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On the 15th Aug, the team left SLNS lighter as it helped all team members to keep themselves warm. I
Gemunu by 0410 hrs on a bus and was compelled to DQ Cdr ‘Weere’ as he produced items including
a cab as additional vehicle, which a ‘Hip Flask’ which does not belong to him. The beauty of the
carried logistics requirement for incident was that elegant ‘Hip Flask’ was belonged to none other
the camp site. The journey towards than the Chairman –Adventure sports and Secretary! However
Hortain Plains via Kiridiwela, it was decided that the winner is Cmdr ‘Sam” as he possessed
Ruwanwella, Ginigathhena, Hatton, most number of exclusive camping gears which needed for such
Thalawakelle and Nanuoya have adventurous journey. The wining shield was a 14” none stick
given some officers a knowledge pan which we purchased for the purpose of cooking!
on the route and some enjoyed the
scenery as they were experiencing The team was requested to prepare three meals throughout
this after ages. All the team members camping. From the beginning Capt. HMP took the cue for
were travelling in a very basic sports deciding on menus and preparation. However on the first
rig in the bus until Capt. Jana came day dinner was done by Chef‘JP’ who wanted to show his
on board in Ginigathhena. He was talents and colors! But Chef ‘HMP’ was well assisted by
carrying two huge bags with him, many commies. So he prepared a delicious Chicken Devil, a
including a back pack hanging with Dhal Curry and a very hot Polsambal.
few camping gears which indeed
needed for camping and trekking. Lcdr ‘Int Rana” was brilliant with his culinary knife as he did
In this situation certain others also the cutting and chopping voluntarily. The task to prepare the
wanted to show what they have to rice was my responsibility. Everybody impatiently waited to
compete with Capt. Jana. All the taste the curries with hot rice. But I had different plans! Myself
team members had what they were and Cdr‘NKB’ were celebrating our 23rd anniversary in the
supposed to carry, but some had a navy on the same day and we could not extend a treat for the
nice set of equipment. Such officers team. So I decided to prepare a sticky rice instead of ‘Kiribath’
must be appreciated; therefore, I and all team members were compelled to enjoy the Sticky
declared a competition and informed Rice with Chicken Devil, Dhal Curry and Polsambal. Chairman
that there will be a reward for the himself complemented me on that and he suggested that if I
‘trekker’ who got the maximum open a catering service in days to come, that should be named
number of camping gears which “Attakuna Catering Service”, which I took as a complement! I did
required for camping and trekking. thank Lcdr Mudiyanse for selecting such good quality rice from
Members who were carrying basic a brilliant supermarket! But some members complemented me
essentials were disqualified but on the following day morning saying that thanks to my ‘Sticky
Chairman himself, Capt. JPP, Capt. Rice’ they have had the very easy and comfortable motion early
Jana and Cdr.Weere were not ready morning.
to walkout as they got certain extra Washing in Freezing and flowing water was not an easy task as
gadgets and equipment. Capt.Dampe really the flowing water in the Hortain Plains was freezing! Due
did not carry a torch even with to very reason some opted to do only ‘Undercarriage’ service
him; maybe he assumed electricity while some did only ‘Top Overhaul’ and others went for full
will follow him anywhere he goes ‘Service’ including the vacuum cleaning and shampooing !
because he was a ‘L’ branch officer. The second day 16th Aug by 0900 hrs we vacated the camp
The competition was opened until site after having breakfast and taking the packed lunch with a
the following day noon, and until very positive note to trekking towards mount ‘Kirigalpottha’.
