Pithy Pars from the 69th

Flak, Volume 1, Issue 5, 14 May 1943, Page 4

Pithy Pars from the 69th

It is rumoured that certain officers (and Sergeants too) at Petersburg are undergoing an intense course of physical training with a view to taking on all-comers. To be seen strip ped to shorts and vests are a certain O.C. and his staff indulging in competition regularly every evening. The game—aye—Tenakoits, with a few Middle East rules thrown in.- Still they are meet all-comers. One never knows, p’raps the wily Jap plays too. >• ❖❖ ❖ ' Amongst other things H.Q. is noted far and wide for its hospitality, and what a treat is in store shortlywell, some time before Christmas —the new “Wreck Hut” will be completed—and a grand “opening” night will be held. Again Dame Rumour has it that a certain Gunner will be presented with a putty medal by the Section Commander, and a book on carpentry by the local EUO. Never mind, our “Alf” is to be commended on his effort. * ❖ * One would have been reminded of the old song, “When Father Papered The Parlour,” to see the three erstwhile craftsmen at work the other day renovating their BHQ for winter comfort.. A few Eastern ideas were incorporated. Yes you have guessed Wright; they were none other than Second Looey John Taylor and U.E. Officer Hugh Wright, aided and abetted by our incomporable O.C. The day? Oh —Motorless Thursday. By the way, speaking of “Motorless Thursday,” what about a “Fishless Friday,” or a “Tobaccoless Tuesday,” or even a “Moneyless Payday”? Even a change is as good as a rest, says “Manycraft Monty.” BHQ Budgies say that , the ever-popular and talented Sgt. .Montgomery is taking up dressmaking as an additional hobby for the summerless season. One has to be fitted for a civvy job when the Ack Ack no longer Acks.

“I AM at attention, sir—it’s my uniform that’s at ease.” Says a Waac: “People who throw kisses are mighty near hopelessly lazy.”