I think this is my favourite quote from the tour so far... this came about months ago, but I'll never forget it. And you had to be there, which kind of makes this blog post a little meaningless...
(Talking to 6ft6 Jamal from the caribbean, with the world's biggest hands):
Ras: So have you ever been in a fight Jamal?
Jamal: Na man.
Ras: Never at all? Have you never got really angry with someone you've wanted to do something to them?
Jamal: Well there waaas this one guy... 'e was reeeeaally annoyin.... so I squeeeeezed 'im 'til 'e stupped moovin......!
(No wonder he's never been in a fight since...)
Recent news: Currently in Stanley- well, anchored nearby- running a 50% leave routine, which is not fun for the killicks, since there's only 5 of us qualified now... and Horse goes home next week which means we'll be doing 1 in 4 duties... eurgh.
I'm feeling good though, I can now run the 2.4km run in 10.05, just 14 seconds slower than my time in basic training... so feeling pretty healthy right now!
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I'm in awe of your running time! What does 50% leave mean? That half the ship are on holiday or something?
Paula
14/10/09 18:07
Yeah you've pretty much nailed it there Paula- the ship's company are all split into 'Starboard' and 'Port' watches (It's how the navy stays organised), and so Port watch is granted leave, or holiday if you like, from about midday till about midnight.
Doug
14/10/09 20:21
Stunning pictures Doug- seems like a fantastic life journey. Missing you back in the U.K. Feel like joining you on a leg of your voyage! The Masons
Anonymous
16/10/09 20:29
That's a great time except Alana did it in 9.58 in a cross country race.
The better news is that she came 40th out of 69 under 13 girls and the winning time was 8.15!!
Still a great blog - keep up the good work keith
Anonymous
31/10/09 22:17
Well you know me Keith, always based my game on skill, not speed!
Doug
31/10/09 23:06