As I was saying, its been a tough one this week. We got back from our first exercise, rather tired. Then we had rounds on Thursday morning (Room inspections). Some people in the troop had not quite taken on board some of the instructions about what to do with wet kit etc, so we were in for a beasting! First was PT. This consisted of an hour in the Swimming pool, in which we did not stop once! We did all sorts of stuff, treading water, laps, lengths as well as various other exercises (bearing in mind its a high sided pool, and so climbing in and out, in itself is quite a tough exercise). Then, after having 4 minutes to dry and get changed, it was back outside on the field for more sprinting and exercise. One person sprinted up and down a football pitch, whilst the other did press-ups, or sit-ups etc, then you'd swap back and forth. That went on for another half an hour. Then, it was back to base, to meet our not so impressed Drill Instructor, who, along with the Troop Sgt 'gently reminded us' how important it was as a troop to get everything sorted. At that point I was definitely thinking to myself "What on earth am I doing here", but you push through it, and they day got much better. Friday was fab. We're well and truly into weapons training at the moment which is good fun and very interesting. We were finished by 1500 on Friday and we were able to relax a little and unwind in the bar later that evening.
This week holds all sorts. We have much more weapons training to come, which we need to complete fairly quickly, otherwise it's going to slow up the rest of the training program, on top of that we have a drill display and a PT display to organise ready for the open day on Friday. As a result, we have extra PT every evening this week, on top of what is already programmed. YEY.............. :-(
It's going to be a busy one, and with another major Inspection tomorrow morning, all are a little nervous as to how it's going to go. I definitely am. I have been tasked with heading up the cleaning etc of the whole lads block, and so I am a little nervous if its not good enough, that in fact it'll be me that gets the rubbish, not the whole troop. But that's all part of a leadership, and it's great that they are giving me these opportunities to stretch myself and show a wide variety of skills. Hopefully I should have my first review soon, so it'll be interesting to see what their opinion is of me.
That's more or less me for now. Please do post comments on here as well, it'll be good to hear from people, find out what people are thinking etc.
See ya
Nathan
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8 comments:
Keep going, keep going. You are doing so well. 2 weeks down, 8 to go. Only 4 more days until you are allowed home for the weekend. Be bold, be strong. Love Naomi xxxxxxxxxxx
Sounds like you've made a really good start Nathan. Grace and courage to you.
"Put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground" (Eph 6v13).
Well done Nathan. I like your literary style masterly understatement!
The troop diary is good... i'd watch the "bring it on comments" at the end though!! someone will read it one day soon... and then.... a good whoopin will be in order!!! keep going bud.. ttfn
Matt
Hi Nathan, Keep at it, best wishes. Peter
Sounds like it's pretty full on, but i'm guessing your getting on with it well!
Were you given the task of writing the diary's on the website, or did you offer, they are really interesting to read!
Mr B (no longer for Bongo but clearly for Bugler now!) - tell me, cause I've been awake at night thinking about it (!! - brace yourself), how do you play the bugle and swim, do push ups etc at the same time. Is it the snorkle logic with the swimming?! Sorry to be light-hearted. Sounds like each day is tough enough, but as Roger wisely says, 'put on God's full armour' before you even get up and you have its protection and power the whole day. LOL M&S xxx. PS - was there a bugle in the armour (OK, I'll go now....). PPS Do you have a CD Walkman thingy? I have a great CD about the Full Armour.
Hey Nathan! It sounds almost as hectic as drama school! Keep your spirits up, just think of how stacked you'll be by the end of all this (and the Royal Marines T-shirt that you'll be able to wear!). Is that a grubby mark on your shoe Crossley?! Drop and give me 50!...Take care, you'll be great...
Nick
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