Author Topic: BMQ for July 2011 (Read 25269 times)

Stacked · « **Reply #50 on:** May 04, 2011, 23:09:27 »

Nice! Congratulations on your offer. I assume you will be heading to St-Jean on the 9th of July like the rest of us?

Yeah I turned 18 years old on February 1st of this year. I'm a youngin, you'll have guys like me too keep up with!

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NavyHopeful · « **Reply #51 on:** May 04, 2011, 23:24:26 »

Not exactly sure just yet...

I might drive myself out (I live just outside of Ottawa) or I may await my orders at the Swearing in Ceremony. I may opt in for the flight out on the Friday night/Saturday morning in order to catch the shuttle bus to the Mega...

Guess we'll see when the time comes.

I'll keep posted once I receive my "formal" offer, but for now, I'm psyched and training my fat little butt off!!! I gotta keep up to you youngin's!!!

Cheers!

Rev

TheUnitedEmpire · « **Reply #52 on:** May 05, 2011, 12:42:39 »

@ r29, wson and Gid86....

Starting BMQ July 4th, ACISS. See you there, we can suffer together.

Stacked · « **Reply #53 on:** May 05, 2011, 16:58:50 »

Quote from: NavyHopeful on May 04, 2011, 23:24:26

Not exactly sure just yet...

I might drive myself out (I live just outside of Ottawa) or I may await my orders at the Swearing in Ceremony. I may opt in for the flight out on the Friday night/Saturday morning in order to catch the shuttle bus to the Mega...

Guess we'll see when the time comes.

I'll keep posted once I receive my "formal" offer, but for now, I'm psyched and training my fat little butt off!!! I gotta keep up to you youngin's!!!

Cheers!

Rev

I doubt they will fly you, I am coming from Kingston and they gave me the option of driving myself or taking the train.

I imagine taking a car with you would be nice, easy transportation into Montreal on weekends off. Load the car up with 4 other guys and everybody chip in for gas and it's no big deal.

wson · « **Reply #54 on:** May 05, 2011, 18:03:04 »

Quote from: TheUnitedEmpire on May 05, 2011, 12:42:39

@ r29, wson and Gid86....

Starting BMQ July 4th, ACISS. See you there, we can suffer together.

NICE. See you there homie.

NavyHopeful · « **Reply #55 on:** May 05, 2011, 18:31:32 »

Good point, Stacked, but my wife is expecting our first son on July 14th, so I think I'm going to leave her the car. She doesn't have her licence, but anyone driving her to doctor's appointments and stuff can use my car. I'll probably just take the train or the bus.

Hell, I might just take two weeks before BMQ starts and run there... At least I'd be in good shape for all the PT we're gonna do!!! (just kidding, of course... that would be stupid and insane)

As long AS I get there, I don't care HOW I get there...

Just can't wait!!!

Rev

Stacked · « **Reply #56 on:** May 05, 2011, 18:53:33 »

Quote from: NavyHopeful on May 05, 2011, 18:31:32

Good point, Stacked, but my wife is expecting our first son on July 14th, so I think I'm going to leave her the car. She doesn't have her licence, but anyone driving her to doctor's appointments and stuff can use my car. I'll probably just take the train or the bus.

Hell, I might just take two weeks before BMQ starts and run there... At least I'd be in good shape for all the PT we're gonna do!!! (just kidding, of course... that would be stupid and insane)

As long AS I get there, I don't care HOW I get there...

Just can't wait!!!

Rev

Ah well congratulations on the new baby! That's exciting!

I agree, I am taking Via Rail. Not my optimal choice of transportation, but who the hell cares as long as I get there when I am supposed to be there.

CDBoych · « **Reply #57 on:** May 07, 2011, 18:03:21 »

I'm a little concerned about the arriving thing, because their system doesn't seem to make a ton of sense... The flight I'm on will be arriving too late to take the mid-afternoon shuttle, so I will wait four hours for the 2000 shuttle, but the instructions specifically say to report to the base NLT 2000? Oh well. If there is a 2000 shuttle, they must expect people to arrive later.

Awesome to see you will be coming too, NavyHopeful! I'm excited to see another NWT (or NET, whatever they want to call it now...) on the BMQ course! It will definitely be nice to be among some people with similar aspirations and whatnot. As posted above, we have a FB page so kindly set up by Stacked for all to come and do the "getting to know you" thing beforehand.

