Keith anyone who has been to a real war , does not want to go again. It’s nothing like the movies! Absolutely terrifying if the enemy are trying to kill you. Keep the beret on Mate.
Good morning Keith, great chat again mate. So what if you wear your headdress when you are out tabbing. You served our country for a long time, and you are proud of your service and your old regiment.
Don't you ever worry about that you've served you have earned that beret and cap badge. You wear that beret because that's your trade mark, "Let's Tab 59" Keep going Keith, really love what you do.
Nobody in this comments section would want it when their kids have to sign up or face being dragged out their homes by the military to go to war. Even those who had a warmongering view before it started. When death stares people in the face attitude changes
You speak well and with sense. Thanks for that. I am 65, Australian and ex Australian Infantry. I joined at 17. From an even earlier age I decided that Peace was worth Defending. I’m pleased I had that opportunity. You went further and did a lot more than I ever did. I formed the opinion that the British are a warlike nation. I guess that’s why the sun never set on the British Empire.
Wear my headdress, be it RAF or UN on ANZAC day and Remembrance Day. Also when I do my charity walks. My god mate, we have all served and all earned the right.
I was on CO's parade in Bulford when the RSM came over to me and said, 'if i give you £20 will you f#*k off because you will never make a soldier (i had been in the army 3 yeaars by this time) I said yes sir. he gave me £20, I right turned, saluted and marched off the parade square. He wanted it back the next day when i came into work.
@LetsTab59-bd4fd like 👍 your helmet and salute! I don't have them, Keith. 🇺🇲🇬🇧 Let's Tab! Keep TABBING with Keith and Tracer Round and PRESIDENT DONALD J TRUMP! Also, a COURAGEOUS MAN with lots of ENERGY! AND A MAN WHO ALSO LOVES THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM 🇬🇧
I joined in '68. I've still got me beret, but only served a short time. "Does anything hurt?" "No SM" "Well, It bloody should.It's yer hair, I'm standin' on it....Gerrit cut." "Call those Bulled?".... et al
I'd say wear it whenever you like mate. If I'd saw you in the street I'd feel proud of you and your service. Even though I've never met you or seen your channel before today. Will be watching more and subbed, cheers
Love this channels insight into the military ! We are still fighting to this day How much money has been spent on war in the last 110 years and to think how much better that sum might have been spent to live in peace instead of rest in peace ? Keep up the good work !
I remember when out in Bosnia my interpreter telling me when it had been a united country they had a song/ chant. It went from 1-10. 1 nation 2 religions 3 races Unfortunately i cannot remember the rest. It was a long time ago. Im not saying do it, im say consider keeping those stories coming. Love it!
Keith. Don't you dare listen to those keyboard warriors. You wear it with pride old son. A few years ago I was at a military show, sitting on my FV432 and a smartly turned out gent stopped by - wearing medals, blazer & greys. We were chatting and he saw several others wearing headdress and asked me if I thought it would be odd if he wore his beret. Turns out he served 20 years in the French Foreign Legion. I told him that he had totally earned the right to wear it with pride. He put it on and looked the part, a razor sharp, proud veteran.
During WW2 my mother lived on a new council housing estate on the edge of of town, Hull. At the end of the back gardens were farmer's fields, and the army decided it was a good place to site a battery of anti-aircraft guns there, right next to peoples houses ! ( maybe they thought it would 'boost' peoples morale !) When the air raid sirens went off the family would go to the shelter in the back garden where they would then endure the sound of the guns firing at enemy aircraft. My mother, who would be about nine years old was terrified of this and it had a lasting effect throughout her life. When there was a thunderstorm my mother would go under the stairs or in a cupboard and hold cushions over her ears. Apparently, the residents did approach the army with their concerns, and the guns were moved further away.
That story, of your dear Mother, highlights the fact that there must have been thousands of civilians that suffered, maybe in silence, from what we now know to be, PTSD. Thank you Adrian for sharing that story.
I remember the cold war very well including Frankie goes to Hollywood and Threads, it's not just in the army that the language has changed you can't say the things we used to in civilian life either I started working in a dockyard in the eighties and the 'work place banter" back then was truly blood curdling by modern standards and would give even the toughest of today's apprentices their first grey hairs! Wear your beret with pride and thank you for serving
Just subscribed,ex Mick guards.Great listening to your chats,takes me right back to my 22 years of guards madness.Hated it and loved it at the same time… !Still use some of the military sayings which gets me some odd look…scoff,buckshe,and a guards only “gopping”as in scoff was gopping,your locker is fecking gopping.You bagged off with some minger…..it was like another language and after 22 years you speak it fluently.Keep up the chats,it makes us all smile and reminisce.Good luck😂
The famous ‘woolly pulley”. OK in barracks but you had to be ultra careful washing it otherwise it would end up fitting Ken or Barbie. The canvas elbow and shoulder patches prevented wear but they weren’t padded.
