Comox

[Harry Moon]

Originally Posted by Jes Andersen

Robert, I'll try to hook up with you in the next few weeks, since you'll be around for more than a few days maybe we can show you some of our part of the country. My home is in Black Creek about 20 minutes from the main gate at the base... I'm away until at least next week but internet is everywhere.

Harry mentioned York Island and its one that I completely forgot but would recommend. We used to visit on the way by and landed on the roof of the gun emplacement. An old family friend served their as a naval gunner and told some stories.

Jes

YORKE, don't mix them up, the other one is cold wet and a long way away

[Jes Andersen]

Harry, my mistake. I should wear my cheaters when typing and not be in such a hurry. Last time I was at Yorke Island was by boat on the way back from a fishing adventure. Now that BC Parks has gotten involved, and volunteers working out there, there should be some better interpretive information available.

Fort Rodd Hill in Victoria would be another stop for Robert if he has the time for the long drive down there.


http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/bc/f...ill/index.aspx

And, while not military, the Royal BC Museum is always a worthwhile stop for visitors to Victoria.

[Robert Bergeron]

Many , many thanks.

My extension on Base is 8047.

The secton is called DJA Comox so don't be afraid.

Cheers.

Bob

[Robert Bergeron]

Met some of the bravest service men and women I had ever the chance of meeting during a dive exercise last week here in Comox : Search and rescue technicians ( Sartech's ) out of 442 Sqn.

The Ex was meant to practice an underwater entry into an overturned vessel and recovering a victim.

There are compartments , doors and hallways just like a regular ship but without all the clutter, furniture , cables and oil and diesel in the way . It is totally dark inside.

A participating member drowned doing this in this exact same location a while ago .

These guys practice for real situations and they risk their lives doing it.

When you meet them , thank them for their service to all
Canadians please.

Cheers.

Robert

[maple_leaf_eh]

If hard steel is your thing, Vancouver Island has old Sherman, Grizzly and High Speed Tractor components built up for the logging industry. There are Sherman collectors who are looking for road wheels, rubber track, dry pin track and other consumables. If you spot something, post it up. A fresh set of eyes might see things that have blended into the background.

As for your travels, one of two things come to mind. Either you have trouble keeping a job , or you are in such high demand that everyone from the Saguenay Valley to the Comox Valley want you .

[Robert Bergeron]

Sartech on the job.JPGThanks Terry.

I would like to think it is high demand. My trade is going through a high manning Delta period right now.

I will keep both eyes open for the armoured stuff.

On another issue here is a shot I took during a SAR Buffalo ride on Tuesday .

Caption could read : RCAF Sartech keeping an eye out for aircraft debris during search.

The other shot would be : RCAF Buffalo plane has crooked prop !

Or, : Service member needed oxygen after seeing aircraft prop ...

[Robert Bergeron]

Hello friends on the Island and Mainland.

I am back in Comox after felling a moose in Québec. Meat in the meat locker for the winter months...

Met with Roberta aka Universalgirl. Very nice person, a Vet and lot's of knowledge. She lent me Nigel Watson's books for me to read . I have already been through volume II of course because I own one . There are some very interesting stuff in Vol III that I am discovering. Thank you Nigel wherever you are for doing this monumental job !

I will be on the Mainland teaching over at CFB Jericho Beach or what is left of it Nov 11-12-13 and plan on meeting with as many of the Western command bunch as I can when I am in town.

Will keep you posted. MLU is a great meeting place for fellow enthusiasts.