I reckon that I could still hack four years at Akrotiri, Jocky.

Fancy setting up a swap?

Only two years, possibly three here then wherever they send me after that. Time will tell. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy it out here. The variety of equipment I'm getting to see is superb but I'm looking forward to a 'normal' life when the time comes.

Arborfield beckons!

Look me up when you finally make good your escape, Jocky. Then I can show you lots of kit that's less than "superb" (the de facto default condition out in the Real World). And don't forget that I shall be looking for volunteers to staff Neil & Geoff's Biomed Boot-Camp (School for Practical Technicians).

As I say, Mate ... enjoy it all whilst you can!

Meanwhile, I have a nice T-shirt here that says "If You Think You Are Normal - You Must Be Mad"! I got that one from some NHS Mental Health Unit, or other.

Been there, done that, but never bought a T-shirt.

Arborfield, the MHU ... or the Boot-Camp?

No!! around the world !!