Good afternoon RSM - Another good TAB, like you i get out and about a couple of times a day and TAB for a few miles - yes we dont quite stride out as fast as we did when we were younger but we do get out every day, So for me keep Tabbing & keep the video's going. Best wishes from another RSM (72) Kev.
Hi Keith, another great video mate, that beret is your trademark, it represents your service, and it reminds a lot of us of ours, too . Any criticism by faceless , keyboard commandos just illustrates how spineless people can be, tab on buddy 👍
Funny you should bring up the film Threads. I was only talking about that film to my 17 year old son a fee weeks ago. I watched it as a young teenager in 84 when it was released by the BBC. Can't imagine why my parents let me watch it 😂.... Terrifying film and I thought about for years after.... It's on both UA-cam and BBC iplayer at the moment if anyone fancies some light entertainment 😂😂... Another great video Keith 👍
Great little thought provoking chat Keith, as to your beret, you’ve absolutely earned that right, and aren’t doing anything to discredit your old regiment or the Army. Watching this from the States and lamenting the fact you can’t get proper back bacon here. A morning roll with Back Bacon and a fried egg with a mug of strong char (NATO standard) would really hit the spot right now. 👍🏻 🏴🇬🇧🇺🇸
Nice one mucker! Hoping ur have a gd day sir KEITH u n family brother blessing to u all brother an family have a gd day an TABBING! AB ALL THE WAY BROTHER! 😊
Keith ..you doing a great ..don't worry you wear what you want They sure no Keith in village...and your local..just keep tabing...love your channel.. Me from UK Bishops stortford Herts Near Stansted Airport 🛫
Its a strange thing. We feel more alive when we are confronted by the possibility of death. My wife says there are two types of grunt. The ones who need to be part of a tribe and the quiet thoughtful ones. Keith is obviously the latter. Straight up and down. The kind of man a woman can respect. Dependable, honest, respectful. A true English gentleman. Without the inbreeding of the officer class. Of course. Cheers.
Keep going buddy.👍👍 Some people can be absolute 'D***heads'! You are supporting charities.Your channel is appreciated by many. If wearing your beret raises awareness. Do it!👍👍🤜🤜 People have a misconception of war. I lost many good friends during wars/ conflicts. Having been involved during my career, I can assure you that it's not something that we enjoy. Even today, I remember those that did not return and those that did. But Tey were never the same!😢
You brought back some great memories of basic training and drill and guard training by the way its freezing and dank up here in Scotland keep tabbing BZ
Hi Keith I wouldn't worry about what people say & criticise your channel ( Nip picking ) just carry on in the manner that suits you after all it's your channel
Slight correction here re Two Tribes vid. It was Reagan fighting Konstantin Chernenko the then general secretary of the communist party. Great cold war/anti war song. Billy Joel's 'Leningrad' up there as well. Great vids mate.
I think the beret is #1 Your brand for the channel #2 You earned it, you can wear it whenevr you like #3 No one elses business really. Top content and interesting food for thought.
Sir, you earned the right to wear your headdress. Ignore the keyboard wannabe Walts their miserable pointless lives have probably given them nothing to be proud of. Stay well, stay safe. Helen and Katarin Juska-Law et.al.
Trouble is that a lot of qualifications you get in the forces don't stand up in civvy street. A HGV or C licence does, but not a lot do. I worked as a civvy mech for 30 years in a TA unit. I took a Fork truck course at DST Leconfield. I was qualified to drive my units fork truck, but my course certificate wasn't worth a dime in civvy street. My daughters hubby is an air traffic controller in the navy. He wants to do this job in civvy street when he comes out. He will have re train at his own expense. I think it is disgusting. Ex Forces personnel are great people. Very experienced in life skills. Anyone thinking veterans are broken people ought to wake up and smell the coffee, but the military most certainly ought to give their personnel proper qualifications, they've studied hard for what they have got.
I never did and never would wish it on anywhere in the world. Only a sadistic psychopath with a complete hatred toward human life would want it. I'm not even talking about powerful divisions like politics, country borders and race, etc Simply people who are psychotic in power!
