"katy" wrote in message
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Scout wrote:
"katy" wrote in message
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Scout wrote:
I was there for the last one - USS Truman, during Clinton's admin.
Scout

"katy" wrote in message
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They're going to christen the new aircraft carrier at Grummon across
the river on Saturday (should be interesting in the middle of a
Nor'eater). Both Bush and Cheney will be there (ot's named after GW's
Dad, George the First). Guy in the apt. across from us is an acct, for
Grummon. He said they'd be moving her to a different berth up the
river to fit her out...that will take another 2 years. This is the
last of the Nimitz class to be built.

How'd you get in? I'd loke to go but don't geel like getting shot.

Was working nearby on a control job (VA Beach). Had a cousin in a high
ranking position (Navy). A personal invite and I had a private tour of
the Truman. Of course, that was pre-911.
Scout
Guy next door who works at Grummon went on the sea trial of the last
one...said it was incredible...maybe I should bake him an apple pue?

yeah, "big" is an understatement.