Gamecock
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That would be it! My wife says thanks, cause she wants something to that effect for our babies. I looked everywhere for those pictures! Ben
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I remember seeing a member that built his own dog hauler trailer and he had pictures on his post. I can't seem to find the post anywhere. I do remember the guy had a yellow lab that he pulls in it. Any help in finding the post or who the member is would be appreciated. Thanks Ben
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Welcome back! Prayers continue to be sent your way! Ben
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It's never easy loosing a dear friend. I lost my dachshund about 3 years ago. He was 17 when we passed. I had had him since the 3rd grade. Not a day goes by that I don't still miss him. Thinking about your family in this difficult time. Ben
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JEALOUS!!! I spent 2 hours with the plumber, which really killed my sleep for tonights night shift. I thought I would get to ride Saturday, but the inlaws are coming town. Star meeting at Colgans on Saturday 8:30, if you're interested. Congrats though! Ben
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Well Boomer just gave away the secret to his craziness.....he was a submariner. NOUGH SAID, they just ain't wired right! Ben
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She's a good woman, I don't have any complaints. I'll keep my eyes open for ya. Ben
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I kinda figured that if I could afford the bike, I might as well afford the service. I'm no mechanic, so I'd have to pay reguardless. I was gonna let HER pay for it anyway, I mean she's the one gonna be the nurse. 5 hours of overtime a week won't hurt anyone! Ben
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ARLEIGH BURKE is DDG-51, that was the first in class, they are now at DDG-113. In my time on the ship, I had to know all the classifications and could just about tell you the name by the number on the hull. Ben
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I believe they just started #61, and have ordered at least 5 more. This is a great warship, and nothing anyone else has rivals its capabilities. Ben
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AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN to the 100th POWER! AMEN Ben
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You lucky dog! The IOWA and MISSOURI?!?!? I am jealous! In my opnion, that class of ship is the finest to EVER sail the ocean's! The Nimitz class is close behind, but NOTHING compares to a BB! Ben
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Avon tire questions
Gamecock replied to Dieseldawg's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
Ironing board = trailer. Got my wife one in November. Ben -
It was the "lack" of sea duty that made me get out. I hated being a paper pusher in the CG. Ben
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VA is the same way. The driving test consist of stopping and parking between 2 cones. She would still have to take the motorcycle written test. The more I think about it, the more I want to get "her" one. You'll NEVER catch me on th back of it, NEVER! Ben
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17 out right now, and I gotta take the bike to get the passing lights put on.....it's gonna be chilly. Only 6 miles though, hope I make it! Ben
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I would call that a car. Though the Spyder may be too. She has her heart set on it. Im glad, would love to see her have one! Ben
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Wife and I went to the Yamaha shop yesterday cause I knew they had a Spyder RT in the showroom. My wife is one that "said" she would NEVER ride a motorcycle though she rides with me now. She backed that up with I will NEVER drive one......well now that's changed too. She sat on the Spyder RT (touring model) and said with the biggest grin on her face "I want one". I am so proud!!!! If you have sat on the touring model, you should, they are VERY comfortable. 25K isn't in my budget right now, but when she finieshes nursing school, she's gonna get one. I also asked her about a Goldwing Trike and she said "No, it does't turn as many heads." I love my women and can't wait to look over at her on her new Spyder! (She said she would "let" me ride it some" Ben http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/files/2010_Can-Am_Spyder_RT_Roadster_Touring%202.jpg
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"Someone" posted the USCGC GALLATIN for sale on Craigslist in Charleston, SC back in 2004. I think all they asked for it was towing it from the pier. We were in drydock at the time. The XO got word and was one pissed off Commander. No one ever did find out who did it. Ben