I TAB every morning before work and at night right before dusk and I wear my Chest rig belt order and pack about 50kg all up made up mostly of Water 💧 instead of Rats and ammo 🔥
Morning Keith 👊🏼 I wish more people would wear their uniform or part of it, in public. Though, unfortunately, it can be a bit of a security issue in some cities or urban areas... Gotta love the English countryside 🌳 You're a legend, buddy 💪🏻 ⚠️ I'm sure there were no tram lines in those lightweights, even with a cold mess tin! 😁😂 I always enjoy watching your channel. Keep charging, buddy, Gus 🍳 🥓
Hello Keith another great topic today on your channel. I was wondering what cheats did you do with your boots and uniform for upcoming inspections and did they work. Also what happened when you were found out or your fellow recruits were caught.
Hi Keith, just an idea for a future video....the amalgamation of corps or regiments, what your views are etc. I say this, as my old corps (RAMC) no longer exists and has been amalgamated with the Quaranc/dental corps.... personally I'm not happy about it....but everyone has different views. Cheers, Wolfie 👍🏻
@letstab59 I enjoy your musing and questions greatly. Keep it up. After all, its thanks to our armed forces we can air our thoughts and speaknour minds. Your critics seem to have the same mindset as the warmongers.
Hi Keith, great video. I occasionally watch your content as I like your content. Are you concerned about what is going on in Ukraine right now with the current escalation out there, and are you planning on creating a video about your opinion on it? Would be keen to hear your thoughts from a normal person with past experience and not Sky News! 😅 P.s . Keep your Beret on. You've earned the right!
I was getting so bored, didn't feel like soldiering, tried joining the RGJ, my uncle had served in the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire LI during WW2 however, because I no longer lived in their recruiting area the only let me joining the Queens which then became PWRR.
Do we like war? I knew a few men who did. I knew a few more who certainly needed it on some level. Most men are attracted to the idea of war - or they are if they are honest with themselves. We all have a feral streak.
Ayup sir loved that brass monkey comment taken me back to Army life and a language we all understand 👍 as regards you're head dress 100% not an issue, and finally egg bangos yummy , and every thing else makes sense 👍 im BOAR and NI and understand we lost our own on big exercises cold war , any way sir keep tabing and wear your beret and cap badge with pride as you do 👍
I also wear a very most of the time its keeps my long hair under control I was in the Queen's Regiment but different badge types I do not remember my division badge there will be there will be less around I must get one Queen's Regiment name with crown on top
Well .... Alot of places don't have street lights, (or ones that actually work - the estate hasn't put the pounds in the meter), or you get people dart out of their drives and don't really look, also, if you wear dark or camoflague clothing and get hit ... imagine this ... Judge " so describe what xyz was wearing?" Person " er, camouflage or all dark clothing " Judge " ok, and the surroundings?" Person " road with no footpath and high hedges / trees, no streetlights (or no working streetlights)...." Judge " ok, and the person was wearing camouflage?" Person " yes Your Honor, I couldn't see them, they blended in / was somewhat camoflagues". You get the idea? Also walking and rambling groups, I believe the leader and lead walker & tail walker have to wear Hi-Vis, so everyone in the group can identify them, might also be an insurance thing as well. Aside, I almost got runover, when out running near dusk, on a damp and gloomy eveing, a few years back, street lights weren't working, a car reversed off it's drive, high hedges and wall either side, I literally lept / jumped out (of my skin) in shock to safety. After that, always bright clothing & reflective, & different colours, as yellow can attract insects & can blend in with new vegatation in bright sunshine ( esp.in spring) Pink is good & can be seen the furthest distance away. Orange is good, blue is a shorter distance and abit better on really sunny days if going along unpathed roads, & country roads. One friend commented on my 'visibility', (like the NASA space station could see me / more reflective than Del boy's dodgy paint job) my reply, if anyone hits me, well I know they were aiming at me! Consider that electric vehicles are silent aswell. So imho, ppl you've gotta be seen, esp by ppl who are busy / half distracted & probably not "looking." But each to their own. With dark and wet weather inbound, it is very easy to blend into the gloom. Also if ppl are going to / from work, alot of jobs you have to wear hi-vis & alot of companies don't provide lockers. Regardless of if you are agency, temp perm etc.
A dear friend of my, former Corporal of Horse, Blues and Royals, he was a drill instructor at Pirbright. He was drilling some recruits one was just not getting it and he was, as you say, calling him every name in the book. Nearby was one the Toffee Nosed Blue and Royals Officers. He says, Corporal of Horse!" My friend marches over sultes smartly, Sah! Officers, Says you know Corporal of Horse you really can't say those sort of things to them now. Sah! Salutes, marches back to this particular dull recruit and says to him,"I know you had father, I know you had a mother, the question is Did They Know EACH OTHER!!!!
