The Old Salt

A small collection of the many good things in the life of this old sailor. These items may be current or from the past, if I liked them or am fond of them they are eligible to be here.

Friday, March 28, 2008

A Movie And A Trip To The Fish Park

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We started out this afternoon with a trip to the movies. Horton Hears A Who was the starring attraction. We were accompanied by two grandchi...
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Sunday, March 23, 2008

Hope Y'all Had As Great Of An Easter As We Did

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Here is a picture of the back porch. There are Easter eggs on the round table, the lounge on the left and also under the window on the right...
Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Riding With His Lady Friend

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Every guy knows that riding is much more fun as a pair. Even a four year old can figure that one out. His grandpa, locally known as "Th...
Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Snoozin

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Newbie likes it whenever I drop by. He likes to prove that he can sleep anywhere. Of course He realizes that I am not much value when hunger...
Thursday, March 13, 2008

Check This Out

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These two rascals are Newbie's older brothers. I would love to tell you what they are doing but no-one has the foggiest idea, including ...
Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Todays Prayer

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Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
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Saturday, March 01, 2008

Now In Port, Moored Alongside The Mothership

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Here is the Beautiful Bride holding her youngest grandson. On 29 February he left the hospital where he was born and transferred to his new ...
Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Welcome Aboard Newbie

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The Old Salt and His Beautiful Bride are shown here welcoming the newest member of their crew. Launched today at 0832 hrs, he displaced 8 lb...
Monday, February 25, 2008

Happy Birthday Ise & Cheez

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Today is our birthday. One of us is 64, the other is 4. I will leave it to the reader to figure out who is who. Sometimes you can't real...
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Thursday, February 21, 2008

WAY TO GO NAVY, A FANTASTIC SHOT BY THE USS LAKE ERIE (CG-70)

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The USS Lake Erie (CG-70), launched a SM-3 missile designed to knock down incoming missiles (not orbiting satellites) at 10:26 p.m. EST. The...
Tuesday, February 19, 2008

A Runny Nose Type of Day

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Well all of our weekend company has left the building. They left only two snotty noses behind, one on the Nana and the other on me. As I wri...
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Sunday, February 17, 2008

It's Here

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This is my grandson helping me check out the newest addition to the family. He is also the one who saw me looking on the internet and then a...
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

A looked For Delivery Never Comes, But Turn Your Back For One Second

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While I have been waiting for my new toy to arrive, the Btoh has stopped at my house three times. Today, while I was inside helping my blush...
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Monday, February 11, 2008

Sitting By The Curb, Waiting...... Impatiently

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This morning the temperature was almost 32 degrees. Luckily around here we are normally on the high side of 32 degrees. (I had to crop this ...
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Thursday, February 07, 2008

The C&R Adventure Continues

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Today after much thought and consideration I used my C&R License for my first purchase, a US Springfield 1898 Krag Sporter. As I write t...
Saturday, February 02, 2008

It's A Tough Job But Someone Has To Do It

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Throughout my the majority of my life I have been a rabid McDonalds fan. I drove two wives crazy with that place. In fact my kids will tell ...

My C&R License Has Arrived

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Friday, the USPS delivered my brand new shiny and crisp C&R License. I sent it in about 14 January, 2008 with a check and it arrived her...
Saturday, January 26, 2008

Still Good Advice Even Today

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This quote is from The Gene Autry Show, "The Fight on Peaceful Mesa." Gene Autry's answer to his sidekick Pat Buttram's qu...

When The Navy Had Iron Men And Wooden Ships, And Their Priorities Straight.

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Some little known naval history: The U.S.S. Constitution (Old Ironsides), as a combat vessel, carried 48,600 gallons of fresh water for he...
Thursday, January 24, 2008

Who Would Have Thought

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Today I was sent to the bookstore to find a novel for my "Sweetheart Face" who is recovering from back surgery. After scouring Boo...
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45+ years of public service, 30 in the US Navy and 15+ more in Florida law enforcement. Semi-permanetly retired since the end of 2006. But still open for adventure.
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