"I was in the SAS"

Feek · 30-10-2009, 17:12

On my way home from the physio I went into the butchers to buy a steak and kidney pudding from the deli they have there.

There was a man being served so I stood behind him to wait my turn and as he paid and went to leave, he turned around, sort of did a double take and stepped backwards (effectively sideways) away from me.

"Don't stand behind me like that" he said "I was in the SAS"

"That's OK. so was I" I replied automatically.

He took a further step back and seemed worried as he looked at me "really?" he said.

"We shouldn't discuss it" I said and started talking to the doris behind the counter to order my pudding.

He left with quite a stunned look on his face.

The butcher, the serving wench and I laughed about it but I seriously think he believed me. He'll probably think twice before he says it to anyone again

leowyatt · 30-10-2009, 17:14

fantastic Feek

Feek · 30-10-2009, 17:16

.. because of course, I look very much like ex-Special Forces, don't I?!

Robert · 08-11-2009, 20:22

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Originally Posted by Feek

.. because of course, I look very much like ex-Special Forces, don't I?!

You'd be surprised

leowyatt · 30-10-2009, 17:21

of course you do Feek, hard as nails

Garp · 30-10-2009, 17:22

I've met a few Navy SEALs out here, and didn't even realise it. Only eventually pieced it together about one of the guys after various off-the-cuff comments he's made. All of them have been fairly unassuming seeming guys and it seems so unlikely they'd ever say "I was in the SEALs", or "I am a SEAL" in any even remotely approaching bragging manner.

Wossi · 30-10-2009, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Garp

I've met a few Navy SEALs out here, and didn't even realise it. Only eventually pieced it together about one of the guys after various off-the-cuff comments he's made. All of them have been fairly unassuming seeming guys and it seems so unlikely they'd ever say "I was in the SEALs", or "I am a SEAL" in any even remotely approaching bragging manner.

To be fair, if someone came up to me and said either "I'm a SEAL" or "I was a SEAL" I'd just think they were slightly cuckoo

Goose · 30-10-2009, 18:52

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Originally Posted by Wossi

To be fair, if someone came up to me and said either "I'm a SEAL" or "I was a SEAL" I'd just think they were slightly cuckoo

I'd ask them to sing 'Kiss from a Rose'.

Will · 30-10-2009, 17:26

Goose · 30-10-2009, 17:30

There are some very strange men in the world!

I've met 3 ex-SAS members, 1 was very short and northern (and has been on TV), and the other 2 signed books for me (and have both also been on TV). I guess these days ex-members aren't so subtle!

My Dad did some work at Hereford (or wherever), at the time he worked for a construction company and was project manager for a new build there. Apparently he was shown around, and 1 hanger contained ambulances and all sorts from other countries. I suppose it makes sense when you think about it!

30-10-2009, 17:12	#1
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	"I was in the SAS" On my way home from the physio I went into the butchers to buy a steak and kidney pudding from the deli they have there. There was a man being served so I stood behind him to wait my turn and as he paid and went to leave, he turned around, sort of did a double take and stepped backwards (effectively sideways) away from me. "Don't stand behind me like that" he said "I was in the SAS" "That's OK. so was I" I replied automatically. He took a further step back and seemed worried as he looked at me "really?" he said. "We shouldn't discuss it" I said and started talking to the doris behind the counter to order my pudding. He left with quite a stunned look on his face. The butcher, the serving wench and I laughed about it but I seriously think he believed me. He'll probably think twice before he says it to anyone again __________________

30-10-2009, 17:14	#2
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	fantastic Feek __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

30-10-2009, 17:16	#3
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	.. because of course, I look very much like ex-Special Forces, don't I?! __________________

30-10-2009, 17:21	#5
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	of course you do Feek, hard as nails __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

30-10-2009, 17:22	#6
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	I've met a few Navy SEALs out here, and didn't even realise it. Only eventually pieced it together about one of the guys after various off-the-cuff comments he's made. All of them have been fairly unassuming seeming guys and it seems so unlikely they'd ever say "I was in the SEALs", or "I am a SEAL" in any even remotely approaching bragging manner. __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

30-10-2009, 17:26	#9
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	__________________ *No No!*

30-10-2009, 17:30	#10
Goose The list is long, but distinguished Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Århus, Denmark Posts: 1,643	There are some very strange men in the world! I've met 3 ex-SAS members, 1 was very short and northern (and has been on TV), and the other 2 signed books for me (and have both also been on TV). I guess these days ex-members aren't so subtle! My Dad did some work at Hereford (or wherever), at the time he worked for a construction company and was project manager for a new build there. Apparently he was shown around, and 1 hanger contained ambulances and all sorts from other countries. I suppose it makes sense when you think about it! __________________