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1. too old to re-up, are ya?
   
   lancet

   Comment by nanc— 2007/01/18 @ 12:43 PM — (Reply)

2. nope...iffen I hadn't already retired they might take me back...I miss the meaningful work...walking in downtown Hong Kong...I MISS MY SHIPMATES...I miss the sea...I miss the sunsets on the Philipine Sea...I miss contributing to something bigger than me...
   
   I could go on....melancholy

   Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/01/18 @ 12:47 PM — (Reply)

3. if you're married and have children, you already are contributing to the biggest thing in the world! family!
   
   khaki

   Comment by nanc— 2007/01/18 @ 01:45 PM — (Reply)

4. my buddies are giving and giving....sometimes even my family understands that if you don't stand up there may not be another day together..
   
   I know my job as husband and father is most important.

   Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/01/18 @ 01:48 PM — (Reply)

5. perhaps you were born for such a time as this? could be in the near future, you will be more beneficial here? your family and friends know your heart. you may be the only hero they know. in all things give thanks...
   
   podium

   Comment by nanc— 2007/01/18 @ 03:03 PM — (Reply)

6. Don't get me wrong nanc I'm not ungrateful. Just wistful thinking.

   Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/01/18 @ 03:15 PM — (Reply)

7. Well don't get too comfy EB. When we get hit again by the muslim fanatics I'm sure they'll be giving you a call-up. My brother-in-law lost his job in the Air Force due to downsizing (go figure--he was a Captain) but he's still in the reserve for 4 years. I'm just wondering if they'd take an old fart like me at 30?

   Comment by Florian— 2007/01/18 @ 04:44 PM — (Reply)

8. 30 is not problem flo I used to be a recruiter...alas the early 40's are pushing it.

   Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/01/18 @ 04:56 PM — (Reply)

9. please - no talk of old farts?
   
   verge

   Comment by nanc— 2007/01/18 @ 05:10 PM — (Reply)

10. HEY, I'm a semi-old f$@t! Watch your mouth you whippersnapper, you!
    Good morning, G*D bless and Maranatha!
    
    tmw
    oases

    Comment by the merry widow— 2007/01/18 @ 11:45 PM — (Reply)

11. I know the feeling. After seven years, I left the Coast Guard to get my Master's Degree in Education. Now those friends who stayed in are reaching retirement age. I would have 24 years in if I had stayed. When I left, I was ready to get out but I often wonder if I made the right decision. It's hard to explain but standing watch at 4 a.m. at sea is one of the things I missed most.

    Comment by American Crusader— 2007/01/19 @ 01:37 AM — (Reply)

12. YOU ARE SO RIGHT ON AC. I miss that too. I remember being in the Malaccan(sp?) Straits one time and there was this orange object on the horizon. It was at night and it's very busy there with ship traffic. I was on the flight deck and thought perhaps it was a ship on fire and wondering when we were going to go and render aid. I sat there transfixed.
    
    It was the moon and it rising. I can't adequately describe the setting or the feeling, but nobody can take that away from me.

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/01/19 @ 02:00 AM — (Reply)

13. I'm sure they miss you as well, you helped lay a foundation for brothers currently there.

    Comment by Joe Gringo— 2007/01/19 @ 05:59 AM — (Reply)

14. Blue, navy blue, I'm as blue as I can be
    'cause my steady boy said "Ship ahoy"
    And joined the Nay-ee-ay-vee
    
    He said he wanted to settle down
    And let me be his girl
    But first he had to do a little travelin' around
    And see the whole wide world
    
    That's why I'm ..
    Blue, navy blue, I'm as blue as I can be
    'cause my steady boy said "Ship ahoy"
    And joined the Nay-ee-ay-vee
    
    I got a letter yesterday from Tokyo
    And a souvenir
    A walky-talky wind-up little China doll
    That says "Wish you were here"
    
    Blue, navy blue, I'm as blue as I can be
    'cause my steady boy said "Ship ahoy"
    And joined the Nay-ee-ay-vee
    
    He's comin' home to see me on a weekend pass
    A forty-eight hour day-ate
    That boat he's sailin' on just better get here fast
    'cause I can hardly wait
    
    Till then I'm ..
    Blue, navy blue, I'm as blue as I can be
    'cause my steady boy said "Ship ahoy"
    And joined the Nay-ee-ay-vee
    
    manna

    Comment by nanc— 2007/01/19 @ 06:12 AM — (Reply)

15. You never can go home again... The same thing here.
    
    

    Comment by Brooke— 2007/01/19 @ 07:23 AM — (Reply)

16. Oh sure, you're happy. I had to shoot my horse today. **sniff**
    
    Mission Accomplished. Set Zebra. Sweepers move in @ 1500 hours EST.
    
