Jedburgh themed training. Redditch - May 2nd 2009

Looks "brigand" enough to me. The oak is a great camoulflage, to be sure. Although I can't believe you can fit everything for 24 hours in a couple of Bren pouches!

I can't believe you can fit everything for 24 hours in a couple of Bren pouches!

2 rolled up 'razzle', gun oil and 2 woodbine for afters - he's sorted lol

Looks fine to me Martin! You've got all the bases covered for fighting order there. That's 3 different people, with 3 different "looks". You all see what I mean now, about this being a very "kit flexible" loadout?

I can't believe you can fit everything for 24 hours in a couple of Bren pouches!

2 rolled up 'razzle', gun oil and 2 woodbine for afters - he's sorted lol

TWO copies of Razzle??

OOh - get Mister High-and-Mighty with his airs and graces. In my day we had the swimsuit page form a mail order catalogue and has to share it between the five of us.

I can't believe you can fit everything for 24 hours in a couple of Bren pouches!

2 rolled up 'razzle', gun oil and 2 woodbine for afters - he's sorted lol

TWO copies of Razzle??

OOh - get Mister High-and-Mighty with his airs and graces. In my day we had the swimsuit page form a mail order catalogue and has to share it between the five of us.

A whole page from a swimsuit catalogue? Luxury!...

See, that's what u get from living in the over populated 'big smoke' lol - way too much HUFF and PUFF !! I shudder to think about 5 sharing lol

I shudder to think about 5 sharing lol

So, you're not familiar with the "biscuit game" then Del?

Took a hike through Richmond Park this morning with fully loaded 32lb bergen. Not too bad. Boots were comfy and gammy foot held up OK

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Nice one Martin. Always worth a trial run before an event, so you can make adjustments before arriving on site. I got a few funny looks whilst walking the dog, wearing my bergen the other day!

my attempt at a loadout
sten mags in bren pouch
snacks (1 meal) sweets etc in the other
compass knife spoon etc in denison
water food and long johns etc in rucksack
havent added all the bulky stuff yet army surplus tomorrow.......

may get a resi bag for my mess tins brew kit etc

overnight stuff in rucksack
daystuff in pockets & bren carrier

drop everything and run stuff on belt....

water in water bottle

feels wierd to be wearing british kit-- attachment is not available ---- attachment is not available --

Hmmm, as I'm stuck abroad until the 28th, it's going to have to be a last minute cobble-together for me!

S

Wear your M42's and be an American Jed .

Neill, that ex-South African mercenary look still shines through.

I'll be calling the site owners to confirm numbers at 1630hrs tomorrow. So, those who said they were coming, or, those who are planning on coming, need to pm me or post up before then. Booking will be closed after this time, regardless.

i'm coming for sure

Thanks Neil, we know we can count on you, as well as the others who've booked. My post was directed at those who said they were coming and then went silent. If we stay where we are with numbers, it'll still work well. It just means more work for me to rewrite the schedule and lessons a bit. I reckon some people are scared off by the prospect of an early start and a full day! Of course, there are other reasons, which are peoples' own.

My medication sometimes makes me think I'm two different people. We'll both be coming to the training day.

Does that help you at all?

Bookings are now closed. Thanks to all who have booked and supported CiA! Should be a good 'un!

Weather report for Sunday: Heavy rain