Abbreviations and acronyms
09-19-2008 | 10:12 PM
#26
RE: Abbreviations and acronyms
I got it - CGr = Crashed & Grounded. I feel for you. 
And, seriously, bless you heart. Never had to make a call to the Coast Guard (except to an auxiliary to report HALF a capsized canoe with prop slashes bobbing along nose up that we came across early one morning in the middle of Cayuga Lake). Came close on Lake Ontario in a storm that blew in while still six hours from shore trying to get across to the canal at Oswego.
And, seriously, bless you heart. Never had to make a call to the Coast Guard (except to an auxiliary to report HALF a capsized canoe with prop slashes bobbing along nose up that we came across early one morning in the middle of Cayuga Lake). Came close on Lake Ontario in a storm that blew in while still six hours from shore trying to get across to the canal at Oswego.
09-20-2008 | 03:45 AM
#28
RE: Abbreviations and acronyms
Hey Charlie.. I don't know if I like that or not.. I may represent that but don't think I like it.. [
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Yeah, I understand what yer saying. It seemed we never went out unless it was really.. REALLY crappy out. Jeech..
CGr
] Yeah, I understand what yer saying. It seemed we never went out unless it was really.. REALLY crappy out. Jeech..
CGr
09-20-2008 | 11:14 AM
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RE: Abbreviations and acronyms
CGRetired ~ Yes I have been on no less the 10 rescues where it was a toss up as to whom needed rescuing. Back in the late 50 we lost two over the side never to be seen again. Winter storm on OS 'Bravo", 311' WAVP, steamed for 21 days in a straight line as fast as the seas would allow and when the calm came we were 16 miles the other way from where we started. Sonar and fathometer gone, side split the the point water squarted in when a wave slapped the sides. 5" mount locking pin broke so it swang from side to side as the ship rolled, they tried to leave the training system on but the forces were such that they went out in about 12 hours. Limped back to Bean Town and straight into drydock. Believe it or not miss the rush!
09-20-2008 | 02:21 PM
#30
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RE: Abbreviations and acronyms
CGRetired,
The boomers were good duty, I would have had to ship for six in order to get on the nuke boats. I stayed on the old WWII diesel electric boats instead. To this day every time I smell diesel fuel and hydraulic oil I am reminded of having to blow the oil slick off the top if my coffee cup before I took a sip.
USS Pompon SSR267
The boomers were good duty, I would have had to ship for six in order to get on the nuke boats. I stayed on the old WWII diesel electric boats instead. To this day every time I smell diesel fuel and hydraulic oil I am reminded of having to blow the oil slick off the top if my coffee cup before I took a sip.
USS Pompon SSR267
09-20-2008 | 09:08 PM
#31
RE: Abbreviations and acronyms
I was with Subron 14 in Scotland, Holy Loch. Neat place. We had not only US Boomers tied up to the ship, (I was on a Tender but did a lot of underway time on Boomers as replacement/tdy duty) but also fast attack, diesel boats, and Brits. Later on, when I went to Guam, I spent more time underway on them .. jeech.. ha..
Anyway, in Holy Loch, we had British subs tied up with the US Nuke boats. It was a blast, especially around 2 PM when they had Grog call.. ha.. condoned drinking while on duty. What a Navy!!
CGr
Anyway, in Holy Loch, we had British subs tied up with the US Nuke boats. It was a blast, especially around 2 PM when they had Grog call.. ha.. condoned drinking while on duty. What a Navy!!
CGr
