aridhol's Journal: Ordinary Seaman Aridhol reporting for duty

I have now officially been a member of the Canadian Armed Forces for two hours. In 13 1/2 hours, I will be on a plane en route to CFFS Borden.

It seems that recruits with my training plan don't go through the regular training process. When I go tomorrow, I go not to boot camp, but to a three-week orientation. Here I will learn how to wear and maintain my uniform, and what is expected of me in the Navy. Eight-hour days, five-day weeks.

In three weeks, I fly from Borden to St. John's, Newfoundland, where I will spend the next two years (with breaks) at the Memorial University of Newfoundland. The first break will be when I go to boot camp, the ten-week yelling and pushup nightmare everybody loves. The second break is when I go aboard a ship for on-the-job training.

I also wasn't the only person fast-tracked. Another recruit was with me today. He was called on Monday, interviewed Tuesday, accepted Wednesday, and enrolled today. He will be on my flight tomorrow.

Right now I'm procrastinating from the packing I need to finish before I leave. My parents are taking me out to dinner this evening, and I'll probably go for a "few" drinks with BouncingBean tonight.

Remember, it's not a proper military course if you don't start it with a hangover.

Godspeed, and fare well

[johndiii]

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You enlist and get two years of college?

[Red Warrior]

Tell me again about your immigration policies again?...

Best of luck!

Re:You enlist and get two years of college?

[Ethelred Unraed]

Tell me again about your immigration policies again?...

Sweet jumping jobblies of Jennifer! The world is coming to an end! RW IS THREATENING TO EMIGRATE!

OK, a troll has taken over the account. Only explanation.

Best of luck!

I do declare that I also wish ye luck (both of ye).

Though I think the Canucks may be planning to invade again. I say we give them Minnesota in the hopes they go away. But there we draw the line!

Cheers,

Ethelred

bah barely had anything to drink

[bouncingbean]

Sorry man, I had to do training the next morning. Hopefully you made it safe and sound. Drop me a line as soon as you can and let me know what it's like in the navy. Heh is it true navy guys get breakie in bed and 2hr lunches? Damn swabie!