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USCGC GALLATIN (WHEC-721).....Spent 3 years on her leaving as an OS2 (03-05) http://www.uscg.mil/history/webcutters/Gallatin_1977_Color_1.jpg USCGC DALLAS (WHEC 716) .......5.5 months onboard right out of bootcamp, left for RD A School. (02) http://panevin.ru/uploads/files/blog/nato_fleet/dallas.jpg Both damn fine ships that have served this country more than anyone will ever know. Shoot, most don't even know the USCG goes to sea. These old dogs are the best duty in the Coast Guard! Ben
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For you Chief's, I am sure you will get this life or death situation...... I got a new SNOS in our shop who had to pull Mess duty. He was assigned to the Chief's Mess. He asked us "Salty" OS2's what he should do with the MCPO's coffee cup because it looked dirty. We told him to wash it and make it shine. Well he did, and it was the 1st time in 4 years that cup had been washed. Supposedly, all the dry, stained, nastiness in side a Chief's coffee cup makes the coffee taste better. I thought the MCPO was gonna throw him overboard. You wanna talk about a PISSED OFFED Master Chief?!?!? I think the XO had to have a talk with him as he went on the 1MC and blessed this SN out. The Capt'n just laughed! Sea stories. HILARIOUS!! Ben Also, NEVER, and I mean NEVER, hide a Chief's coffee cup.......unless you wish to spend the entire port call field daying a 12 x 12 office space.....SAW IT
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Oh yes, the infamous Pier Scrape. The scars were still very much visable when I reported in May 2002. What was your son's name. I may not have been there when he was, but people's names stick around for awhile. I spent 6 months on thr DALLAS, then A School, followed by 3 years on on the sister ship GALLATIN. Oh, how I miss those Vietnam Era ships! Ben
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We wrapped a new guy in about 15 rolls of tin foil and had him jumping up and down on the bow. We told him we had to calibrate the radar and needed to pick up a contact so we could track it. XO got pissed about that one, called it hazing, and I almost had to go before the Captain. Ben
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BoomerCPO cracks me up and one of his comments in the Publix thread got me thinking......I served 5 years in the Coast Guard, 3.5 of which were at sea. Best time of my life. I miss it everyday. The one thing I regret the most about not doing a career is not being a Chief (E-7). For anyone in the military, being a Senior Enlisted is an Honor to never be taken lightly. Anyhow, who has sea stories? I love to hear them and will start with one that happened to me..... My first night underway on the USCGC DALLAS, I was approached about getting the "mail bouy". Supposedly this buoy had out personal mail on it and was put there by another CG Station for us to pick up. ( I should have thought "HELLO THIS IS THE FIRST NIGHT" but....I didn't) Anyhow, after decking me out in all the gear to be dropped over the side of a 378 foot ship I was told to go ask permission to retrieve the mail buoy from the Captain in his cabin. I was granted permission then had to ask permission from the Conning Officer (a crusty Chief Warrant Officer) who also said it was about time someone got the cookies his mother had sent. I was hooked up to the J-Bar Davit and ready to go over the side when EVERYONE disappeared. I stood there for a minute a little scared when about 75 people rushed over to the side of the ship I was on and screamed "Welcome to the Coast Guard". It was a great feeling to feel apart of the crew. I will never forget it. Although the written version doesn't really do it justice. I was called "Mail Buoy" for the entire 2 month cruise. http://www.jeffhead.com/georgia/dallas.JPG
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Chief (BoomerCPO), Were you a Bos'n? I spent 5 years in Uncle Sam's Confused Group (USCG) and us scope dopes learned all our cussing from from Bos'ns. To think about it, I kinda miss the smell of the paint locker! Then again.....I miss everything about being underway!!!! Quick story.....got a new SNOS in our shop who had to pull Mess duty. He was assigned to the Chief's Mess. He asked us "Salty" OS2's what he should do with the MCPO's coffee cup because it looked dirty. We told him to wash it and make it shine. Well he did, and it was the 1st time in 4 years that cup had been washed. I thought the MCPO was gonna throw him overboard. You wanna talk about a PISSED OFFED Master Chief?!?!? I think the XO had to have a talk with him as he went on the 1MC and blessed this SN out. The Capt'n just laughed! Sea stories. HILARIOUS!! Ben