Me and Mr. Jones … (we got a thing going on.)

Amy Winehouse (bless her troubled talented soul) sang the great lyrics and they’re ringing true for me.

It’s only been one date but , but just like a lovesick teenager, I think Me and Mr. Jones have something special going on.

And talk about chemistry, it didn’t just start with sparks it was a bang, quite literally.

I’m of course talking about my gun and our first live firing exercise.

I was nervous about our “first time” together, never having shot a gun before.

I also missed the blank firing drill designed to give us all an idea of how strong the gun’s kickback would be.

So with sweaty palms and heart beating I took my position on the ground, Mr. Jones loaded and ready to go by my side.

I hesitated, then finally found the courage to pull the trigger “bang” it was over in less than a second..

Mr Jones was gentler than I was anticipating, and I went back for more.

Our “first time” was over in a flash but found an almost perfect score, with five of the ten bullets hitting the bull’s eye 150 meters away.

I topped the 100-strong class with my 91 points out of 100 earning a “good result” from my very serious lieutenant, and the envy of all the boys.

Love at first sight? It could be, i’ll keep you posted.

In the meantime I am memorising Mr. Jone’s number off by heart.

Sgt. (sniper) Sana.

    

Me and Mr. Jones.

Lipas valmis - "magazine ready"

Mr. Jones taking a well deserved rest.