In May 2007 I was privileged to be successful in my application to join the Royal Marines Band Service. So on September 3rd I will travel to HMS Nelson, home of the Royal Marines School of Music, and I will begin 2 years 7 months of training.
I thought it would be a idea to set up this blog, as a good way of letting you all, my friends and family, into the ins and outs of my time here. I'll do my best to keep you posted on how things are progressing, not to mention the numerous dits I'm sure I will end up with. As I become more and more enveloped in the Military way of life, I'll inevitably begin to incorporate more and more 'Service Slang' into my posts.
For a pretty comprehensive dictionary, go to:
http://www.royalmarinesbands.co.uk/reference/Slang.htm
That will do by way of an intro. My aim is to get a few posts in before I leave, then as often as I can once I'm inside. Please do add any comments you wish. It'll be great to hear back from you guys as well!
