On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:54:43 GMT, "CalifBill"
wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:23:45 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

Maybe it's just me, but don't some people ever open an atlas, even once or
twice in their lives? I wonder what picture he sees in his head when he
finds out his ship's going to the Mediterranean. "Oh boy - Mexico!

Absolutely true story.

I'm in the Post Office and talking Red Sox with the Post Master. In
walks this well dressed guy and asks where Woodstock, CT is.

Now on his way into town (and I know this because I saw him drive into
the parking lot) there are twelve signs saying something about
Woodstock. For instance, right at the Putnam/Woodstock town line
there is a HUGE sign waying welcome to Woodstock. He had to pass
Woodstock Plaza - another big sign. He had to drive past the
Woodstock Fair Grounds which you can't miss. The huge Woodstock
Community Bulletin Board which posts things like retirements,
homecomings for troops, town events, etc., named oddly enough, the
Woodstock Community BB, Woodstock Commons. And as he pulls into the
PO parking lot, there is a huge sign that says USPS Woodstock, CT, S.
Woodstock annex.

Now get this. He's looking for NEPS (a local handicapped/rehab place
that does work with the more challenged of lifes's inhabitants) in
which the S. Woodstock PO is located - another big sign right next to
the car.

Here's the funny part. The Post Master looks at me, I looked at him
with this "WTF?" look and the Post Master says "I have no idea". So
the guy thanks him, turns and walks out, gets in his car and leaves!!

Abut two minutes later, he pulls back in, gets out, slams the car door
shut and stomps into NEPS. :)


Canadian?


Hey, excuse the interruption, but...your pictures 'over there' were great!
You must have had a blast. Where were you flying?

On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:41:48 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Don White" wrote in message
.. .

"Midlant" wrote in message
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Simple, it's a port visit without full embarkment. CO probably decided it
was ok. Nothing wrong with that.
If you had a slight clue as to hard a Sailor works, how little they are
paid, and how long they're gone for, you'd understand why something like
this is a huge deal. Probably the only time in their career this will
happen. It will go far in motivating them to a deeper motivation in
serving.
John



Relax...I grew up in a navy town and still live here.


This is America. We must fight, or at least look for an argument, even if
there is no enemy anywhere. We'll make one.


ROFL!

Don White wrote:
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
...
"Don White" wrote in message
...
"Midlant" wrote in message
...
Simple, it's a port visit without full embarkment. CO probably decided
it was ok. Nothing wrong with that.
If you had a slight clue as to hard a Sailor works, how little they are
paid, and how long they're gone for, you'd understand why something like
this is a huge deal. Probably the only time in their career this will
happen. It will go far in motivating them to a deeper motivation in
serving.
John


Relax...I grew up in a navy town and still live here.

This is America. We must fight, or at least look for an argument, even if
there is no enemy anywhere. We'll make one.

I must admit I threw the bike issue in just to rev up a couple of the
regulars in here. Looks like I'm getting more than my monies worth.



It is good to see you admit that the only reason you come to rec.boats
and make posts in rec.boats is to "rev up a couple of the regulars in
here". Ok, stand up and say " I am Don, I am a newsgroup Troll". The
first step is to admit your problem.

On Jun 21, 4:53 pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
Don White wrote:
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
...
"Don White" wrote in message
. ..
"Midlant" wrote in message
...
Simple, it's a port visit without full embarkment. CO probably decided
it was ok. Nothing wrong with that.
If you had a slight clue as to hard a Sailor works, how little they are
paid, and how long they're gone for, you'd understand why something like
this is a huge deal. Probably the only time in their career this will
happen. It will go far in motivating them to a deeper motivation in
serving.
John

Relax...I grew up in a navy town and still live here.

This is America. We must fight, or at least look for an argument, even if
there is no enemy anywhere. We'll make one.

I must admit I threw the bike issue in just to rev up a couple of the
regulars in here. Looks like I'm getting more than my monies worth.

It is good to see you admit that the only reason you come to rec.boats
and make posts in rec.boats is to "rev up a couple of the regulars in
here". Ok, stand up and say " I am Don, I am a newsgroup Troll". The
first step is to admit your problem.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Sir Reggie, I really don't think Don is a troll, as of to speak. If he
truely isa troll, then he's an extremely mild of a troll, compared to
a couple others in here. Especially considering there is a self
proclaimed, anonimous, "cement expert" , that pops in to rec.boats
quite frequently seemingly to only spew forth wisdom on how everone
else is dumb as a post".