    *manure

    Comment by Farmer John— 2007/01/19 @ 08:37 AM — (Reply)

17. Sorry about your horse farmer. Wha happened?

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/01/19 @ 05:38 PM — (Reply)

18. It was a mercy killing. Actually, he tripped into a rabbit hole and broke a leg. I had to do it (even though I had dug the rabbit hole myself). He has some great ideas on Africa. I think I'll try and work on a "southern strategy" to compliment ongoing ops in Somalia/ Ethiopia as prelude to Sudan, et al.
    
    -petty

    Comment by Farmer John— 2007/01/20 @ 10:53 AM — (Reply)

19. I know you were tired of beating a dead horse so you shot him.

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/01/19 @ 07:30 PM — (Reply)

20. nanc cool song/poem I like it.
    
    Brooke...you're not making me feel any better even if the truth hurts.

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/01/19 @ 07:31 PM — (Reply)

21. Do you keep up with any of your old shipmates? I have a couple that I've kept up with. We are planning a reunion at Coast Guard-based Miami Beach in 2008. Still a long way away, but...

    Comment by American Crusader— 2007/01/20 @ 07:46 AM — (Reply)

22. are your shipmates going to lead you into a shallow grave.dont let them eb we cant exist without you silly

    Comment by MOS— 2007/01/20 @ 09:12 AM — (Reply)

23. Hey buddy....take the family on a cruise...great internet deals...of course it won't be exactly like the Navy...but maybe with the family, the salt air, the huge ship, it could be nostalgic, fun.
    
    Look up some of you Navy pals and reconnect.
    

    Comment by Barry G.— 2007/01/20 @ 09:20 AM — (Reply)

24. it's a mad, mad, mad world!
    
    tcm - right now!
    
    borzoi

    Comment by nanc— 2007/01/20 @ 10:37 AM — (Reply)

25. thanks for the advice. Part of the reason I am nostalgic is that I have kept up with them...some in Iraq...and some still stateside.

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/01/20 @ 10:51 AM — (Reply)

26. FJ, shame really but rabbit holes can be traps just ask Alice

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/01/20 @ 11:05 AM — (Reply)

27. I JUST REMEMBERED THE WINDEX REFERENCE!
    
    we watched "my big fat greek wedding" this evening again for the umpteenth time - i could watch it again right this minute.

    Comment by nanc— 2007/01/20 @ 07:12 PM — (Reply)

28. Sorry. I was sympathizing...
    
    How 'bout if you cheer up, or we'll all come over and give you a wedgie?

    Comment by Brooke— 2007/01/21 @ 03:53 AM — (Reply)

29. I was jk you Brooke and NO you may not give me a wedgie.

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/01/21 @ 04:14 AM — (Reply)

30. Yeah right EB. You don't want a wedgie.
    

    Comment by Ernie Els— 2007/01/21 @ 04:58 AM — (Reply)

31. Bring it on Ernie!

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/01/21 @ 05:43 AM — (Reply)

32. THIS MAN has no interest in your wedgie issues.
    

    Comment by Ernie Els— 2007/01/21 @ 06:09 AM — (Reply)

33. Well, I think you have made your part and now others are doing the same. The wheel keeps on turning and freedom is still possible, thanks in part to your efforts and sense of duty.

    Comment by Zebra— 2007/01/21 @ 10:22 AM — (Reply)

34. zebra welcome and I appreciate your comments.

    Comment by elmers brother— 2007/01/21 @ 04:57 PM — (Reply)

35. Dude, you were in the navy? When? What ships? Duty stations? Email me, I retired frm the navy back in 2000.

    Comment by Steve Harkonnen— 2007/01/24 @ 05:58 PM — (Reply)

36. you still under the malaise, general?
    
    quasar

    Comment by nanc— 2007/01/25 @ 11:51 AM — (Reply)

37. Who is this 'general'?

    Comment by Ernie Els— 2007/01/25 @ 11:59 AM — (Reply)

38. It's a GENERAL malaise I'm in Ernie....
    
    btw I know that "away" should be spelled "aweigh"

    Comment by — 2007/01/25 @ 12:50 PM — (Reply)

39. As a matter of fact I DID notice that clever play on words you used. Very witty.
    
    One suggestion to hasten the end of your mailaise: Don't watch Keith Olbermann.
    

