"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?!

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.

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!

Feek · 30-10-2009, 17:33

That's the whole point, Jarp - If he really had been in the Regiment then there's no way he'd have made a comment like that, it's made even funnier by the fact that he thought he'd been caught out!

In all seriousness though, a few people have said to me recently that I'm looking well, that I carry myself well and that I seem to exude self confidence and the air of someone who's doing well. Perhaps it was that and the fact that I'd just been to the physio who was young and attractive and didn't throw up at the sight of me without my top on and gave me good advice on how to improve my posture (shoulders back, chest out, etc).

Joe 90 · 30-10-2009, 17:44

ROFL. fantastic.

i used to know a guy that was in the SAS :/

Knipples · 30-10-2009, 17:45

Nice one Feek, hope the physio is going well by the way.

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	#4
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	#5
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	#6
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	__________________ *No No!*

30-10-2009, 17:30	#7
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! __________________

30-10-2009, 17:33	#8
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	That's the whole point, Jarp - If he really had been in the Regiment then there's no way he'd have made a comment like that, it's made even funnier by the fact that he thought he'd been caught out! In all seriousness though, a few people have said to me recently that I'm looking well, that I carry myself well and that I seem to exude self confidence and the air of someone who's doing well. Perhaps it was that and the fact that I'd just been to the physio who was young and attractive and didn't throw up at the sight of me without my top on and gave me good advice on how to improve my posture (shoulders back, chest out, etc). __________________ Last edited by Feek; 30-10-2009 at 19:21. Reason: spelling

30-10-2009, 17:44	#9
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	ROFL. fantastic. i used to know a guy that was in the SAS :/ __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

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