How I spent July 4th

Subnuts · 07-04-07, 11:07 PM

No fireworks in Connecticut today. Oh well.

My uncle Rudy retired from the Navy back in 2000 but can still come to the New London Submarine Base, perks and all. I wasn't aware of this when I saw him today, but a friend and neighbor of his is still in the Navy and invited him and I for dinner over at the base, along with one of my aunts and my Dad. What I didn't know is that we'd be eating at the Chief Petty Officer's lounge on the base! My Mom thought I was crazy when I told her where I ate!

For dinner we had fried flounder and potato slices. Nothing spectacular, but very tasty and filling. The lounge itself is maybe about 15 by 35 feet. There's a big screen TV in one corner, an arcade game in another, a bar with about 12 seats, and two of the walls are covered in submarine memorabilia and wooden emblems. I didn't notice anyone in uniform, then again it was their "day off."

After dinner, Rudy took us for a "guided tour" of the base (okay, the parts we were allowed to see!). We went past the submarine piers (I noticed three Los Angeles-class boats in port, along with a couple of accomodation barges and at least one ship in drydock), the golf courses, the old petty officer's lounge (which had a fire sometime in the past couple years), the naval hospital, the old admiral's house, and a couple other locations. We almost got lost a few times.

Unfortunately, I didn't bring a camera, because I didn't want to get caught photographing random locations at a military base while driving around in circles. But I can't say I didn't have an interesting afternoon.

Reaves · 07-05-07, 02:02 AM

The bar sounds like a great place to drink.

The Avon Lady · 07-05-07, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Reaves

The bar sounds like a great place to drink.

That comment should have been posted on the "stupidly simple explanations" thread.

Reaves · 07-05-07, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reaves

The bar sounds like a great place to drink.

That comment should have been posted on the "stupidly simple explanations" thread.

Well that's obvious. :p

robbo180265 · 07-05-07, 02:14 AM

Nice one Subnuts

What a brilliant way to spend your holiday

Sailor Steve · 07-05-07, 07:47 PM

I went with a friend to our local 'buck theater', and saw three movies for a total of $3.00. Well, plus a lot more for popcorn and soda.

August · 07-05-07, 09:29 PM

Geez you all got me beat. I just washed and waxed the truck, then put in a couple stepping stones on the backyard path.

Tchocky · 07-05-07, 09:31 PM

I was at a funeral. Then sat with my grandfather in hospital for the rest of the day.

Yay.

August · 07-06-07, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tchocky

I was at a funeral. Then sat with my grandfather in hospital for the rest of the day.

Yay.

I'm very sorry to hear that Tchocky. My condolances to you and your family.

Reaves · 07-06-07, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tchocky

I was at a funeral. Then sat with my grandfather in hospital for the rest of the day.

Yay.

Hope you cheer up, I know how you feel too well.

Tchocky · 07-06-07, 04:39 AM

Cheers guys. I didn't mean to post any of that, but I wasn't in the best of moods.
Thanks

Sailor Steve · 07-06-07, 12:28 PM

I'm sorry too; but sitting with your grandfather was a good thing. I'm hoping to get back to California in December for my dad's 80th birthday.

07-04-07, 11:07 PM	#1
Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	How I spent July 4th No fireworks in Connecticut today. Oh well. My uncle Rudy retired from the Navy back in 2000 but can still come to the New London Submarine Base, perks and all. I wasn't aware of this when I saw him today, but a friend and neighbor of his is still in the Navy and invited him and I for dinner over at the base, along with one of my aunts and my Dad. What I didn't know is that we'd be eating at the Chief Petty Officer's lounge on the base! My Mom thought I was crazy when I told her where I ate! For dinner we had fried flounder and potato slices. Nothing spectacular, but very tasty and filling. The lounge itself is maybe about 15 by 35 feet. There's a big screen TV in one corner, an arcade game in another, a bar with about 12 seats, and two of the walls are covered in submarine memorabilia and wooden emblems. I didn't notice anyone in uniform, then again it was their "day off." After dinner, Rudy took us for a "guided tour" of the base (okay, the parts we were allowed to see!). We went past the submarine piers (I noticed three Los Angeles-class boats in port, along with a couple of accomodation barges and at least one ship in drydock), the golf courses, the old petty officer's lounge (which had a fire sometime in the past couple years), the naval hospital, the old admiral's house, and a couple other locations. We almost got lost a few times. Unfortunately, I didn't bring a camera, because I didn't want to get caught photographing random locations at a military base while driving around in circles. But I can't say I didn't have an interesting afternoon.

07-05-07, 02:02 AM	#2
Reaves The Old Man Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,509 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	The bar sounds like a great place to drink. __________________

07-05-07, 07:47 PM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I went with a friend to our local 'buck theater', and saw three movies for a total of $3.00. Well, plus a lot more for popcorn and soda. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

07-05-07, 09:29 PM	#7
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Geez you all got me beat. I just washed and waxed the truck, then put in a couple stepping stones on the backyard path. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

07-05-07, 09:31 PM	#8
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I was at a funeral. Then sat with my grandfather in hospital for the rest of the day. Yay. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

07-05-07, 02:14 AM	#5
robbo180265 Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brighton, England.Party capital of the south Posts: 2,255 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	Nice one Subnuts What a brilliant way to spend your holiday

07-06-07, 04:39 AM	#11
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Cheers guys. I didn't mean to post any of that, but I wasn't in the best of moods. Thanks __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

07-06-07, 12:28 PM	#12
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I'm sorry too; but sitting with your grandfather was a good thing. I'm hoping to get back to California in December for my dad's 80th birthday. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo