I apologise if I've mentioned this elsewhere (honestly can't remember) but I do know I've told Steve on Skype.
Young Buna came back from his latest trip a couple of weeks ago and has now been formally notified he has been granted one years paid leave to study for and take his Chief Officers qualification. The maritime establishment he will attend is in our home town and therefore seen as a double bonus.
He went to Dubai yesterday with a friend to celebrate and his mom and this old bugga (me) are as happy as a dog with two tails