Can only speak for myself imo the sort of people who say they like war have yet to fight in one, I wouldn't want to repeat the summers of 2007 and 2009 on Herrick 6 and Herrick 10 for as long as I live and I hope noone else has to do it either, yes theirs a rush of adrenaline like no other during a contact but when it goes wrong it's absolutely horrendous
We NEVER leave the Army. It was never a Job. It was always a vocation. And we are always on duty, so we have our berets on. You keep your beret on mate.
The 'have you had a shave this morning' comment.😅 National service times - on one of the first parades - Cpl to recruit as he stands behind him - Are you in pain, son? No, corporal. Well you f**king well should be. I'm standing on the back of your hair. Get it cut! Circa Catterick 1954. Monty Python were way ahead of their time with their army skits.
I have watched your videos with interest. I still haven't figured out why you use the name Tab59. Can you enlighten me. I am sure others would like to know. I assume Tabbing is walking with a purpose but i couldn't find this in the dictionary. 59 could that be your birth year ? Hopefully i have not caused offence in suggesting your age. Thank you 👍 and please continue.
100% agree wih you Keith. Very sad situation, and imo not necessary. As for people commenting on your beret, F em, you earned, its a free country , supposedlly, you do what you feels right for you.
Egg Banjo, I have not heard that expression since my dear old Dad died thirty years ago. In my training in the early seventies we were called everything in the farmyard but a chicken, our first collective description doing drill as a training troop was " You lot are a complete set of uncorodinated W****** " pretty sure you would not get away with that these days 😂😂😂
You have earned the right to wear your Headdress. Don't listen to keyboard warriors ever. You are doing us a service, which is very much appreciated.
Thanks Nick, all the best mate
You keep your headdress on sir you've earned the right, love watching and listening to your talks and walking videos, 👍🇬🇧
Yes, totally agree.
Yep fek em
Cheers Dave
@@daviddavies2072 damn right
It wouldn't be `Lets Tab` without the Beret mate, anyway it keeps your head warm, glad your ankle seems a bit better, happy tabbing.
Thank you for your support, much appreciated, all the best.
Keith anyone who has been to a real war , does not want to go again. It’s nothing like the movies! Absolutely terrifying if the enemy are trying to kill you. Keep the beret on Mate.
Good morning Keith, great chat again mate. So what if you wear your headdress when you are out tabbing. You served our country for a long time, and you are proud of your service and your old regiment.
Thank you John
Don't you ever worry about that you've served you have earned that beret and cap badge.
You wear that beret because that's your trade mark, "Let's Tab 59"
Keep going Keith, really love what you do.
Thank You Mark 🫡
I used to dream about war and fantasise about it until I saw it! I wouldn't wish it on anyone!
Nobody in this comments section would want it when their kids have to sign up or face being dragged out their homes by the military to go to war. Even those who had a warmongering view before it started.
When death stares people in the face attitude changes
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You speak well and with sense. Thanks for that. I am 65, Australian and ex Australian Infantry. I joined at 17. From an even earlier age I decided that Peace was worth Defending. I’m pleased I had that opportunity.
You went further and did a lot more than I ever did. I formed the opinion that the British are a warlike nation. I guess that’s why the sun never set on the British Empire.
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I identify as a FHA Australian digger. Keep it going Keith!
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Brilliant 😎. Just subscribed 👍
Thank you very much for your support, it's very much appreciated 🫡👍
Wear my headdress, be it RAF or UN on ANZAC day and Remembrance Day. Also when I do my charity walks. My god mate, we have all served and all earned the right.
I was on CO's parade in Bulford when the RSM came over to me and said, 'if i give you £20 will you f#*k off because you will never make a soldier (i had been in the army 3 yeaars by this time)
I said yes sir. he gave me £20, I right turned, saluted and marched off the parade square. He wanted it back the next day when i came into work.
Wear your lid with pride Keith 👍, you’ve bloody earned it❤️
Cheers Brenda
Much better unscripted Keith!
You have every right to wear your beret. Hope you are well too Keith and the Tracer.
Cheers Buz 🫡 🇺🇸 🇬🇧🪖
@LetsTab59-bd4fd like 👍 your helmet and salute! I don't have them, Keith. 🇺🇲🇬🇧 Let's Tab! Keep TABBING with Keith and Tracer Round and PRESIDENT DONALD J TRUMP! Also, a COURAGEOUS MAN with lots of ENERGY! AND A MAN WHO ALSO LOVES THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM 🇬🇧
I joined in '68. I've still got me beret, but only served a short time. "Does anything hurt?" "No SM" "Well, It bloody should.It's yer hair, I'm standin' on it....Gerrit cut."
