us behind enemy lines. Think of the damage we could do. The prisoner exchange negotiations would be a hoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret the Hitman Hearts Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 I can't imagine how conscription would work in the modern "snowflake"era. The sheer numbers of people refusing to be conscripted would make it unworkable. It would be in the millions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybolejambo Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 On 25/01/2024 at 12:04, highlandjambo3 said: When I was serving, the maximum contract length was 22 years. You could sign up for 3, 6 or 9 and once you had completed your first stint you could keep going up to 22 years however if you did 9 years then left you were eligible to be recalled back to complete the other 13 years up until the age of 55 when you are no longer required to be recalled. Now I’m not exactly sure of the current enlistment process but, I’d imagine we already have a fair amount of “citizens” who are able to be *recalled back to the forces and retrained fairly quickly. Every year (in my unit) we lost about 90-100 people through retirement/end of contract. * I cannot be recalled back as I completed more that 22 years 😏 Everyone who joins the military has to sign up for 22 years but after you have completed 4 years service you can leave after giving a years notice. I left after 6 years but was still eligible to be recalled until my 22 years from signing up date was completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Montpelier Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 19 hours ago, Ulysses said: My guess is that the median age of posters on JKB is somewhere around 52-53. No government in its right mind would want any of us anywhere near the TV remote, let alone expensive and dangerous military equipment. Fair point well made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 1 hour ago, maybolejambo said: Everyone who joins the military has to sign up for 22 years but after you have completed 4 years service you can leave after giving a years notice. I left after 6 years but was still eligible to be recalled until my 22 years from signing up date was completed. Yes that’s what I said……I may not have been clear though. The additional “call up” (or call back) is void when you hit 55. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 7 hours ago, Bret the Hitman Hearts said: I can't imagine how conscription would work in the modern "snowflake"era. The sheer numbers of people refusing to be conscripted would make it unworkable. It would be in the millions. Exactly the point I was making Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 21 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Thanks James 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 1 minute ago, ri Alban said: Sorry thought he was talking about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 (edited) Putin shiting himsel yet? All those Hoosejocks fighting for Mother England must have him running in fear. Edited January 28 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 21 hours ago, Ulysses said: My guess is that the median age of posters on JKB is somewhere around 52-53. No government in its right mind would want any of us anywhere near the TV remote, let alone expensive and dangerous military equipment. Where d'you reckon we'll find one of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 8 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Sorry thought he was talking about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 1 hour ago, luckyBatistuta said: 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 2 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: 😎👍😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder and Lightning Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 2 hours ago, ri Alban said: Putin shiting himsel yet? All those Hoosejocks fighting for Mother England must have him running in fear. Unlike you tho. Talks a good game but too lazy for any real involvement. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 2 hours ago, Boof said: Where d'you reckon we'll find one of them? Hmmmm. Perhaps I haven't thought this through fully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Going off to die in a Russian slum for a government that hates us, where do I sign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 3 hours ago, boag1874 said: Going off to die in a Russian slum for a government that hates us, where do I sign? No need to sign. Your interest has been noted and you will receive your call-up papers shortly. Thank you for helping make the world a safer place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 7 minutes ago, redjambo said: No need to sign. Your interest has been noted and you will receive your call-up papers shortly. Thank you for helping make the world a safer place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ93 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 I am joining the reservists soon. I will be very proud to be part of our great Armed Forces. There are many opportunities, not just fighting. Cyber warfare is very important too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirt of 98 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Never thought I’d say this, but what we fighting for. So that- 1. asylum seekers can get a council flat. 2. I can keep paying 42% tax 3. I can pay extortionate council tax 4. I can pay £550 Road tax and drive on pot hole ridden streets. You get the picture, may be Putin taking over wouldn’t be any worse than it currently is in the UK. Don’t even get me started on our Governments giving out tax money away to other countries prior to fixing issues at home. I really hate living in the UK and can’t wait to retire and leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 12 minutes ago, spirt of 98 said: Never thought I’d say this, but what we fighting for. So that- 1. asylum seekers can get a council flat. 2. I can keep paying 42% tax 3. I can pay extortionate council tax 4. I can pay £550 Road tax and drive on pot hole ridden streets. You get the picture, may be Putin taking over wouldn’t be any worse than it currently is in the UK. Don’t even get me started on our Governments giving out tax money away to other countries prior to fixing issues at home. I really hate living in the UK and can’t wait to retire and leave. Don't let the door hit your arse on the way out, bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 22 minutes ago, il Duce McTarkin said: Don't let the door hit your arse on the way out, bud. Interested to see where he’s going when he leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 31 minutes ago, il Duce McTarkin said: Don't let the door hit your arse on the way out, bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 44 minutes ago, spirt of 98 said: Never thought I’d say this, but what we fighting for. So that- 1. asylum seekers can get a council flat. 2. I can keep paying 42% tax 3. I can pay extortionate council tax 4. I can pay £550 Road tax and drive on pot hole ridden streets. You get the picture, may be Putin taking over wouldn’t be any worse than it currently is in the UK. Don’t even get me started on our Governments giving out tax money away to other countries prior to fixing issues at home. I really hate living in the UK and can’t wait to retire and leave. You must be loaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Reynolds Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 51 minutes ago, spirt of 98 said: Never thought I’d say this, but what we fighting for. So that- 1. asylum seekers can get a council flat. 2. I can keep paying 42% tax 3. I can pay extortionate council tax 4. I can pay £550 Road tax and drive on pot hole ridden streets. You get the picture, may be Putin taking over wouldn’t be any worse than it currently is in the UK. Don’t even get me started on our Governments giving out tax money away to other countries prior to fixing issues at home. I really hate living in the UK and can’t wait to retire and leave. No such thing as Road Tax bud. But it's useful to be able to spot someone who is chatting shit easy enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 1 hour ago, spirt of 98 said: I really hate living in the UK and can’t wait to retire and leave. Jaysus, it must be bad when a fella aged 25 is desperately looking forward to retirement. : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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