Nice story

[Ace]

Two of our Gurkha's went to London's Soho last week and were enticed into a titty bar with the promise of lager at ?4.00 a pint!! They had a pint each and were subsequently presented with a bill for ?200.00. They insisted there was a mistake and insisted upon seing the girl who had promised them the aforementioned price for a pint. She appeared with 'Lager- ?100.00 per pint' price list.
The management offered to take our two Gurkha's to a cashpoint for said ?200.00, plus a tip of course. Our boys refused full stop, and said they were paying a tenner for 2 pints and a ?2 tip. At this point, a huge security member of staff looked on menacingly..........BIG MISTAKE!!
One of 'our Gurkha lads' who's English is excellent laughed loud, muttered something in Nepalese to his colleague. They proceeded to take of their watches and undo their collars. The beefy security bloke looked apprehensive as they pulled out their wallets and displayed HM Armed Forces 250 Queens Gurkha Signals ID Cards. His apprehension was warrented and he made it QUITE clear he wasn't going to take on a Gurkha. For those unclear about Gurkha's, they are a one man army. Forget Rambo, a Gurkha will fight to the death if need be.
The management realised the predicament they were now in, and a 'senior manager' appeared explaining there was a mix up with the next tables bill etc, and 'Drinks on the House'.
I wish I could tell you of a better ending, but its still a great story for all those out there who have been ripped off in Soho.

[steve56]

i heard that yrs ago the drinks get watered down in some clubs down soho,used to think it was a wind up but it does happen i think

[Wink Wink]

I went into one of these places years ago when I was still a bit wet behind the ears & was charged about a fiver for a orange juice, then I was asked if I wanted a girl. At this point I decided to make my excuses & leave before I got ripped off!! Sounds as if I got off lightly!!

I have heard stories that they charge a lot for drinks. But I've also heard that they must display their price list to the customers or face closure!

These days if I'm in Soho I tend to walk straight pass them!

[Bronson Lee]

Shame they didnt get their Khukuri out and draw blood !!

Its good to see the pay issue got sorted ...after only 200 years of service !

[Ace]

Khukuri's are for dress kit. You are correct that if this is drawn, blood MUST be shed. If a Gurkha carries his khukuri 'off duty' it is an instant dismissal.
The pay issue was a disgrace. These are the finest infantry in the world, bar none. However, bet you didn't know Gurkha's do not pay tax, accomodation or messing (food), so they DO save a good few quid, not that that is an excuse.

[Onan The Librarian]

I am I correct in thinking that they don't (or didn't until very recently) get a pension!

[Ace]

They DO get a pension, BUT are ONLY able to serve 16 years maximum. The Nepalese government is a VERY corrupt one and take 40% before the Gurkha see's any of it. Most of that went to the Nepalese Royal Family to 'indulge' themselves.

[Bronson Lee]

I take it none of them eat meat though ?
do they have a separate Mess ? or does good old Ace cook veggie ?
do they have a shrine and is it Buddhist or hindu ?

[Ace]

Your questions answered.............
1) They DO eat meat, but not beef. Very partial to Goat, mutton, lamb and pork. Especially like Trout and prawns.
2)They are encouraged to integrate in the mess, some eat British fayre, and some Brits partake in Gurkha Bhart. Because of the volume of people we cater for, there are 2 serving points, one Gurkha and one British.
3)They are Buddhists, but love to gamble, drink and visit dodgy areas at night time.
They do have their own social club, The Rham Jam, and as this plays Sky Sports , there are lots of Brits who visit. Likewise, our social club, The Swan, has 2 pool tables where Gurkhas gamble and lose LOTS of money.
All in all, a happy family