Here here Mad Mark I agree totally with your reply! As for Britney Spears I seem to recall Kinloss being the sunniest place in the UK come summer time(?) and probably some of the best summers i've ever had, including an island some where in the southern med!
Once heard a story that a young chap sold his car when he heard of his posting to Lossie thinking he wouldn't need it there, doh!
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