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That's it, I'm quiting and will soon apply to join the Foreign Legion.

Discussion in 'Free Fire Zone' started by Skipper, Apr 1, 2011.

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  1. Skipper

    Skipper Kommodore

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    Enough is enough. I'm selling the house, the car and my militaria collection and I will soon apply to join the Foreign Legion, that's if they want me. I won't be around for about five years so have a great time fellows. :gi:
     
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  2. formerjughead

    formerjughead The Cooler King

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    Having a bad day bud?
     
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  3. A-58

    A-58 Cool Dude

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    FYI, the "private contract" armies, I mean companies pay a great deal more these days than the traditional armies do.
     
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  4. von Poop

    von Poop Waspish

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    You're too old aren't you? :p
    Maybe they do special offers on this day in particular...

    ~A
     
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  5. formerjughead

    formerjughead The Cooler King

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    He won't have to buy a uniform
     
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  6. A-58

    A-58 Cool Dude

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    Because of his age?
     
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  7. formerjughead

    formerjughead The Cooler King

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    No because he has enough uniforms and TA-50 to stand a wall locker inspection.
     
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  8. texson66

    texson66 Ace

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    Best of luck to you, Skipper! I do have some advice though....

    Skipper, keep an eye out for this guy when you join up with the Legion. He'll show you the ropes!

    [​IMG]
     
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  9. A-58

    A-58 Cool Dude

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    Yeah I forgot about that. The Legion still uses WW2 era gear? Hopefully the pay has gone up a bit, to reflect inflation you know.
     
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  10. Gebirgsjaeger

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    Skipper, the weather at your south american colonies is not so fine and there is a lot of humidity, dirt and billions of gnats and other lovely insects. Stay here, have a good glass of Calvados and the world is looking better!
     
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  11. A-58

    A-58 Cool Dude

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    Do they have Foreign Legion re-enactment groups?
     
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  12. AndyPants

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    I say go for it Skipper.....I'll send ya a PM about the militaria ;)
     
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  13. Biak

    Biak Boy from Illinois Staff Member

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    Bon Voyage Skipper!
    Keep your head down and drop us a line now and then. At least we'll be getting first hand accounts from a well respected member. I just checked out the - French Foreign Legion - Recruiting - and if I wasn't so snowed in here ( more white stuff falling now) I'd consider joining you on your venture. On second thought, I just checked out - French Foreign Legion - Recruiting again and upon reflection I feel it best to stay here and build snowmen.
     
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  14. LRusso216

    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    Can you at least provide us with a picture of you getting fitted with your kepi? Oh, and if you run into these guys, look for a way out.
    [​IMG]
     
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  15. A-58

    A-58 Cool Dude

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    If that Legion thing doesn't work out, we have a contact in Aspen who might be able to get you on as a liftie at one of the resorts there. Who knows?
     
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    Is he serious? or is this a april fools joke? Because it's a good one…
     
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  17. A-58

    A-58 Cool Dude

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    I think it's an April Fool's deal, but just play along for now. It's getting fun.
     
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  18. Mark4

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    o well in that case good luck! The legion aren't exactly the nicest guys on the block.
     
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  19. Skipper

    Skipper Kommodore

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    Here I am about to save the world! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:)

    [​IMG]



    Good guess A-58! At last someone who didn't fall for it. I hope you liked the April fool's day joke!
     
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  20. TiredOldSoldier

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    Keep in mind they are now stationed in Corsica, no more romantic desert forts mon ami. AFAIK "contractors" like Blackwater pay a lot better.
     
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