the quarter master's store

the fact that i haven't got a washing machine at home kills me. no washing machine => washing during the week only => not washing uniform. it's not that bad, because i generally only use my dress uniform while travelling (on base in working uniform, at work in civvies); but it's still makes me uncomfortable.

so i finally remembered my kitbag's key, and when i got home i went straight down to the bomb-shelter / storage area to get sorted out. i was confused by the bomb shelter being unlocked... then i remembered that we're at war. nevermind. anyway, so i opened my kitbag... i don't know how many uniforms i went through before i found the one i was looking for. it's unbelievable how much stuff i've acquired... i have the strangest sensation that they're multiplying in there.

the kid's comment: i should check for anything that looks like a cross between a shirt and a pair of pants. then i'll know that they're breeding.

i slept soundly, and woke up early enough to take my laundry in. one of the managers of the lincoln (the pool bar, cute girl) drove past while i was standing outside having a cup of coffee, turns out she's a neighbour. it's good to know people in the area. and if i get desperate, i'm sure i could score a shag :P [prolly not. - ed]

we had a serious section breakfast this morning; our commander gave us a long talk about the current situation, and what it means in general, and specifically for us. at least the breakfast was good.

being unable to do much work (although we did make a few attempts here and there), we did nothing again today. it's a bit frustrating. the kid and i *didn't* go to the ceremony for our previous commander finishing the officers' course. it's one of those things that people notice... apparently his own soldiers are the only people in the unit who weren't there. oh well.

while doing that little bit of work, we discovered that *i* included a bug in our last code release. it's not a major one, and we found it before it affected the client (and it's a couple of months old already), but it is disappointing.

i actually have been productive at work tonight. i still don't have my own computer, which is irritating. maybe they just don't love me any more.

now to change back into uniform, and geddaficuddahee.