Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... March, 2011

Three New Navy Ships – USS Reagan, Clinton, Obama
USS REAGAN
Seeing it next to the Arizona Memorial really puts its size into perspective. ENORMOUS!

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When the Bridge pipes ‘ Man the Rail’ there is a lot of rail to man on this monster: shoulder to shoulder, around 4.5 acres. Her displacement is about 100,000 tons with full complement.
Capability
Top speed exceeds 30 knots, powered by two nuclear reactors that can operate for more than 20 years without refueling
1. Expected to operate in the fleet for about 50 years
2. Carries over 80 combat aircraft
3. Three arresting cables can stop a 28-ton aircraft going 150 miles per hour in less than 400 feet
Size
1. Towers 20 stories above the waterline
2. 1092 feet long; nearly as long as the Empire State Building is tall
3. Flight deck covers 4.5 acres
4. 4 bronze propellers, each 21 feet across, weighing 66,200 pounds
5. 2 rudders, each 29 by 22 feet and weighing 50 tons
6. 4 high speed aircraft elevators, each over 4,000 square feet Capacity
1. Home to about 6,000 Navy personnel
2. Carries enough food and supplies to operate for 90 days
3. 18,150 meals served daily
4. Distillation plants provide 400,000 gallons of fresh water from sea water daily, enough for 2,000 homes
5. Nearly 30,000 light fixtures and 1,325 miles of cable and wiring 1,400 telephones
6. 14,000 pillowcases and 28,000 sheets
USS BILL CLINTON
The USS William Jefferson Clinton (CVS1) set sail today from its home port of Vancouver, BC.
The ship is the first of its kind in the Navy and is a standing legacy to President Bill Clinton ‘for his foresight in military budget cuts’ and his conduct while holding the (formerly dignified) office of President.
The ship is constructed nearly entirely from recycled aluminum and is completely solar powered with a top speed of 5 knots. It boasts an arsenal comprised of one (unarmed) F14 Tomcat or one (unarmed) F18 Hornet aircraft which, although they cannot be launched on the 100 foot flight deck, form a very menacing presence.
As a standing order there are no firearms allowed on board.
This crew, like the crew aboard the USS Jimmy Carter, is specially trained to avoid conflicts and appease any and all enemies of the United States at all costs.
An onboard Type One DNC Universal Translator can send out messages of apology in any language to anyone who may find America offensive. The number of apologies are limitless and though some may seem hollow and disingenuous, the Navy advises all apologies will sound very sincere.
In times of conflict, the USS Clinton has orders to seek refuge in Canada .
USS BARACK OBAMA
Details are as vague.

But don’t you worry……….he has a plan

2,901 posted on 03/29/2011 6:17:17 PM PDT by Dubya (JESUS SAVES)

2,902 posted on 03/29/2011 6:18:06 PM PDT by Dubya (JESUS SAVES)

"I don’t see any wildflowers this spring"

Awwwwwwwwwww! So sorry! :(

2,903 posted on 03/29/2011 6:24:01 PM PDT by tiapam

The music and graphic (combo) together were fantastic, that I almost forgot about yor gazebo graphic till just now. Very lovely, Yorkie! Thank you!

2,904 posted on 03/29/2011 6:39:20 PM PDT by tiapam

To: ConorMacNessa

Hi Conor! Glad you liked the cactus flower! Hope you had a good day!

2,905 posted on 03/29/2011 6:42:12 PM PDT by tiapam

2,906 posted on 03/29/2011 6:46:56 PM PDT by Dubya (JESUS SAVES)

Thanks very much, Tiapam - a good day!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

2,907 posted on 03/29/2011 6:55:46 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

To: Seadog Bytes

[before I start gnawing on any plutonium. LOL ]

Lol, sure hope that doesn’t happen! Al Gore seems to have disappeared lately.

