aaid Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 13 hours ago, Bristolhibby said: Don't know, it's just an every day word. Much like you or I would say, "the guys love nothing more than to piss about". They would say "the Jocks love nothing more than to piss about". J What about Sweatie then, is that just an everyday word? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 10 hours ago, aaid said: What about Sweatie then, is that just an everyday word? No, of course not. I think you are all missing the point. In the context of Scottish regiments the squaddies (ie the rank and file) are all referred to as "the Jocks". I remember chatting to a Corporal in the Black Watch, and he referred to his men as "the Jocks". There was no malice, it was just well established Army slang. Like making a brew (tea) or going for some scoff (food). J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 4 hours ago, Bristolhibby said: No, of course not. I think you are all missing the point. In the context of Scottish regiments the squaddies (ie the rank and file) are all referred to as "the Jocks". I remember chatting to a Corporal in the Black Watch, and he referred to his men as "the Jocks". There was no malice, it was just well established Army slang. Like making a brew (tea) or going for some scoff (food). J So the Scots are called Jocks, the Irish are Paddies or Micks, the Welsh are Taffs. What's the British Army slang for the English then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 2 hours ago, aaid said: So the Scots are called Jocks, the Irish are Paddies or Micks, the Welsh are Taffs. What's the British Army slang for the English then? "Sir" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 7 hours ago, aaid said: So the Scots are called Jocks, the Irish are Paddies or Micks, the Welsh are Taffs. What's the British Army slang for the English then? I'm not defending it, just letting you know how it is. And no in the Welsh regiments the squadddies arnt called Taffs. And in the Irish regiments they are not called paddies. But in Scottish regiments, the men are called "The Jocks". And it's not a new thing, here's a very good account of WW2 from a Soldier in the Kings Own Scottish Boarders and their fight in the Rhine Campaign. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jocks-Soldiers-Struggle-Europe-1944-45/dp/0750930578 Title of the book - With the Jocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Anytime I hear the phrase Jock in Carlisle its usually followed with cvnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencilsrossco Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Booked ours through credit card and got in touch with them to say our train on the way home was cancelled and the only trains running on the Sunday were unsuitable for our flight home and wondered if there was any possibility of getting our money back.. About 3 days later got contact that we would be getting a refund. Was only expecting it for the return journey but they refunded the whole lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Just had an email from SNCF saying that I'm being refunded my return journey from Metz to Est. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 On 6/27/2016 at 9:08 PM, scottincarlisle said: Just had an email from SNCF saying that I'm being refunded my return journey from Metz to Est. Got my refund for return journey today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurataylordu Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 On 27 June 2016 at 10:08 PM, scottincarlisle said: Just had an email from SNCF saying that I'm being refunded my return journey from Metz to Est. How did you go about getting the refund? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Hibs Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 After reading this I sent them an email using the link on this page: http://help.uk.voyages-sncf.com/en/contact I gave them my booking reference number and a few other details. Within half an hour I got a reply saying I would be getting a refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurataylordu Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 2 hours ago, Brummie Hibs said: After reading this I sent them an email using the link on this page: http://help.uk.voyages-sncf.com/en/contact I gave them my booking reference number and a few other details. Within half an hour I got a reply saying I would be getting a refund. Brill thanks im on holiday just now but willdo it when I ge home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 3 hours ago, Brummie Hibs said: After reading this I sent them an email using the link on this page: http://help.uk.voyages-sncf.com/en/contact I gave them my booking reference number and a few other details. Within half an hour I got a reply saying I would be getting a refund. Decent. If they refuse my refund I'll invoice you for the €40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 There was no quibble with me. They said because the actual train we were booked on was cancelled on return trip we were entitled to full refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 38 minutes ago, scottincarlisle said: There was no quibble with me. They said because the actual train we were booked on was cancelled on return trip we were entitled to full refund. They refund cash onto your card? If they do, the fall in the £ means i'll be up even further! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 16 minutes ago, deecie said: They refund cash onto your card? If they do, the fall in the £ means i'll be up even further! Full refund on the card I paid with. They are sending you vouchers for future travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 We got oor money back today as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I was told I had to send the tickets back to their office in BCN. Bastards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 We just supplied booking references and train times, they replied the money would be refunded to the card that we payed with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YORKIE PAM Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I was booked on the 11.57 from Metz to Paris Est on Sunday 5th. When I got to the station I found out it had been cancelled due to the strike. After speaking to various people & fretting how I was going to get home if I missed my flight I was given alternative travel that would get me to CDG in time for my flight. As alternative transport had been provided for me I didn't think of trying to get a refund until I saw the messages on here. I sent an email to Go Euro who I booked with yesterday & got a reply today saying they will be refunding me the 62 euro's that it cost. Thanks to all on here that messaged about it & made an expensive trip a wee bit cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurataylordu Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 1 hour ago, YORKIE PAM said: I was booked on the 11.57 from Metz to Paris Est on Sunday 5th. When I got to the station I found out it had been cancelled due to the strike. After speaking to various people & fretting how I was going to get home if I missed my flight I was given alternative travel that would get me to CDG in time for my flight. As alternative transport had been provided for me I didn't think of trying to get a refund until I saw the messages on here. I sent an email to Go Euro who I booked with yesterday & got a reply today saying they will be refunding me the 62 euro's that it cost. Thanks to all on here that messaged about it & made an expensive trip a wee bit cheaper. Would you mind telling me roughly what you said and the email address you sent it to as we used Go Euro. Were both your trains cancelled or just one? It was only 1 of ours so dont know whether to say as it was the way there we didnt go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 2 hours ago, laurataylordu said: Would you mind telling me roughly what you said and the email address you sent it to as we used Go Euro. Were both your trains cancelled or just one? It was only 1 of ours so dont know whether to say as it was the way there we didnt go. The website is posted further back. I just stated my reference number and train times and received a full refund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurataylordu Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 7 hours ago, bonzo said: The website is posted further back. I just stated my reference number and train times and received a full refund The link doesnt take me to somewhere that I can fund to send an email link it takes me to a SNCF page that says can we help you then a list of greaan boxes. Did you just type a question in the wee box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 1 hour ago, laurataylordu said: The link doesnt take me to somewhere that I can fund to send an email link it takes me to a SNCF page that says can we help you then a list of greaan boxes. Did you just type a question in the wee box? I put my reason is not listed and then my details in the comments box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurataylordu Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 2 hours ago, bonzo said: I put my reason is not listed and then my details in the comments box. 2 hours ago, bonzo said: I put my reason is not listed and then my details in the comments box. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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