"Call those Bulled?".... et al
I'd say wear it whenever you like mate. If I'd saw you in the street I'd feel proud of you and your service. Even though I've never met you or seen your channel before today. Will be watching more and subbed, cheers
Mark that's very kind mate, thank you for your support 🪖🇬🇧🫡
Love this channels insight into the military ! We are still fighting to this day How much money has been spent on war in the last 110 years and to think how much better that sum might have been spent to live in peace instead of rest in peace ? Keep up the good work !
Thank you very much for your support 🙏
Well spoken matey, hard and true . Lets hope someone hears this.
Just subscribed to your channel and I'm really enjoying it .
Cheers Ray, very much appreciate your support mate, all the best
I remember when out in Bosnia my interpreter telling me when it had been a united country they had a song/ chant. It went from 1-10.
1 nation
2 religions
3 races
Unfortunately i cannot remember the rest. It was a long time ago. Im not saying do it, im say consider keeping those stories coming. Love it!
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War is started by rich for poor to die.
You wear whatever suits you.👍
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Keith. Don't you dare listen to those keyboard warriors. You wear it with pride old son.
A few years ago I was at a military show, sitting on my FV432 and a smartly turned out gent stopped by - wearing medals, blazer & greys. We were chatting and he saw several others wearing headdress and asked me if I thought it would be odd if he wore his beret. Turns out he served 20 years in the French Foreign Legion. I told him that he had totally earned the right to wear it with pride. He put it on and looked the part, a razor sharp, proud veteran.
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Becourse you live in the sticks keep your beret on, there,s plenty of woodpeckers about.
You earned your beret, you wear it. And about war, no thanks didn’t enjoy the last one.
During WW2 my mother lived on a new council housing estate on the edge of of town, Hull. At the end of the back gardens were farmer's fields, and the army decided it was a good place to site a battery of anti-aircraft guns there, right next to peoples houses ! ( maybe they thought it would 'boost' peoples morale !) When the air raid sirens went off the family would go to the shelter in the back garden where they would then endure the sound of the guns firing at enemy aircraft. My mother, who would be about nine years old was terrified of this and it had a lasting effect throughout her life. When there was a thunderstorm my mother would go under the stairs or in a cupboard and hold cushions over her ears. Apparently, the residents did approach the army with their concerns, and the guns were moved further away.
That story, of your dear Mother, highlights the fact that there must have been thousands of civilians that suffered, maybe in silence, from what we now know to be, PTSD. Thank you Adrian for sharing that story.
I remember the cold war very well including Frankie goes to Hollywood and Threads, it's not just in the army that the language has changed you can't say the things we used to in civilian life either I started working in a dockyard in the eighties and the 'work place banter" back then was truly blood curdling by modern standards and would give even the toughest of today's apprentices their first grey hairs!
Wear your beret with pride and thank you for serving
Thank you for your support 🙏
Just subscribed,ex Mick guards.Great listening to your chats,takes me right back to my 22 years of guards madness.Hated it and loved it at the same time…
!Still use some of the military sayings which gets me some odd look…scoff,buckshe,and a guards only “gopping”as in scoff was gopping,your locker is fecking gopping.You bagged off with some minger…..it was like another language and after 22 years you speak it fluently.Keep up the chats,it makes us all smile and reminisce.Good luck😂
Thank you brother 🫡🪖🇬🇧
Our Razz man looked and spoke just like Windsor Davis, twas hard to keep it together when he went off on one.
Lovely Boys 😂🤣
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I’ve been to war with medals and scars. I fight harder now than I ever did as a soldier to avoid it.
I loved the old 1980’s British Army Jersey’s with the padded elbows I think they were woollen ? 🔥
The famous ‘woolly pulley”. OK in barracks but you had to be ultra careful washing it otherwise it would end up fitting Ken or Barbie.
The canvas elbow and shoulder patches prevented wear but they weren’t padded.
@@bob_the_bomb4508 ha ha I did that once put it in the washer on a hot cycle came out dwarf sized 😂
Remember Keith, "Opinions are like A%$eholes, everyone's got one"..... Don't listen to the latter..... Bang on .....
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Good afternoon RSM - Another good TAB, like you i get out and about a couple of times a day and TAB for a few miles - yes we dont quite stride out as fast as we did when we were younger but we do get out every day, So for me keep Tabbing & keep the video's going. Best wishes from another RSM (72) Kev.
