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Oxide · In Basic Training Joined: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 28

Hi!

My name is Steve Paxton. I'm planning on auditioning to the school of music in a couple years after finishing high school in the states. I got interested in the RMBS last year after my bandmaster and drum major at school (WO Phil Evans/DM Nigel Jackson) asked me if I would consider joining the bands service. Just thought I might come to the forums and see if I could get some advice from some more bandies and buglers.

Errol · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:35 pm Post subject:

Hi Oxide,
As a person who spent over 24 years in the Buglers branch, may I
say that you could not join a better outfit.
If you read through this forum, you will find that the humour and
banter between the buglers (bulgers) and the other serving or regular
band service personnel is second to none.
Please keep posting and it will be your gain.

Hornblower · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:03 am Post subject:

Hi Oxide and well said Errol.

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townsergeant · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 11:59 am Post subject:

Hi Oxide!

I did 26 years as a Hornist in the RMBS and thoroughly recommend it.

I 'retired' 11 years ago and I know there have been several changes since then. I'm sure that some current serving Forumites will give you more info and advice.

Please give my best regards to Phil & Jacko.

Billy Walker
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ZedHorn · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 4:07 pm Post subject:

oxide... speak to Nish on here.. he's just got in as a bulger... he'd be a helpful start!

welcome x
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Apricot · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 6:27 pm Post subject:

Welcome Oxide

bootybandy · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:21 pm Post subject:

Welcome Di.
I myself spent a wee while in the RMB and if I had a choice today, I would make the same choice again. It was a time that I wil never forget as well as the friends and workmates. Do yourself a big favour and do try and make it. You will not regret one single moment.

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MrJpig · Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 1:44 am Post subject:

Hi Mon

Welcome to the forum and remember the best advice is to listen to advice.

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Oxide · In Basic Training Joined: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 28

Thanks for the warm welcome and all the advice. I hope one day I'll be able to post in threads like this from your side of the fence

Caretaker · Guest

Hello Oxide

Welcome to the forum and as Errol said, keep posting and good luck. You will be in good company.

admin · Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:34 am Post subject:

If you need any help, let us know, we'll do what we can
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Jimbo · Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:36 am Post subject:

admin, that sounds a bit like - "slip me a few quid son, and i'll smooth the way for ya!"

although i'm sure it is not meant in that way

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ZedHorn · Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 4:22 pm Post subject:

d'oh Jimbo... it's cos we're talking Dollar not quid!
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townsergeant · Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 8:09 pm Post subject:

'Buck' up Jimbo!

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Oxide · In Basic Training Joined: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 28

Now now, I would never bribe someone... (slips admin a fiver)