October start date

Rob-117 · 29-08-2008 3:43pm #1

May as well get the ball rollin! Anybody else on this intake?

goodcopbadcop · 29-08-2008 3:56pm

Im in there, loads of people have got in for this one it looks like. about time i say :cool:

bullslinebacker · 29-08-2008 7:37pm

Im In!!!!

conor123 · 29-08-2008 9:16pm

ill be there to, with bells on:D

role on october

Mr.Anderson · 29-08-2008 10:05pm

Im definitely going to be there!!:D
How long to go lol?

jim2008 · 30-08-2008 5:32pm

Sure i have nothing else on in oct might as well join you all!:)

goodcopbadcop · 30-08-2008 11:09pm

We will spend all of our time training during wet weather and then the cold winter.. excellent. I remember somone posting one time about how we might end up out in the yard freezing together, looks like its going to happpen now

Dyson77 · 30-08-2008 11:35pm

i'll be there as well

conor123 · 30-08-2008 11:40pm

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

We will spend all of our time training during wet weather and then the cold winter.. excellent. I remember somone posting one time about how we might end up out in the yard freezing together, looks like its going to happpen now

sure it rained all summer anyhow so wouldnt make much difference in the winter:D
plus to be honest if we are all dressed up on parade id rather be out in the cold than stand in 20+ degree weather whilst sweating like john terry on a penalty spot

MAKEPEACE · 22-09-2008 8:39am

I'm in too. Really looking forward to it.

Rob-117 · 25-09-2008 8:43pm

Who else is quitting their crappy job tomorrow?? WOOO

Mr.Anderson · 25-09-2008 8:45pm

Rob-117 wrote: »

Who else is quitting their crappy job tomorrow?? WOOO

I totally am woooooooooooooo and i can't wait, finish at 1pm and have 2 week break!!:D:D

jim2008 · 26-09-2008 3:30pm

What are you guys wearing to the SRN? Shirt and tie??

Mr.Anderson · 26-09-2008 3:32pm

jim2008 wrote: »

What are you guys wearing to the SRN? Shirt and tie??

More than likely Jim, MGH said that going casual was frowned upon, so it'll be shirt and tie for me!:D

New Recruit · 26-09-2008 3:34pm

Wear a suit guys and similar office type clothing for the girls....They are watching you from the start guys, so make a good impression.

As you will see from the moment your guests leave the assembly hall, that you have joined a disciplined organisation...They will batter it into you from the start, so be prepared..

Look forward to meeting you all, we'll be there with the green shoulders!!:D

Mr.Anderson · 26-09-2008 3:36pm

New Recruit wrote: »

Wear a suit guys and similar office type clothing for the girls....They are watching you from the start guys, so make a good impression.

As you will see from the moment your guests leave the assembly hall, that you have joined a disciplined organisation...They will batter it into you from the start, so be prepared..

Look forward to meeting you all, we'll be there with the green shoulders!!:D

Thanks for the advice there New Recruit...i think making a good impression from the start will last, so it'll be the works now lol!:D

conor123 · 26-09-2008 3:38pm

aye shirt and tie. the whole nine yards so to speak.

finished my job last saturday:D been trying my best to train all week. not going well. running was never my strong point. i was a postie and walked miles everyday with a bag on my back so im not unfit but theres a huge difference in walking it and running

what colour are we going to be new recruit?

jim2008 · 26-09-2008 3:45pm

Shirt and tie it is then:( Are you all bringing guests?

New Recruit · 26-09-2008 5:48pm

conor123 wrote: »

what colour are we going to be new recruit?

You guys are the "Blues"..

Fiacmar · 27-09-2008 12:04pm

"..finished my job last saturday:D been trying my best to train all week. not going well. running was never my strong point. i was a postie..."

Try not to let the drill staff know you used to be a postie, trust me on this...

duckster · 27-09-2008 12:38pm

Good afternoon Fiacmar, you say not to let the DS know that you were a postie, very true, but equally as important for new recruits to try and hide/disguise any previous military experience also as it may bring with it unwanted attention. for example.......

A member of the Greens who had recently spent the previous 3 weeks building friendships had it dashed within 3 minutes after he was required to note the names of fellow SO's for show parade - not a nice experience.:o

conor123 · 27-09-2008 4:35pm

Fiacmar wrote: »

"..finished my job last saturday:D been trying my best to train all week. not going well. running was never my strong point. i was a postie..."

Try not to let the drill staff know you used to be a postie, trust me on this...

Why? now your just getting me nervous:eek:

Fiacmar · 27-09-2008 5:12pm

duckster wrote: »

Good afternoon Fiacmar, you say not to let the DS know that you were a postie, very true, but equally as important for new recruits to try and hide/disguise any previous military experience also as it may bring with it unwanted attention. for example....... A member of the Greens who had recently spent the previous 3 weeks building friendships had it dashed within 3 minutes after he was required to note the names of fellow SO's for show parade - not a nice experience.:o

****ty situation mate, but nobody blames you, its not like you were deciding who got put up. 'Course, it'll be different when you're made squad leader, you be rightly hated then!

Still no idea who "new recruit" is then?! PM one of us man! (Or woman...)

duckster · 28-09-2008 1:16am

Rightly or wrongly Fiacmar, however It be a fool who'd take on responsibilty as SL. Afterall when formed up on parade a good SL would need the mathmatical ability to count in 3's. However being SL would have its advantages, your name would always be in the book for comments like that. You have been warned lol:p

goodcopbadcop · 30-09-2008 7:43am

How did everyone find the SRN? A lot ot stuff to take in but well up for it now after seeing round the place. Makes you feel good too seeing all the other people in training standing smiling all the time, must be fed well..

