Apologies to our followers

Our best laid plan to produce a nightly update on the Rambling Cockatrice progress hadn't quite taken into account the wilderness of Scotland and lack of phone reception, so apologies to all for this belated update to the blog.

Departure Day to Durham & the Cricket!!

An early start awaited our intrepid explorers, the alarm went off at 05:30, a quick glance out the bedroom window showed the weather was terrible, the rain was pouring.....hopefully not a sign of things to come!!

With everyone eventually on board, (the Squirrel managed to forget we were camping, deciding to bring the kitchen sink with him too!!!) we headed off up the A1 bound for Chester-le-Street to collect some donations for MNDA and watch a bit of International Cricket. Morale remained high although rain stopped play, as we managed to collect donations from the departees.

Post this, following check in at Durham Travel Lodge, lunch was followed by some aggressive MNDA charity work long into the night. It's worth noting that the Romainians favourite pub from uni days, was extremely dull, proven by the presence of Mike Atherton (former boring England Cricket Captain).

As the night progressed, MNDA became richer as the Squirrel became poorer, when Kembles ruggish good looks (or so 2 strange ladies thought) stripped him of his not so hard earned cash.

To round off a good days Charity work, Gary 'Tan in a can' was saved just in time by the Bear from relieving himself over the bedside table in the corner of the room!!!

About Us

On the 16th May 2009, eight members of 3 (Fighter) Squadron, Royal Air Force, will set off from Oban on the west coast of Scotland bound for St. Andrews on the east coast.





These highly untrained heros have but one aim . . .

. . . to walk 26 miles a day for 5 days in order to raise as much money as possible for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA)

The MND Association has been 3 (Fighter) Squadron's charity since one of our members, Sqn Ldr Ned Cullen, was diagnosed with this incredibly debiliating disease shortly after completing a tour of active duty in Iraq.

Our brave Rambling Cockatrices are:

Rich "The Semetic Squirrel" Wells









Steven "The Gay Tramp" Pook









Matt "The Romanian" Peterson









Barry "The Tank" Stratford









Greg "Gok is my hero!" Kemble









Stu "I've Got" Wood









Garry "Tan in a Can" Ward












Adam "Narcoleptic" McNeeley












Admirably supported by Bob "Drives" Smith










SPONSER US TODAY AT: http://www.justgiving.com/3sqntyphoonwalk

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor us; MNDA gets your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid plus a 3% supplement are added to your donation.

Please donate whatever you can for this worthy cause. MNDA provides vital care and support for individuals who have motor neurones disease as well as promoting much needed research into the disease and helping to find a potential cure. Take a look at the MNDA website for further information about their work: http://www.mndassocation.org/

Thanks in advance for all your support!!!