Like a coiled spring
Posted by George Gorilla on Sunday, April 19, 2009
I liken myself to a coiled spring, ready and waiting in the wings to pounce at a moments notice. For the work I do for Bill I have to be mentally alert, focussed and patient. I will be waiting and observing for hours at a time taking in every detail and then suddenly I will have to move - and if I am not physically fit - all the surveillance work will be lost.
I know for instance that 'boy racers' who constantly upset local residents with their car racing do not come from this town. Now, how do I know that? Well, this is because I can see them from my various look out points. Here size is definitely not an issue - it is an advantage. I will for instance sit on a lamp post where the boys can't see me then leap into the boy's car so fast as not to be seen and hide. This way I gain more information than if Bill was on his own trying to get the information he needs. I know loads of things that go on in this town but I never get any recognition. This I think is because I am really an undercover agent, and in this respect I have to remain secretive and let others take the glory.
Being able to move fast and leap about after crouching in one place is incredibly important. I must keep fit , keep my arms and upper torso strong for swinging, and yet be athletic in my ability to sprint at speed. Boxing is really good both for improving mental agility, endurance and pace. I am trying to improve my left and right arm swing and I must say it has been a great help that B likes to spar regularly with C, particularly when cooking in the kitchen. B thinks she is really good at boxing but it actually shows me how poor some people are at this sort of thing. To begin with she looks quite good - with all the right moves, and posturing etc., then C makes a move towards her and she runs off. She turns her back on her opponent - how stupid is that?
I think C would be good to practise with - just him and me as I think he has the right attitude and just needs me to bring it out a bit by showing him some new moves, but the potential is definitely there. Boxing really seems to help these bad boys and also I wouldn't need to report him as he's quite a good mate really. Perhaps C and I should have a fitness regime with boxing and square-bashing outside in the yard such as is done in the army. Some weight lifting could be added. Buffalo seems quite keen but I don't really think he's got it in him - after years of dossing around he'd just collapse. He could join in with very gentle stretches if he wants to I suppose.
I know for instance that 'boy racers' who constantly upset local residents with their car racing do not come from this town. Now, how do I know that? Well, this is because I can see them from my various look out points. Here size is definitely not an issue - it is an advantage. I will for instance sit on a lamp post where the boys can't see me then leap into the boy's car so fast as not to be seen and hide. This way I gain more information than if Bill was on his own trying to get the information he needs. I know loads of things that go on in this town but I never get any recognition. This I think is because I am really an undercover agent, and in this respect I have to remain secretive and let others take the glory.
Being able to move fast and leap about after crouching in one place is incredibly important. I must keep fit , keep my arms and upper torso strong for swinging, and yet be athletic in my ability to sprint at speed. Boxing is really good both for improving mental agility, endurance and pace. I am trying to improve my left and right arm swing and I must say it has been a great help that B likes to spar regularly with C, particularly when cooking in the kitchen. B thinks she is really good at boxing but it actually shows me how poor some people are at this sort of thing. To begin with she looks quite good - with all the right moves, and posturing etc., then C makes a move towards her and she runs off. She turns her back on her opponent - how stupid is that?
I think C would be good to practise with - just him and me as I think he has the right attitude and just needs me to bring it out a bit by showing him some new moves, but the potential is definitely there. Boxing really seems to help these bad boys and also I wouldn't need to report him as he's quite a good mate really. Perhaps C and I should have a fitness regime with boxing and square-bashing outside in the yard such as is done in the army. Some weight lifting could be added. Buffalo seems quite keen but I don't really think he's got it in him - after years of dossing around he'd just collapse. He could join in with very gentle stretches if he wants to I suppose.