I have a couple of books screenshot from the last list. It was fun to read and I think my days of clinging to the Old Ways are definitely numbered. 🤭

I don’t think I’m ever going to be lucky enough to come across a copy of that history but I’m glad you were!

Not knowing what you’re doing already I found loading the tendon was easy to follow and made a lot of sense. I also find gently massaging the tendon makes a difference. Most take at least a year to improve. In general take the attributes which make you a great hiker and channel them into rehab. 👌

I’ve got a few clown shots up my sleeve. Job done. 🤣

I was always very curious about Truk and Rabaul. This second book in the trilogy answers a lot of questions. I’m sure Target will too. Btw, I have been trying to upload a few book pics this week in reply to your last #histbookchat post but Bluesky doesn’t like me very much. I will keep trying. 😩

I had the pleasure of being in audience. Great talk, Phil! 👌

I’ve read ‘Keep The Men Alive’ and ‘Staff Wallah’ is on the TBR and part of my planned reading for next year too.

You would be amazed at how far I would walk for a peanut butter sandwich. 🤣

Thanks, Kristen. I am encouraged to keep on going! I’m sure that you would make a great long distance walker given how much you love nature (and cake!). I just don’t recommend smashing your knees. 🤣

I’ll be in the Pacific for the next 3-4 months. Grim reading but it is very interesting.

You’re not wrong!

I have the trilogy on the TBR.

Gamble fills in the historical background behind Rabaul’s crucial role during the first year and a half of the Pacific War. After a brief synopsis of the invasion and the Lark Force story he focuses on the air war over Rabaul from January 1942 to April 1943, when Adm. Yamamato is shot down.

Still love KISS and listen to them almost daily. Ace was my favourite. </3

I have nothing like it on my shelves. A good collection, SC!

Love a good shelfie, SC. 👌

I was hoping to have found the 2/22nd Australian Infantry Battalion history ‘Little Hell’ (Lark Force) by now but unfortunately it’s still on The List. In the meantime I have enough on the shelves for a fairly decent look at the forces inc. infantry battalions, commando squadrons and coast watchers.

There’s a few I’m desperate to shift from one list to the other!