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integra1 · 10-07-2009 03:15PM

Greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeensaaaaaa!!!!:D

only1kingEric · 10-07-2009 07:44PM

this is to anyone already studying in garnerville.
just a quick question about cash. How much do you need to bring with you???
even just an estimate. i'm trying to work out my finances here, taking into account that we get our first pay at the end of august.
i want to have rent and bills covered plus any extra i might need to live off till then.
with the amount of work we have been given to do before we start i could probably do with making this my last week in work.
just want to make sure i've enough put away to cover myself before i tell the boss. one more weeks pay might come in handy.
any input is welcome. cheers

PapaYankeeGirl · 10-07-2009 09:08PM

only1kingEric wrote: »

this is to anyone already studying in garnerville.
just a quick question about cash. How much do you need to bring with you???
even just an estimate. i'm trying to work out my finances here, taking into account that we get our first pay at the end of august.
i want to have rent and bills covered plus any extra i might need to live off till then.
with the amount of work we have been given to do before we start i could probably do with making this my last week in work.
just want to make sure i've enough put away to cover myself before i tell the boss. one more weeks pay might come in handy.
any input is welcome. cheers

Obviously Im not in GV (or nowhere near it) but I think that you get an allowance from the PSNI to cover food while you are there, its a daily allowance of £x!!! So I heard anyway, maybe things are different these days. If the allowance still stands then I guess you would only need money for the bar (if you drink) and the odd vending machine bottle of mineral. I guess then you also have to consider travelling costs.

I have just realised that my post is of no use, so please ignore. Im away for cider and Pringles:rolleyes:

Older · 11-07-2009 12:25PM

only1kingEric wrote: »

this is to anyone already studying in garnerville.
just a quick question about cash. How much do you need to bring with you???
even just an estimate. i'm trying to work out my finances here, taking into account that we get our first pay at the end of august.
i want to have rent and bills covered plus any extra i might need to live off till then.
with the amount of work we have been given to do before we start i could probably do with making this my last week in work.
just want to make sure i've enough put away to cover myself before i tell the boss. one more weeks pay might come in handy.
any input is welcome. cheers

Hey,
There's no exact answer to your question but i'll try give a rough idea.
I would suggest spending as much time as you possibly can working on learning and studying the pack that you have been given. It takes a lot of pressure off if you have it all or mostly learned by the time you enter Goonville. Now for the money part - its actually quite hard to find things to spend money on! There is an allowance for breakfast and lunch and it (for me) more than covers the cost of food and drinks - you then get a dinner allowance in the evening and again it covers the cost of the food and drinks. the bar is pretty cheap so its very hard to spend even a tenner a week in the bar (plus you'll be very very busy with uniform, pre-reads etc and will only half about half an hour to spare in the bar)!! Theres no pressure on you to spend money on anything at all so I would imagine you would not need much money at all. whatever you normally spend at the weekends and travel to and from the Hotel is pretty much all you need.

By the way the first few weeks wont make sense and you will feel lost and overwhelmed - but trust me it settles down so dont fret it. Ask fellow students if you have any questions and stay grey!!

hope that helps

PC Inwaiting · 11-07-2009 05:04PM

Its strange reading Cartly's post now I know who he is.

As he said we have a few things to pass before we reach graduation. I remember seeing my first passing out parade, it was amazing. Hard not to shed a tear.

RoscoPColtrane · 11-07-2009 05:11PM

integra1 wrote: »

Hey folks,

Hope you all enjoyed SID as much as I did!:D Can I ask how everyone is carting their belongings to GV? I am thinking a suit case or how is everyone else bringing their gear in?

Cheers Teg

Ive just completed my shapping list for checking in at the Hotel. Forget the big beg. Ill be needing a camper van. Bet Ive forgotten something too..

integra1 · 11-07-2009 05:24PM

Flip, how are we gonna get the Tequila in mate?:D How's the workbook and defs going!??

RoscoPColtrane · 11-07-2009 05:30PM

integra1 wrote: »

Flip, how are we gonna get the Tequila in mate?:D

Whaddya think the camper van runs on?

