January 30, 2007
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Before I get into the actual life update, Let me first acknowledge that Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, so some of you may be kicking things in to hyper drive. Meanwhile, I’m stuck in Germany, and actually hoping that I will be here through that day, since I’ve got someone who’s digging their hooks in back in Italy, and I was expecting to spend the day having not spent anything. Amazingly, I am not the only guy here with this idea in mind. I also recently unhooked myself, and didn’t want any new hooks.
Honestly, didn’t we JUST have a gift giving holiday. Think about it. Christmas, Valentines, and Mother’s Day. Then you deal with anniversaries and birthdays. Men need a break. Also, if you want to break up with someone between Christmas and V-Day, when is the best time. You’re just so close to both. Technically, you’re screwed into looking like an asshole from November to March.
On the other end of the spectrum, we have the single guy, who hates being single. I NORMALLY hate this, but there’s a problem with the other end. When does a relationship actually become gift worthy. If you’ve known someone for a month, is V-Day really to be celebrated? What about 2? More talk about this in another entry.
In the meantime, I’ve been running ranges up here in Germany. It’s a very easy job, and I’ve finished of two books, something that never would have gotten done if the Brigade had simply left me to do my job. Thank goodness for the range safeties, because these non-infantry people have no clue how to work a rifle.
“Drop your magazine.”
KLANK! (Bolt goes forward)
“No, press that button.”We have people come out, that have no idea how to adjust their sites, even when there are graphic representations of the adjustment on the zeroing sheet. The command wanted people to use their optics (M68 and ACOG) even though these people may have never seen them before. On top of that, no one decided to give them a quick class. I find this unbelievable, since I think about guns every day. I told someone, “You should be thinking of shooting or killing someone every day of the week.” They laughed, but I was two busy thinking of the easiest way to tell someone that if your point of impact is low, then you need to lower your front sight post to bring the barrel up.
Black 6, out.
Comments (5)
That’s rather sad that they don’t know how to properly handle their weapons. That bothers the crap out of me.
Valentine’s day, another way to shaft a male, aside from prison.
Wither Steak ‘n’ BJ Day?
Hello, Thanks for the info. Okay, do they not teach about weapons anymore? Never mind getting qualified. I try to go to the range at least once a month. Yea, and got a scar from doing something stupid…hot shells flew back on me. Have fun, Sharon
OK seriously, its the ARMY! What happen between basic and now.. Oh I know… NOTHING! Sometimes I wonder! ANd yeah that class I was talking about in the last entry… The pictures in the book are awesome… the reading is probably better.. but why cant the dude just come up with a better way of presenting it, reguardless of whether he is getting fired and doesnt care anymore…
“You should be thinking of shooting or killing someone every day of the week.” – Whoa
…I’m thinkin that’s a tad Pyscho… But I digress!
Known a person/dating them for 1 month & V-day happens upon you: No gift. Maybe a personalized card or burn them a CD, because honestly you never know how the relationship will or won’t progress…Save your $$! LOL
Now…if it’s been like 6 months or longer…obviously you think that person is a special somebody…don’t be a cheapskate!!