🪖🫡thank you RSM all the best
When my uncle drove buses here in Guernsey he used to wear his beret. It gives a sense of pride
Hi Keith, another great video mate, that beret is your trademark, it represents your service, and it reminds a lot of us of ours, too . Any criticism by faceless , keyboard commandos just illustrates how spineless people can be, tab on buddy 👍
👍 cheers mike
If you weren't tabbing around the village with your beret on it wouldn't be Let's Tab video don't listen keep it up mucker 👍
Thanks 👍
Funny you should bring up the film Threads. I was only talking about that film to my 17 year old son a fee weeks ago. I watched it as a young teenager in 84 when it was released by the BBC. Can't imagine why my parents let me watch it 😂.... Terrifying film and I thought about for years after.... It's on both UA-cam and BBC iplayer at the moment if anyone fancies some light entertainment 😂😂... Another great video Keith 👍
you earned the right to wear it at your discretion. keep tabbing.
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Great little thought provoking chat Keith, as to your beret, you’ve absolutely earned that right, and aren’t doing anything to discredit your old regiment or the Army. Watching this from the States and lamenting the fact you can’t get proper back bacon here. A morning roll with Back Bacon and a fried egg with a mug of strong char (NATO standard) would really hit the spot right now. 👍🏻 🏴🇬🇧🇺🇸
I would really miss my tea and good bacon. Thank you for commenting 🍻
Nice one mucker! Hoping ur have a gd day sir KEITH u n family brother blessing to u all brother an family have a gd day an TABBING! AB ALL THE WAY BROTHER! 😊
Keith ..you doing a great ..don't worry you wear what you want
They sure no Keith in village...and your local..just keep tabing...love your channel..
Me from UK Bishops stortford Herts Near Stansted Airport 🛫
Its a strange thing. We feel more alive when we are confronted by the possibility of death. My wife says there are two types of grunt. The ones who need to be part of a tribe and the quiet thoughtful ones. Keith is obviously the latter. Straight up and down. The kind of man a woman can respect. Dependable, honest, respectful.
A true English gentleman. Without the inbreeding of the officer class. Of course.
Cheers.
Very kind words, thank you, Im very humbled by your comments.
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You don't need humbling Keith. That's what we admire about you.
Cheers.
Keep going buddy.👍👍
Some people can be absolute 'D***heads'!
You are supporting charities.Your channel is appreciated by many. If wearing your beret raises awareness. Do it!👍👍🤜🤜
People have a misconception of war. I lost many good friends during wars/ conflicts. Having been involved during my career, I can assure you that it's not something that we enjoy.
Even today, I remember those that did not return and those that did. But Tey were never the same!😢
Cheers Nobby all the best mucker
You brought back some great memories of basic training and drill and guard training by the way its freezing and dank up here in Scotland keep tabbing BZ
1953 film They were not divided, features RSM Britain Coldstream Guards the voice of the British army worth a watch
Looks like a cracking day Keith 🔥
We had one discip. If he called you out for being scruffy you were but perhaps just compared to him. He was always immaculate.
Hi Keith I wouldn't worry about what people say & criticise your channel ( Nip picking ) just carry on in the manner that suits you after all it's your channel
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I was born and lived in RAF Halton, as a kid I learned swears by the DI, s and the PI, s of the RAF. I heard a padre did a swear..
you eared it respect to you sir
Slight correction here re Two Tribes vid. It was Reagan fighting Konstantin Chernenko the then general secretary of the communist party. Great cold war/anti war song. Billy Joel's 'Leningrad' up there as well. Great vids mate.
My father wore his beret way back when on his m/cycle. My mother wore a beret until she died 3 years ago at 93, but not sure it was my dad's.
Wise words indeed. Hats off to you pal
Oi Shag ...that's one CSMs name for everyone 😂
I think the beret is #1 Your brand for the channel #2 You earned it, you can wear it whenevr you like #3 No one elses business really. Top content and interesting food for thought.
Thank you for your support
I can rember the old joke " Generals talking to God, A Regimental Sergeant Mayor to not talking to God Their are God".
You’ve earnt that badge , wear it 👍🇬🇧🍻
P.S subscribed too 😂🍻🍻🇬🇧
Thank you Pete for your support mate, its much appreciated all the best
Hola Keith...I prefer playing pool in the NAAFI to war...any day of the week...
Sir, you earned the right to wear your headdress. Ignore the keyboard wannabe Walts their miserable pointless lives have probably given them nothing to be proud of. Stay well, stay safe. Helen and Katarin Juska-Law et.al.
