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03-08-2009 08:12PM

I can't drive either, I was about to do it when I moved to Spain for a few years, then when I came back I lived in the city centre so I never really had the need for one. It never bothered me at all until now!

MrsGeneHunt · 03-08-2009 08:17PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I can't drive either, I was about to do it when I moved to Spain for a few years, then when I came back I lived in the city centre so I never really had the need for one. It never bothered me at all until now!

I cant fathom not being able to drive! I passed my test two months after my 17th birthday.....many many many moons ago lol:rolleyes:

PapaYankeeGirl · 03-08-2009 09:17PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I can't drive either, I was about to do it when I moved to Spain for a few years, then when I came back I lived in the city centre so I never really had the need for one. It never bothered me at all until now!

Wow really Testa? Guess you are chasing all the crims on foot. LOL. I love driving, been at it 3 years and im only 20. Will you take lessons and your test or not bother?

smyff · 03-08-2009 09:28PM

MrsGeneHunt wrote: »

I cant fathom not being able to drive! I passed my test two months after my 17th birthday.....many many many moons ago lol:rolleyes:

still cant drive for **** either :P so ive been told...

been driving just over a year, but had my car 10months. ive done 11k already :eek::eek::eek: a few people said i should be a traffic cop

PapaYankeeGirl · 03-08-2009 09:33PM

Im going to be a Roads Policing Officer. Let me in to GV first!!!

On the 'off topic' topic of mileage. Iv put 30,000 miles on my car in 2 years!

Shield · 03-08-2009 09:37PM

Oh this thread is SO getting cleaned up when I have a few hours to kill...

PapaYankeeGirl · 03-08-2009 09:38PM

psni wrote: »

Oh this thread is SO getting cleaned up when I have a few hours to kill...

:(

03-08-2009 10:20PM

PapaYankeeGirl wrote: »

Wow really Testa? Guess you are chasing all the crims on foot. LOL. I love driving, been at it 3 years and im only 20. Will you take lessons and your test or not bother?

Yeah, I will hopefully do it this year if I get enough time off! I'm getting a wee 125cc motorbike in the next few weeks, but somehow I don't see me turning up on the Sunday I start on the bike - the rucksack I'll be carrying will be the same size as it!

PapaYankeeGirl · 04-08-2009 08:33AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Yeah, I will hopefully do it this year if I get enough time off! I'm getting a wee 125cc motorbike in the next few weeks, but somehow I don't see me turning up on the Sunday I start on the bike - the rucksack I'll be carrying will be the same size as it!

I can just imagin the squad all standing about and the officer in charge saying- 'Anyone seen Testa, is Testa here yet?' then in the background all they can here is you full throttle trying to get up the hill at Knocknagoney! LOL

Cant really see that working if im honest? Where would you put all your stuff? You cant just wear a suit on it, its not safe plus the fly splats would look awful. Have you not a friend or someone who could run you up? As I was saying to the other guy, you will probably meet someone who lives near you who you could hitch a lift with.

No high speed persuits for Testa and his R plates then! They'll give you a push bike

PapaYankeeGirl · 04-08-2009 10:54AM

Just reading through the shopping list for GV there. Psni, you mentioned pens, file blocks etc, what about Lever arch files or are they provided?

Any other ideas of things to get from any insiders?

smyff · 04-08-2009 06:26PM

125cc wouldnt sound bad if its a chopper. 50cc bikes however, eugh

PapaYankeeGirl · 04-08-2009 07:17PM

Can anyone who has been/is in GV tell me if there is a mirror in the room? Just wondering, you know, got to see to put on the face and do the hair and make sure the uniform looks hot on me.

smyff · 04-08-2009 07:19PM

PapaYankeeGirl wrote: »

Can anyone who has been/is in GV tell me if there is a mirror in the room? Just wondering, you know, got to see to put on the face and do the hair and make sure the uniform looks hot on me.

no make up allowed sorry. or at least, bare minimum is what ive heard. and for the hair, its to be tied up and under your hat at all times. show parade if one hair is out of place... so ive been told by a few people!

PapaYankeeGirl · 04-08-2009 08:08PM

smyff wrote: »

no make up allowed sorry. or at least, bare minimum is what ive heard. and for the hair, its to be tied up and under your hat at all times. show parade if one hair is out of place... so ive been told by a few people!

PC Inwaiting told me make up is allowed so I dont need to worry. You dont wear your hat all the time, so as long as your hair is up and tidy its ok.:P

Everyone still needs a mirror at the end of the day

smyff · 04-08-2009 09:55PM

PapaYankeeGirl wrote: »

PC Inwaiting told me make up is allowed so I dont need to worry. You dont wear your hat all the time, so as long as your hair is up and tidy its ok.:P

Everyone still needs a mirror at the end of the day

just not cake bake standards

Shield · 04-08-2009 10:07PM

PapaYankeeGirl wrote: »

Everyone still needs a mirror at the end of the day

Some of us need a mirror at the start of the day too.

