You're in the Army now

As it turns out, if I want to take advantage of the fact that I've been a foreign resident (from the Greek perspective) for basically my whole life, I need to do my military service in the Greek army (or maybe the navy or the air force) within six months after the issuance of the certificate stating I've been a "foreign resident".

Induction times are in February, May, August, and November. I've got August marked off for Greek lessons. Not going to sacrifice those for the stinkin' Army. (After all, it's still insubordination if you don't understand the orders you've been given, isn't it?)

Since I'm over 35, I've got the option of just going through basic training and then buying off the rest of my service time - if I do it this year, it's something like three thousand euros; if I wait, I've got to pay over ten thousand.

Ah, well. Not like I've got a lot of choice in the matter. Although I suspect that whoever I draw as a drill sergeant probably will be younger than me.

Out of curiosity

Just want to get a sense of the f-list.

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Oh, and once the last episode of the current season of Doctor Who airs, I may be able to get a handle on the plot bunny that's been chewing away at me since about New Year's...

Chemical warfare. Sometimes it's not the evil choice.

Dear Gorram Roaches,

Who the frak died and gave you zarking smegheads permission to set up a frelling camp site in my larder?

Take a wormhole jump to hell,

Bruce