Basic Training at HMS Fisgard
January
2024
New Entry training in the Navy was the hardest thing I have ever done. Continue reading
Tag Archives: memories
Chapter One — Leaving Home
January
2024
I had twenty quid, a St Christopher and a change of clothes. I didn’t look back. Continue reading
It Changed My Life – Book Five
November
2023
XP Explained ruined software engineering for me. Continue reading
Do you know the way to San Jose?
November
2023
We enjoyed our 24 years in America but it’s good to be home. Continue reading
Run Silent, Run Deep
September
2023
Nothing prepares you for your first encounter with a ballistic missile submarine. Continue reading
How I met your mother
September
2022
I met Mrs Clown at the airport. You’ll never guess what happened next. Continue reading
The Promise
August
2022
I promise to serve my God, the Queen, the Commonwealth and the Sea Cadet Corp. Continue reading
Naked in the shopping centre
May
2022
Mrs Clown thought I needed cheering up so she sent me an ad for a show with naked dancers Continue reading
When is it OK to give up?
January
2022
Culture shock goes both ways. Continue reading
Things I’ve done that you (probably) haven’t
August
2021
Score one point for things you’ve done that most people haven’t. Continue reading