tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post5693000431121134470..comments2024-03-28T05:34:27.956-04:00Comments on Shipslog: An Ocean!jack69http://www.blogger.com/profile/12884137603402812926noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-15989111016689959522010-06-10T19:58:08.214-04:002010-06-10T19:58:08.214-04:00It was the sea I learned to swim, after three scho...It was the sea I learned to swim, after three schools couldn't do that. Agree with you that it provides life long memories, mostly of a nice and kind nature. Please have you all a nice Friday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-86282610442213700252010-06-10T15:09:22.918-04:002010-06-10T15:09:22.918-04:00I can't remember the first time I seen the Gul...I can't remember the first time I seen the Gulf, I was very young. But we lived close enough we could enjoy it more often. It is sickening thinking what is happening now. It is already showing up on Alabama's beaches. Can't even imagine what a hurricane in it would do. I hope and pray they get it under control soon. Take care and have a great weekend, SheilaSheila Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16337709964658158686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-14973133476794896642010-06-10T14:51:37.751-04:002010-06-10T14:51:37.751-04:00AH THE FIRST LOOK AT THE OCEAN.
OUR TROOP TR...AH THE FIRST LOOK AT THE OCEAN.<br /> OUR TROOP TRAIN ARRIVED IN SAN FRANCISCO AT NIGHT, SEEING ONLY PERSONAL DUFFLE BAGS THAT HAD BEEN WITHIN REACH FOR THE FOUR DAYS FROM MISSISSIPPI TO SAN FRANCISCO.<br /> THE GRUFF OLD MASTER SERGEANT ORDERING, GRAB YOUR BAG AND FOLLOW IN LINE UP THAT RAMP LEADING UP ON TO THE SHIP'S DECK. THAT WAS NIGHT TIME SO NO VIEW OF THE OCEAN UNTIL MORNING. NO BEACH THERE, JUST HARBOR.<br /><br /> FOR THE NEXT THREE WEEKS THO WE DID SEE LOTS OF OCEAN. CRUISE COURTESY OF UNCLE SAM.<br /> IN A WAY IT WAS A PLEASANT TRIP. WARM WEATHER AND NO STORMS.<br /><br /> FOUR THOUSAND MILITARY PEOPLE AND SHIP'S CREW. I WAS FORTUNATE TO NEVER BE SEA SICK. WAS KEPT ON KP DUTY THE ENTIRE TRIP. NOT A BAD ASSIGNMENT REALLY.<br /><br /> INTERESTING HOW THE NAVY BOILED EGGS. A TREMENDOUS PRESSURE COOKER WITHIN WHICH WAS PLACED MANY 'CASES' OF EGGS, LID TIGHTENED DOWN AND STEAM APPLIED AND IN A FEW MINUTES THERE WAS THE MEAL FOR OUR PART OF THE SHIP. SEVERAL KITCHENS PROVIDED FOR THE FOUR THOUSAND PEOPLE.<br /><br /> ONE OF MY KP JOBS WAS HANDING OUT THE EGGS. THREE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL AND A SECOND COURSE WAS A SANDWICH WHICH HAD BEEN PREPARED IN ADVANCE. I NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO HAND OUT SANDWICHES. HOWEVER, THOSE 'FATIGUE' POCKETS WERE BAGGING DOWN WITH EGGS TO BE SHARED WHEN GOING OFF DUTY.<br /><br /> ANOTHER JOB FOR WE WHOM NEVER GOT SEA SICK WAS GUARD DUTY. AT NIGHT, COMPLETE DARKNESS, NO LIGHTS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED. DURING DAYTIME WHILE ON KP HAD PLACED A SIX CAN CASE OF SLICED PEACHES OR FRUIT COCKTAIL TO BE RECOVERED WHEN DARKNESS CAME AND I WOULD BE ON GUARD DUTY AND WITH HELP OF BUDDIES LIFT THE FENCE ENOUGH TO SLIDE THE CASE OF CANNED FRUIT UNDER.<br /><br /> MADE A MISTAKE ONCE AND GOT A CASE OF SAUERKRAUT. THE GUYS OPENED IT AND WERE SHARING IT AND THE CAPTAIN CAME ON WITH THE BULL HORN AND SAID NOW WE KNOW YOU GUYS ARE STEALING FOOD.<br /><br /> SAW LOTS OF FLYING FISH. samAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-32674073964770902072010-06-10T14:08:31.367-04:002010-06-10T14:08:31.367-04:00I was 37 when I first saw an ocean. I am 80 now s...I was 37 when I first saw an ocean. I am 80 now so go figure. Shortly after Marty's dad died. My sister paid our way to California, Just Marty and I and Connie to try to get through that sad time in our life. Of course we got through it but my sister just made it easier. I bet you did miss Sherry, Jack.