Vimy 98

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Didn't go.  The heart attack on Easter Saturday put paid to that. I provided as much information as I could and the rest of the party went anyway and had a good day.

I was hoping that they might have sent some details of what they got up to, but I've not heard back from them. Some photos even....

I had planned a lunch break near Souchez for everyone but have no idea if they made it. Luckily, I covered my ass by emailing the proprietor and telling him I had had a heart-attack and wasn't going to be there....




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