Intro Track
At 3:40 Greetings Xenophiles!
That was Michael Feinstein, as is now tradition on the Expat Life show - with Spring, Spring, Spring.
On this day in 1836 Samuel Colt manufactured his first pistol, a .36 calibre (whatever that means) in New Jersey.
In 1853 today, Heinrich Steinway founded Steinway & Sons to make pianos.
On this day in 1934 Mother-in-Law’s day was first celebrated in Texas.
And in 1936 the Spitfire made its first flight.
Today in 1960 Elvis Presley left the US army.
Did nothing more recent happen on this day? Nah - not really.
So happy birthday to Matt Lucas.
52 today.
And Happy birthday to the Proclaimers
Craig and Charlie Reid - 128 years old - combined.
And happy 45th birthday to the Sinclair ZX81. If you know, you know…
Gary Hutchings
1. Throwback
Born South London 1970’s. Moved from Battersea to Epsom in Surry.
Reading commando comic books. Playing soldiers. Action man?. Grandfather’s tales. War stories. Clearly a military service family
Cubs and scouts. Sunday school. Singing in choir.
Judo / boxing / swimming,hiking, camping / Volleyball / Rugby / Goalkeeper.
Influenced by coverage of Iranian embassy siege, Falklands war, Gulf war.
Moral code of God, Queen & Country
19:17
2. Money Money Money
After graduating from full time education he enlisted into the British Army as a Junior Soldier.
Elite Regiment of the Coldstream Guards.
Rifleman / Combat Communicator / Signals / intelligence / Electronic warfare.
N.I. Troubles / Afghanistan / War on Terrorism / Purple unit known as 15.
Non-Kinetic Effects Team
19:36
3. Chaotic, Quixotic, Exotic
Met Ioana. Retired to Romania. Why Romania? Doing what?
19:47
4. Next Chapter
What happens next?