Halfway Through

[YoungTheland_1]

I'm nearly at the beginning at week 5 of my naval training . Been some major highs and lows but I've made some great friends and absolutely loving it.
Im Missing my family like crazy but just got to keep going and going. Never been stood up for so long and so often in my life but it feels normal now...

[calmck]

Glad to hear that despite some lows you are continuing to enjoy your chosen profession. Your father was very proud of you and I'm sure he is watching over you. Take care and keep us posted

[rowanwitch]

My O H was an officer in the merch' when he was younger, he said it was a great life and he missed it all his remaining life. I am sure the Royal is the same or more. I bet your family are incredibly proud of you. Hope you have a fantastic career, come on here now and then and tell us some of your adventures, unless you go on secret missions, then just stay safe.

[gulliver1]

Well done , keep going I am sure you will make it. Good Luck.

[david small]

Good for you YoungTheland_1. Hang in there. I remember my sea school training with affection more than fifty years later. Strange how bad is forgotten, while the good memories are predominant. That’s what you are now doing, making memories. Tip. Try to keep a diary or note book of your days. It will become a treasure to you later. I hope that your dad is proudly watching over you.

[davebro]

Wish I'd joined the Navy! Enjoy your life.

[Tilly2]

I hope you have some decent shoes...all that standing up. :-)

[Peter Pedant]

well done
keep it up - er the training that is!

[Peter Pedant]

// Strange how bad is forgotten, while the good memories are predominant.//

yes agree with the diary idea - but you have to be a sort of diary keeper - one session of phys trg - or a run with kit - - - is very much like another - the next day.

[zylaphone]

Don’t forget to wriggle your toes in your shoes whilst on parade. A tip from Pangbourne College which my daughter attended.

[tamborine]

Rock from toe to heel to keep blood sloshing while standing. Where r u training? Your dad will keep you safe & we r here for you. God bless

[10ClarionSt]

Well done. Your dad would have been proud of you. My naval service was this:

I was 15 yrs old, just short of my 16th birthday. I went to the Royal Navy Recruitment Office on Deansgate in Manchester in the days when there were recruitment offices all over the country for the three services. I spoke with the senior officer, filled all the forms in and he told me to get my dad to sign his agreement, as I would only have been a boy sailor, parental approval required. I felt really proud to have joined and couldn't wait to tell my dad, as he was a RN veteran of WW2. I was shocked when he said there was no way I was joining the Navy. He ripped the forms up and threw them in the bin. I couldn't believe it. I thought he would have been proud that I had joined, but no way Jose. No reason given. He just wouldn't let me do it. So that was the end of my naval service!

[Tilly2]

What a shame 10cs. Did you ever find out why he objected?

[DTCwordfan]

Attention!

Well done, if you meet Commander Vaughan, ex Dartmouth senior officer, give him my regards!

[10ClarionSt]

No Tilly. I asked him lots of times for years after. All he would say was that I wouldn't have liked it. When I asked why he would only say "you wouldn't". Never got any more than that.

[webbo3]

Thats good news, keep it up and well done.

[Togo]

Halfway through ....? Halfway there you mean. Keep going then they are teaching you to "stand on your own two feet". (^_*)
When you get to see your family and friends again you will have grown.

[YoungTheland_1]

Thanks so much everyone. The only times I've thought about my dad is when the good things happen and not the bad. Those are the moments that it hits me the hardest because I would have loved to have told him about my achievements. However I just remember to do what I promised him before he passed away and that was to keep going no matter what.
And yes our drill petty officer told us to slowly roll on our heels during drill to keep the blood moving as to be able to stand still for longer, nevertheless, a very hard thing to do but I am getting mentally and physically stronger every day.
God bless you all.

[lady-janine]

Great news.

[Zacs-Master]

It’s so lovely that you’re keeping up your father’s traditions YT.

[murraymints]

awww so good to hear..well done young man xx