Happy Day

Went for lunch with Suzanna to the Tolcarne Inn it was so nice we really enjoyed our day out. When I got home I switched my computer on and there was the email I have been waiting for for weeks for. The mayor of Mailly Maillet said he is waiting to welcome me and my ladies to his village in October. Its great to get his endorsement at long last. I have invited him and his family to our Big Curry on the Somme on the saturday night of the walk. I am so happy happy happy it is such a big weight off my mind.

Sad day in the west country

I wasnt going to blog today but feel I have to. We here in Penzance celebrate if thats the word Armed forces day in July not June like the rest of the world, this is because the town celebrates a pagan festival on the said weekend. Not an ancient festival but one dreamed up 21 years ago by one of the ageing hippies who seem to control our social lives in Penzance they have their nasty fingers and hairy jumpers in every available pie.

Fab Friday

I always love Fridays I go to the office to deal with any mail that might have come in then I go to McDonalds and get a Mcmuffin and a coffee.
Then the highlight of my week at Gwithian beach I meet everyone from Surf action and listen to how their week  has been I talk about my week as well.
The mix is wonderful there we have guys with PTSD
Combat vets with amputations
over 50s with health problems in fact all types and they are all enjoying their Fridays as well these days. Surf action is a charity who take people surfing and do beach activities they are a fab organisation run by the delightful Rich and the amazing Russ Pierre. I didnt stay long today but its always worth it as its a good place to network and put our vets in touch with the right people.
Weekend....Sleep.....Pub.........

Thursday the day before Friday

Another fab day lots of stuff happening for us, Im not allowed to say just yet but trust me its great news. Had Suzanna a new volunteer in the office today very pleasant really nice.
Things coming together like nobodies business this week I shall welcome saturday for the rest. Many more phone calls to make yet before today is done so I shall oil my finger and get to it.

wonderful wednesday

At last I have heard back from France and its great news I have got what I wanted and that was a free field in Mailly Maillet to camp all my ladies and soldiers in. Thank you to the Mayor and thank you Jackie Bedford for making this happen. I can now get on with planning in a deeper vein than I have been doing of late. Our admin document will be completed by the end of the month, my battlefield guides and Bernie god love them will be going to do a final recce and tweak the itinery then all that remains is to raise some much needed dosh. I admit a weekend camping in northern France in october is not my idea of heaven but last time I did it in February in the snow so this should be a doddle. Get fundraising people please.

wonderful new add by Tracey our artist and all round good pal  

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Ruby Tuesday

I wish I was ruby tuesday haha, started early today got the emails done and dusted by 0800hrs leaving me free to do other things like sitting drinking tea with the car park attendant and catching up on village gossip its amazing how much one misses through going to work. Anyway Im up to speed now so I have no need to worry about missing anything.Had a phone call from a Major someone from somewhere so yet another piece of jigsaw is fitted in. If only the French side would get their collective  derrieres into gear. Well many phone calls to make I might blog again later if today turns out to be fantastic if not see you tomorrow as usual.

monday meeting

Left home at 0600hrs got home at 1800hrs. But it was worth it we had a meeting for wenches it was brilliant lots of creases ironed out cracking lunch provided by our Colonels wife.There isnt a lot to say but positive vibes all round. Nice long convo with bernie tonight she sure gets stuff done quickly.
Many emails to send so must get off and get them done.