My Falklands Story Part 2

[monkey66]

Really enjoying you memories Simon. Many thanks and please keep them coming.

I was just in school at the time and this was before 24hr news and internet coverage so it is fascinating to get an insight.

Sent from happy tappy tap.

[Simon Bolivar]

I always fancied being a Ships Diver. A nice fancy gold badge on your sleeve & extra pay every month, even when you weren't on a ship. Unfortunately, a chest operation I had when I was 13yo prevented me passing the medical. It also prevented them sending me to Submarines, which was my first draft; so guess that evened things out.

[Bigboned]

Lol yeah can't beat trade pay for free lol,
Sludgie ( Nick) is a dolphin holder too, wonder what the link is between cigars and the service? There must be one somewhere!!
Either way loving your memoirs Si, Tis an honor and a pleasure to read them

[Monkey Nuts]

Great stuff Simon.

Thank You

[Simon Bolivar]

Very high praise indeed Deano, glad your enjoying my little saga.

[spirit_of_will]

Just had a read of this thread, really good to hear a first hand account. It's a really good read, Simon! I'll be looking forward to the next...

[Simon Bolivar]

Thanks again for the support guys, following the time line of 30yr ago, the first ships of the Task Force were already sailing. I'll try put together the next installment tomorrow. All together now...'We were sailing

[Flying Cigar]

Thank you once more for the interesting top read, Simon !

[daniel2001]

Fantastic read Simon. Many thanks for taking the time to put this into words for us all to read.

[butternutsquashpie]

Amazing read there Simon! never really knew of the Red Cross bipartisan participation in that conflict...

on the cheerier note: hope you still remember your Chess tactics