3 VP hosted the Edmonton event this year, with "E" Coy LdSH (RC) joining us for the festivities. Three excellent games of sub-unit Broom-i-loo led to ultimate victory by a composite team from Cbt Sp and Adm Coys. That was followed by the officer versus Sr NCO game, where the former kicked arse with a 3-0 score. Sometimes, experience and treachery simply aren't enough to compensate for old age....
Next up was a sub-unit chain of command race, where E Coy narrowly beat out the Cbt Sp/Adm Coy team. As the last man in my relay, I had much fun trying to ride a mountain bike in the snow while wearing a helmet, respirator, frag vest, and rucksack with radio, ammo can, jerry can (clipped on with a sash-cord and 'biner) and a pace stick. It was a close race and a good time was had by all.
We retired to 3 PPCLI lines for a brief Regimental Parade with the reading of congratulatory messages from Lady Patricia and the Colonel of the Regiment. We observed a moment of silence for 2 PPCLI's casualties, made a few individual presentations, and then broke off for a BBQ lunch with the obligatory 2 beers/sodas.
All in all, an excellent Regimental Day out here in Edmonton. High morale and esprit were much in evidence, with a good time enjoyed by all. And now if you'll excuse me, I must head over to the WOs' & Sgts mess where the devious bastards intend to seek Broom-i-loo vengeance by plying we impressionable officers with much liquor and merriment.
Cheers to all fellow Patricias - serving, remustered or retired!
