Can someone explain this one to me.

[Darwins Selection]

Instead he'll get a cast-iron index linked pension prolly...

Unless there is a 'mishap' at Le Mans.

Perhaps a shadowy ursine figure removing the wheels?

[Mr Happy]

Superb timing Army supply 'chaos' proved fatal

Mrs Gentle said she was appalled by the way the Ministry of Defence (MoD) had behaved.

She criticised Lord Drayson, the minister who was in charge of defence procurement, for his decision to stand down on the day the inquest concluded.

Lord Drayson said he was taking a "leave of absence" to take part in the 24-hour Le Mans race.

Mrs Gentle said: "He should be at his desk, not trotting off to some race.

Mrs Gentle should surely think that him being at his desk is not a good thing...

[grumpyoldsoldier]

He is/was the defence procurement minister ~ not exactly a part time job I would have thought, considering, as Nick pointed out, we are currently fighting two wars.

It does explain the complete debacle over soldiers kit though.

I can vouch for that, the lads and I are still waiting for our string vests and puttees...

[Darwins Selection]

the lads and I are still waiting for our string vests

You will be getting normal vests plus a supply of "Moths, Clothing No.3 MkV, Tropical"

[grumpyoldsoldier]

 lol:You have been there haven't you Darwin?

[Darwins Selection]

  You have been there haven't you Darwin?

I am not unfamiliar with the habits and practices. 

[grumpyoldsoldier]

two three up!