Why I can't get a new aircrew watch!
This week I went to stores, to try and get my watch battery replaced. I was told that it would be impossible to do this, and that the watch would have to be sent away to be serviced. They had no idea how long it would take, and I was advised to go into town and buy a new battery. When I asked if I could have a new watch, I was told (of course) that there were none in stock.
This week I also went to a neighbour's Christmas Party. I happened to meet a civvy chap wearing a Nav watch (looking rather shiny). I had no idea who he was, but on chatting to him, it transpired that he was a supplier who worked in the stores at my base. Interestingly, he had no idea who I was, or what I did/ where I worked. He then proceeded to tell me what a doss his job was, how he did nothing all day and how much 'gear' he could get hold of.
Is it any wonder we can't get hold of the kit we need?
W***er.