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Shortly before 1500hrs (1100hrs UK time) Sunday 9th, former members of HM Armed Forces will gather, here in the UAE, to observe the the act of remembrance.

A curry and few beers will follow.

Grateful to still be around to do the remembering.

Lincoln Cathedral, right behind the standard bearers.

Followed by a round of Port for the toast to absent friends, and a Sunday Roast at the Tower, then back to Tim and Jane's for further beverages.
Longest amount of time I've ever spent in my 1s.

I was at my local Remembrance Service in Northamptonshire, with my Dad (who served in Vietnam), and mates from various units (2 para, 3 Para, RM, RCT, 7 RHA, Engineers, RAMC) who had served in various places over the years.

Here's a pic of myself and a mate that got back from Afghanistan two weeks ago. He placed a wreath to remember the five members of his company that were killed in the past few months. One of them was from his own fire team. To say that it was an emotional moment would be a bit of an understatement.

A good mate of mine whom I went to army cadets with, has his name engraved on the cenotaph behind us. RIP Lee Hopkins, mate.

went to sunderland, quite a big parade. lads from depot para were marching, with a couple of staff from 3 para, good turn out of 2 +3 para blokes, went back to 4 para afterwads for a couple of sociable drinks.couple of reaths laid for nathan, the 2 para lad k.i.a in afghan. good day. absent friends,

Went to George Square in Glasgow, ended up in my local TA mess.
Some of the Jocks had returned from a tour in the sand that day and were having drinkies before going home.