Hey, sparkling skills there, Oldtimer. I just love it when things like that come to a satisfactory conclusion.

I'm also glad for Karla that she finally found the geezer she was seeking. I mean, what are the chances of that happening, eh?

Great stuff.

MsG

There is a wealth of information amongst all of us, that's for sure, and it is great when we can lend a hand and help someone find someone or get further info on something.

At some point, just about anyone who spent time in Germany during the BAOR period checks, or is going to check, out this site bringing their own perspective along but also that little bit of info or knowledge of other sites with them. Such was the case here and I'm glad as well Karla was able to track down her Nigel Barber.

I was trying to track down and get in touch with the family who 'adopted' me during my time in Soest in '73-'74 and was finally able to do it via the Irish Rangers' website. I did hear from them which was great then the carrier I was using for email ended (or rather my contract with them did) and I lost touch again. However, it was great to be in some correspondence and catch up. That family was so important to me during that year and they hold a special place in my heart even after all this time.

I think it's actually pretty amazing that those who are on such sites as this and other Old Boy sites, or Army Brat sites too, are so willing to assist others in finding information or people. It's one of the great things about Internet, it really is.

i have always had a very logical brain some folk say weird but thats ok have traced a few people down some for myself some like karla who i happen to see on here,i have been looking in on this site for a long while but never joined till i saw her post.

when i look for people one of the first places i look is friendsreunited they have 19 million members and when you consider the uk population is about 60 million it gives you a 30% chance,thats if they have filled there profile in so its a good start .

i was in germany in the late sixties and loved every minute of it the food the people the countryside ,i can say i dont have one bad memory of the experience.

i am a big fan of motorcycles and ride most days, last year i went back to germany to see friends still out there and visit the camps i was at oh! why did i leave it so long both camps gone but still glad i went back.

glad i could help karla and like you say stephen theres lots of information out there as well as on here. nice to see all your great posts it jogs a few brain cells i had forgot all all about the union jack club.
paul or oldtimer or some of the other things i get called.

Yes ,well done oldtimer. BUT if you want to find someone START NOW.

I traced the love of my life from National Service days a few years back. We spoke on the phone, and I suggested a get-together. "A bit difficult" she said."I have bone cancer" She died amonth or so later. We never had our meeting .

well boys the conclusion to karlas story is that i have had a message off nigel who is one happy ex soldier because he had also been looking for her but with no luck, so it was a happy ending all around.

I would just like to give a big thanks to any and every one who helped my friend Karla get in touch with me.
I had been trying to find her as well..weird huh?

We are now in touch properly and emailing on a regular basis. This has also inspired me to continue, a little harder, trying to find a couple of friends from college who I lost touch with many years ago.

Again thanks and to someone who thought my friend was after support for a child.....dont be such a cynic!

Nigel

all the people looking for nigel,and there he is not two miles from where i live,him in newcastle,and me in gateshead,glad its a happy ending,dave.