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Fair play to her - the last time I even thought about doing 500km I had to pour myself a stiff drink and go for a lie down in a dark room until the feeling past. And Airborne - I suspect you're right - you wouldn't kick her out of bed, she would kick you out!
But at a time when we are at breaking point, a quick look through RAF Active and no doubt around the various Stn Exped boards and you will notice a common theme of the same branches doing these sorts of things. Sour grapes? Possibly a small bunch if I'm honest - correction, if we're all honest - because these sorts of adventurous things are part of what we joined for. But you do have to ask which Branches and organisations have enough spare capacity to release people for the events which will likely take up a large amount of time in trg and prep when if you believe the politicians and VSOs we are barely keeping the barbarians from the gates.
But at a time when we are at breaking point, a quick look through RAF Active and no doubt around the various Stn Exped boards and you will notice a common theme of the same branches doing these sorts of things. Sour grapes? Possibly a small bunch if I'm honest - correction, if we're all honest - because these sorts of adventurous things are part of what we joined for. But you do have to ask which Branches and organisations have enough spare capacity to release people for the events which will likely take up a large amount of time in trg and prep when if you believe the politicians and VSOs we are barely keeping the barbarians from the gates.
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Why all the bitching over this? It's a positive story, she put a great deal of effort into her training and achieved a goal that we can only dream about. For all you know she did much of her training on detachment.
You're only jealous because only 7 blokes have been able to do what she's done, and none of you could equal her achievement.
You're only jealous because only 7 blokes have been able to do what she's done, and none of you could equal her achievement.
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In my experience, Gocat, the people who do these things tend to do a lot of prep in their own time so I certainly don't grudge them it, particularly when they are raising funds for a worthwhile cause.
I'm sure that, being a training officer, she could probably also fit in an appointment to give you some training in the correct use of the apostrophe. It might even take your mind off all of your whining about your PVR time.
I'm sure that, being a training officer, she could probably also fit in an appointment to give you some training in the correct use of the apostrophe. It might even take your mind off all of your whining about your PVR time.
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I think Ken and Walter are the closest to the truth here and the young lady should be lauded for her feat...
And yes, I would most probably be leaving the bed...
And yes, I would most probably be leaving the bed...
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I was just going to offer my congratulations to the super fit flt lt.
But now I'm also just a little cheesed off that we have to spend our time knocking something that's just erm, a good thing...... Is it not? Jealousy, schadenfreude, unpleasant....... Whatever. And I bet I was in the bar all the time she was training too.
If we are going to have an, "i've worked harder, been away more, had a crapper time and lost more mates than you," competition, can I ask some of my 'special' friends to come and comment? or if not, just some other random members of the PBI will probably do the job.
Sigh.
But now I'm also just a little cheesed off that we have to spend our time knocking something that's just erm, a good thing...... Is it not? Jealousy, schadenfreude, unpleasant....... Whatever. And I bet I was in the bar all the time she was training too.
If we are going to have an, "i've worked harder, been away more, had a crapper time and lost more mates than you," competition, can I ask some of my 'special' friends to come and comment? or if not, just some other random members of the PBI will probably do the job.
Sigh.
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Jolly good show
Well done Rachel, you are a credit to the service.
How many service personnel take part in the London marathon which is sponsored?
I have to say that she shouldn't be being sponsored by Herbalife while she is a serving officer
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Can you / Should you describe yourself as a professional athlete if you are employed in a professional day job.
This is a question about what constitutes a profession and implies no criticism.
Very well done on the challenge!
This is a question about what constitutes a profession and implies no criticism.
Very well done on the challenge!
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There are always people who gripe - I remember a Sgt PJI at Abingdon in the 1960's who had Leave of Absence to participate in the Olympic Games as a member of the Hockey Team. Other PJI's complained about the extra workload caused by his absence until he returned with a Gold Medal - then they all wanted to bathe in reflected glory.
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The term "professional" has come to have different meanings in common english usage:
a. If you are known as a professional thingy it could mean that you make your living by being a thingy but you may not be very good at it.
b. If you are known as a professional thingy it could mean that you are a really, really good thingy but you don't have to get paid to be a thingy.
Seems Rachael falls into the second meaning. Well done, Rachael.
a. If you are known as a professional thingy it could mean that you make your living by being a thingy but you may not be very good at it.
b. If you are known as a professional thingy it could mean that you are a really, really good thingy but you don't have to get paid to be a thingy.
Seems Rachael falls into the second meaning. Well done, Rachael.
An amazing feat of endurance, stamina and willpower, so credit where credit is due without any ifs, buts, or any other negatives. In the dim and distant past when I was a lot younger and fitter, I might have just about managed the third leg (Calais to Paris by bike) but it would have needed at least one overnight stop!
So, bravo Rachael, bravo indeed.
So, bravo Rachael, bravo indeed.
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Absolutely outstanding achievement. No room for her to be given any special conditions, just hard preparations and guts.
For the guys with the bedroom comments, I used to date a superfit aerobics instructor and the positions she could manage no complaints.......................
And Rachel certainly looks like a "fit" lass too..........
For the guys with the bedroom comments, I used to date a superfit aerobics instructor and the positions she could manage no complaints.......................
And Rachel certainly looks like a "fit" lass too..........
Mrs W, in her mid 50s, did the London-Paris cycle ride in aid of our local hospice, so even without the swim across the Channe I have some perception of this yoing officer's achievement. Extraordinarily well done.
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All credit to her. Thoroughly good chap, and all that.
So easy to take the pi$$, and then wonder whether you could do even 10% of what she's capable of. There are some amazing people out there, thank [Deity].
So easy to take the pi$$, and then wonder whether you could do even 10% of what she's capable of. There are some amazing people out there, thank [Deity].
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I'm sure it's an amazing physical achievement.
I prefer the mental achievement of driving to Dover and onto a ferry. Shortly after docking at Calais I'll be on my merry way to 'Gay' Paris, confident of arriving without having broken into a sweat. Boot full of red wine on the journey home too.
I prefer the mental achievement of driving to Dover and onto a ferry. Shortly after docking at Calais I'll be on my merry way to 'Gay' Paris, confident of arriving without having broken into a sweat. Boot full of red wine on the journey home too.