Author Archives: Brit Army Bird

Part of what it’s like when they are on tour

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Brit Army Bird

It’s been a while since I posted properly. Partly that’s because it has felt like I am alive and functioning but not really present whilst Jim’s away. I have thought a lot about this phenomenon. It’s not just that I … Continue reading →

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Home early from R and R – a girlfriend’s perspective

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Brit Army Bird

Is it really acceptable to come home a day early for R&R? I mean, have you any idea how that messes with us? So: almost everything is ready. Most of the house is clean. The shopping is done, the ‘stuff … Continue reading →

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Long distance arguing

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Brit Army Bird

When it’s good it’s very, very good, but when it’s bad, it’s horrid This is my theory: being left for months on end is bound to be crappy. Leaving on good terms and making sure that things tick along smoothly … Continue reading →

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St Dwynwen’s Day

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Brit Army Bird

Originally posted on Beacon Blog:
St Dwynwen’s Day is the Welsh equivalent of St Valentines Day According to legend, Dwynwen fell in love with a prince called Maelon Dafodrill, but her father had already arranged that she marry someone else.…

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Odd behaviour when he’s away

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Brit Army Bird

Everyone deals with separation differently. I’m not an old hand yet so I notice every little difference in myself. These include benign things such as getting a bit sad when I don’t have to buy whiskey or wash his socks … Continue reading →

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Soldier, Soldier lyrics (more than one moral to this tale)

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Brit Army Bird

Soldier, soldier, will you marry me With your musket, fife and drum? Oh how can I marry such a pretty little girl When I have no coat to put on?

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British Army Answerphone

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Brit Army Bird

This made me cry with laughter.

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10 good reasons to date a soldier

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Brit Army Bird

1) He should be used to doing what he’s told 2) He can iron (oh yes he can – don’t let him tell you otherwise) 3) You can witness ‘Bromance’ first hand

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Being left behind

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Brit Army Bird

For me, the worst thing about seeing Jim off to Afghanistan is that I am being left behind. I want the bloody adventures. I want the danger and the testing of oneself. I want to see a different country and … Continue reading →

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Saying “Goodbye” – a girlfriend’s guide

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Brit Army Bird

Seeing your man off to war is not something I have a lot of experience in. I have done it once, two days ago. Though I did wave him off for 7 weeks to Kenya for some playing around on … Continue reading →

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