Newfoundland is in the midst of a blizzard that is started yesterday and is still raging today. Washington is set to get 70cm of snow and we are just cold with a dusting of snow forecast. The high pressure system is pushing the "Snowmagedden storm" hitting DC across the Atlantic towards the UK

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Haircut day today. It seems a shame to spend $10 on somthing that only takes 5 minutes to do. Julie said it reminded her of when I was a soldier (although it is a bit thinner and grey) So here is a blast from the past photo.

I am the squinty eyed, good looking one in the middle of the back row. I did complain about the sun in my eyes at the time but I was ignored.

Back row: Ken Childs (Kinder), David Whelbourn (Wellie), Sgt Major (Smiler) Miles

Front Row: Victor Vaz (Vic), David Blackler (Blackie) and Philip Milner (Millie)

1st Regt Horse Artillery Best Command Post competition 1983-ish (I think, could be 1984)

We were the crew of H2 Command Post - E Battery

I can almost hear your amazement at our imaginative nicknames.