I think I'll leave the tequila me in the dark recessess of my fellow's squaddies first impressions of me and let my air of professionalism,dedication and commitment take over when in the hotel.

PC Inwaiting · 11-07-2009 05:31PM

integra1 wrote: »

Flip, how are we gonna get the Tequila in mate?:D How's the workbook and defs going!??

Ha the old work book. I put so much effort into mine and they were never even collected. Typical GVille.

One tip, Invest in a suit cover - very handy

RoscoPColtrane · 11-07-2009 05:36PM

integra1 wrote: »

Flip, how are we gonna get the Tequila in mate?:D How's the workbook and defs going!??

Theyre not but im off now for a nano second from work so intend to get going on them. Thanks PC (not anymore...) In Waiting. I was going to ask if we had to complete the workbook. Will do it anyway to be on the safe side.

PC Inwaiting · 11-07-2009 05:41PM

RoscoPColtrane wrote: »

Theyre not but im off now for a nano second from work so intend to get going on them. Thanks PC (not anymore...) In Waiting. I was going to ask if we had to complete the workbook. Will do it anyway to be on the safe side.

I am not there yet, maybe next week I will have to change my user name.

Another thing bring flip flops for the showers, wait until you see what the showers in the gym look like. Make me ill just thinking about them.

RoscoPColtrane · 11-07-2009 05:49PM

PC Inwaiting wrote: »

I am not there yet, maybe next week I will have to change my user name.

Another thing bring flip flops for the showers, wait until you see what the showers in the gym look like. Make me ill just thinking about them.

Check. And bucket loads of hand sanitiser...

LiverpoolMad · 12-07-2009 08:22AM

RoscoPColtrane wrote: »

Theyre not but im off now for a nano second from work so intend to get going on them. Thanks PC (not anymore...) In Waiting. I was going to ask if we had to complete the workbook. Will do it anyway to be on the safe side.

I am going to ask a silly question but what the heck!!! you are talking about a workbook RPC, when were we giving that, the only thing that I have been learning is the defs, and the orders.

Help me out here m8.

Doh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Found what you have been talking about, Feel like a right spare prick now!!!!!!

integra1 · 12-07-2009 04:28PM

RoscoPColtrane wrote: »

Whaddya think the camper van runs on?

I think I'll leave the tequila me in the dark recessess of my fellow's squaddies first impressions of me and let my air of professionalism,dedication and commitment take over when in the hotel.

Ok you do that squaddie! Defs go in then go out again! ahhhhh!!!:mad::eek:

only1kingEric · 12-07-2009 08:37PM

Older wrote: »

Hey,
There's no exact answer to your question but i'll try give a rough idea.
I would suggest spending as much time as you possibly can working on learning and studying the pack that you have been given. It takes a lot of pressure off if you have it all or mostly learned by the time you enter Goonville. Now for the money part - its actually quite hard to find things to spend money on! There is an allowance for breakfast and lunch and it (for me) more than covers the cost of food and drinks - you then get a dinner allowance in the evening and again it covers the cost of the food and drinks. the bar is pretty cheap so its very hard to spend even a tenner a week in the bar (plus you'll be very very busy with uniform, pre-reads etc and will only half about half an hour to spare in the bar)!! Theres no pressure on you to spend money on anything at all so I would imagine you would not need much money at all. whatever you normally spend at the weekends and travel to and from the Hotel is pretty much all you need.

By the way the first few weeks wont make sense and you will feel lost and overwhelmed - but trust me it settles down so dont fret it. Ask fellow students if you have any questions and stay grey!!

hope that helps

Thanks Older, that helped a bunch.
think i might give work the boot tomorrow.
these definations aren't sticking in my mind as easily as i hoped they would. need all the time i can get at them.:mad::mad:

surfrunner · 15-07-2009 09:58AM

Anyone got Swine Flu yet? and cause havoc to our much anticipated training!!!;)

logi · 15-07-2009 10:09PM

alrite guys , your money question you'll be grand with psni allowances for your day to day , bring a couple quid just to be safe as the odd tesco run for munchies etc think i managed on 50 for the 4 weeks with the odd beer thrown in

but as everyone says ask the squad ahead of ya they will help you out, i love it and the time has flown in. But do be careful first 4 weeks are tough enough , you will be flat out i was anyway from 6am till 11 12 easy most nights, tho banter was great days were long but it will ease up and if your stuck ask someone for help and i found i would go MIA for a day or two puttin the head down and gettin all the work etc done but once ur past your residental you'll be laughing....:D

