Posted on 12/30/2012 8:59:46 AM PST by FLAMING DEATH
LOL!
Good point.
I own an 80 pound pit-mix and an 8 pound min-pin with five different size dogs in between. I guess my size varies depending on which dog I am walking?
Like I said... and you apparently are the proof of it...
Testosterone: Your Father had it Dakotan!
I went and saw the Iowa when she was laid up in Suisun Bay in 2001. I was 12 years old, it was one of the Greatest Moments I had as a Kid.
When I was in Air Force Tech in Biloxi Mississippi in 2009 it was my dream to go visit the U.S.S. Alabama in Mobile. But because Kessler sucks, I never got the chance.
Tell your Father that is one in a Million.! Battleship Sailors are a speical breed.
Being an unapologetic American male threatens their homo/metrosexuality.
I have a short-barreled double-barrel shotgun - and a muzzle loader. Where do I fit in?
I notice the paper doesn’t have the comments section enabled.
Wonder why? (cough)
And sho 'nuff.
The rest of your comments also cracked me up, too. Thanks for the chuckle tonight.
No, but with what they do have, they can get all the penises they want.
Oh no!
I’ve become readily identifiable!
LOL
Seriously though..one of the comments made by a husband/dad really hits the heart of the issue;
It’s interesting that you think my wife and daughters are also compensating. I agree they are. They are compensating for being smaller and less powerful than the rampaging gangs of thugs, killers, and rapists that would do them harm. I would quote statistics from places like Australia and Britain which now have higher rates of crimes against women now that they have been disarmed for the convenience of their attackers but, in your emotional state, facts would not suffice.
I also thought we had moved on into the days of empowered women but, not according to you. I suppose you would prefer they just lay there quietly and take it.
Apparently Todd has had the luxury of never being assaulted/attacked by someone larger or stronger than him.
Some have not been so fortunate.
There was a time when I could have defended myself pretty well, but I have--gradually--joined the "weaker sex" in that regard, due to age and infirmity. Why should I have to become a potential victim to gangs of roaming "yutes" and "yobs?"
I used to think those who rattled on about CW2 were paranoid. Now I think they may have been more farsighted that myself. I hope that doesn't happen because it will not be pretty if it does, and there are external forces out there which would love to take advantage of this country at a moment of weakness and/or pick over its carcass if the opportunity presented itself.
I'm glad there are gals like Sal out there who will do what they can to prevent that from happening.
Have a great day and a great New Year, Sal!
Here he is on the family and crew day before the public opening of the Iowa at the Port of LA.
We got the complete run of the ship to ourselves. Wherever we wanted to go.... once in a lifetime event.
I am SO Jealous!
But it sounds like he deserves it.
Battleships and Nuclear Missiles are the Most Complex Instruments ever created by Humans.
Your Father must be one Hell of Man to both Manned them and created them both.
Did he Fight in WW2, Korea or the 80's?
The Iowa Class has had such an extensive History once should not assume.
Here is most of the Pictures we took in Suisun Bay.
I still can't get over how BIG that ship was.
As You can see those Years in Storage weren't kind to her.
I bet your Father was pleased that she has been restored to a more proper state reflecting a ship of her status.
I'd bet your Father would like this Documentary about Battleships. I practically modeled my whole life around it when I was a kid.
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It did. There was a huge, really bad misunderstanding. A serious heart to heart later today, and all is better than ever.
Thank you.
Here goes.
Here is my father looking out from the bridge. 60 years ago the same eyes stood watch looking out the same windows.
Here's my son (his grandson) at his last station for GQ
I was impressed with how the Navy mothballed the ship and the condition of every item aboard. Everything was tied down where it belonged, and everywhere there are boxes and boxes of books. They are all the manuals on how each piece of equipment is to be restored or operated.
In CIC, much (most) of the equipment came online when it was powered up. Note the plywood covers over the glass screens.
Shell handling equipment. Neatly packed, just waiting for someone to re-arm the ship. Note the plastic ducts for dry air circulation.
The boiler rooms are well preserved too. The most interesting part of the day for me was to listen to other crew members talk. Here a former Chief Electrician's Mate is telling his sons how to bring a turbo generator on line. Step by step - from memory.
One of the main engine control stations. Note the brown anti-corrosive paint and all the tags. If a plug had to be removed or valve opened to drain a boiler or tank, it was wired in place with a card telling who had done it and why. 
Cheers!
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