Stacked · « **Reply #58 on:** May 07, 2011, 18:48:43 »

"Dorval train station:

If you arrive at the train station between 6 :00 am and 6:30 pm on Saturdays, you are to use Via AirConnect shuttle service (free with your train ticket if you are coming from a western destination, or some expenses will be necessary for the service if you are coming from an eastern destination) to get to the assembly point at the airport. This shuttle will be parked in front of the train station and runs between the airport and the train station on a regular basis. Once at the airport, you are to get to the arrival (domestic) luggage carousel to link up with the instructor at the assembly point. An instructor in uniform will be in place (as well as a CFLRS poster put in place by the instructor to identify the assembly point) at these timings:

1. 2 :00 pm Saturday
2. 7 :00 pm Saturday"

Those are the instructions I have. I am to meet up with an instructor either at 2pm or 7pm at the Airport. So I need to hop on a shuttle bus, and find the luggage claim for one of those two timings. I'm not sure which one it will be yet, I won't get my train ticket until June 21.

NavyHopeful · « **Reply #59 on:** May 07, 2011, 20:36:23 »

And if you guys get there and there is no shuttle, call a cab. That's why they recommend bringing about $150 - $200 with you. Keep your cab receipt and they WILL reimburse you. It says so in the handbook.

Stacked · « **Reply #60 on:** May 07, 2011, 20:43:30 »

Quote from: NavyHopeful on May 07, 2011, 20:36:23

And if you guys get there and there is no shuttle, call a cab. That's why they recommend bringing about $150 - $200 with you. Keep your cab receipt and they WILL reimburse you. It says so in the handbook.

Yeah I am going to bring money for a Taxi just in case. I have faith in the RC though, I am sure they will have me all sorted out.

Gid86 · « **Reply #61 on:** May 08, 2011, 23:07:14 »

@navyhopefull

congrats on the new child comming, guess i wont be the only one having a child during BMQ. my wifes due july 18th

S_Wollen88 · « **Reply #62 on:** May 09, 2011, 02:14:45 »

Congrats on all wo got selected.

I will be attending basic in St.Jean on July 4th (reporting July 2nd) Looking forward to meeting you all.
Anyone have any tips on quitting smoking

Tried everything, as as well as I can run, I know if can quit before Basic, fitness will be a breeze.
Anyone else get accepted for a Crewman Position?

Steve Wollen

Stacked · « **Reply #63 on:** May 09, 2011, 02:32:24 »

Quote from: S_Wollen88 on May 09, 2011, 02:14:45

Congrats on all wo got selected.

I will be attending basic in St.Jean on July 4th (reporting July 2nd) Looking forward to meeting you all.
Anyone have any tips on quitting smoking Tried everything, as as well as I can run, I know if can quit before Basic, fitness will be a breeze.
Anyone else get accepted for a Crewman Position?

Steve Wollen

Congratulations on your offer!

As for the quitting smoking, can't help you there man. Just tell yourself you've got to quit for your career and really put your mind to it.

Feel free to join the Facebook group.

See you there!

miraclarke · « **Reply #64 on:** May 10, 2011, 08:28:41 »

Nice to see this thread. I'll probably be the oldest recruit starting July 4th. Absolutely pumped and ready to go. Cape Bretoner...Naval Communicator trade. Looking forward to working my *** off with you boys and girls!

Silverfire · « **Reply #65 on:** May 10, 2011, 08:39:15 »

Quote from: S_Wollen88 on May 09, 2011, 02:14:45

Congrats on all wo got selected.

I will be attending basic in St.Jean on July 4th (reporting July 2nd) Looking forward to meeting you all.
Anyone have any tips on quitting smoking Tried everything, as as well as I can run, I know if can quit before Basic, fitness will be a breeze.
Anyone else get accepted for a Crewman Position?

Steve Wollen

If you're anything like my platoon, you'll start smoking again on course. No one quit smoking, but those who quit prior too started again, and those who didn't smoke before, started.

Stacked · « **Reply #66 on:** May 10, 2011, 22:16:46 »

Quote from: Silverfire on May 10, 2011, 08:39:15

If you're anything like my platoon, you'll start smoking again on course. No one quit smoking, but those who quit prior too started again, and those who didn't smoke before, started.

Hahaha, I am surprised there is time to smoke!

NavyHopeful · « **Reply #67 on:** May 10, 2011, 22:20:18 »

Well guys, it's official!!!

Got my call today!!!

I swear in for Weapons Engineering Technician on June 3rd in Ottawa. The official swearing me in is none other than the CHIEF OF THE DEFENSE STAFF HIMSELF!!! I am SO super stoked about this!!! According to my recruiter, he hardly ever attends swearing in ceremonies, and that the fact that he is participating in one is very rare.

I look forward to seeing everyone there. And I would like to know the age of the oldest recruit in our platoon...