such time the contenders were The most difficult part was to carry all our kitchen equipment
declaring divers gadgets in different towards the vehicle as that burner was almost weighed more
occasions. than 15kg. The two gas cylinders also slightly heavy but thanks
to our young gullivers’ Lt Uditha and LCdr.Wicky, we managed
Capt. Jana got the maximum to carry those equipment nearly 1km, from the camp site. When
points when he produced his we entered the road Chairman has met four Chinese girls and he
exclusive pack of ‘Beverly Hill’ was so proud to saythat they took a close up picture of him as he
cigarettes along with the ‘Cippo’ was the only one who was well groomed with an appropriate kit
and right camping gears. I too met the same set of girls but they
On the 15th Aug, the team left SLNS lighter as it helped all team members to keep themselves warm. I
Gemunu by 0410 hrs on a bus and was compelled to DQ Cdr ‘Weere’ as he produced items including
a cab as additional vehicle, which a ‘Hip Flask’ which does not belong to him. The beauty of the
carried logistics requirement for incident was that elegant ‘Hip Flask’ was belonged to none other
the camp site. The journey towards than the Chairman –Adventure sports and Secretary! However
Hortain Plains via Kiridiwela, it was decided that the winner is Cmdr ‘Sam” as he possessed
Ruwanwella, Ginigathhena, Hatton, most number of exclusive camping gears which needed for such
Thalawakelle and Nanuoya have adventurous journey. The wining shield was a 14” none stick
given some officers a knowledge pan which we purchased for the purpose of cooking!
on the route and some enjoyed the
scenery as they were experiencing The team was requested to prepare three meals throughout
this after ages. All the team members camping. From the beginning Capt. HMP took the cue for
were travelling in a very basic sports deciding on menus and preparation. However on the first
rig in the bus until Capt. Jana came day dinner was done by Chef‘JP’ who wanted to show his
on board in Ginigathhena. He was talents and colors! But Chef ‘HMP’ was well assisted by
carrying two huge bags with him, many commies. So he prepared a delicious Chicken Devil, a
including a back pack hanging with Dhal Curry and a very hot Polsambal.
few camping gears which indeed
needed for camping and trekking. Lcdr ‘Int Rana” was brilliant with his culinary knife as he did
In this situation certain others also the cutting and chopping voluntarily. The task to prepare the
wanted to show what they have to rice was my responsibility. Everybody impatiently waited to
compete with Capt. Jana. All the taste the curries with hot rice. But I had different plans! Myself
team members had what they were and Cdr‘NKB’ were celebrating our 23rd anniversary in the
supposed to carry, but some had a navy on the same day and we could not extend a treat for the
nice set of equipment. Such officers team. So I decided to prepare a sticky rice instead of ‘Kiribath’
must be appreciated; therefore, I and all team members were compelled to enjoy the Sticky
declared a competition and informed Rice with Chicken Devil, Dhal Curry and Polsambal. Chairman
that there will be a reward for the himself complemented me on that and he suggested that if I
‘trekker’ who got the maximum open a catering service in days to come, that should be named
number of camping gears which “Attakuna Catering Service”, which I took as a complement! I did
required for camping and trekking. thank Lcdr Mudiyanse for selecting such good quality rice from
Members who were carrying basic a brilliant supermarket! But some members complemented me
essentials were disqualified but on the following day morning saying that thanks to my ‘Sticky
Chairman himself, Capt. JPP, Capt. Rice’ they have had the very easy and comfortable motion early
Jana and Cdr.Weere were not ready morning.
to walkout as they got certain extra Washing in Freezing and flowing water was not an easy task as
gadgets and equipment. Capt.Dampe really the flowing water in the Hortain Plains was freezing! Due
did not carry a torch even with to very reason some opted to do only ‘Undercarriage’ service
him; maybe he assumed electricity while some did only ‘Top Overhaul’ and others went for full
will follow him anywhere he goes ‘Service’ including the vacuum cleaning and shampooing !
because he was a ‘L’ branch officer. The second day 16th Aug by 0900 hrs we vacated the camp
The competition was opened until site after having breakfast and taking the packed lunch with a
the following day noon, and until very positive note to trekking towards mount ‘Kirigalpottha’.
such time the contenders were The most difficult part was to carry all our kitchen equipment
declaring divers gadgets in different towards the vehicle as that burner was almost weighed more
occasions. than 15kg. The two gas cylinders also slightly heavy but thanks
to our young gullivers’ Lt Uditha and LCdr.Wicky, we managed
Capt. Jana got the maximum to carry those equipment nearly 1km, from the camp site. When
points when he produced his we entered the road Chairman has met four Chinese girls and he
exclusive pack of ‘Beverly Hill’ was so proud to saythat they took a close up picture of him as he
cigarettes along with the ‘Cippo’ was the only one who was well groomed with an appropriate kit
and right camping gears. I too met the same set of girls but they
