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Oh dear, oh dear, it would seem that the Army can’t get anything right. I ordered a free introductory DVD from them and what do I get? An old-fashioned VHS. I shudder to think what could happen on the battlefield if they can’t even get their merchandise straight.

I am, however, delighted to inform you that I ordered the package using the highly intellectual name of Miss V Persilma. Can’t even remember what the V stood for. I think she was a 26-year-old Austrian doctor, or something. As Calvin once said, I love messing with statistical data.

The first sentences in the brochure are In the Army, you’ll live life at 100mph and it’ll be crammed full of action and responsability. You’ll experience the ultimate mix of travel, adventure and sport. Suddenly the Finnish version is looking much better.

More on the brochure once I have some free time. Right now I’ve got more pressing matters at hand, like stalking the shower. Damn these shared house mornings.

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