Posts by Nonk

Quote: Originally Posted by Mblova ^^^^+1. Plus before BUD/S they have a new screener program that screens out people that they think are not even ready for BUD/S. In the UK we have a similar system now...

Quote: Originally Posted by tiecollector I think my biggest hesitation is being put in with standard ground troops when I'm highly trained in engineering. Is the Air National Guard too pussy? Surely the...

I have a minor physical disability relating to my dominant hand, resulting from an injury I received in the service. (Severed median nerve) It means I have difficulty writing etc (limited sensation in my hand) and am in discomfort and...

Sorry, double post!

It depends on what you want. In the UK, extra-curricular activity can be the difference between getting in to a university and not. This is not in place of the appropriate grades, but in addition. The more choosy universities want to...

I'm 2/3rds the way through A BA (Hons) in History. I will certainly be doing a masters straight after.

I've had a subscription for a few years. It's very amusing and my copy gets well thumbed through by others. The more trad members here would love it.

Thanks for the link about the Leland, Mrs Nonk and I thoroughly enjoyd reading them as each reviwer tried to out-do the last. 'Like a scene from Escape form New York' is rather negative!

Get one there. As has been stated, fuel is generally unbelievably expensive in Europe and in many places you will be openly hated for driving such a large, fuel heavy vehicle. Get a new Smart!

Season 4 of House has just started here, with season 4 of Doctor Who starting on Saturday. Primeval was silly but addictive. I have enjoyed Torchwood recently and both Armstrong & Miller and Mitchell & Webb have been...