Not Tim Hortons ...

Alex Blair (RIP) · #1 07-01-08, 15:32

I guess there was a reason why I could never stomach Starbucks..Now I know why...

Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 11:15 PM
Subject: Starbucks

Recently Marines in Iraq wrote to Starbucks because they wanted to
let them know how much they liked their coffees and to request that they Send some of it to the troops there. Starbucks replied, telling the Marines thank you for their support of their business, but that Starbucks does not support the war, nor anyone in it, and that they would not send the troops their brand of coffee.

So as not to offend Starbucks, maybe we should not support them by buying any of their products! I feel we should get this out in the open. I know this war might not be very popular with some folks, but that doesn't mean we don't support the boys on the ground fighting street -to-street and house-to-house.

If you feel the same as I do then pass this along, or you can
discard it and no one will never know.
;
Thanks very much for your support. I know you'll all be there again when I deploy once more.

Semper Fidelis.
Sgt. Howard C. Wright
1st Force Recon Co
1st Plt PLT

PLEASE DON'T DELETE THIS . . ALLOW IT TO BE
PASSED TO ALL IN MEMORY OF ALL THE TROOPS WHO HAVE DIED SO THAT WE MAY HAVE
THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE TO SUPPORT THEM OR NOT! ! !

#2 07-01-08, 16:01

Hi folks,

After reading this story and immediately feeling choked up about it, wanted to learn whatever else I could about it, I googled .... what I found was a whole bunch of hits about this, none from any official media/news sites came up for me, but many from various other types of sites and blogs about the story and boycotting/stopping boycotting Starbucks ...

What's being said is that, basically, Sargent Wright and Starbucks had further contact with each other and end result, he basically wrote a letter of apology to Starbucks for jumping the gun before checking facts ... Some of these sites show "copies" of letters (emails) exchanged between Starbucks and Sargent Wright to try and clear things up (are they legitimate letters?)

I dunno ... I found no official big media/news stories through googling, to find out more to verify/deny. I don't recall hearing any stories about Starbucks boycott

Anyone else know anything for sure about this?

servicepub (RIP) · #3 07-01-08, 20:12

I don't drink their stuff anyway. Why would I when Timmy's has already shown their support for the CF?
PS. Does anyone have a spare Arid CadPat Tim Horton's cup?

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #4 07-01-08, 20:38

Quote:

Originally posted by servicepub
PS. Does anyone have a spare Arid CadPat Tim Horton's cup?

A what?? You mean they make them?

Gee, I don't get out enough...

Mark W. Tonner · #5 07-01-08, 21:43

Quote:

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Gee, I don't get out enough...

... I guess not, otherwise we would have heard from you after getting stuck in line at Timmys behind these guys ...

Darrell Zinck · #6 17-01-08, 21:39

Hi

Got this from a mate who snapped it as I was leaving Theatre last spring for a couple of weeks leave.

In Kandahar, the Americans were ga-ga for the "Ice Cappachino" and the Brits lined up long for the "French Vanilla Cappachino". So much so that I was forced to recently x2 tins of the stuff to RAF Lossiemouth. Shall I ask for scones in return??

Cdns were mainly a "Double-Double" crowd!!

regards
Darrell

#7 17-01-08, 21:43

Now who's a happy boy, eh?

(great pic !!!)

(I like iced cappucino, especially in hot summer Winnipeg where I had one

)

Darrell Zinck · #8 17-01-08, 21:46

Quote:

Originally posted by servicepub
....PS. Does anyone have a spare Arid CadPat Tim Horton's cup?

Wish you had said something earlier. I brought back about 6 of the Arid Roll-up-the-rim ones (like I'm holding above) and gave one to each local TH's here in Moncton. All still have them in their display cabinets!! I kept only one for myself. That and my Arid TH ballcap which generates a lot of interest.

Sorry, chum.

