SASer of the Year
Discussion
Folks,
I've got a few goodies of varying sorts at home. My immediate thought was to give them to my secret santa (whoever that happens to be when the draw happens).
However, it did get me thinking that perhaps I give them to someone within the SAS community, who, in the past year, has gone over and beyond the SAS call of duty; and done something exceptional for the benefit of the SAS - either individually or as a group.
However, it's not a popularity contest (that's me buggered then), but my thinking was that people can nominate someone for something they've done.
Then I'll take all the nominations and reasons, then work through them with a judging panel (who will remain secret); and we'll collectively decide on an outright winner - who will then be our SASer of the year.
Does anyone think this is a go-er?
I'd be all for sharing the nominations and reasons why, and keeping them public. The reason for this being that it's also a nice way to show appreciation and thanks to a fellow-SASer for something they've done this year.
Then, we announce the winner at the xmas bash; and if they are in attendance, then we can give them the award then
If not, then we can get it to them afterwards.
Thoughts?
K
I've got a few goodies of varying sorts at home. My immediate thought was to give them to my secret santa (whoever that happens to be when the draw happens).
However, it did get me thinking that perhaps I give them to someone within the SAS community, who, in the past year, has gone over and beyond the SAS call of duty; and done something exceptional for the benefit of the SAS - either individually or as a group.
However, it's not a popularity contest (that's me buggered then), but my thinking was that people can nominate someone for something they've done.
Then I'll take all the nominations and reasons, then work through them with a judging panel (who will remain secret); and we'll collectively decide on an outright winner - who will then be our SASer of the year.
Does anyone think this is a go-er?
I'd be all for sharing the nominations and reasons why, and keeping them public. The reason for this being that it's also a nice way to show appreciation and thanks to a fellow-SASer for something they've done this year.
Then, we announce the winner at the xmas bash; and if they are in attendance, then we can give them the award then
If not, then we can get it to them afterwards.Thoughts?
K
Mr Hughes wins this hands down.
He let Neil take his car to LeMans.
He's let me drive his cars which is either brave or stupid, I'm not quite sure which.
He's never shy in drinking or getting a round in.
Also he's made the one quote which has had me laughing out loud at work everytime I read it:
Good example to us all
He let Neil take his car to LeMans.
He's let me drive his cars which is either brave or stupid, I'm not quite sure which.
He's never shy in drinking or getting a round in.
Also he's made the one quote which has had me laughing out loud at work everytime I read it:
Blues in an email said:
Sure?
Am i f
king sure?
Remember the mess i was in last time i had a school-night pint and cocktail in Reading with you boys?
My liver nearly fell out of my arse, i passed out somewhere between the cocktail bar and my front door, and i felt a touch "bleary" for two fking days!!
I should have taken note of this comment and rememberedAm i f
king sure?Remember the mess i was in last time i had a school-night pint and cocktail in Reading with you boys?
My liver nearly fell out of my arse, i passed out somewhere between the cocktail bar and my front door, and i felt a touch "bleary" for two f
king days!!Good example to us all
I should stress it's more of a fun thing than a serious thing 
I know we are all a pretty close-knit group of mates; who would do literally anything for the rest of us; at a moments notice. So I think it's just a nice, friendly, cheerful and informal way to recognise that
And although there would technically only be 1 winner - at the end of the day we're all winners (as the SAS community), and we'd all recognise that; and the effort that folk put into making the SAS what it is.
Now where's that group hug smiley gone ......
I know we are all a pretty close-knit group of mates; who would do literally anything for the rest of us; at a moments notice. So I think it's just a nice, friendly, cheerful and informal way to recognise that
And although there would technically only be 1 winner - at the end of the day we're all winners (as the SAS community), and we'd all recognise that; and the effort that folk put into making the SAS what it is.
Now where's that group hug smiley gone ......
nonuts said:
Mr Hughes wins this hands down.
He let Neil take his car to LeMans.
He's let me drive his cars which is either brave or stupid, I'm not quite sure which.
He's never shy in drinking or getting a round in.
Also he's made the one quote which has had me laughing out loud at work everytime I read it:
Good example to us all
I'd second this wholeheartedly. DH gets my voteHe let Neil take his car to LeMans.
He's let me drive his cars which is either brave or stupid, I'm not quite sure which.
He's never shy in drinking or getting a round in.
Also he's made the one quote which has had me laughing out loud at work everytime I read it:
Blues in an email said:
Sure?
Am i fking sure?
Remember the mess i was in last time i had a school-night pint and cocktail in Reading with you boys?
My liver nearly fell out of my arse, i passed out somewhere between the cocktail bar and my front door, and i felt a touch "bleary" for two fking days!!
I should have taken note of this comment and rememberedAm i f
king sure?Remember the mess i was in last time i had a school-night pint and cocktail in Reading with you boys?
My liver nearly fell out of my arse, i passed out somewhere between the cocktail bar and my front door, and i felt a touch "bleary" for two f
king days!!Good example to us all
bmw2002 said:
nonuts said:
Mr Hughes wins this hands down.
