We don’t have a bittersweet thread, so here it is…
I just watched the Top Gear tribute to Sabine Schmitz. Hit hard at some points, but I was still smiling all the way through at all the the clips I remember of her grinning and laughing while others feared for their life (or threw up).
My new Taskmaster book arrived. Looking forward to trying some of the tasks out to embarrass the cadets.
Race Week 
First f2f parade in 56 weeks last night 
(Not allowed to extol about it on SM, so I’m getting it all out of the system here)
How did it go?
What did you do for a first night?
Tell… us… EVERYTHING
Quite well. NCOs only to guide them through the new rules and procedures. We’re fortunate to have a lot of secure outdoor space, so spent the last majority of time outside. When inside, abide by the one way system, wear masks, and stay distanced.
Nice to see everyone again. Some gopping haircuts on them, though.
Parades with flight bubbles of 15 will start shortly, and we’ll see where we get to.
Most ‘parades’ will be informal, civvies affairs for a while, we’ll do a uniform audit, badge and qualification audit, outdoor sports and distanced drill, but keep it casual. That should get us through the next 5/6 weeks, by which point more restrictions will ease and we’ll see where we are.
Making me happy today - new sofa delivered finally meaning the lounge is finished and I can have some downtime in the evenings.
Loving the versatility of my old man chair.
On a similar note I’ve just emailed all staff, parents and cadets to let them know we’ll be back from the beginning of May for the first time since March 2020!
(Staff already knew of course, but bcc’d them in all the same).
I’m typing at unit…
We’re in the ACF part, because it was refitted last summer. We’re in here because our half of the compound has been completely gutted in preparation for a complete refit!
Jealous
First drill session tonight with our new recruits. They are all in the same year group bubble which makes things a lot easier. They all seemed to get it first time as well which was nice.
All smashing out change step in quick time?
Was able to see a group of cadets off for their first Silver Exped day earlier.
Was great to see them again, even if they did have some questionable haircuts.
It’s just a shame we can’t publicise what they are doing.
Staff meetings next week, within touching distance of return.
Until then, making me happy, hoppy IPA and a stash of ale whilst re-binge watching game of thrones from the start. It’s better the second time round.
I only got to season 3 and stopped for whatever reason, which is a shame as I was enjoying it.
However after seeing the huge backlash regarding the finale, I’m reluctant to watch it all again for disappointment.
I’d stick it out… George R Martin has said he’s now going the end the books differently 
Making me happy. First eve back in (outside) the pub! Bloody cold but nice to be back spending too much money for someone to bring me beer…
Not quite there yet.