What we do in the bush

iTunes’ party shuffle is playing a copy of: Living a Little, Laughing a Little – John Hiatt & Elvis Costello – Living a Little, Laughing a Little (1974 – 1985), of which I have the original CD and therefore didn’t steal music. And because I’m still suffering from reservist hangover (past three mornings spent agonizing […]

Rules of engagement and other things reservists have to worry about

iTunes’ party shuffle is playing a copy of: Guilty – Jimmy Barnes – Flesh and Wood, of which I have the original CD and therefore didn’t steal music. My Army unit is on Mobilisation Manning this week, right after 17 days of in-camp training! If they mobilise us this Saturday just to practice, we will […]

Asia Blog Awards 2004

Just got out of reservist training (finally! 17 days a bit too long leh!) Updates on SAF’s new hi-tech helicopter simulator and the life and times of Sergeant Foreskin soon. So much to write, dunno where to start, dunno whether I’m allowed to write in detail about training. See how. Meantime, thank you Mr Brown […]

Loy Krathong (water parade)

iTunes’ party shuffle is playing a copy of: A Day in the Life – The Beatles – 1967-1970 Disc 1, of which I have the original CD and therefore didn’t steal music. Tonight I have to book back in to camp early because we’re having a water parade. We’re having a water parade because they […]

Brand of Bothers

iTunes’ party shuffle is playing a copy of: Oh, what a beautiful mornin’ – 1998 London Cast Recording – Oklahoma!, of which I have the original CD and therefore didn’t steal music. “Eh, so, Diana Ser’s boobs really quite big, ah?” And another thread of conversation in the bunk commences. In-Camp training (ICT) gives us […]