Ahh, yes......Fleet Week. This one will mark the 17th anniversary of when I put my address on a PenPal board at Bailey-Seton Hospital, Staten Island during a barbecue held for us “lonely” Sailors. I received a post card 2 months later, and after 7 months, arranged to meet my new PenPal, who became Mrs. Shredderman 2 years later!
Homeport was just being finished when my ship (USS Moinester FF-1097)tied up, and the crew took in the sights of The City. Free food, drinks, parties all over and most importantly, free transportation! NYC knows how to treat the Navy well!
And some people say bad things about Sailors! I’ll miss it this year though.
That was a sweet story. BuMP!