End of deployment

[Wysiwig]

Does anyone know if this is true?

My sister's fiance (Army) has told her that when he gets in to Brize (from a spell overseas) that he has to go straight back to camp and is not allowed of camp for a further 24 hrs?

She needs to chill out, in a lot of circs it's true. She also needs to expect the day he is supposed to be coming back, will be delayed, plane broken down, diverted, etc, etc.

It's wise to start thinking that his deployment does not finish until he steps foot off camp. Which can be anytime, do not make plans for romantic meals etc, when they are due back. He will 99% of the time be delayed.

I hate my dh coming back, not because I don't love him, but I've got so used to my own routine!

madwoman - yes I can see how that could be the case; the blurring of roles, the loss of dominion. I've never really thought about it or analysed it before; it's something that's always just 'happened'.

I'm somebody who'll willing hand over the running of the house to anyone who offers - it's a wonderful relief when DH comes home and is there to sort out niggles, breakdowns etc.; he's more than welcome to it! I suppose it's because I'm not one for tight schedules/ routines, therefore there isn't one to disrupt (makes me sound really disorganised... er, oh yeah, I am!). He can clean the bathroom any way he likes - fine by me!

I think my OH is also very happy to slot in and do whatever needs doing. He hasn't had to do much in the domestic line for the last six/seven months - it's a nice change for him to take out the recycling and unblock the loo. I actually do think he enjoys that sort of stuff - it's such a contrast to his day job!

What I do know, is that in just a few weeks, I'm going to be battling with my daughters for a big hug with Dad (they are fairly grown up) and everything else will seem totally unimportant...