G. I. John

Though he is actually "Private Chow"























John is back after surviving four weeks of basic training for the army reserves.

I went down to Kapooka (in Wagga Wagga) this weekend to see his matching out parade.

And then went out drinking with about 40 people who hadn't seen a beer, and been going non-stop, for four weeks. Good fun was had by all.

He's survived, and I think somewhat enjoyed, his time a Kapooka, despite being yelled at, never having 5 min to himself, and gaining a cold/flu and twisted ankle.

At the marching out parade, the Chief of the Defence Force was attending. Apparently this is quite a treat, because he hardly visits Kapooka, let alone for "lowly" reserves.


















There were some surprised reactions from people at the mine about John being in the army reserves. Some reactions:

"He's doing WHAT?"
"The thought of John with a gun is scary"
"He's mad"
























I'm glad he's back, even though he is having to learning again how to sit still.