One of our sayings in the NZ Army was “Monkey Foreskin Eyes 👀 “ 😂
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Trouble is that a lot of qualifications you get in the forces don't stand up in civvy street. A HGV or C licence does, but not a lot do. I worked as a civvy mech for 30 years in a TA unit. I took a Fork truck course at DST Leconfield. I was qualified to drive my units fork truck, but my course certificate wasn't worth a dime in civvy street. My daughters hubby is an air traffic controller in the navy. He wants to do this job in civvy street when he comes out. He will have re train at his own expense. I think it is disgusting. Ex Forces personnel are great people. Very experienced in life skills. Anyone thinking veterans are broken people ought to wake up and smell the coffee, but the military most certainly ought to give their personnel proper qualifications, they've studied hard for what they have got.
And there’s bloody nowt wrong with an egg banjo!😂
Great vids always, very interesting too , from Trev Ex E Troop 73 Battery RA.
Cheers Trev
I never did and never would wish it on anywhere in the world. Only a sadistic psychopath with a complete hatred toward human life would want it.
I'm not even talking about powerful divisions like politics, country borders and race, etc
Simply people who are psychotic in power!
I TAB every morning before work and at night right before dusk and I wear my Chest rig belt order and pack about 50kg all up made up mostly of Water 💧 instead of Rats and ammo 🔥
Morning Keith 👊🏼
I wish more people would wear their uniform or part of it, in public.
Though, unfortunately, it can be a bit of a security issue in some cities or urban areas...
Gotta love the English countryside 🌳
You're a legend, buddy 💪🏻
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there were no tram lines in those lightweights, even with a cold mess tin! 😁😂
I always enjoy watching your channel.
Keep charging, buddy,
Gus 🍳 🥓
Thank you very much for your support 🙏
Hello Keith another great topic today on your channel. I was wondering what cheats did you do with your boots and uniform for upcoming inspections and did they work. Also what happened when you were found out or your fellow recruits were caught.
As my old Gan used to say, if people don’t like you and say nasty things about you. Fu**k em!
No difference to wearing a football or rugby shirt, concert tee shirt etc, it identifies you to the tribe you belong, good on you butti.
Give War a Chance as a Wise man once Said 🤣
Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill. "Sharpiee"
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In East Europe there is only peaceful split a country is the later The Republic of Czechia and The Republic of Slovakia.
Good old rant there buddy 😎
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Yes watched threads ..
That was really sobering .
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standing aside Always enables the agressor, so yes, you have chosen a side.
I'm sure I'm making a a big difference 😃
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Hi Keith, just an idea for a future video....the amalgamation of corps or regiments, what your views are etc. I say this, as my old corps (RAMC) no longer exists and has been amalgamated with the Quaranc/dental corps.... personally I'm not happy about it....but everyone has different views. Cheers, Wolfie 👍🏻
Thank Wolfie, all the best mate, stay warm
yes i am listening grandad but im half way down my 3rd bottle of white lightning at minit
@letstab59 I enjoy your musing and questions greatly. Keep it up. After all, its thanks to our armed forces we can air our thoughts and speaknour minds. Your critics seem to have the same mindset as the warmongers.
Thank you very much for your kind words and support.
What is it good for?
What think about homeless vetrans on the street in freezing conditions
It breaks my heart to even think about all genuine homeless people, especially this time of year.
Hi Keith, great video. I occasionally watch your content as I like your content.
Are you concerned about what is going on in Ukraine right now with the current escalation out there, and are you planning on creating a video about your opinion on it? Would be keen to hear your thoughts from a normal person with past experience and not Sky News! 😅
P.s . Keep your Beret on. You've earned the right!
Hi.what made you transfer from the artillery to the pwrr
Evolution?
I was getting so bored, didn't feel like soldiering, tried joining the RGJ, my uncle had served in the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire LI during WW2 however, because I no longer lived in their recruiting area the only let me joining the Queens which then became PWRR.
Do we like war? I knew a few men who did. I knew a few more who certainly needed it on some level. Most men are attracted to the idea of war - or they are if they are honest with themselves. We all have a feral streak.
Ayup sir loved that brass monkey comment taken me back to Army life and a language we all understand 👍 as regards you're head dress 100% not an issue, and finally egg bangos yummy , and every thing else makes sense 👍 im BOAR and NI and understand we lost our own on big exercises cold war , any way sir keep tabing and wear your beret and cap badge with pride as you do 👍
Awesome Geoff, thanks for your support mate....stag on lol
I also wear a very most of the time its keeps my long hair under control
I was in the Queen's Regiment but different badge types I do not remember my division badge there will be there will be less around I must get one Queen's Regiment name with crown on top
Why do people wear Hi Vis vests out fir a walk 😂😂😂
Well .... Alot of places don't have street lights, (or ones that actually work - the estate hasn't put the pounds in the meter), or you get people dart out of their drives and don't really look, also, if you wear dark or camoflague clothing and get hit ... imagine this ...