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02272388069537746789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-84443270001622901902010-06-10T08:22:16.572-04:002010-06-10T08:22:16.572-04:00The first time I saw the ocean was way back in ...The first time I saw the ocean was way back in '69.' My first H was stationed on the coast out of Highlands, NJ with the USArmy...we had arrived at night, not knowing how close to the coast we were, but we could smell the salty air. I loved the first walk on the shore and the first time to body surf...another story, another time. It was so wide and forever, it seemed. To think my forefathers sailed across those blue waters to find their freedom and kiss the ground that would become their 'home'. I could see the Statue of Liberty from our apt. on a clear day across the bay. The ocean was salty to taste, easy to float and dream of what was to come. I loved it and swam it daily for 8 months before he was shipped across that ocean in service for our country. My cousin Sandy, she scared the daylights out of me, arriving unexpectedly at my door during her Navy tour, and we spent the whole day 'catching up', on the beach. Thanks for the sweet memories Jack....I have to go call my cousin.<br />Now, go make arrangements to go to Corfu with your lovely bride.<br />Loveya from WI...BlessYourHeartsDarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642092433299872708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-62303319394225446072010-06-10T08:09:12.394-04:002010-06-10T08:09:12.394-04:00Like Y said, I grew up thinking the Gulf was the O...Like Y said, I grew up thinking the Gulf was the Ocean, and it has continued to be a beautiful place for me. I grieve, thinking of the disaster that is going on now and how all this oil will affect it's beauty, kill much of it's wildlife, etc. I've seen the Atlantic, the Pacific and spent a few vacations on the Indian Ocean. Loved them all. You could write a story with the Indian Ocean for your theme - filled with pirate tales, deep-sea divers, native Natives, Arabian Sheiks on dhows, European beauties, missionaries and mystique! I say YOU could, not me. LoL Loved this entry.Fred Altonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12740055638280779519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-28536620989183040802010-06-10T07:51:32.308-04:002010-06-10T07:51:32.308-04:00I remember when I saw the ocean for the first time...I remember when I saw the ocean for the first time and have loved it ever since. I really don't get to see it often and could count on one hand the number of times I have, but I always love it.I'm mostly known as 'MA'https://www.blogger.com/profile/12107548726472541669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-35435241728069588592010-06-10T05:39:35.145-04:002010-06-10T05:39:35.145-04:00I spent my childhood thinking that the Gulf of Mex...I spent my childhood thinking that the Gulf of Mexico was the ocean. What a wonderful surprise it continues to be discovering various authentic oceans. Thanks for bringing these salty thoughts to mind.Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17899198991961663809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-65085481861866900932010-06-10T00:18:33.377-04:002010-06-10T00:18:33.377-04:00it would be hard not to be with the love of your l...it would be hard not to be with the love of your life on your first anniversary, regardless of where you were, even if you enjoyed sailing "the ocean blue"<br /><br />lived the majority of my life in Southern California close to the ocean. It never gets old looking at it; always beautiful, never the same, and a sunset over it is truly a precious memory (and a wonderful gift from God :)<br /><br />betytbettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874656382203957840.post-10616897697565286872010-06-09T23:30:14.699-04:002010-06-09T23:30:14.699-04:00indeed,dreams are g0od 0nce y0u g0t a chance t0 ma...indeed,dreams are g0od 0nce y0u g0t a chance t0 make it happen I enj0yed reading y0ur dreams and past,lovely!have a blessed day always!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BlueCoffeeveggie addict.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02511088741980660133noreply@blogger.com