Recent content by max flinch

The lowdown: Weapons drawn but not pointed. Proper notification was given prior to march. Watch commander was not informed during handover to evening shift. Confusion reigns, but it's a police screwup. There is now a more formal procedure to be followed including phoning local police prior to...

This is typical of what the UVSS has been up to at least since I was at UVic from 89 - 93, so it's nothing new. I must applaud the Marxist - I mean, the Martlet, for reporting what appears to be pretty neutral account of the event. That's a change since I was there. They used to be to the UVSS...

NK has been up to a lot of things along the border for many years. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/dprk/kpa-tunnels.htm

Many thanks to all of you who posted advice. Here's my update: My employer has done a 180 degree turn around. At a sit down with the administrative officers of my employer, any issues with admin, marks, or transitioning my class to a sub for two weeks were taken care of to their satisfaction...

Last week I submitted a memo to my employer (I teach in BC at an independent school) asking for an unpaid leave of absence for the last two weeks of the school year so I could do the first two blocks of my DP1. I found out today that I came within a hair's width of being fired (or not having my...

Rest in Peace, troops. Thoughts and prayers to the wounded and the families of all.

I was in discussion with some acquaintances last night. I generally don't talk politics at social gatherings, simply because it can be a divisive thing. They were in agreement with what Layton was saying. I printed up one of Laytons statements on the computer, and read it to them substituting...

Thanks, Cobra - it's always good to have a reason to go to MEC. Thanks to the rest of you as well for the speedy advice and input. Regards,

"The only stupid question is the one that doesn't get asked." Two words: Vancouver Island (or, alternatively, "Temperate Rainforest," with special emphasis on the 'rain'). Also, the vibram sole is easier on my aging knees.

I've worn Mk III's for nearly 9 years, and have never, ever had a blister. The issue Goretex boots make hamburger out of my heels. I have tried every possible combination of issue and civvy socks I can think of, and still get blisters after only a few miles with a ruck. Heel aside, they don't...

Although i wasn't there, a little bird tells me that the mysterious upper respiratory tract illness was nicknamed CSD (Canadian Scottish Disease). I also heard the Scottish made an excellent go of the c+s exercise.

As I recall,the Airbus investigation was initiated at the behest of the Liberals, slanderous allegations were made in public by the party prior to any investigation even started, and ultimately a hefty chunk of change (several million dollars) was paid to Mulroney to make amends. Personally, I...

I am shocked and and appalled to see that other than a one word reference to rum, no one has yet mentioned a hip flask. Some of you youngsters take note: Every once in blue moon, a little splash of Crown Royal goes a long way, whether it's a morale booster toasting someone's birthday in the...

I believe that GPS are verboten on CAP, reason being that you are to use map, compass, and noggin for getting around. Is anyone here slated for the PRes CAP that kicks off June 27 in sunny Cagetown?

Apologies for yet a further digression in the thread, but does anyone know what the CAP courses are using this summer: Tac vest or web gear? Edited to add: Anyone spending 3 or more months in gag-town should definitely pack a set of beer goggles.