Have you checked eBay? Some of the 2nd Bn RCR guys were selling them there a few months ago.

regards
Darrell

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #9 17-01-08, 21:57

Well, it's obvious you and army food get along just fine...

Darrell Zinck · #10 17-01-08, 22:06

Hi Geoff

Let's just say that my fork was a better companion than that rifle!!

I've since managed to shed a few pounds though that's mainly due to the TB I brought back.

They don't call it consumption for nothing!!

No worrys though, I'm on the Meds and should have it beat by September (if my Liver doesn't explode first) according to the Specialist!!

Now stop bugging me, I'm old.

regards
Darrell

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #11 17-01-08, 22:10

Quote:

Originally posted by Darrell Zinck
Now stop bugging me, I'm old.

regards
Darrell

F*ck me, I just about pissed m'self reading that!!!

Darrell Zinck · #12 17-01-08, 22:29

Older? Old-ish? Or maybe just feeling Old?

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to nip out for a Tim's......

regards
Darrell
(Young by comparison only)

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #13 17-01-08, 22:36

Quote:

Originally posted by Darrell Zinck
Older? Old-ish? Or maybe just feeling Old?

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to nip out for a Tim's......

regards
Darrell
(Young by comparison only)

Make sure they put in equal helpings of sugar & viagra, y'know, to keep your strength up an' all that...

Jif
(Feeling younger by the day!)

Darrell Zinck · #14 18-01-08, 15:41

Quote:

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Make sure they put in equal helpings of sugar & viagra, y'know, to keep your strength up an' all that...

Prozac would a better job these days but unless they make them the size of a manhole cover, I won't bother!!

regards
Darrell
(I'm 42)

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #15 18-01-08, 15:48

Quote:

Originally posted by Darrell Zinck

regards
Darrell
(I'm 42)

Christ, another goddam puppy...

(add 13 onto that number and that's where you'll catch me in 10 days' time, mate...)

Darrell Zinck · #16 18-01-08, 16:59

Thanks Geoff,

I feel better now.

I SAID: "I FEEL BETTER NOW!!!"

(insert l'il Devil smilie here)
Darrell

Darrell Zinck · #17 18-01-08, 17:01

And to get back on topic..........

regards
Darrell (whippersnapper)

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #18 19-01-08, 02:52

Quote:

Originally posted by Darrell Zinck
And to get back on topic..........

regards
Darrell (whippersnapper)

Looking at you, you fat shit, you should be walking BESIDE said 'topic', not riding ON it...

Apropos of nothing whatsoever, yesterday I was told separately by a guy and a girl at work that they thought I was 45, so I'd watch m'self if I were you!!

dougiebarder · #19 19-01-08, 16:24

Quote:

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball

Apropos of nothing whatsoever, yesterday I was told separately by a guy and a girl at work that they thought I was 45, so I'd watch m'self if I were you!!

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Stone?

Darrell Zinck · #20 20-01-08, 20:34

Thanks for assist, Dougie!!

"Walking", Geoff? What's that?

Grunts walk. Not Zips!!

Now really, I didn't think I looked that fat in that coffee pic. Do I?

regards
Darrell
(shedding pounds just to impress Geoff)

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #21 20-01-08, 21:20

Quote:

Originally posted by Darrell Zinck
Thanks for assist, Dougie!!

Now Now, Darrell, don't be encouraging the natives! It's not good for them...

Quote:

"Walking", Geoff? What's that?

Grunts walk. Not Zips!!

Tsk tsk... I realise that you guys pretend to laugh at the Gentlemen of the Infantry, but you're really just hiding your admiration for us real soldiers. That's ok, Darrell; we understand, because we are gentlemen.

Quote:

Now really, I didn't think I looked that fat in that coffee pic. Do I?

Well, put it this way - "lean & mean" isn't exactly in your lexicon, is it?

Cheerfully,

Geoff
(ever the diplomat)

Snowtractor · #22 21-01-08, 23:17

Quote:

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
F*ck me, I just about pissed m'self reading that!!!

