Meet Basil - 68/365

Meet Basil - 68/365

Originally uploaded by MarkyD31

This is my old friend, Basildon Arking. I've known him for over 20 years now and he has just recently retired from the Military Assistance Division. 

B. Arking - MAD, as he is still officially known, sent me a telegram today to let me know he's off on a round the world jaunt and to ask if I would look after his prized pot plants for a few months. I said I would be delighted to do this for him as long as he would send me the occasional photo with an update as to how he's getting on. Knowing Basil as I do, I am sure he will have a great adventure and I'm sure he wont mind me posting a photo here now and again. Anyhoo, he said that apart from leaving from Edinburgh airport, he didn't have any plans as to which route he was going to take and would just follow his nose. I know he has built up a huge network of friends & contacts over the years in the MAD, so I'm sure he'll be fine.

So watch this space to see how Basil gets on ......!