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So, its that time of the year again, where kids (and big kids too) worldwide will be waiting for Santa's arrival. Here today (at 1445h) its 31C, sunny and warm. A slight wind, and we have been in the pool to cool off a few times.
The turkey is still thawing, the beer is cold, and the ceiling fans are on full blast. Parrots and Kookaburras are cackling in the distance, and I can hear someones lawnmower, as summer is well into its third week here Downunder. Our tree is trimmed, and our humble gifts lay underneath (a 700ml bottle of Cdn Club too), and soon darkness will come and our Chritmas lights will be on, the house surrounded my many other homes with the same. All happily sparkling away.
I sure have heaps of memories from dear ole Canada, back in Saskatchewan, and I can only imagine in my minds eye what it must be like. The snow, the fresh wind, a smell of a Christmas tree, a roaring fireplace, the sounds of ski-doos buzzing in the distance, man those were the days! I miss it, and its times like this, I wish I was back in Saskatchewan with my family and friends. For reasons unknown, this time of year also makes me very aware of my heritage, and where I come from.
We must also take the time not for forget our deployed Allied Forces overseas, throughout the Middle East and elsewhere. Canadians, Americans, Australians, Kiwis, and of course the English too, plus a host of many others who contribute accross the world. As again, for so many men and women will be away from their families once more, some in some very, well not so safe places, literally in harms way, as we, the lucky ones yet again take our safety and families for granted in our warm houses (or cool houses in my case) with our families and friends close to us.
So wether you are copping a duty in the CP plotting SHELLREPS, or manning a strong point with your MAG 58 and M72's at the ready, or preparing a Christmas dinner for the troops, even conducting a DP, or doing a patrol. Whatever you are doing, make the best of a great Christmas Eve and of course tomorrow, no matter where you are, have a great Christmas Day also. Never forget who you are and where you come from, and rest assured family, friends, and even complete strangers are thinking of you all right now.
Hang in there!
Regards from the shores of the Coral Sea here on Bribie Island in Queensland, Australia; and
Merry Christmas!
From
Wes and Nancy (and the psycho cats from hell)
Santa commences his Australian run in just a matter of hours. I am sure he, and his six white boomers are knawing at the bit! He'll pick up the reindeer once he leaves here, so tell your kids its on!
The turkey is still thawing, the beer is cold, and the ceiling fans are on full blast. Parrots and Kookaburras are cackling in the distance, and I can hear someones lawnmower, as summer is well into its third week here Downunder. Our tree is trimmed, and our humble gifts lay underneath (a 700ml bottle of Cdn Club too), and soon darkness will come and our Chritmas lights will be on, the house surrounded my many other homes with the same. All happily sparkling away.
I sure have heaps of memories from dear ole Canada, back in Saskatchewan, and I can only imagine in my minds eye what it must be like. The snow, the fresh wind, a smell of a Christmas tree, a roaring fireplace, the sounds of ski-doos buzzing in the distance, man those were the days! I miss it, and its times like this, I wish I was back in Saskatchewan with my family and friends. For reasons unknown, this time of year also makes me very aware of my heritage, and where I come from.
We must also take the time not for forget our deployed Allied Forces overseas, throughout the Middle East and elsewhere. Canadians, Americans, Australians, Kiwis, and of course the English too, plus a host of many others who contribute accross the world. As again, for so many men and women will be away from their families once more, some in some very, well not so safe places, literally in harms way, as we, the lucky ones yet again take our safety and families for granted in our warm houses (or cool houses in my case) with our families and friends close to us.
So wether you are copping a duty in the CP plotting SHELLREPS, or manning a strong point with your MAG 58 and M72's at the ready, or preparing a Christmas dinner for the troops, even conducting a DP, or doing a patrol. Whatever you are doing, make the best of a great Christmas Eve and of course tomorrow, no matter where you are, have a great Christmas Day also. Never forget who you are and where you come from, and rest assured family, friends, and even complete strangers are thinking of you all right now.
Hang in there!
Regards from the shores of the Coral Sea here on Bribie Island in Queensland, Australia; and
Merry Christmas!
From
Wes and Nancy (and the psycho cats from hell)
Santa commences his Australian run in just a matter of hours. I am sure he, and his six white boomers are knawing at the bit! He'll pick up the reindeer once he leaves here, so tell your kids its on!