RoscoPColtrane · 17-07-2009 01:24AM

surfrunner wrote: »

Anyone got Swine Flu yet? and cause havoc to our much anticipated training!!!;)

I've been feeling lethargic, unmotivated, achy joints and peed off on the whole. Oh hold on! Thats just how i normally feel when i have to drag my butt into work. But hey...Im leaving the joint. Im outta there!!!!! Cheers Dr Surfrunner. I feel better already...

integra1 · 18-07-2009 12:23PM

I think I'm currently unemployed now! lol:eek: We didn't sign any contracts at induction sure we didn't? lol How is everyone feeling about 1st day fast approaching?:D

RoscoPColtrane · 18-07-2009 12:26PM

integra1 wrote: »

I think I'm currently unemployed now! lol:eek: We didn't sign any contracts at induction sure we didn't? lol How is everyone feeling about 1st day fast approaching?:D

To say bricking it would be an understatement. :eek:

MrsGeneHunt · 18-07-2009 01:03PM

RoscoPColtrane wrote: »

To say bricking it would be an understatement. :eek:

LOL You were the epitome of cool, calm and collected last night.....:p

Starlight.....:cool:

PC Inwaiting · 18-07-2009 06:56PM

MGH I finally figured out who you are, It was a great moment of triumph.

I hoped you enjoyed your lunch this week:)

smyff · 18-07-2009 10:11PM

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

LOL You were the epitome of cool, calm and collected last night.....:p

Starlight.....:cool:

i hear you are a big fan of breeze... he prefers me though. any day.

RoscoPColtrane · 18-07-2009 11:29PM

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

LOL You were the epitome of cool, calm and collected last night.....:p

Starlight.....:cool:

Oh my god. That was my demented chicken on speed dance. Im sending the men in black round to yours with that zapper thingy to erase your memory.

I cant believe that its not long at all til us dudes are struttin through the gates of gv a la saturday night fever as student officers. Its mad as. It really hasnt hit me yet. I just really need to get through the next while at work. Mt attitude is getting so bad I think they may actually sack me. Well that was the planned strategy anyway...Cant wait. Im wearin me white flares.:cool: Chest wig and medallion optional.

integra1 · 19-07-2009 12:22PM

LOL I will dander into GV with you chum!:D lol I can tell by the way she uses her walk!:p

Holy smokes it's fast approaching now!

MrsGeneHunt · 19-07-2009 03:08PM

PC Inwaiting wrote: »

MGH I finally figured out who you are, It was a great moment of triumph.

I hoped you enjoyed your lunch this week:)

Oh no! My covers blown!!! How'd you figure that one out?!!!:eek:
Had a panini. YUM.:D

MrsGeneHunt · 19-07-2009 03:10PM

RoscoPColtrane wrote: »

Oh my god. That was my demented chicken on speed dance. Im sending the men in black round to yours with that zapper thingy to erase your memory.

Can I just say the video is AWESOME on the big screen lol
We need locked up!!!:p

MrsGeneHunt · 19-07-2009 03:11PM

smyff wrote: »

i hear you are a big fan of breeze... he prefers me though. any day.

I beg to differ. He loves me. He told me so. So there.:P

PapaYankeeGirl · 19-07-2009 04:43PM

All relevant to July I see MGH!!! This is a polite 'stay on topic' reminder. You knows I loves you, so I didnt want to shout too much!! LOL

Delta2783 · 20-07-2009 02:12PM

Hey guys is anyone else having a hard time learning all this stuff off by heart? Im only going to concentrate on the PCR and CJS stuff for now. As long as i know them i reckon i should be fine? What you think?

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