    Comment by Ernie Els— 2007/01/25 @ 12:56 PM — (Reply)

40. buy a sailboat!

    Comment by nanc— 2007/01/25 @ 02:59 PM — (Reply)

41. nanc my wife and I are both qualified sailors on 17 ft O'days.

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/01/25 @ 08:50 PM — (Reply)

42. YOU GOT THE JOB?!?
    
    YOU GOT THE JOB?!?
    
    

    Comment by nanc— 2007/01/26 @ 02:07 AM — (Reply)

43. I purchased a small carrier a few years ago. When I get restless I take a quick plane ride.
    
    
    
    

    Comment by Millard Fillmore— 2007/01/26 @ 02:23 AM — (Reply)

44. OT, EB... He's baaaack...

    Comment by Brooke— 2007/01/26 @ 03:53 AM — (Reply)

45. Millard you may want to reconsider that purchase and nanc
    it's vewwwy vewwwy close

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/01/26 @ 04:54 AM — (Reply)

46. Why do you say that? It's fun.

    Comment by Millard Fillmore— 2007/01/26 @ 06:26 AM — (Reply)

47. don't get me wrong Millard I like it..but I'm wondering how long it will last and how far it will go.

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/01/26 @ 06:43 AM — (Reply)

48. It has a custom designed nuclear reactor. Jet fuel is flown in regularly and I can call in an in air jet fuel tanker at will. There is a 10 person crew that keeps things ship shape.
    

    Comment by Millard Fillmore— 2007/01/26 @ 07:23 AM — (Reply)

49. ...with the current administration at longrange in turmoil, all we need to do is go for the throat and I've got a feelin' you'll get that storm door AND a bag of trail mix!
    
    The caesars always had to pay off the praetorians. Why should we make an exception now?
    
    -uproot

    Comment by Farmer John— 2007/01/26 @ 01:56 PM — (Reply)

50. freak

    Comment by MOS— 2007/01/26 @ 03:51 PM — (Reply)

51. Yo Millard, permission to come aboard?
    
    
    
    USS Els leaving port
    

    Comment by Ernie Els— 2007/01/26 @ 03:58 PM — (Reply)

52. if you ever need a dictator, i believe my tenure may be just about up and i'll work for trail mix.
    
    or if you just need someone bossed around for a day or two, let me know...

    Comment by nanc— 2007/01/26 @ 05:51 PM — (Reply)

53. given out them free toasters huh

    Comment by MOS— 2007/01/30 @ 02:19 PM — (Reply)

54. I miss contributing to something bigger than me...ah but u are matey..on this blog!
    

    Comment by Angel— 2007/01/30 @ 05:57 PM — (Reply)

55. Great picture. I'm guessing that's Norfolk Virginia. I went to a C school there for IFF.

    Comment by American Crusader— 2007/01/31 @ 04:23 AM — (Reply)

56. I think that's San Diego AC just past the building on the right is a civilian fuel pier

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/01/31 @ 06:58 AM — (Reply)

57. Mr. Elmers Brother: NOW you're making me homesick!
    I often feel the same way, but then I think about how they just kicked me to the curb without a second thought. I thought that I was doing all this important stuff, that I was helping somehow. But it was fiction, just my hopes and (mis)perceptions. I know that it was different for you. I always tell everybody that each person's experiences are completely different. I'm glad that yours was good. I certainly don't regret doing it at all. It improved my life in many ways, mainly teaching me about people.
    I miss my friends, the travel, and my perceptions. Whoever said that you can't go home got it right. Let's stop at the fuel pier and get a soda and talk about the fun that we had. :^)

    Comment by Joe Talbot— 2007/03/05 @ 07:58 PM — (Reply)

58. The url of the pic is from the Union Tribune in SD and it's the USS Ronald Reagan, homeport San Deigo.
    
    I love the Navy!
    
    GO Navy!
    
    

    Comment by daniel— 2007/02/16 @ 04:03 AM — (Reply)

59. sounds good Joe...you're a good guy and I know you put up with a lot. A reservist life is and was much different than mine.

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2007/03/06 @ 01:35 PM — (Reply)

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