@TinkerCunt_ As a Scottish guy, cursing is our vocabulary. Moved to England and every time the top notch curse words get said itโs like Iโve shat in their handbags ๐
This has been a family story for years. My Grandfather being one of the Polish soldiers that was put into a resettlement camp in Duns, Scotland alongside Wojtek the bear before he was taken to Edinburgh zoo. Great stories of a cigarette eating, beer drinking, wrestling bear ๐
In 1942, a unit of the Polish II Corps discovered an orphaned brown bear in Hamadan, Iran, shortly after hunters had tragically taken his mother's life. With compassion and camaraderie, they welcomed the bear into their ranks and named him Wojtek, signifying "happy soldier." He quickly became an integral member of the 22nd Artillery Supply Company.
This wasn't a mere symbolic gesture. The soldiers formally enlisted Wojtek by assigning him a rank, providing him with a service number, and even issuing him a pay book. He was given a place among the troops, sharing bunks with fellow soldiers. In no time, he became a true comrade, enjoying beer and cigarettes much like any other member of his unit.
When the call of duty beckoned, Wojtek didn't shy away. He courageously stood by his comrades during battles, even assisting in the arduous task of carrying 100-pound crates of ammunition at the Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy in 1943. His unwavering dedication and strength led to his promotion from a private to a corporal. To this day, Wojtek is revered as a cherished war hero, cherished throughout Poland.
A Polish war hero, the insurgent of the Warsaw Uprising in 1944, has completed his last mission - by proudly walking his granddaughter down the aisle.
Two days later, Major Bronisลaw Karwowski retired to the eternal guard at the age of 94.
This kind of irresponsible journalism is unacceptable
Weirs are not suitable places too cool down @DailyMirror
Happy to chat to you about how everyone can #enjoywaterafely
@joolz_earley If you can get access to an old boiler suit, some gaffa tape and bags of sand.. this was the best thing I ever did to assist in my training ๐ช I got some funny looks but it sure worked ๐