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The FReeper Foxhole Profiles Commodore John Barry - Aug. 9th, 2003
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Posted on 08/09/2003 12:00:35 AM PDT by SAMWolf

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To: Darksheare
The old 1960's/70's style rain suit

I remember the rain suits, they did smell awful. I didin't mind the pants as much as I did the jacket.

61 posted on 08/09/2003 7:27:34 PM PDT by SAMWolf (Behind every argument is someone's ignorance.)
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To: PhilDragoo
Evening Phil Dragoo. I was on Constellation in 1970 in Boston. It has remained afloat over two centuries while Ted Kennedy sank his Oldsmobile the first year.

ROTFL

I was on the USS Missouri and being on a WWII ship was amazing, I can't even imagine being on a ship from the war of 1812.

Good read on the encounter between the USS United States vs HMS Macedonian.

62 posted on 08/09/2003 7:34:16 PM PDT by SAMWolf (Behind every argument is someone's ignorance.)
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To: PhilDragoo
LOL. Thanks Phil.
63 posted on 08/09/2003 7:49:18 PM PDT by snippy_about_it (Pray for our Troops)
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To: SAMWolf
We've heard this one but it's still good. Now sit back and chill out a little. ;)

Good Night SAM.

64 posted on 08/09/2003 8:29:20 PM PDT by snippy_about_it (Pray for our Troops)
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To: snippy_about_it
Good Night Snippy. Good song to chill out with..
65 posted on 08/09/2003 8:32:06 PM PDT by SAMWolf (Behind every argument is someone's ignorance.)
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To: SAMWolf

SAM, I was thinking about you today!
66 posted on 08/09/2003 9:35:09 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (OH YES!!)
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To: bentfeather
AWWWWWWWWW!!
67 posted on 08/09/2003 9:45:45 PM PDT by SAMWolf (Behind every argument is someone's ignorance.)
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To: SAMWolf
Farewell to the "CONNIE"

Aaaaaaw, SAM, ya had to go and make my monitor all watery. *sniff* There's something heart-wrenching to me about the decommissioning of that grand ship.

I scrutinized these gorgeous pics you posted for a glimpse of one of my "Connie" Boyz but didn't see any familiar faces. I do have these saved in my 'puter, though. They're beauties! Thank you for this wonderful post!

68 posted on 08/09/2003 11:41:54 PM PDT by radu (May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
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To: radu
You're Welcome radu.
69 posted on 08/09/2003 11:59:15 PM PDT by SAMWolf (Behind every argument is someone's ignorance.)
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To: SAMWolf
I just fired off some e-mails to the "Connie" Boyz who have been staying in touch with me, to ask if they went to the ceremony. If any went, it'll be interesting to hear what they say about it.

Time to grab this fat girl, Morticia,

and head for the bat cave. Been a looooong day and it's early-rising again tomorrow. Good night, SAM, and I'll catch ya later.

(*giggle* when I took this pic, the flash startled her and guess where she plopped.....yep, right off the edge of the table onto the floor. LOL!!)

70 posted on 08/10/2003 12:27:57 AM PDT by radu (May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
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To: radu
Let us know what any of your CONNIE Boys have to say.
71 posted on 08/10/2003 8:14:45 AM PDT by SAMWolf (For any remedy there is a misery.)
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To: SAMWolf
I preferred the rainsuit to the pancho anyday because the 'new improved' poncho always leaked like and MF.
72 posted on 08/10/2003 8:52:16 AM PDT by Darksheare ("Liberals, fodder for the Dogs of War.")
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To: SAMWolf; KBay
'Bay...pinging you to post #26 since I know you spent time on the Connie!!!! :o)
73 posted on 08/10/2003 9:51:17 AM PDT by cherry_bomb88 (The mind is its own place, and in itself can make heaven of hell, a hell of heaven~Milton)
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To: SAMWolf
NOOOOOO! >SNIFF< The Crusty Connie gone? What a shame...I spent time in the Gulf on her...
74 posted on 08/12/2003 8:26:58 AM PDT by KBay (You can run, but you'll only die tired)
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To: KBay
Thank you for your service. She had a long distinguished career.
75 posted on 08/12/2003 9:23:57 AM PDT by SAMWolf (Pretend to spank me - I'm a pseudo-masochist!)
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