40 years ago as an officer candidate in the "unified" Canadian Armed Forces we all had to wear the same green uniform. OK, if you were a Professional Pedestrian but not so great for someone like me who had joined Canada's Navy. The uniform was topped off with a particularly hideous tall green peak cap. In an effort to give it a bit of flair I sewed the sides of the top down to give it a pleasing curl and that "old salt" look. All was well until I was pulled up short by the Base Chief. To say he was not best pleased with me would be a considerable understatement, Oh well I guess I hadn't really wanted weekend leave for the nest month......