Spooling Up

Hey all,
This is the first new post on my blog in about 2 years; and as such this is a bit of a test.

A number of people have been asking about my going overseas to "that place" so I've decided that the best means of communicating with everyone will be through this blog. I'll post stuff up while I'm overseas and you will be able to read up on what is going on, and will be able to make comments as you wish.

Some caveats though. We have been told to take it for granted that everything posted or e-mailed is being scanned and dissected by those who ought to be our allies and by our enemies. To that end, there will have to be some ground rules for both my posts and your comments (should you wish to leave any). At all costs be vague in your comments. Don't use surnames, and don't leave any personal info. You can expect me to be fairly circumspect at all times. We have been warned that others 'over there' have been putting out too much info and have been getting themselves and their families into trouble.

For those wondering, I ought to be leaving in a few weeks, and taking leave in the week leading up to my departure. I expect that the travel to get there will take a couple of days, with at least one stop along the way in the airfield that is only a 'Mirage' in the desert ;) Google Maps is your friend.

As most of you know, although I'm really looking forward to going, I'm not happy about leaving 'my crew' behind for the next few months. Although I know that they are made of some pretty stern stuff, I'm heartbroken at the prospect of not seeing them until mid-way. I'm just happy that it's a summer tour and so they will do some travelling, and the weather wont't be so depressing. I'm grateful too to all of our friends and the Parish, all of whom will be watching out for K and C and M (and Mr. D too!)

Keep watching this blog for future posts as I spool up for my departure.

Take care and may God bless you and keep you.

K