He let Neil take his car to LeMans.
He's let me drive his cars which is either brave or stupid, I'm not quite sure which.
He's never shy in drinking or getting a round in.
Also he's made the one quote which has had me laughing out loud at work everytime I read it:
Good example to us all
I'd second this wholeheartedly. DH gets my voteHe let Neil take his car to LeMans.
He's let me drive his cars which is either brave or stupid, I'm not quite sure which.
He's never shy in drinking or getting a round in.
Also he's made the one quote which has had me laughing out loud at work everytime I read it:
Blues in an email said:
Sure?
Am i fking sure?
Remember the mess i was in last time i had a school-night pint and cocktail in Reading with you boys?
My liver nearly fell out of my arse, i passed out somewhere between the cocktail bar and my front door, and i felt a touch "bleary" for two fking days!!
I should have taken note of this comment and rememberedAm i f
king sure?Remember the mess i was in last time i had a school-night pint and cocktail in Reading with you boys?
My liver nearly fell out of my arse, i passed out somewhere between the cocktail bar and my front door, and i felt a touch "bleary" for two f
king days!!Good example to us all
However we need a few categories
Mad b
dMost inspired moment
Most Alcoholically Challenged
Comedy Quotes
morrally deprived
Safest Driver
Most entertaining pull (Police or Birds)
Stupidest Challenge
and just for Dean
"Scariest MoFo in the Group!"
One for the Christmas party....
Edited by Sods Law on Friday 27th November 13:44
Kinky said:
Sods Law said:
However we need a few categories
Mad bd
Most inspired moment
Most Alcoholically Challenged
Comedy Quotes
morrally deprived
Safest Driver
Most entertaining pull (Police or Birds)
Stupidest Challenge
Ripping Up Third Party Ashphalt
and just for Dean
"Scariest MoFo in the Group!"
Mad b
dMost inspired moment
Most Alcoholically Challenged
Comedy Quotes
morrally deprived
Safest Driver
Most entertaining pull (Police or Birds)
Stupidest Challenge
Ripping Up Third Party Ashphalt
and just for Dean
"Scariest MoFo in the Group!"
I've not got that many pressies
Who me never
D14 AYS said:
nonuts said:
Mr Hughes wins this hands down
Quite agree, a nicer man you would not meet.A close second would be Dave (Xlifts) always ready to help a SASer in need.
Whoa there chaps. I'm deeply flattered by the edited comments posted by our disillusioned friends above, but there are all too many others that are more appropriate candidates for such an award.
Neil - this man has single handedly done for the pubs in the SAS region what Hitler needed an entire airforce to do to Coventry; and bravely led many of us where angels would fear to tread. He has also given the local ladies more support than Playtex. (But he did fall
at the ToD)
Nigel - most definitely "the oldest swinger in town" by at least 6 months
He has provided more "loan" cars to the SAS members than any insurance company, (and mislaid one or two as well) His liberal sharing of a certain club membership has been appreciated by most, as has his generosity at the bar. I will never again be able to hear "I'm forever blowing Bubbles" without thinkiing of him 
Alex - rather like JohnD's old Clio. Doesn't make much noise, but has great staying power and is always there! His "move" in the Belvedere is the fastest i have ever seen.
Fraser, Pete and Charlie - gave up their homes to host less than modest BBQs.
Ben - never complains when asked to step forward and help exercise the Hughes "horses".
Dave Xllifts - just beacuse he is there, for us all, at any time, and he cares!
you have a tough job Lord Kinky!
Neil - this man has single handedly done for the pubs in the SAS region what Hitler needed an entire airforce to do to Coventry; and bravely led many of us where angels would fear to tread. He has also given the local ladies more support than Playtex. (But he did fall
at the ToD)Nigel - most definitely "the oldest swinger in town" by at least 6 months
He has provided more "loan" cars to the SAS members than any insurance company, (and mislaid one or two as well) His liberal sharing of a certain club membership has been appreciated by most, as has his generosity at the bar. I will never again be able to hear "I'm forever blowing Bubbles" without thinkiing of him Alex - rather like JohnD's old Clio. Doesn't make much noise, but has great staying power and is always there! His "move" in the Belvedere is the fastest i have ever seen.
Fraser, Pete and Charlie - gave up their homes to host less than modest BBQs.
Ben - never complains when asked to step forward and help exercise the Hughes "horses".
Dave Xllifts - just beacuse he is there, for us all, at any time, and he cares!
you have a tough job Lord Kinky!
Slow to post on this one, but I echo the sentiments of everything said above, a great bunch of people and when I read the thread it made me think of all the good things you guys have done for me and anyone else who asks for help.
Many things standout but I know I could call on anyone of the group and like the A Team,
If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can PM... The SAS
From borrowing cars, staying at peoples home, having a great bunch out to make my birthday one of the best, basically your all top.
Many things standout but I know I could call on anyone of the group and like the A Team,
If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can PM... The SAS
From borrowing cars, staying at peoples home, having a great bunch out to make my birthday one of the best, basically your all top.
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