Saw this on the hell site formerly known as Twitter. Confirmed by Canada’s military history magazine, Legion. An innocent typo was made and all parties involved have gotten as much enjoyment as they could out of it! Lt. Colonel Robert Maclaren retired from the British Army in 2001 after a long fulfilling career. On the day that he retired he received a letter from the Personnel Department of the Ministry of Defence setting out details of his pension and, in particular, the tax-free ‘lump sum’ award, (based upon completed years of service), that he would receive in addition to his monthly pension.
Could 30k-ish pikes and horses and swords etc really be worth 6.5B pounds ($12.5B)? He might still be ahead if he asks for the cheque and arranges for delivery...
(I worried briefly that 30k horses might be a lot, but the world population is apparently about 60M, so I dare say they could be had, somewhere.)
I think if it had happened today the UK government might have paid him the 6.4 billion, but not before Lord Cameron upsold him into a complicated supply chain finance scheme to fund a few subs.
ha brilliant. Things can get a bit too serious sometimes when it comes to places of work. (would also like to add that the AI banner pic is "chef's kiss")
Even with an airtight case, there's no winning with the pogues. Best not to try in the first place and slink off with your severance.
Could 30k-ish pikes and horses and swords etc really be worth 6.5B pounds ($12.5B)? He might still be ahead if he asks for the cheque and arranges for delivery...
(I worried briefly that 30k horses might be a lot, but the world population is apparently about 60M, so I dare say they could be had, somewhere.)
Anyway, might be worth haggling a bit more.
I think if it had happened today the UK government might have paid him the 6.4 billion, but not before Lord Cameron upsold him into a complicated supply chain finance scheme to fund a few subs.
Wonder what happened to the marching bands?
"well done chaps"
History (his story) is always written by the victors. Looks like both parties won here.
Always keep the records "accurate" well at least in your favour
ha brilliant. Things can get a bit too serious sometimes when it comes to places of work. (would also like to add that the AI banner pic is "chef's kiss")