On a MUCH happier note, a friend well met at the ANZAC day shoot in Opotoki has made (and will continue to make) single spring forends for the SHTLE Mk1.
Surely a day to remember for me!
I attended Dawn Parade at 0550hrs in Ohinemutu (Rotorua) and was pleased to note literally hundreds of young people in attendance (young= <50yrs old)
Truly stirring