Nice. You know, I can't really see any place in Galveston that would be able to host such a big event on the water (though I've never really walked the docks). Is it going to be at the Yacht club on maybe near the cruise terminals?

I'm going to report that after the commissioning. Security is going to be tight, so I'll avoid specifics. If you are in the Houston/Galveston area, send me a note, maybe we can meet.

Neal

Update: The Navy invited the media out to Cape Canaveral for an embark. I attended for Subsim, got to meet the crew, tour the sub. I will have an article out tomorrow.

http://www.subsim.com/articles/images/articl43.jpg

Article posted: www.subsim.com

Any of you who live in Texas and you want to attend the arrival of Texas, give me a shout. We will be saluting the sub from Seawolf Park Monday Sept. 4.

Great job on the story Neil! She certainly is a fine boat!

How was I NOT suprised that Neal was on that boat :p

I live in Galveston actually. But alas, school has started back and I'm now in the cluthes of one of the most feared and intimidating medical professors in the entire campus:huh: :dead: . No free time for me for a while :(

Neal,
That was an Outstanding story and great pics. I'm ready to get underway again!!! That last picture troubled me though, WERE IS YOUR USS TEXAS HAT:D :D :D Keep up the great work and enjoy every minute
Tim

Thanks, Tim. I enjoyed the time aboard Texas, it was very special for me. The officers and crew were real champs, I was very impressed. I was also glad to get a chance to show Texas and the Virginia class to Subsim readers.:yep:

I got the biggest kick late in the cruise when I came across Petty Officer Granito. He asked, "Who are you with?"

I said, "Subsim.com".

His mouth dropped open. He asked, "what's your name?"

When I said, "Neal Stevens," his eyes lit up :o and he exclaimed "Hi Neal, I'm Ping Jockey!"

Ha ha, it was great meeting a Subsim regular on the embark.:rock:

http://www.subsim.com/images/kc2006/1_1can1.jpg

I went to Texas at the wrong time.:oops:

:cool: Thanks for sharing Neal. What a great time you must of had. I can truly say we are all envious of your experience. :yep:

Very much appreciate the story and pics. :up:

Thanks, SD.

And if it looks like I'm bragging, well, I guess Texans have been known to indulge in that. But really, I was just pretty excited and wanted to share the experience with you guys.:ping:

Neal

"My name is Com. Subsim Com."

:lol: Sounds as if you have had a great time!

Must become an administrator myself, I guess. www,spacetrek,com. :)Maybe that will get me aboard the ISS one day... :hmm:

Looks thru private messages....where was the job information he gave me?????

Arrival pics:
http://www.subsim.com/articles/article_usstexas3.php