The Australian Military has a new unit over at the FLLA-B (Force Level Logistics Asset-B). We were invited to come to a cookout last Wednesday. Since we have a fun relationship with these guys and gals, we headed over for some grub and to scope out the compound. They have added a few temporary buildings in the last few months but no other major changes. Our only obstacle with them is the compound access. Since most of the shenanigans happens after dark it is hard for us to gain access since they lock the gate at night. Then there is the fact that they have guards patrolling the compound at night. Keep in mind also said guards are armed, LOL!!
The evening was very nice, laid back, AC/DC playing in the background, tons of food and the near-beer flowed like a river of biblical proportions.............with no buzz to be had! Every time I mention near-beer I have to voice my disgust and utter annoyance with the stuff. I don't think it tastes good at all and it does nothing for my self-medicating needs. It should be banned!
That was a joke, but I do hate it.
They had a raffle for an ipod Nano, a statue of a camel and five dollars worth of near-beers (they were $1 a piece to raise money for a charity. Everybody wanted the camel, especially Smitty. The Captain said he was going to win it and sell it to Smitty and guess what........He won it!
As of right now I think he is still dangling it in front of Smit but he has not given it up.
So now to the pictures:
A great time was had by all, a big thanks to the Aussie Contingent for a great time and some outstanding food and drink!!
