[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

What is a Squaddie?



Between the security of childhood and the senility of old age.

Is found the fascinating group of humanity called “Squaddies”.



A squaddie can be found anywhere in love, in bars, in trouble and always in debt. Girls love them, towns tolerate them, hotels hide them and governments support them.


A squaddie is, Laziness with a pack of cards. Bravery with a tattoo. Ruggedness in uniform and defender of the world with a copy of playboy.


He has the brains of a bear, the energy of a sea turtle, and the slyness of a fox. The stories of a sea captain, the sincerity of a liar. The aspirations of a Casanova, and a desire for people to be free.


His interests are, Girls, females, women. And members of the opposite sex. He likes beer, booze, plonk, alcohol, and ale, leave passes and an excuse all duties chit.


He spends his money on Girls, beer, cards, and any that he has left he likes to spend foolishly.


No one else could cram into one packet, food for 24 hours, a packet of crushed cigarettes, and a box of matches. A picture of his girl, receipts for lost equipment, a deck of cards an old leave pass.

[curmudgeonII]

...He likes beer, booze, plonk, alcohol, and ale, leave passes ...

I was doing fine with your definition until you came up with plonk. What the hell is plonk>