I'm stuck on the ship today, ask me anything

[HawkerHurricane]

except if you can visit, since I can't have visitors.

[Raven]

1. What did you do??? Why can't you have visitors? Why can't you leave?

3 questions. :-)

[HawkerHurricane]

6. 3 Answers

1. I enlisted.

2. We are in a shipyard.

3. Somebody has to stay here and make sure the ship doesn't get stolen, or catch fire, or sink.

[maveric]

NASSCO, SWM, or CMSD? Which yard?

I've worked for all of those fine waterfront companies. Are you wet or in dry dock?
Dontcha love the smells and noises of the shipyard?

I love the smell of marine primer in the morning.

[HawkerHurricane]

18. SWM

Wet dock.

[maveric]

20. Sorry to hear that. That was always my least favorite of the yards.

If you can slip away try to check out some of the small,family run mexican restaurants in the Barrio/Logan area. Great food for good prices. Just dont walk around there alone,or at night.

[Punkingal]

22. Has anyone ever stolen....

a US Navy ship?????

[HawkerHurricane]

42. Ever hear of USS Pueblo?

Not that it was stolen from San Diego Harbor, but still...

[XNASA]

2. Ever been down to the pier in Imperial Beach?

Ever been to IB in general? What's become of the old helicopter base there, once called Ream Field, then NAS Imperial Beach?

[HawkerHurricane]

7. I've been down to IB

The old helo base is still there, but used more as a storage space than anything else. The heloflopters still practice stuff, though.

Never been on the pier, though.

[maveric]

15. I used to buy weed down there during the 80's.

The city has really cleaned it (the pier),up since then.
Remember the saying: "Imperial Beach, Where the Turd meets the Surf"?
Or when it was referred to as "Venereal Beach"?

[prolesunited]

3. What's the weather like outside?

What will you be eating today?

[HawkerHurricane]

8. Sun finally burned through

So it's warm and sunny, with some haze.

I'll be eating chicken for dinner. I had a delicious shake for lunch.

[xray s]

4. How will Clark do with military voters?

Does he have a good rep inside the service? Any feedback from your mates on Clark swinging some Bush votes in '00 to the Dem's in '04?

Thanks! :hi:

[HawkerHurricane]

10. well...

Clarke gets some support from us Military types...he's likely to get my good buddy Guns to vote for him in the primary. And he's the one most likely to get Sparks to vote against Bush.

Other than that, I hadn't heard that Clarke had declared until I got on DU this afternoon, so I imagine I'll here more as the word gets out.

[MaineDem]

5. Are you in Solitary?

Hope the food's good.

[HawkerHurricane]

12. Food's what I brought today

And no, I'm not in solitary: I'm on duty.

"Being on a ship is like being in prison, except for the chance of drowning."

[LuLu550]

9. do you ever get sea sick?

:puke:

[HawkerHurricane]

13. I'm never ever sick at sea.

nt, unless someone gets the reference...

[Vitruvius]

31. What, never?

n/t

[MaineDem]

32. Well, hardly ever

;)

[StaggerLee]

11. How is your relationship with the SKs?

Is there still a "jack of the dust"?

What year did you guys drop the .45 for the 9mm? or has it not changed?

Does your ship's store sell Zippo's with the ship's insignia?

How long has your Command Master Chief been in? What is his/her rate?

[HawkerHurricane]

16. SK's are typical supply

Want you to do thier job for them; act like they are doing you a favor when they do work.

Jack of the Dust is still there, polishing the bell.

We got 9mm's a few years back. I'm more accurate with the 9mm.

Zippo's with ship's insignia are a tradition that is never going away.

Command Master Cheif has been in for 28 years, and is a Sonar Tech. PING!

[TrogL]

21. Why are you giving out military information on an open channel?

Loose lips sink ships.

Actually, that sounds fairly obscene. :evilgrin:

[HawkerHurricane]

23. What?

Anybody with a good pair of binoculars could tell where my ship is right now.

[ronnykmarshall]

14. Do ya get to ware them cute pants?

The ones with the bell bottoms.

[HawkerHurricane]

17. hehe

Bell Bottoms for undress uniforms went away when they came back in style.

Our dress uniforms still have them, though. Are you talking about the 'Cracker Jacks'?

[Seneca]

19. what's the mess serving today?

eom

[HawkerHurricane]

24. The mess is closed

Any excuse not to work is the cooks motto.

Our mess chief's taste buds were shot off in the war...
But his savory colations add to our esprit de corps...
To think of all the marvelous ways
They're using plastic nowadays...

[trof]

25. Can I ring the bell?

Or weigh the anchor?
;-)

[HawkerHurricane]

26. We already weighed the anchor

And it's out of weight standards, it will start mandatory weight loss exercises Monday.

The bell has been rung for 8 bells on the morning watch.

