I am such an unromantic jerk

Platapus · 09-20-10, 07:50 PM

Friday was The Frau's birthday. I made reservations on a nice dinner cruise that spends three hours on the Potomac river going past the memorials.

Well it gets dark here at night as I am sure it gets dark most places at night. there we were, my best girley by my side, holding hands on deck, the moonlight poking through some overcast, perfect weather, just a touch of breeze to make it absolutely comfortable. We were alone on this portion of the deck.

There was no need for words between us. With the moonlight the way it was, a man starts a thinkin... There I was, looking out over the dark water, so quiet. I thought to myself

"I bet it is possible for a submarine to approach a merchant ship undetected on the surface to well within 1000 yards."

Bubblehead1980 · 09-20-10, 07:51 PM

TarJak · 09-20-10, 08:27 PM

Dunno what you mean. Sounds very romantic to me. Did you say it out loud?

Lord_magerius · 09-20-10, 08:32 PM

It depends on how overcast and which way the breeze would be blowing. I suggest we take control of a military vessel and conduct our own experiments. Though I'm sure your other half would get sick of going on the same boat trip again and again until we had our results

I think in a similar way though I must admit, I see any form of ship anywhere and I'm working out how many I would need to fire at her and the spread I would use

Biggles · 09-21-10, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

Dunno what you mean. Sounds very romantic to me. Did you say it out loud?

He's still alive, so obviously, no!

Platapus · 09-21-10, 06:10 PM

In an uncharacteristic wisdom, I decided to keep my observations to myself.... this time.

frau kaleun · 09-20-10, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Friday was The Frau's birthday. I made reservations on a nice dinner cruise that spends three hours on the Potomac river going past the memorials.

Well it gets dark here at night as I am sure it gets dark most places at night. there we were, my best girley by my side, holding hands on deck, the moonlight poking through some overcast, perfect weather, just a touch of breeze to make it absolutely comfortable. We were alone on this portion of the deck.

There was no need for words between us. With the moonlight the way it was, a man starts a thinkin... There I was, looking out over the dark water, so quiet. I thought to myself

"I bet it is possible for a submarine to approach a merchant ship undetected on the surface to well within 1000 yards."

I'm confused, what's the problem again?

SteamWake · 09-20-10, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

the moonlight poking through some overcast

Wait.. thats a metaphor right?

Schöneboom · 09-20-10, 09:07 PM

Well, you were holding her hand, not peering through high-powered binoculars. So there is hope!

frau kaleun · 09-20-10, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Schöneboom

Well, you were holding her hand, not peering through high-powered binoculars. So there is hope!

There was, right up until he pulled out his protactor at dinner* and started plotting an attack plan on his napkin.

*Note to Steamwake: this is not a metaphor.

GoldenRivet · 09-20-10, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Friday was The Frau's birthday. I made reservations on a nice dinner cruise that spends three hours on the Potomac river going past the memorials.

Well it gets dark here at night as I am sure it gets dark most places at night. there we were, my best girley by my side, holding hands on deck, the moonlight poking through some overcast, perfect weather, just a touch of breeze to make it absolutely comfortable. We were alone on this portion of the deck.

There was no need for words between us. With the moonlight the way it was, a man starts a thinkin... There I was, looking out over the dark water, so quiet. I thought to myself

"I bet it is possible for a submarine to approach a merchant ship undetected on the surface to well within 1000 yards."

I know all about this story.

I was 400 yards off the port astern watching this unfold through my periscope.

you need to drill your watch crew a bit harder.

Zachstar · 09-20-10, 10:59 PM

No need I had you TMA plotted to within 200 yards in my Seawolf!

nikimcbee · 09-20-10, 11:38 PM

Sounds like someone needs to watch more sub movies with love stories...

You know the one:

Flaxpants · 09-20-10, 11:39 PM

Well, Frau Kaleuns comments indicate that romance, rather like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. I would not recommend however trying to explain AOB calculations using the salt cellar and cutlery at dinner on a first date. Unless of course you're dating Frau Kaleun in which case this will stand you in good stead for the night.

Gerald · 09-21-10, 12:52 AM

Platapus! Sometimes when I have the opportunity to visit various ports, which are sailing boats or motor boats, large and small, can be mind wander as to wonder just what this boat that I see before my eyes, could possibly need, how many eels or AOB, but it can easily become if you let your imagination run...

09-20-10, 07:50 PM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I am such an unromantic jerk Friday was The Frau's birthday. I made reservations on a nice dinner cruise that spends three hours on the Potomac river going past the memorials. Well it gets dark here at night as I am sure it gets dark most places at night. there we were, my best girley by my side, holding hands on deck, the moonlight poking through some overcast, perfect weather, just a touch of breeze to make it absolutely comfortable. We were alone on this portion of the deck. There was no need for words between us. With the moonlight the way it was, a man starts a thinkin... There I was, looking out over the dark water, so quiet. I thought to myself "I bet it is possible for a submarine to approach a merchant ship undetected on the surface to well within 1000 yards." __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Lord_magerius Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Right by the hydrophone station Posts: 724 Downloads: 96 Uploads: 0	It depends on how overcast and which way the breeze would be blowing. I suggest we take control of a military vessel and conduct our own experiments. Though I'm sure your other half would get sick of going on the same boat trip again and again until we had our results I think in a similar way though I must admit, I see any form of ship anywhere and I'm working out how many I would need to fire at her and the spread I would use __________________

09-21-10, 06:10 PM	#6
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	In an uncharacteristic wisdom, I decided to keep my observations to myself.... this time. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Schöneboom Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 651 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Well, you were holding her hand, not peering through high-powered binoculars. So there is hope! __________________ Dietrich Schöneboom, U-431 "Es wird klappen, Herr Kaleun. Ganz sicher."

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Zachstar Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Posts: 1,956 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	No need I had you TMA plotted to within 200 yards in my Seawolf! __________________

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Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 7,099 Downloads: 605 Uploads: 44

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Dunno what you mean. Sounds very romantic to me. Did you say it out loud?

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Sounds like someone needs to watch more sub movies with love stories... You know the one: __________________

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Flaxpants Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Koh Samui, Thailand Posts: 1,196 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	Well, Frau Kaleuns comments indicate that romance, rather like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. I would not recommend however trying to explain AOB calculations using the salt cellar and cutlery at dinner on a first date. Unless of course you're dating Frau Kaleun in which case this will stand you in good stead for the night.

09-21-10, 12:52 AM	#15
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Platapus! Sometimes when I have the opportunity to visit various ports, which are sailing boats or motor boats, large and small, can be mind wander as to wonder just what this boat that I see before my eyes, could possibly need, how many eels or AOB, but it can easily become if you let your imagination run... __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie