onto a gentleman there who was a volunteer and he was truly magnificent. He couldn’t do enough for my sister-in-law and within a short time she received her entitlements. Well done Legacy. Several years ago I had the honour of travelling to Gallipoli for a boy’s trip on a mate’s yacht. We intended to go ashore at Gallipoli in the yachts dingy however the conditions were too rugged, so we took shelter in a nearby boat harbour. As the sun came up over Gallipoli we stood on the rear deck of the yacht and “the last post” was played. Very emotional day. We then toured the beach area and Lone Pine. We then sailed back up the Dardanelles Strait into Istanbul for a few days R&R then back home to Adelaide. We have been very fortunate to travel around Europe, USA and the UK plus went back to Vietnam with a 9RAR mate and our wives. Still looking at getting away to Japan or Canada but as I mentioned before we live in the “best country in the world.” Last year we went to a destination wedding at Airlie Beach so took the opportunity to fly straight into Townsville and then bus down to Airlie. We stayed in Townsville for a couple of nights and took the opportunity to travel out to our barracks. Brought back a few memories.?? Well Pete that’s briefly what has been happening in my life and if any of the “old blokes” are travelling thru Adelaide please get them to give me a call for a catch up. A reunion would be great but understand very difficult to arrange. (We will probably require wheel chair access.) Only joking. Keep up the good work mate. Your efforts in keeping us old blokes informed are greatly appreciated. Cheers mate a stay safe. Gus WEIR From Gary Sharp on 15 October. Hi Pete. Nice to hear from you and hope all is well. Shirley and I celebrated our 50th Wedding anniversary in March this year so survived that. Basically, I have spent the last 45 years in the Railway Industry as a project engineer and manager but currently retired although I do get asked to do some contract work now and again. Still involved also in the Railway Technical Society of Australasia SA branch as the current secretary. One highlight was I spent part of my career involved in the construction of the Alice Springs to Darwin railway line and the got asked to be the maintenance Engineer, so we moved to Darwin in 2003 until 2010 when we moved back to Adelaide. Was only supposed to be in Darwin for 2 years but things like that happen up there. I have also done work in Tasmania and the Pilbara. Our son Jarrod and his partner are still living in Darwin and works for the railway up there. Daughter Larissa and grandson live on the sunshine coast so guess you call us empty nesters. Shirley does miss the kids a lot though. We try to visit as often as we can! I still catch up with Mick Long and Lance occasionally. Caught up with Lance and Ollie last June when they were touring around in their motor home so had a great time in Clare and visited a few wineries. I think they said they will be down this way early next year sometime so hope to catch up again then. I have had a few health issues in the last couple of years although nothing serious although I had a prostate issue but am all clear now. By the way I heard that you were down in Adelaide not that long ago this year? We should have caught up! I do enjoy the newsletters, and you do a fantastic job of them. As more things come to mind, I will let you know but i'm sure not a whole life story. As you said we are certainly not getting any younger. Cheers for Now. Sharpie
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