Happy Birthday to the one I love

Andy is stuck in Falklands on his 29th Birthday, so I just wanted to do a small blog post to say:

"I miss you so much and wish I could be with you on your birthday!!!!"
Here's a poem I found:

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You’re first

When we’re together
or when we’re apart
you’re first in my thoughts
and first in my heart.

You always there for me

Whenever I’m in need

With you in my life

I will succeed.

Happy Birthday!

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Andy (stuck) in the Falklands

Andy is stuck in the Falkland Islands off the coast of Argentina until they open the UK airspace due to the Volcanic Ash from Island. For those of you not sure where the Falkland Islands are:


Yesterday he went on an off-road trip across the island to all the historic battlefields which he very much enjoyed.




Here was there Itinerary - issued in true military style:

Gentlemen,

The plan for Sunday’s off-roading is as follows:

• Meet at the vehicle jet wash area near the MPA Main Gate Checkpoint at approx 0850 (don’t forget to sign yourself out at the guardroom first) and then we will leave at 0900. Passengers: if you need a lift to this point then contact Flt Lt Clayton.
• Approximately 0945: meet up with Keith (guide) at a designated location near Mt Harriet
• Approximate route: Mt Harriet, Goat Ridge, Two Sisters, Mt Longdon & Wireless Ridge (classic battlefield sites). The going will be a mix of hard & soft.
• End time: We will probably be back in Stanley by approximately 1530
• Kit to bring: Packed lunch, water, waterproofs, hat & gloves, boots, suncream, camera, maps (if you have them –if not you can refer to mine), off-road recovery kit (bring what you have –we will have at least 2 vehicle-mounted winches, 2 hi-lift jacks and tow ropes with us), Bimble chit (if in a military vehicle)
• Remember –if anyone does get bogged in, it’s all part of the fun, and don’t forget your sense of humour!
• It would be a nice gesture if we had a whip-round for our guide’s expenses –we’ve got quite a lot of people coming so if everyone chips in a couple of quid (to me at the vehicle wash point), I’ll give it to him later on.
• Don’t forget to jet wash the mud off all the nooks and crannies of your vehicle's underbody/chassis as soon as we get back –it will be much harder when it’s all dried hard