Even in Birmingham International they indulge in such sillyness
It boggles the chuffin' mind doesn't it.
On my last trip to the US I couldn't remember my mates address for the customs card thingy.
So, at customs, I tried to contact him on my mobile to get the exact details; within a few seconds I had two customs guards aiming thier pistols at my head and yelling at me to "Put the damn phone down, NOW!"
Sheriff Fatman wrote:So, at customs, I tried to contact him on my mobile to get the exact details; within a few seconds I had two customs guards aiming thier pistols at my head and yelling at me to "Put the damn phone down, NOW!"
Think yourself lucky you aren't wearing orange in Guantánamo Bay for that.
Sheriff Fatman wrote:Land of Freedom.
I know many persons in that consider America to be the most repressive intrusive country to be in. One person travels all over africa and south america - and still finds he's more 'free' there than America, and sometimes feels the same about the Uk too. Odd innit.
Fear wrote:
I know many persons in that consider America to be the most repressive intrusive country to be in. One person travels all over africa and south america - and still finds he's more 'free' there than America, and sometimes feels the same about the Uk too. Odd innit.
'tis the fine line between freedom and anarchy. In Africa you have the freedom to pull a gun, shoot a bum, and walk away free. In the UK you have the freedom to be a bum and not get shot. Mostly.
Peter Armstrong wrote:bah they can be arses when u go into there country! even tho i am in the Army!! they seem to give me a hard time! lol
I was treated very well whenever I used my Army ID over there. It got myself and my four friends *huge* discounts on all the New York tourist attractions (Empire State, helo rides up the Hudson, USS Intrepid, etc).
They never questioned the validity once, and I never had to ask for any discount, it was simply given as a courtesy.
I doubt the same would be true for US servicemen over here.
Sheriff Fatman wrote:I doubt the same would be true for US servicemen over here.
That's because most Americans have some national pride and appreciate their servicemen. Over here it feels like half the population just think we join up so we can kill people.
Dog Pants wrote:
That's because most Americans have some national pride and appreciate their servicemen. Over here it feels like half the population just think we join up so we can kill people.
Dog Pants wrote:That's because most Americans have some national pride and appreciate their servicemen. Over here it feels like half the population just think we join up so we can kill people.
*This may not be true, it's just my opinion.
I, for one, don't believe Military people join up just so they can kill people.
Sheriff Fatman wrote:
I was treated very well whenever I used my Army ID over there. It got myself and my four friends *huge* discounts on all the New York tourist attractions (Empire State, helo rides up the Hudson, USS Intrepid, etc).
They never questioned the validity once, and I never had to ask for any discount, it was simply given as a courtesy.
I doubt the same would be true for US servicemen over here.
dont get my wrong i had discount i mean at airport immagraion? (spelling) were an arse! but when i in NY etc well yer its cool!!
i think they should do more here for us guys in the UK
i do not agree!! i never come across people who think that! i think Civvy street see it as a career not just killing! for tho who think that are just dam right close minded if they do tho!