[maveric]

27. Can you hear needle guns? Are welding leads strung throughout

the ship?

Will the military support Clark or bu$h?

Is your Captain a good guy or an asshole?

[HawkerHurricane]

33. Yes, yes, I don't know, and he's not bad.

nt

[Don_G]

28. How Do You Make "Black Gang" Coffee

Without sacrificing a goat at the full moon or is it a DoD Top Secret?

[HawkerHurricane]

34. Black Gang Coffee does not require a goat!

Although it helps.

It does require eggshells, and that you don't wash your coffee pot for at least 4 years.

[MaineDem]

29. May I ask another one?

:)

What ribbon is that?

[HawkerHurricane]

35. Proposed 'War on Terrorism' award

Not official yet. Probably to be confused with the 'unneeded war on Iraq' award.

[realFedUp]

30. Can you fly the DU flag?

don't know if there's a DU flag, but would
be fun to fly one.

[HawkerHurricane]

36. My last day

I'll hoist a DU flag, if I can get one.

Then, deny all knowledge...

[Lizz612]

37. We should make one!!

Who wants to play Betsy Ross?

[ProudGerman]

38. Can you swing her by and pick me up?

The coast should be right up around Richmond by Friday/Saturday.

Have you ever swabbed a deck? Or battened any hatches?

Would you be duty bound to do anything unpleasant if I were to sail up next to you flying the Jolly Roger?

When was the last time someone called you a squid, squid?

[HawkerHurricane]

39. Nooooo....

Richmond? On the lEast Coast? I'm in San Diego.

I've swabbed decks, but lately I get to have my underlings do it. Battaned hatches too.

Jolly Rogers should only be flown when crossing the line, in honor of his Imperial Majesty, Neptunus Rex, Lord of the Raging Main.

Yesterday, when I talked to one of my jarhead friends. We both agreed better here than with the wing wipers in the Air Farce.

[ProudGerman]

40. I know you're in San Diego

But the Navy has so many ships, they wouldn't miss yours. Onto more questions.

Ever sat in the Captain's chair when no one was looking?

While at sea, when you using the bathroom, excuse me, the head......where does it go?

What's the difference between boat and ship? Is it just size?

If the President was aboard your ship, would its designation change like it does for aircraft?

Where can I get my hands on a Tomahawk?

What's it like out at sea when you're not busy?

[HawkerHurricane]

41. well...

Yes, I've used the CO's chair when no one is around. It's kind of a 'I'm doing something I shouldn't, isn't it fun' feeling for a few minutes, then it becomse a sort of 'so what?'.

If we are far enough out to sea, the toilets flush straight over the side. It's all biodegradable.

A boat can fit on a ship, a ship can't fit on a boat.
It's a size thing. But also a ego thing.
All submarines are boats.
Your ship is a boat (or barge, to be derisive).

No, our designation wouldn't change if the President came on board. Or even if Bush came on board.

For a tomahawk, try the Atlanta Braves.

On a quiet night out to sea, when there is no moon, clear skies, and no land within 50 miles...it is so peaceful, and there are a billion stars that float just out of reach...

[ProudGerman]

43. Is 26 too old to join the Navy?

Nevermind, I did NOT ask that. It's just that I would have joined up if it hadn't been for a girl who promised me forever, but only gave me 5 years.

Sorry about that, the first anniversay to not be observed is Friday and well.. you know.

I've always wanted to go out to sea. Maybe I'll get a sail boat one day.


Hmmmmm, what do you do with surplus destroyers?

[HawkerHurricane]

45. Not too old...

but I don't recommend any life changing decision when under the influence of alchohol, drugs, or broken heart.

When I get out, I'm going to get me a surplus destroyer and go into business for myself!

(I seem to remember there being a surplus destroyer on display in Charleston...which I think would be the one nearest you. Look up the 'Tin Can Sailors' association.)

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

44. Can you score a day off in January if Prolesunited comes to town?

Looks like she's planning a trip to San Diego.

[HawkerHurricane]

46. Yes

Easiest after January 9th, when I start my final leave.
I'd have to clear it with the Mrs., though.

[bleedingheart]

47. Do you have a tattoo?

[HawkerHurricane]

48. Nope

Never got one before I met my wife.
Was forbidden to get one after.

"With a ribbon
And a heart
And an arrow
Running through
And her name
In the middle
In the middle of a Blue Tattoo" - Blue Tattoo, from the Kingston Trio

[bleedingheart]

49. I can understand your wife's sentiments...

as I don't think I would want my husband to get one either...
however one of my old college beaus had been in the navy and had some nice tattoos... I still remember him fondly as one of the funniest men I ever knew...however he and I eventually drove each other nuts since we both had very strong personalities... not a good mix...

[HawkerHurricane]

50. I've always said...

If I see a picture I really like, I'm going to buy it, frame it, and hang it from my wall...NOT put it permanently on my arm.