Ankle update

Damien's ankle has not yet come right.  There is fluid between the bones that he can squish from one side of the joint to the other.  The Physiotherapist says that he must have bruised the bones themselves, and says that he must not run yet.  Time is running out, so Damien took himself off to the pool to see how he would do on the swimming version of the Navy fitness test.  He does not consider himself to be a swimmer: his first try was 500m in about 20 mins (he needs to do it in 13.5 mins).  So he had a bit over a week to go, and 6+ mins to shave off his time.  You gotta admire the man.  He went home and looked up swimming tutorials on you tube.  It must have worked because his second try was 2 mins faster.  Third try (in tiny new blue speedos ...mmm...) was another 2 minutes quicker.  Maybe he should shave?
There is now a strong possibility that he may yet be given fitness test exemption.  His flights are being booked on Monday.  We'll keep you posted.