A Story to Be Told

Almost every day, at the dawning of the day, three elderly friends meet at the warm sands of the shores of West Kilbride just below what is now recognized as the prize winning 5 Star Warm Sands Hotel of West Kilbride. The three old pals are in their eighties now. They have been meeting here ever since they all retired from the armed forces some twenty years now.

The three comrades, well known to the towners are simply known as the The three Comrades even though the hadn't actually served together in the forces. In fact, one was a soldier, one was a sailor and the other was a lieutenant in the commandos. They meet together for their first meal of the day cooked on a driftwood fire gathered the night before. Each of the comrades brings something to share and a flask of hot drink. They watch the sky beyond gradually glowing as it is lit from the east. They share their non-ending tales of the times in the forces and later as civilians. Read more...