I know nothing about sail boating,and really don't have much desire to
know about sail boating, but if I needed to ask about sailing, I'm
sure Don would be equiped to answer my questions with accuracy and
ligitimacy.

On Jun 21, 4:41 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message

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"Midlant" wrote in message
...
Simple, it's a port visit without full embarkment. CO probably decided it
was ok. Nothing wrong with that.
If you had a slight clue as to hard a Sailor works, how little they are
paid, and how long they're gone for, you'd understand why something like
this is a huge deal. Probably the only time in their career this will
happen. It will go far in motivating them to a deeper motivation in
serving.
John

Relax...I grew up in a navy town and still live here.

This is America. We must fight, or at least look for an argument, even if
there is no enemy anywhere. We'll make one.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

hummmm... interesting insight. But I doubt anyone here is old enough
to remember a time when we did not have some enemy somewhere,
plotting. We did not invent war.

Don White wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
...
RG wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...
Read something interesting in this morning paper about the USS Wasp
visit here this week.
Seems the sailors have a small 'motorcycle gang' called the 'Wasp
Raiders' aboard and bring their bikes along so they can terrorize
foreign ports.
Just stand in the corner and tremble, Don. Try not to **** yourself.
It'll be over soon.

Ahh, another turd drop into rec.boats by Rusty Glands.

He's working overtime to be the biggest jerk in here. Dan better up his
game.



Doesn't your wife have something for you to do, Don? Maybe you should
be cleaning your kid's room.

Tim wrote:
On Jun 21, 4:53 pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
Don White wrote:
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
...
"Don White" wrote in message
...
"Midlant" wrote in message
...
Simple, it's a port visit without full embarkment. CO probably decided
it was ok. Nothing wrong with that.
If you had a slight clue as to hard a Sailor works, how little they are
paid, and how long they're gone for, you'd understand why something like
this is a huge deal. Probably the only time in their career this will
happen. It will go far in motivating them to a deeper motivation in
serving.
John
Relax...I grew up in a navy town and still live here.
This is America. We must fight, or at least look for an argument, even if
there is no enemy anywhere. We'll make one.
I must admit I threw the bike issue in just to rev up a couple of the
regulars in here. Looks like I'm getting more than my monies worth.
It is good to see you admit that the only reason you come to rec.boats
and make posts in rec.boats is to "rev up a couple of the regulars in
here". Ok, stand up and say " I am Don, I am a newsgroup Troll". The
first step is to admit your problem.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Sir Reggie, I really don't think Don is a troll, as of to speak. If he
truely isa troll, then he's an extremely mild of a troll, compared to
a couple others in here. Especially considering there is a self
proclaimed, anonimous, "cement expert" , that pops in to rec.boats
quite frequently seemingly to only spew forth wisdom on how everone
else is dumb as a post".

I know nothing about sail boating,and really don't have much desire to
know about sail boating, but if I needed to ask about sailing, I'm
sure Don would be equiped to answer my questions with accuracy and
ligitimacy.




The reality is, "Reggie" is one of the master trolls of this newsgroup.
Perhaps you are not familiar with his record here, in which he posted
with something like 50 different aliases, and like the others with
nothing to contribute, came by (and still comes by) only to drop off
fresh turds.

"Tim" wrote in message
ups.com...
On Jun 21, 4:53 pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
Don White wrote:
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
...
"Don White" wrote in message
. ..
"Midlant" wrote in message
...
Simple, it's a port visit without full embarkment. CO probably
decided
it was ok. Nothing wrong with that.
If you had a slight clue as to hard a Sailor works, how little they
are
paid, and how long they're gone for, you'd understand why something
like
this is a huge deal. Probably the only time in their career this
will
happen. It will go far in motivating them to a deeper motivation in
serving.
John

Relax...I grew up in a navy town and still live here.

This is America. We must fight, or at least look for an argument, even
if
there is no enemy anywhere. We'll make one.

I must admit I threw the bike issue in just to rev up a couple of the
regulars in here. Looks like I'm getting more than my monies worth.