Judge " so describe what xyz was wearing?"
Person " er, camouflage or all dark clothing "
Judge " ok, and the surroundings?"
Person " road with no footpath and high hedges / trees, no streetlights (or no working streetlights)...."
Judge " ok, and the person was wearing camouflage?"
Person " yes Your Honor, I couldn't see them, they blended in / was somewhat camoflagues".
You get the idea?
Also walking and rambling groups, I believe the leader and lead walker & tail walker have to wear Hi-Vis, so everyone in the group can identify them, might also be an insurance thing as well.
Aside, I almost got runover, when out running near dusk, on a damp and gloomy eveing, a few years back, street lights weren't working, a car reversed off it's drive, high hedges and wall either side, I literally lept / jumped out (of my skin) in shock to safety. After that, always bright clothing & reflective, & different colours, as yellow can attract insects & can blend in with new vegatation in bright sunshine ( esp.in spring) Pink is good & can be seen the furthest distance away.
Orange is good, blue is a shorter distance and abit better on really sunny days if going along unpathed roads, & country roads.
One friend commented on my 'visibility', (like the NASA space station could see me / more reflective than Del boy's dodgy paint job) my reply, if anyone hits me, well I know they were aiming at me!
Consider that electric vehicles are silent aswell. So imho, ppl you've gotta be seen, esp by ppl who are busy / half distracted & probably not "looking."
But each to their own.
With dark and wet weather inbound, it is very easy to blend into the gloom.
Also if ppl are going to / from work, alot of jobs you have to wear hi-vis & alot of companies don't provide lockers. Regardless of if you are agency, temp perm etc.
A dear friend of my, former Corporal of Horse, Blues and Royals, he was a drill instructor at Pirbright. He was drilling some recruits one was just not getting it and he was, as you say, calling him every name in the book. Nearby was one the Toffee Nosed Blue and Royals Officers. He says, Corporal of Horse!" My friend marches over sultes smartly, Sah! Officers, Says you know Corporal of Horse you really can't say those sort of things to them now. Sah! Salutes, marches back to this particular dull recruit and says to him,"I know you had father, I know you had a mother, the question is Did They Know EACH OTHER!!!!
Seema rather cheeky to go on about your beret, Wear it with pride you earned it!
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Can only speak for myself imo the sort of people who say they like war have yet to fight in one, I wouldn't want to repeat the summers of 2007 and 2009 on Herrick 6 and Herrick 10 for as long as I live and I hope noone else has to do it either, yes theirs a rush of adrenaline like no other during a contact but when it goes wrong it's absolutely horrendous
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that bloke didnt stop long to chat did he,hes headed for the bunker lol
We NEVER leave the Army. It was never a Job. It was always a vocation. And we are always on duty, so we have our berets on. You keep your beret on mate.
Thank you Pete
The 'have you had a shave this morning' comment.😅
National service times - on one of the first parades - Cpl to recruit as he stands behind him - Are you in pain, son?
No, corporal.
Well you f**king well should be. I'm standing on the back of your hair. Get it cut!
Circa Catterick 1954.
Monty Python were way ahead of their time with their army skits.
I loved the Monty Python sketches with the army
I’ve seen threads
The day after
Testament
All 3 scary films of what if?
Ware your beret anytime you want to keep up the vids as well
Roger that Malc, cheers mate
I have watched your videos with interest. I still haven't figured out why you use the name Tab59. Can you enlighten me. I am sure others would like to know. I assume Tabbing is walking with a purpose but i couldn't find this in the dictionary. 59 could that be your birth year ? Hopefully i have not caused offence in suggesting your age. Thank you 👍 and please continue.
Hi Stuart, yes TAB is an Army acronym, Tactical Advance to Battle, the 59 does indeed reference my birth year. Thank you for commenting.
RSM WEAR IT WITH THE PRIDE YOU DESERVE
Thanks Charlie all the best
Offer Jake Pale a boxing fight that would boost you subscribers 😂😂😂
100% agree wih you Keith. Very sad situation, and imo not necessary. As for people commenting on your beret, F em, you earned, its a free country , supposedlly, you do what you feels right for you.
Egg Banjo, I have not heard that expression since my dear old Dad died thirty years ago. In my training in the early seventies we were called everything in the farmyard but a chicken, our first collective description doing drill as a training troop was " You lot are a complete set of uncorodinated W****** " pretty sure you would not get away with that these days 😂😂😂
Egg and bacon banjo, and a cup of tea sorts everything out!
Built the empire on tea and egg banjos 🇬🇧👍🫡