Oh might just add the definition booklet was a bit of shock, never expected them to be so long but getting stuck in to it now so hopefully I have time to know them :eek:

Rob-117 · 30-09-2008 9:40am

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

How did everyone find the SRN? A lot ot stuff to take in but well up for it now after seeing round the place. Makes you feel good too seeing all the other people in training standing smiling all the time, must be fed well..

Oh might just add the definition booklet was a bit of shock, never expected them to be so long but getting stuck in to it now so hopefully I have time to know them :eek:

Maybe they're told if they don't smile they get "disciplined"

Yeah that definitions is gonna be tricky alright

surfrunner · 30-09-2008 9:50am

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

How did everyone find the SRN? A lot ot stuff to take in but well up for it now after seeing round the place. Makes you feel good too seeing all the other people in training standing smiling all the time, must be fed well..

Oh might just add the definition booklet was a bit of shock, never expected them to be so long but getting stuck in to it now so hopefully I have time to know them :eek:

Do you listen to Damien Dempsey(Singer/Songwriter) by any chance? re;your location!

goodcopbadcop · 30-09-2008 9:55am

surfrunner wrote: »

Do you listen to Damien Dempsey(Singer/Songwriter) by any chance? re;your location!

dont know him at all, the location from the name of a fatboy slim album :cool:

surfrunner · 30-09-2008 10:07am

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

dont know him at all, the location from the name of a fatboy slim album :cool:

No worries. Damien Dempsey sings a song called "Spraypaint Backalley" where he sings about kids off their heads on glue etc lying in the gutter looking up at the stars! Classic. Check him out you might like him! www.damiendempsey.com .

Congrat on getting a start date. Good luck & Enjoy!

Mr.Anderson · 30-09-2008 10:48am

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

How did everyone find the SRN? A lot ot stuff to take in but well up for it now after seeing round the place. Makes you feel good too seeing all the other people in training standing smiling all the time, must be fed well..

Oh might just add the definition booklet was a bit of shock, never expected them to be so long but getting stuck in to it now so hopefully I have time to know them :eek:

Same here Goodcop, getting stuck into those definitions right now so i can rhyme them off at any given time! Number 3 is just crazy...:(

I really can't wait to get started now, the days are getting closer!
Oh and do you still need to leave your stuff in my car on the sunday?

goodcopbadcop · 30-09-2008 12:02pm

Mr.Anderson wrote: »

Same here Goodcop, getting stuck into those definitions right now so i can rhyme them off at any given time! Number 3 is just crazy...:(

I really can't wait to get started now, the days are getting closer!
Oh and do you still need to leave your stuff in my car on the sunday?

Yeah well if they allow you to take it up to the room when you arrive i will do that but if they dont then i will leave it with you if thats ok, what class you in i might have been sitting beside you last night for all I know

Mr.Anderson · 30-09-2008 12:04pm

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

Yeah well if they allow you to take it up to the room when you arrive i will do that but if they dont then i will leave it with you if thats ok, what class you in i might have been sitting beside you last night for all I know

Now that would be literally quite hilarious if you were! I heard though thatthey were not gonna let us see the rooms until the very end, and i quote, "incase it puts you off" lol!

Ill send you pm

New Recruit · 11-10-2008 9:42am

Gook Luck to all the "Blues" starting tomorrow from all the "Greens"....

Be there no later than 8.30am...Listen to what the trainers tell you, lots of the general rules and stuff are given on the Sunday, you will need to remember them to keep yourselves right..

Good luck with Staff AB...Don't give him any reason to dislike you;)

JVB · 11-10-2008 9:51am

Good luck to all those starting GV tomorrow. The first few days will be a head spin but it'll settle down. Then you can laugh at me in Nov when I'm like a rabbit in the headlights

goodcopbadcop · 11-10-2008 9:58am

indeed not long now, I remember when it was 7 weeks away, time has just flown in. Well good luck to everyone who starts along with myself tomorrow, hope its a good laugh and not too hectic :eek:

BoutYe · 11-10-2008 10:06am

I've got the dates right this time

Good luck tomorrow and as JVB says, see you in November

MrsGeneHunt · 11-10-2008 10:18am

Best of luck y'all!!!

Esp my homeboy Mr.Anderson:cool:

Mr.Anderson · 11-10-2008 11:20am

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

Best of luck y'all!!!

Esp my homeboy Mr.Anderson:cool:

Thank you Mrs!!...I can say im slightly nervous!! Im sure i'll see you there sometime soon too!

See you tomorrow gcbc! and i'll see you in november JVB!:D

Rob-117 · 11-10-2008 12:26pm

Go team!

Mr.Anderson · 11-10-2008 5:09pm

Rob-117 wrote: »

Go team!

That's the spirit Rob!! :P

integra1 · 12-10-2008 2:03pm

All the best Mr.Anderson, wish it was me! I have my medical coming up in the next week or so...your a good lad you'll be grand! enjoy matey! keep us posted on how your getting on etc!:D

given1 · 12-10-2008 9:40pm

all the best to everyone who went in for training today, hope yas enjoy it and keep us informed:)

James_UK · 14-10-2008 6:40pm

Hey folks!

I hope you're all enjoying it, I'm sure you will all be grand

And we'll be seeing you around the towns not too long from now

!

Good luck people!

Much love. x

goodcopbadcop · 25-10-2008 11:35am

second week is over thought I would just drop in to say first of all we are all still alive and having a good time.

Long days, not much sleep but its been great so far, good craic and as a father ted would say "a great bunch of lads"

Hope any of you waiting to get in hear soon!!

October start date

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