It is good to see you admit that the only reason you come to rec.boats
and make posts in rec.boats is to "rev up a couple of the regulars in
here". Ok, stand up and say " I am Don, I am a newsgroup Troll". The
first step is to admit your problem.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Sir Reggie, I really don't think Don is a troll, as of to speak. If he
truely isa troll, then he's an extremely mild of a troll, compared to
a couple others in here. Especially considering there is a self
proclaimed, anonimous, "cement expert" , that pops in to rec.boats
quite frequently seemingly to only spew forth wisdom on how everone
else is dumb as a post".

I know nothing about sail boating,and really don't have much desire to
know about sail boating, but if I needed to ask about sailing, I'm
sure Don would be equiped to answer my questions with accuracy and
ligitimacy.


Thanks Tim. I was forced to 'black ball' Waylon Smithers last winter when
he showed his true colours regarding a highly respected lady who left here
for new Orleans and was murdered. Anything he says carries less weight than
RG or Dan....
See Smithers bio...
http://www.thesimpsons.com/bios/bios...e_smithers.htm

On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 16:52:56 -0700, Tim wrote:

On Jun 21, 4:53 pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
Don White wrote:
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
...
"Don White" wrote in message
. ..
"Midlant" wrote in message
...
Simple, it's a port visit without full embarkment. CO probably decided
it was ok. Nothing wrong with that.
If you had a slight clue as to hard a Sailor works, how little they are
paid, and how long they're gone for, you'd understand why something like
this is a huge deal. Probably the only time in their career this will
happen. It will go far in motivating them to a deeper motivation in
serving.
John

Relax...I grew up in a navy town and still live here.

This is America. We must fight, or at least look for an argument, even if
there is no enemy anywhere. We'll make one.

I must admit I threw the bike issue in just to rev up a couple of the
regulars in here. Looks like I'm getting more than my monies worth.

It is good to see you admit that the only reason you come to rec.boats
and make posts in rec.boats is to "rev up a couple of the regulars in
here". Ok, stand up and say " I am Don, I am a newsgroup Troll". The
first step is to admit your problem.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Sir Reggie, I really don't think Don is a troll, as of to speak. If he
truely isa troll, then he's an extremely mild of a troll, compared to
a couple others in here. Especially considering there is a self
proclaimed, anonimous, "cement expert" , that pops in to rec.boats
quite frequently seemingly to only spew forth wisdom on how everone
else is dumb as a post".

I know nothing about sail boating,and really don't have much desire to
know about sail boating, but if I needed to ask about sailing, I'm
sure Don would be equiped to answer my questions with accuracy and
ligitimacy.


When one admits he is *trying* to cause problems, then he is trolling.
There are, of course, different levels of same.

Don White wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message
ups.com...
On Jun 21, 4:53 pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:
Don White wrote:
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
...
"Don White" wrote in message
...
"Midlant" wrote in message
...
Simple, it's a port visit without full embarkment. CO probably
decided
it was ok. Nothing wrong with that.
If you had a slight clue as to hard a Sailor works, how little they
are
paid, and how long they're gone for, you'd understand why something
like
this is a huge deal. Probably the only time in their career this
will
happen. It will go far in motivating them to a deeper motivation in
serving.
John
Relax...I grew up in a navy town and still live here.
This is America. We must fight, or at least look for an argument, even
if
there is no enemy anywhere. We'll make one.
I must admit I threw the bike issue in just to rev up a couple of the
regulars in here. Looks like I'm getting more than my monies worth.
It is good to see you admit that the only reason you come to rec.boats
and make posts in rec.boats is to "rev up a couple of the regulars in
here". Ok, stand up and say " I am Don, I am a newsgroup Troll". The
first step is to admit your problem.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -
Sir Reggie, I really don't think Don is a troll, as of to speak. If he
truely isa troll, then he's an extremely mild of a troll, compared to
a couple others in here. Especially considering there is a self
proclaimed, anonimous, "cement expert" , that pops in to rec.boats
quite frequently seemingly to only spew forth wisdom on how everone
else is dumb as a post".

I know nothing about sail boating,and really don't have much desire to
know about sail boating, but if I needed to ask about sailing, I'm
sure Don would be equiped to answer my questions with accuracy and
ligitimacy.


Thanks Tim. I was forced to 'black ball' Waylon Smithers last winter when
he showed his true colours regarding a highly respected lady who left here
for new Orleans and was murdered. Anything he says carries less weight than
RG or Dan....
See Smithers bio...
http://www.thesimpsons.com/bios/bios...e_smithers.htm




That's just priceless.