Pro - Does anyone else's nest boxes get soaked in rain?

[Chickendoodle]

I was very humbled to watch the interview the other day with the widow of the bomb disposal expert, Olaf Schmid, after she had received his bravery citation.

 

He was undoubtably a hero and has been rightly awarded the George Cross. His widow has also shown immense courage and dignity and managed to smile even at his funeral. Her pride in her husband shines through.

 

She has not been on the front line herself but had to live every day with the prospect of her husband not coming home. I think there should be some sort of recognition for her bravery as well.

[Cinnamon]

Is this the attractive blonde woman who was appluading as her husbands coffin went past?

 

Amazing woman. I doubt if I could be so brave in the face of such adversity.

[Chickendoodle]

Yes that was her - she was interviewed on the news either yesterday or the day before and she is just amazing

[Seagazer]

It makes you feel so proud of him and all the other men and women out there just listening to her talking about her husband. I don't think I'd be able to do it. I think you'd have to have a strong character to be able to live with your partner doing such a dangerous job all the time.

[Jillus]

Olaf Schmids widow is an inspiration.

 

My son flew out of Afghanistan today safe and sound after his six months tour of duty. I just cannot wait to hug him and have him home safe, he was one of the lucky ones. Every time I saw a cortege in Wootten Bassett on TV or heard of another fatality it brought tears to my eyes.

 

Interestingly he told me a story recently of a soldier where he was being asked how he felt about the 'morale boosting' trips by the PM, David Cameron and other sundry MPs. The soldier told the MP that he was fed up of them as every trip meant a heli that should have been bringing in mail was full of idiots like him and the mail was delayed, there was no internet or phone calls home for two days before in case somone blabbed to the press that the PM was coming, and it did nothing for morale, just meant soldiers on rest time had to sit in canteens drinking tea with people they had no respect for.

[Seagazer]

I'm so glad your son is out of there Jillus, you must be so relieved.

[patsylabrador]

He was undoubtably a hero and has been rightly awarded the George Cross. His widow has also shown immense courage and dignity and managed to smile even at his funeral. Her pride in her husband shines through.

I agree, she is a good example of how to behave.

My son flew out of Afghanistan today safe and sound after his six months tour of duty. I just cannot wait to hug him and have him home safe, he was one of the lucky ones. Every time I saw a cortege in Wootten Bassett on TV or heard of another fatality it brought tears to my eyes.

 

Interestingly he told me a story recently of a soldier where he was being asked how he felt about the 'morale boosting' trips by the PM, David Cameron and other sundry MPs. The soldier told the MP that he was fed up of them as every trip meant a heli that should have been bringing in mail was full of idiots like him and the mail was delayed, there was no internet or phone calls home for two days before in case somone blabbed to the press that the PM was coming, and it did nothing for morale, just meant soldiers on rest time had to sit in canteens drinking tea with people they had no respect for.

So pleased, such happy news. As for above, my son's PB was running out of food and ammo but flight was delayed because Brown was there on some foolish electioneering visit.

Very jealous, just found out my boy's tour has been extended - he's already done 7 months!

Have a lovely time with yours.

[clootie]

I was in Bury St Edmunds today where the centre of town was closed off in preparation for the military funeral of a young serviceman who was killed in February. The streets were lined with people all wishing to pay their respects. I was moved to tears. Such a tragic end to a young life.