Out of forum for a... year (at least) :/

[vvizard]

Got a letter today, saying I am to meet up for one year of military services on August 19. So that could mean little "quality Internet time". But keeping me completely away from the Internet they'll never manage =D Got an Internet-capable cellphone, acting as a modem for my PDA, so I _WILL_ get email in the trenches ;) I'm also saving up for a powerfull laptop with a highresolution-screen, so I can keep on processing images, and hopefully hook it onto the Internet from campsite, but I can't guarantee the Internet-connection. My cellphone-link is charged by the amount of KB's transfered and is way to expensive to use for regular web-surfing.

So who knows. Looks like I'm heading for the north of Norway with midnight-sun and everything. Quite cold up there, but the nature is spectacular, and it's a place where everyone who's been there, are telling you "HAVE TO LIVE" at least for a while, just to experience how beautiful it is up there. Hope I won't freeze to death though :(

[SoCal69]

Good luck! We will expect to see some incredible photos when you get the chance or on your return!

[Tom W]

Good luck to you. Be careful!

If its anything like the US military is (or was anyway), you'll not be keeping much of your worldly possessions including phones and such. They'll even supply you with the proper "tighty-whitey" underwear and plenty of camo-green clothing.

Stay safe and enjoy the adventure.

[vvizard]

I hope so :) And BTW: I'm not sure I'll stick in north Norway for the entire period. Given the chance (which is quite large), I head off to Kosovo, Afghanistan or somewhere else they might need soldiers :)

Lot of guys I know have gotten the opportunity to do foreign services after only some few months of service. That really helps on the L-budget =D But it would most definitely bring down all hopes of permanent Internet-connection for a laptop :/

[vvizard]

Good luck to you. Be careful!

If its anything like the US military is (or was anyway), you'll not be keeping much of your worldly possessions including phones and such. They'll even supply you with the proper "tighty-whitey" underwear and plenty of camo-green clothing.

Stay safe and enjoy the adventure.

Yeah, they do supply white underwear and green camo-clothes, but they allow soldiers to keep cell-phones, cameragear, laptops and other possessions they bring in. Some places they also have both a "secure" and "unsecured" network, so you can hook laptops the unsecure ones to have Internet-access from the barracks. I'm called in to serve time in the "electronic warfare" battalion, so the chances I get such benefits are far better than it would be other places, as our job mainly is operating mobile communication-networks in the field, and using radio/computer-equipment to keep the enemies from operating their communications.

[iwatkins]

National service ? They should have that is this country. :)

So you are off to white hat in the army ? Enjoy yourself, guys I know/work with in the British Army who work in theis field love their jobs.

Good luck. :)

Cheers

Ian

[IanD]

Good luck and stay safe. We will be thinking about you.

[vvizard]

You won't get rid of me all that easy I think. Might not be in here so frequent, but I will find a way to get Internet-connectivity wherever I am, rest assured ;)

[Tom W]

You won't get rid of me all that easy I think. Might not be in here so frequent, but I will find a way to get Internet-connectivity wherever I am, rest assured ;)

You've got PM!!

[Conk]

Good luck and be safe. Looking forward to some photos.
It would also be nice to know your first name. :D

[psk4363]

Yeah, best wishes from me too - be safe, and return in good spirits.

Barry

[neil_r]

National service ? They should have that is this country. :)

When did you do yours :lol: :lol: :lol:

(that really was very tongue in cheek)

But if you did, we could swap war stories :D


Vvizard.

Good luck, it's amazing how quickly 12 months can pass when you are realy realy busy.

N

[CyberDyneSystems]

Your contribution here will be missed.. and we will be thinking of you on your great adventure!

I do hope that you will be able to send us some picks of the great North. Wow..

Sounds like an Amazing experience you are about to embark on 8)

Take care... and take photos! :wink:

[Canuck]

vvizard,
Here's my 2 pence...
12 months is nothing really, I have been at my current job for going on 7 years (in Sept). I was in Tucson, Az for 3 yrs, 2 month and although I hated it, it really went quick and the time since I joined this forum which is over a year has gone incredibly fast. Hang in there, it is not forever; although it may seem that way. Lets hope you don't go from extreme cold to extreme heat. You will more than likely meet up with some really interesting people, much like you have on this forum. Enjoy!

[karusel]

vvizard, are you a... professional soldier? Or is this just regular national duty draft?