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Dear Micks,

First of all I want to say how terribly sorry I was to hear of the death of guardsman, Christopher Davies last week. I would also like to send my best wishes to Ciaran O'Sullivan and other injured soldiers from 1st Battalion. I pray for their speedy recovery.

I recently received a telephone call from an officer in 1st Battalion (in Helmand) who said that the short stories and blog were entertaining you all and helping you through. I do hope that is the case. I am endeavouring to find new writers so I can upload content every week. Have you finished any of your stories, yet? A soldier I know, who recently came back from Sangin, told me that life for you boys is 90% boredom, 10% panic. I should have scores of stories from you, if that's the case! But maybe you're all busy writing your diaries and memoires so you can be the next Andy McNab upon your return. Why not post some of your diary entries on this 'ere page when you're back from the tour? Maybe I could edit them and we could turn them into a book? It's a thought. Remember you are all part of history in the making.

Have you received the 'pin-up' calendar, yet? Here's November's picture just in case you haven't. Seeing as this month is nearly out, I'm not going to spoil the 'great' surprise!

My mother's so proud!

Hopefully your tour will whizz by. The last months seem to have gone very quickly for me... 'So what have you been up to?' I hear you cry! Well, I've turned into Vera Lynn and have been baby-sitting a Royal Marine (known in The Field as High Tower) since he returned to Blighty in October. He is very worried about the competition from the Micks and it keeps him on his toes (which is just as well as he's not very tall!) I think it's always good to have back-up, don't you?!!

Recently, I have been working a little bit but I have also been partying, shooting and partying some more. Yesterday, I interviewed Sir Stirling Moss (I'll see if he'll send you all a message). He was lovely and a very impressive man. He really is one of life's high achievers. He was telling me how hunting and show-jumping as a boy helped him become a great racing driver - I think it's an exclusive! I doubt very much other journalists have taken this angle on Mr. Motor Racing before. I then drank loads of bubbly in Mayfair with the ambassador of a champagne brand who (fingers crossed) is considering lending his support to this blog and might help us throw a party for your return (probably over the summer). I am enjoying myself entirely for YOUR benefit, OK.

I am off to Argentina on Monday for three weeks but I will update you about my travels a couple of times a week. I will also try and upload some pictures.

With love, hugs and best wishes,

Charlie xxx