Soldiering on?
British forces in Afghanistan lost their 200th soldier.
When the British first became involved in Afghanistan in 2001, the plan was simple: 1. Topple the Taliban. (The nasty Mullahs in beards that governed Afghanistan from 1996) 2. Hunt down Osama bin Laden.
So they managed to “topple” the Taliban, but that was way back in 2001.
As for the hunt, you’d think all these years of foxhunting would pay off. Let’s face it, the last place on earth where big O is hiding is Helmand.
But Gordon still describes this mission as “vital”. His sense of humour has always been on the dark side as “vital” is more commonly associated with essential for life; full of energy; lively. A yoghurt drink is vital and to many a daily dose of Berocca. But a mission trying to stabilise a country that has never been stable and that is more of a tribal region than a country?
Apparently the best way to honour the memory of those who have died in Afghanistan is to “see the commitment through. But isn’t their death reason to reflect on this vital mission? Bring them back. Home.
Soldiers are a British institution, missions in Afghanistan are not.
Eggy soldiers, a British institution
- 1 Egg
- good bread, toasted, preferably home baked
- Butter
- Salt
- Eggcup or shot glass
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil, when water is boiling, drop in the egg.
Boil for exactly 4.5 minutes. Any less and its watery, too much gets you manky yolks. “Scare” the egg under cold water.
Toast the bread, butter, and slice into oblong strips (soldiers)
Place egg in eggcup and remove top half of shell. Sprinkle with salt.Marching soldiers into a pool of delicious yellow yolk. It’s amazing how much fun one can have at home.
