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"Are you gonna go on the boat ride with us?"

I've been on that same exact boat a few times.
Here is another pic of it.

52' Motor Lifeboat Intrepid
Generally regarded by their crews as the "Cadillac" of the motor lifeboats, these boats answer the call when heavy weather conditions are too severe for any other rescue boat. Built in 1960 to replace wooden-hulled ships that carried the same names since the 1930's, these steel-hulled 52-foot motor lifeboats can withstand 100-mile per hour winds and sea swells up to 35 feet. These are the only Coast Guard vessels under 65 feet that have names. Only four 52-footers are in service, all in the Pacific Northwest. They are built to withstand the most severe conditions at sea and are capable of effecting a rescue at sea even under the most difficult circumstances. They are self-bailing, self-righting, almost unsinkable, and have a long cruising radius.
Missions: Search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, marine environmental protection, and recreational boating safety.

WOW! Thanks for the picture and article on the boat, Tonk! She handles like a dream, and I didnt even get too wet! Did good, huh?

Well, I'm off to bed now. It has been a fun time at the canteen today.

God bless the folks on the USS Decatur as well as all who serve this nation in uniform.

Thanks for all you do. I've been lurking all day, but never had the time to post. Had the unpleasant experience of discovering that the two soldiers shot in Kuwait were from my neck of the woods -- this is hitting too close to home. Please pray for them both and ping all of your contacts to do so, also. These men were called up to active duty from the Army Reserve in Lake Charles, LA.

I'm not quite sure of my feelings - initially, shock, then concern, and I'm well on the way to lusting for revenge.

I'll have to sleep on this and do a lot of praying. Of course, I do that anyway for all of our troops, but I haven't had this feeling of frustration since 'Nam.

God bless you and all active and retired troops for all that you do.