Cheers all.

Chris "Rev" Richards
AKA: NavyHopeful
Age: 29
Hometown: L'Ile-Du-Grand-Calumet, Quebec
(and no I'm not fluently bilingual, I grew up near Toronto)

Stacked · « **Reply #68 on:** May 10, 2011, 23:20:39 »

Quote from: NavyHopeful on May 10, 2011, 22:20:18

Well guys, it's official!!!

Got my call today!!!

I swear in for Weapons Engineering Technician on June 3rd in Ottawa. The official swearing me in is none other than the CHIEF OF THE DEFENSE STAFF HIMSELF!!! I am SO super stoked about this!!! According to my recruiter, he hardly ever attends swearing in ceremonies, and that the fact that he is participating in one is very rare.

I look forward to seeing everyone there. And I would like to know the age of the oldest recruit in our platoon...

Cheers all.

Chris "Rev" Richards
AKA: NavyHopeful
Age: 29
Hometown: L'Ile-Du-Grand-Calumet, Quebec
(and no I'm not fluently bilingual, I grew up near Toronto)

Just saw your post on Facebook actually.

I'll follow suit here with you...

Myles Dyble, (Pronounced "Die-Bull")
Age: 18
From: Victoria, British Columbia. (Living in Kingston, ON)
Sonar Operator

I'm sure you won't be the oldest guy in the platoon, so don't worry about that.

But I may be the youngest!

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Silverfire · « **Reply #69 on:** May 10, 2011, 23:54:19 »

Quote from: Stacked on May 10, 2011, 22:16:46

Hahaha, I am surprised there is time to smoke!

You do more waiting around than you expect.

Marching NCO: "Platoon. Meet in the blue break area after lunch. How does 1230 sound? Good"
Course Senior: "Alright guys. Meet in the blue break area for 1215"

1215 rolls around.

Course Senior: "Is everyone here?"
Platoon: "Yes Course Senior"

1245 passes and you're still sitting in the Blue Break Area.

Marching NCO: "Sit tight. Folks. Smoke em if you got em."

5 smokes and 30 minutes later...

Marching NCO: "Alright class is about to start. Get in the room and count it off."

GreenIsGood · « **Reply #70 on:** May 11, 2011, 00:50:44 »

Quote from: S_Wollen88 on May 09, 2011, 02:14:45

Anyone have any tips on quitting smoking Tried everything, as as well as I can run, I know if can quit before Basic, fitness will be a breeze.

I've heard great things about Allen Carr's book 'Easy Way To Stop Smoking'. Check out his site http://www.allencarr.com.

Congrats and best of luck !

GreenIsGood · « **Reply #71 on:** May 11, 2011, 01:00:37 »

Quote from: Silverfire on May 10, 2011, 08:39:15

If you're anything like my platoon, you'll start smoking again on course. No one quit smoking, but those who quit prior too started again, and those who didn't smoke before, started.

That was my impression after reading The Maple Leaf a few months ago. That issue listed some stats on smoking in the CF. If I remember correctly, it stated that 23% of all smokers in the CF, started smoking after joining the CF. That would explain the big push to quit smoking in the subsequent issues.

Admittedly, it is an issue for me, a staunch non-smoker, and influencing my decision to join the CF and which trade I sign up for, should I decide to join.

CDN Aviator · « **Reply #72 on:** May 11, 2011, 01:11:53 »

Quote from: GreenIsGood on May 11, 2011, 01:00:37

Admittedly, it is an issue for me, a staunch non-smoker, and influencing my decision to join the CF and which trade I sign up for, should I decide to join.

People make a concious, personal decision to smoke. This has nothing to do with being in the CF or what trade you are in. The CF will not cause you to start smoking, only you can do that.

GreenIsGood · « **Reply #73 on:** May 11, 2011, 01:31:13 »

Quote from: CDN Aviator on May 11, 2011, 01:11:53

People make a concious, personal decision to smoke. This has nothing to do with being in the CF or what trade you are in. The CF will not cause you to start smoking, only you can do that.

I realize that.

The issue for me is about working and training in a smoking environment, which I'm not used to doing. Of course, that will certainly happen if I get deployed to an area of the world that isn't as ant-smoking as Canada is. Because of that, I now have to ask myself if it's important enough of an issue to warrant choosing a trade where I'm most likely to work in a non-smoking environment, as I'm used to doing.

And yes, I do realize that during a combat operation, second-hand smoke isn't the biggest threat against me.

BlueOne · « **Reply #74 on:** May 11, 2011, 13:09:19 »

Cant wait

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Author Topic: BMQ for July 2011 (Read 25269 times)