2,908 posted on 03/29/2011 7:16:24 PM PDT by potlatch ( ~*coincidences usually aren't *~)

To: JustAmy; Billie; yorkie; tiapam; jaycee; MEG33; oldteen; All; everyone

That’s lovely Amy.
I’m having some ‘eye’ trouble and doing less replying, as everyone knows. Hope I’ll be forgiven for one post to all just to say hello and thanks.

2,909 posted on 03/29/2011 7:21:48 PM PDT by potlatch ( ~*coincidences usually aren't *~)

2,910 posted on 03/29/2011 7:45:27 PM PDT by tiapam

JUST THINKING
"I get those maternal feelings sometimes, like when I'm lying on the couch and can't reach the remote, I think, 'Boy, a kid would be nice right now.'" --Kathleen Madigan

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"Congratulations to Gwyneth Paltrow who gave birth to a baby girl named Apple. Gwyneth says looking forward to having another daughter so she can have a "pear"." --Jay Leno

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"My father refused to spend money on me as a kid. One time I broke my arm playing football and my father tried to get a free X-ray by taking me down to the airport and making me lie down with the luggage." Glen Super

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"Sanity is a madness put to good use." -- George Santayana

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"I think on-stage nudity is disgusting, shameful and damaging to all things American. But if I were 22 with a great body, it would be artistic, tasteful, patriotic and a progressive religious experience." -- Shelley Winters

********** "This country has come to feel the same when Congress is in session as when the baby gets hold of a hammer." -- Will Rogers
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"I am not young enough to know everything." -- Oscar Wilde

2,911 posted on 03/29/2011 7:48:42 PM PDT by Dubya (JESUS SAVES)

To: ConorMacNessa; tiapam; jaycee; oldteen; Billie; JustAmy; DollyCali; MEG33; Darksheare; geologist; ..

Since today was about little girls,
I thought it only fair
To post one about little boys

"THERE'S ROOM ON MY HORSE FOR TWO!"

Two Little Boys - Rolph Harris (WARNING: Kleenex might be necessary)

2,912 posted on 03/29/2011 7:54:03 PM PDT by yorkie (Our POTUS makes me think the person I detested the MOST -- would have been better! (Hillary))

Hi Potlatch! Sorry, but I must have missed something! I didn't know you are having eye trouble! Hope it's not too serious! Wrote bigger to help you see?!?! *hugs*

2,913 posted on 03/29/2011 7:55:18 PM PDT by tiapam

That’s sweet of you pam. Yeah, having some trouble and have another appointment with the eye doc. Haven’t been making graphics in some time. Haven’t mentioned it before today.

I should stay off of the computer more, lol.

2,914 posted on 03/29/2011 8:04:28 PM PDT by potlatch ( ~*coincidences usually aren't *~)

Potlatch, with the newest medical technology, almost anything can be corrected today! Prayers are being sent to Heaven for you!

2,915 posted on 03/29/2011 8:14:25 PM PDT by yorkie (Our POTUS makes me think the person I detested the MOST -- would have been better! (Hillary))

What a touching graphic and video, Yorkie! O.K., I’ll admit it, I cried over some parts! What a great, loyal friendship they had! Thank you for sharing this with us!

2,916 posted on 03/29/2011 8:16:23 PM PDT by tiapam

Thank you yorkie. I appreciate that a lot!!

2,917 posted on 03/29/2011 8:16:38 PM PDT by potlatch ( ~*coincidences usually aren't *~)

I so sorry, Potlatch! I hope you’ll keep us posted as to how things are going, if you can! You will be in my prayers!! God Bless!

2,918 posted on 03/29/2011 8:24:17 PM PDT by tiapam

Thank you pam. I ‘can’ be helped and appreciate your prayers.

2,919 posted on 03/29/2011 8:29:06 PM PDT by potlatch ( ~*coincidences usually aren't *~)

Sorry to hear this, potlatch.

Do you know yet if it is something degenerative or is it fixable?

Prayers that it's fixable and very soon! Not being able to see clearly is not a fun thing. I had double cateracts so I know of not seeing well but my problem was quite correctable! :)

2,920 posted on 03/29/2011 8:30:04 PM PDT by oldteen

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