For a laff - Bushy Who Am I

[Shewie]

I was born to George and Katherine in September of 1888, I grew up in East Sussex where I attended the local grammar school and was raised by my two aunties.
I was sacked from my job in a lumber yard after almost destroying the company office with a firework prank. In 1906 I sailed to Halifax, Canada, in search of adventure and a new life. I eventually settled down in Temagami, northern Ontario, here I found work as a trapper, wilderness guide and forest ranger.

I have a fascinating life story and a pretty big secret, but ...

Who am I?


If you guess it correctly it's your turn, all the answers can be found one one page if you google it

 

[mountainm]

That's an easy one... Archibald Stansfeld Belaney


Who am I?

I was educated at Charterhouse School
I served in the British Army from 1876 until 1910 in India and Africa.
I also served during the Second Boer War in South Africa where I successfully defended the town in the Siege of Mafeking.

I have written several military books,

I died and was buried in 1941.

 

[nuggets]

i think iv,e just read about this individual the other night !!

 

[Shewie]

Damn it

Well that was short and sweet

 

[resnikov]

That's an easy one... Archibald Stansfeld Belaney


Who am I?

I was educated at Charterhouse School
I served in the British Army from 1876 until 1910 in India and Africa.
I also served during the Second Boer War in South Africa where I successfully defended the town in the Siege of Mafeking.

I have written several military books,

I died and was buried in 1941.

Baden Powell

 

[mountainm]

Baden Powell

Correct - Your turn?

 

[resnikov]

Who am I?

I was born in 1946 and severed in my countries army and left with the rank of Major.
During that time I learned my bushcraft and survival skills and went on to teach them to rest of the Army.
I'm known for my distinctive hat.

 

[g4ghb]

Who am I?

I was born in 1946 and severed in my countries army and left with the rank of Major.
During that time I learned my bushcraft and survival skills and went on to teach them to rest of the Army.
I'm known for my distinctive hat.

Les Hiddens

 

[resnikov]

Les Hiddens

Well done !

Your go.

 

[g4ghb]

Who am I?

Born in 1745 in London and built Cumberland House 29 years later.
Became a fort governor in 1776 and died at the age of 47 from dropsy
His famous book was published 3 years after his death!

 

[Retired Member southey]

Samuel "THE BEAST" Hearne Baby!

 

[g4ghb]

Next!!

 

[Retired Member southey]

I grew up in Kenley, liked kicking around the woods, but could not afford camping kit so just made do with what I could find for building shelters, I was inspired by an old Chindit, I have taught and inspired many people into learning the skills to live in,and appreciate our natural world,

 

[The Lord Poncho]

The Boy Mears?

 

[The Lord Poncho]

Who am I?

I have served in several military units, including, for a brief time, the Parachute Regiment.
I'm known for an incredible cheesy smile, although my best look ever is my sadly now defunct 70's porn star moustache.

 

[Retired Member southey]

The Boy Mears?

Word Holmes

PEACE!

 

[TeeDee]

Who am I?

I have served in several military units, including, for a brief time, the Parachute Regiment.
I'm known for an incredible cheesy smile, although my best look ever is my sadly now defunct 70's porn star moustache.

Chris Ryan???

 

[The Lord Poncho]

A possibility, but not the one i was thinking of. Along the right lines though!

 

[Retired Member southey]

ME!

Hahahahahahaha! Ooooooof if I kiss could myself!

 

[TeeDee]

Now thats a Bronson Psycho Stare if ever I've seen one!! Good effort on the tash .... its quite ging-er isn't it?!

ME!

Hahahahahahaha! Ooooooof if I kiss could myself!