Things have changed since I was there, so I don't know if the lever arch folders are provided anymore or not.

There's a mirror in every room over the ensuite sink (guys, you know what I mean) and the girls are not allowed to wear any make up either. Hair must be tied back in a bun or up with clips.

PapaYankeeGirl · 05-08-2009 08:50AM

psni wrote: »

Some of us need a mirror at the start of the day too.

Things have changed since I was there, so I don't know if the lever arch folders are provided anymore or not.

There's a mirror in every room over the ensuite sink (guys, you know what I mean) and the girls are not allowed to wear any make up either. Hair must be tied back in a bun or up with clips.

Hate to argue with you psni, but a few from the inside and recently out of the factory say make up is fine.

I guess we can always go to Tesco's and get a file.

PS- i have heard the sink stories:eek:

GollyMolly · 05-08-2009 03:30PM

PapaYankeeGirl wrote: »

Hate to argue with you psni, but a few from the inside and recently out of the factory say make up is fine.

I guess we can always go to Tesco's and get a file.

PS- i have heard the sink stories:eek:

Oh what's the stories?? Do the lads use them as urinals at night when they can't be bothered to leave the room???:eek:

PapaYankeeGirl · 05-08-2009 06:49PM

GollyMolly wrote: »

Oh what's the stories?? Do the lads use them as urinals at night when they can't be bothered to leave the room???:eek:

Yarp!:eek:

ShowParadeQueen · 06-08-2009 09:07PM

PapaYankeeGirl wrote: »

Yarp!:eek:

Not just the guys....

Make-up is allowed, but it HAS to be bare minumum. And not for the first few weeks. Show parades will be given out for make-up on parade. "Did you take your face to Spain for a week?" or "If you want to be a mode you're in the wrong place" has been uttered more than once...

:D

ShowParadeQueen · 06-08-2009 09:08PM

PapaYankeeGirl wrote: »

Can anyone who has been/is in GV tell me if there is a mirror in the room? Just wondering, you know, got to see to put on the face and do the hair and make sure the uniform looks hot on me.

Some rooms have them, some don't. I'd bring one, just to be sure.

smyff · 07-08-2009 12:13AM

ShowParadeQueen wrote: »

Some rooms have them, some don't. I'd bring one, just to be sure.

best not to take tips from this person

oh jesus ive over 1000 posts i am a victim

shelleyelley · 07-08-2009 11:03PM

a true victim lol;)

Rob-117 · 13-08-2009 01:20AM

Deleted User wrote: »

I can't drive either, I was about to do it when I moved to Spain for a few years, then when I came back I lived in the city centre so I never really had the need for one. It never bothered me at all until now!

When you first go into Garnerville you'll get alot of "twice the files if you can't drive" and "observer for 2 years" don't believe it I'm not a police driver and i'm not observer on every shift. Whoever your with is known as driver+ for some shifts where they'll be both driver and observer. So don't get stressed over it.

A particular company are security vetted and you'll be told to use them and only them. they're safe enough to call to and from Garnerville alot of times when I got them they were being driven by retired members

breakingbad · 17-08-2009 11:27PM

Hello folks. Possibly been answered before but, anyone any tips on learning these verbatim? Im thinking maybe write them a gazillion billion times or maybe recording them and listening back. How's everyone else approaching it?

tumsuf09 · 08-10-2009 11:01AM

Hi guys got the call, nov intake. Just wondered what the regs are for facial hair? Are trimmed beards allowed or must you be clean shaven.

Cheers

Gonetoosoon · 08-10-2009 11:45AM

tumsuf09 wrote: »

Hi guys got the call, nov intake. Just wondered what the regs are for facial hair? Are trimmed beards allowed or must you be clean shaven.

Cheers

Congrtulations tumsuf!:D

I will be seeing you in November.

Sadly I have no idea about regulations regarding facial hair but I have read on other threads that they run a pretty tight ship in terms of appearance!

Shield · 08-10-2009 11:56AM

No, men must be clean shaven each morning, and yes, they do check!

meathstevie · 08-10-2009 09:16PM

BoutYe wrote: »

I cant remember exactly when it was but at some point in the first or second week you'll have your "Intro to PE" class where you'll do a bleep test. Within the first few weeks you will have done the PCA for the first time and if i remember correctly you'll do the 5K run maybe around week 6 i think.

Whenever it happens to be, you'll do the 5k twice and the PCA 3 times over the 21 weeks.

And don't worry about the big hill behind the federation building. Going down the friggin thing is actually harder than going up. Have a good look

elizabeth2009 · 06-11-2009 12:01PM

Does anyone know where to get sylvette cloths from

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