2 days to go!

Just got to the airport and checked in, I hate this time before I go away. I am sort of in limbo, not deployed but not home. Everything I do for the next 2 days is geared towards deploying, its crap. I hate it. I wish I could just teliport to where I'm going with my bags packed, lol.

Went round and seen my parents today before I went, its always rubbish. I never really know how to deal with it as I don't really focus or think too much about going away, everyone back home obviously does. Maybe I'm just a bit selfish?!

When I get back to camp I have to get my checklist out of all my kit I need (I'm terrible, can't remember anything unless I have an aide memoir) I then have to lay it all out before packing it. Well squeezing it, lol. I have so much kit and so little space. I also have to pay my excess baggage and THEN claim it back, ridiculous system!!!

My baked potato has arrived so more later......

A week to go......

It’s getting to that time before I go away when I get twitchy and apprehensive. It’s weird because once I'm there I don’t mind and believe it or not I actually relax, well kind of. Maybe just resignation of the circumstances is more accurate, lol.

Got a few last bits and pieces to do before I go, I have got a power of attorney drafted eventually for my Dad and youngest brother so they can deal with my affairs when I’m away. Saves SO much hassle, well providing they don’t sell all my property and raid my bank accounts.... Eek! What a thought, coming back and having nothing left but the clothes I stand in :-)

Off out tonight for a few beers tonight with the guys before I head off, should be good. My youngest brother isn’t drinking though and my other brother is staying in..... Must be getting old, lol.

Off for a weekend of fun and randomness with my gf tomorrow, I have got a few cool things organised so hopefully we will have a relaxing and fun time before I go away. I need something to keep my mind off of things before I go, as I can get quite distant when I don’t have something else to focus on. I am not telling her where we are going tomorrow as I want it to be a surprise, it is weather dependant though. I LOVE teasing her and winding her up just like a little kid.
She gets well excited which is good as it make s me happy seeing her smile. On Sunday its over to her for her part of the fun, I'm off somewhere up north for a day to do something. What that is I don’t know but she loves organising things and making lists so that should keep her happy. To her credit, she always picks things that are just what I need at the time. Can't wait!!!

I'm off to make a brew now..........

Dave

It is that time again.......

Well its time for another state sponsored holiday. This blog is for everybody to keep up to date with me while I am away. I will try to post as often as I can but its not easy, however, its easier than writing letters, lol.

Feel free to reply and comment and I will do my best to keep in touch.

Dave