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Damn BMQ!!!  :rage: I missed the final episode, now that sucks!! But thank goodness for repeats  :P

I suggest you tell them ASAP so someone else can fill your spot on the summer course because if they don't (& you waited until last minute to tell them) the unit you've joined gets "fined" & looses that money because the spot wasn't filled.  If that happens cause u waited to tell them, they...

I agree, what's the worst they can say right now? ....no, right. If they do then just reapply another time too.

Some things on BMQ can be fun. Just don't let the crappy stuff get to ya, remember the instructors are supposed to be hard on people. The biggest fun thing is getting thru s**t together with your fellow section members. It won't be as bad as it seems!! Enjoy  :cdn:

I had a full time job, went to school part-time & did the reserve thing. Now i have a part-time job, am teaching BMQ that's finishing & even did my DP2A & still in school part-time. It's very doable, but 2332piper is correct that just keeping ear open for small taskings & the like can be enough.

Let me try to clear up the pay thing as best as i can... an example, a parade night is usually around 3 hours long...you'd get half of daily rate (so if it's $75 for a private then half of that would be what you'd get for the parade night) When you have a training exercise or work a day at...

For the record....dogs are the coolest companions ever. Can't imagine a spider flopping down beside you on the couch to sleep...  :o

I got joining instructions but as it's been written, it said to be physically fits IAW their standards but doesn't actually say that proof of fitness test required prior to going.  Also, i just got a phone call saying that i have to do one  :(. Thanx for the replies everyone.

The one day a week thing is mostly once you've done all your trade training.  For example you can take basic during weekends starting either fall or winter (depending on when go thru the initial process) or you do basic in the summer on full-time basis.  After basic, then there's SQ & trade...

Remember body language plays a role too. I would refrain from slouching back in the chair with your arm over the back  :P.  If you've been to any job interview, the process is relatively the same but i'm sure there'll be some questions you might not get in civvie land.

I think the key word was how old when joining....but i remember that it used to be like 52 but that may have changed.  If you look on the recruiting website it'll tell you the age range.

Yes there is, as a matter of fact i have one in my section on BMQ just finishing up. Not an usual occurance. Good Luck

Congrats!!! Go  :cdn: Go!!!!!!!!! :salute:

This one is for the Scottish folk out there: Pipers do it with Amazing Grace Drummers do it on the side :-*

Another good idea is to do weight training, as muscle constantly burns calories & should help you out there.  If you can afford it, see a personal trainer for tips too. Or maybe you have a friend somewhere in the biz...

C'mon every body....do not give up!! SAVE THE BREASTS!!.....SAVE THE BREASTS!!.....SAVE THE BREASTS!! Just a reminder   ;D

Thanks, my joining instructions do not mention anything about it  but i'll just keep myself prepped.....just in case  ;D Swanita

I'm so glad someone mentioned that! I nearly panicked as no one mentioned including fat into the diet as fat is essential for a lot of things. 

Here's a picture of the past training weekend (22-24 April), while we were on the ranges firing C6..... Expect the unexpected!!

I totally agree with that comment!! Pardon me for saying this, but the regs seem boring without any highland regiments out there (***please don't shoot me***)