The importance of being correctly-dressed . . . .

quixote · 17-12-2015, 12:17

A fleeing Taliban, desperate for water, was plodding through the Afghan desert when he saw something far off in the distance.
Hoping to find water, he hurried toward the spot only to find a British soldier selling regimental ties.
The Taliban asked, "Do you have water..?"
The soldier replied, "There is no water here, the well is dry. Would you like to buy a tie instead..? They are only £5."
The Taliban shouted, "You idiot infidel..! I do not need an over-priced tie. I need water..! I should kill you, But I must find water first..!"
"OK," said the soldier, "It does not matter that you do not want to buy a tie and that you hate me.
I will show you that I am bigger than that, and that I am a much better human being than you.
If you continue over that hill to the east for about two miles, you will find our Sergeant's Mess. It has all the ice cold water you need. Inshallah."
Cursing him, the Taliban staggered away over the hill.
Several hours later he staggered back, collapsed with dehydration and (still cursing) handed over a fiver . . . . .

"They won't let me in without a f*cking tie . . . . .

Banshee · 17-12-2015, 13:15

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Originally Posted by quixote

A fleeing Taliban, desperate for water, was plodding through the Afghan desert when he saw something far off in the distance.
Hoping to find water, he hurried toward the spot only to find a British soldier selling regimental ties.
The Taliban asked, "Do you have water..?"
The soldier replied, "There is no water here, the well is dry. Would you like to buy a tie instead..? They are only £5."
The Taliban shouted, "You idiot infidel..! I do not need an over-priced tie. I need water..! I should kill you, But I must find water first..!"
"OK," said the soldier, "It does not matter that you do not want to buy a tie and that you hate me.
I will show you that I am bigger than that, and that I am a much better human being than you.
If you continue over that hill to the east for about two miles, you will find our Sergeant's Mess. It has all the ice cold water you need. Inshallah."
Cursing him, the Taliban staggered away over the hill.
Several hours later he staggered back, collapsed with dehydration and (still cursing) handed over a fiver . . . . .

"They won't let me in without a f*cking tie . . . . .

Fantastic!!!!

emjaybee · 17-12-2015, 14:53

Oh my life.

johnb5177 · 17-12-2015, 20:04

But so true........

rustic · 17-12-2015, 20:06

I was given a tie for my last birthday, but I had to send it back...

It was the wrong size.

macabethiel · 17-12-2015, 21:13

Good un

briggie · 17-12-2015, 23:06

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Originally Posted by rustic

I was given a tie for my last birthday, but I had to send it back...

It was the wrong size.

perelaar · 17-12-2015, 23:06

Nice one!

I've lost count of the number of friends I've shown how to actually tie a tie

17-12-2015, 12:17	#1
quixote Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Near Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 Posts: 482	The importance of being correctly-dressed . . . . A fleeing Taliban, desperate for water, was plodding through the Afghan desert when he saw something far off in the distance. Hoping to find water, he hurried toward the spot only to find a British soldier selling regimental ties. The Taliban asked, "Do you have water..?" The soldier replied, "There is no water here, the well is dry. Would you like to buy a tie instead..? They are only £5." The Taliban shouted, "You idiot infidel..! I do not need an over-priced tie. I need water..! I should kill you, But I must find water first..!" "OK," said the soldier, "It does not matter that you do not want to buy a tie and that you hate me. I will show you that I am bigger than that, and that I am a much better human being than you. If you continue over that hill to the east for about two miles, you will find our Sergeant's Mess. It has all the ice cold water you need. Inshallah." Cursing him, the Taliban staggered away over the hill. Several hours later he staggered back, collapsed with dehydration and (still cursing) handed over a fiver . . . . . "They won't let me in without a f*cking tie . . . . .

17-12-2015, 20:06	#5
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	I was given a tie for my last birthday, but I had to send it back... It was the wrong size. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

17-12-2015, 14:53	#3
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	Oh my life.

17-12-2015, 20:04	#4
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	But so true........

17-12-2015, 21:13	#6
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Good un

17-12-2015, 23:06	#8
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	Nice one! I've lost count of the number of friends I've shown how to actually tie a tie