Pigeonman1

I think you should make another pie to bring along on Saturday. Looks great that pal!

I have done two tours of Afghanistan, the first was in Sangin (the major town in Helmand now almost in taliban hands) and the second in Kajaki, with a month or so back down in Sangin. The firt tine i was there Sangin was a bombed out mess, resembling a scene from mad max. It was relatively sparcely populated and the taliban generally had much freedom of movement. When i returned three years later the place was unrecognisable. The bazaar (high street of shops) was a hive of activity with shops ranging from mechanics to bakers doing brisk business. The place had been tidied up somewhat and the population had returned. It cost a lot of lives to get to this state of affairs, 13 men from my battle group died on that second tour, four of whom were good friends. I have said all along that once we left and allowed the Afghan forces to take responsibility for their own country then the taliban would run wild. Unfortunately i have been proven right!

SA80's fire 5.56mm. Look very much like military rounds on the 10 round clips to be used with a magazine charger. I agree with imissalot, probably dumped by a squaddie.

Im yet to see this film, i was based at Kajaki when on my second tour during 2009/2010 (Herrick11). We all heard of the story from the blokes we were replacing there. You could still see some of the kit left behind after the mine strike down in the bottom of the re-entrant. Im interested to see how much the film set actually looks like Kajaki, there were some amazing views from the OP at the top of the hills.

I have a Swazi Tahr Anorak which my father very kindly bought me for Christmas! Ray Mears often wears them in his programmes. It is very lightweight and breathable. Mine is quite roomy which is good to go over layers in the winter but also good for those spring/late summer showers when its still a little warm. They are quite pricey and come from New Zealand but i wouldn't swap mine for anything else. The Ridgeline anoraks look similar to my Swazi and are cheaper so mabye check them out. Hope this has been of some use!

Looks like a great place and a great day!

I was in utter amazement when, last week, the missus asked me, "is it Christmas in Australia now?" I didn't grace her with a reply!

Well i have just read that article in open mouthed disbelief. The bare faced bias with which is written is staggering! And the comments below it, just bloody typical clueless anti's!

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You've done better than i did. I had paid a deposit on a lovely secondhand AYA XXV sxs before my certificate arrived! That did make waiting for the certificate to arrive a nightmare though!

I wish i had the money! I would snap this gun up (dont tell the missus!)

The summer holidays are here and it leaves me with the problem of how to keep myself busy for 6 weeks. (Because if i dont find something to do, her indoors will will have a list of jobs as long as my arm!) Therefore I am looking for some pigeon shooting days in the South Yorkshire area. I have my chainsaw tickets and gear so would be willing to exchange work for a couple of days on the pigeons. Have SGC and insured through BASC. Mick

These are actually NBC (Nuclear, Biological and Chemical) trousers. They form part of the NBC warfare protective suit. The charcoal lining makes them nice and warm, ideal for sat in a hide in the winter!

Yes thats comfrey. Ive got some growing on my allotment.