That's because bladder control goes when you get to your age, erm, level of wisdom.

Sean

ps: I just saw a commercial that says they have meds to help with that "issue" now.

Darrell Zinck · #23 21-01-08, 23:44

Hiya

Lean?.......perhaps not.

Mean?.............without a doubt but it's selective!!

Let's just say if you poke a bear with a stick............well, you know the rest.

Yes, even a fattened-up, hibernating one.

"So I says "Does this body armour and tac vest makle me look fat?" and Geoff suddenly smells of urine and needs things repeated in a louder voice"

Sean

Are you a "native"? You might have a discrimination case against 9-er.

regards
Darrell
(going back to the cave til Spring)

Snowtractor · #24 21-01-08, 23:55

Quote:

Originally posted by Darrell Zinck
Hiya

Sean

Are you a "native"? You might have a discrimination case against 9-er.

regards
Darrell
(going back to the cave til Spring)

More like Naive! In fact I am related to Louis Riel, but with 11 generations between us, we weren't close.
No point in suing Geoff, what the hell do I need with 1/2 a box of depends and a 1971 Ford Pinto.

Sean

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #25 22-01-08, 02:13

Quote:

Originally posted by Snowtractor
That's because bladder control goes when you get to your age, erm, level of wisdom.

Sean

ps: I just saw a commercial that says they have meds to help with that "issue" now.

Christ, I thought we'd finally shaken you off our trail... damn, on to Plan B!

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #26 22-01-08, 02:16

Quote:

Originally posted by Snowtractor
No point in suing Geoff, what the hell do I need with 1/2 a box of depends and a 1971 Ford Pinto.

Sean

Well, Sean old boy, if you come over here I'll show you...

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #27 22-01-08, 02:19

Quote:

Originally posted by Darrell Zinck
Let's just say if you poke a bear with a stick............well, you know the rest.

Oh boy, I'm surely trembling now!!

Sure you can't make it to Ottawa on the 16th? This could get really interesting in a hurry...

Darrell Zinck · #28 22-01-08, 02:43

Hi Geoff

Thanks for the invite but I'm afraid I can't make it........I got this....umm..........thing......... to do that day.......and erm.....umm........my wife won't let me......

How about 07 June 2008? I'll be at the big ta-doo on the Hill. It'll be a fine day to be a Dragoon then (oh, and some Infantry unit of moderate distinction will be there too)

7 June 2008 – 125th RCD/RCR Anniversary

· Joint RCD / Royal Canadian Regiment Parade, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario

· Two 100 man guards in scarlets, with Guidon and Colour Parties

· Post parade displays on Parliament Hill followed by an all ranks reception at Cartier Drill Hall, Ottawa, Ontario

· All ranks Gala Ball, Museum of Civilization, Hull, Quebec

· Discounted Room Rates at The Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Conference Centre Gatineau-Ottawa
http://www.dragoons.ca/125thAnnivers...rofevents.html

If you do make it, the only things I'll have for you is a warm handshake and an offer of a cold beer. I would not be so bold as to mess with Niner. Mess with your head, perhaps but all kidding aside, I love you, man!!

regards
Darrell

Snowtractor · #29 22-01-08, 02:47

Quote:

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
Well, Sean old boy, if you come over here I'll show you...

You coming on to me??

Sean

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #30 22-01-08, 03:07

Quote:

Originally posted by Snowtractor
You coming on to me??

Sean

Not any more, too bad so sad... you were always too ugly anyway, and your mother dresses you funny. Besides, I love Darrell now...

BREAK-BREAK

Darrell -- 7 June, eh? Is this the day we storm Parliament Hill? Hey, I'm up for that! The place will never be the same... I'll come be-kilted just to stir up some royal shite...

Seriously, getcher arse to Hafilax and you can fly to Ottawa for $139 each way on Porter Air, coming in on the 16th and going back on the 18th. Tell the wife you're doing a recce for June...