I’m Published In Canadian Army Journal (In A Small Way)
A little under a year ago I posted a review of Lizzie Collingham’s fascinating history on the role of food (or lack of it)in World War Two. I had submitted […]
Grenadier Guards Band Visits Suffield
CFB Suffield was treated to some pomp and circumstance last Wednesday evening as only the premier band of the British Army can deliver it. The Band of the Grenadier Guards […]
With The British On The Prairie
It’s always good to get out of the office, especially when you can escape to something as big as the Canadian prairie and watch some cool military kit in action. […]
Back To The Summer: Adventure Training In The Rockies
As the daily temperatures drop and winter approaches on icy feet, I find myself retreating into pleasant memories of this summer, including things I haven’t managed to blog about yet. […]
Life in Suffield: The Mad (And Bad) Padre On Ice
Last week marked my second ever ice hockey game. Our Base Public Affairs Officer, Nicole, came to the rink for the game featuring the Officers’ Mess vs the Senior Warrants […]
Life in Suffield 3: More Fun on the Prairie with the British
These pictures have been hanging around on my hard drive since late October, when I had the chance to make another trip out to the training area (or “The Prairie” […]
A Suffield Grace
This Friday night past the Canadian military garrison at CFB Suffield had a mixed mess dinner (mixed = wives and spouses to keep the boys on their best behaviour). It […]
Life in Suffield 2: With the British on the Prairie
Two months into my posting at CFB Suffield, I’m convinced that I have the coolest job in the Canadian Forces Chaplaincy. One of the reasons for that conviction is that […]
Life at Suffield
One month into my posting as Base Chaplain of CFB Suffield, I’m starting to get a feel for this interesting and diverse place located, as a British Ministry of Defence […]
Posted – Alberta Bound
After a seemingly interminable delay, I finally received a posting instruction that will send me and my wife to Canadian Forces Base Suffield. It will be a big change, trading […]