A Farewell to Friends

Kaptlt.Endrass · 09-19-17, 04:24 PM

Well, about time I've said it.

In five days from when I post this, I shall be departing from the Subsim community to join the US Navy, perhaps even as part of the sub-surface warfare division itself.

In light of that, I'd like to thank all of you for the experience that Subsim has given me, in topics both related and unrelated to the genre of games we so love. Once more, I give many thanks to the crew of GWX, for the creation of an amazing mod that kept me hooked for hours on end.

The Bilge crew as well, thank you. Keep it up, you scurvy dogs...there's no one to wash your soiled clothes now!

Next time you all hear from me, I'll be somewhere at sea, most likely.

Cheers!

"There are three types of men in the world; the living, the dead, and those who are at sea." - Plato

Sailor Steve · 09-19-17, 04:30 PM

Been there, done that. You could do worse. I can tell you in advance, the world is big and blue.

Best of luck.

HW3 · 09-19-17, 04:37 PM

Best Wishes!

Mr Quatro · 09-19-17, 05:08 PM

Be smart, study your butt off, save your money in the 10% overseas saving plan (if you qualify) stay on board the ship in foreign ports, don't go out at night, sleep in the top bunk, don't do anything that would embarrass your mother, send her a postcard once in a while, don't fall in love with anyone overseas and have a good time sailor.

u crank · 09-19-17, 05:19 PM

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress and travels.

Platapus · 09-19-17, 05:21 PM

Good luck and thank you for serving our country.

Gargamel · 09-19-17, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Quatro

stay on board the ship in foreign ports, don't go out at night, sleep in the top bunk, don't do anything that would embarrass your mother, send her a postcard once in a while, don't fall in love with anyone overseas and have a good time sailor.

Most of those seem to negate each other.....

Good luck Kapitan!

vienna · 09-20-17, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Quatro

Be smart, study your butt off, save your money in the 10% overseas saving plan (if you qualify) stay on board the ship in foreign ports, don't go out at night, sleep in the top bunk, don't do anything that would embarrass your mother, send her a postcard once in a while, don't fall in love with anyone overseas and have a good time sailor.

Wait..what?... Is Kaptlt. Endrass joining the Navy or a monastery?...

Good Luck to you on your new adventure and safe voyages all the way. Thank you for your service and know it is appreciated and respected. As far as the above advice, boil it down to: Don't do anything that may require either bail or an ER, or both...

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Red October1984 · 09-20-17, 07:36 PM

As an American, I'll say thank you for stepping up and serving.

As an Air Force guy, I'll say come join Big Blue when you finish your first enlistment.

As a brother, I'll see you on the other side.

Several people from my hometown area went in, two of them Navy...some of them Army, a few more Marines. Honestly, if I hadn't made my decision already, I'd probably have gone Navy. Beaches, port visits, travelling, etc etc. It sounds great.

Have you got your job/rating? (I'm honestly not sure what they call it) or did you enlist with an open contract?

Aktungbby · 09-19-17, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaptlt.Endrass

The Bilge crew as well, thank you. Keep it up, you scurvy dogs...there's no one to wash your soiled clothes now!
Next time you all hear from me, I'll be somewhere at sea, most likely.
"There are three types of men in the world; the living, the dead, and those who are at sea." - Plato

Well from the Bilge then: Plato got it wrong; it's "those who are ASEA."(adrift)

Remember what you learned here at

; if you are on a destroyer or cruiser, make sure U R the 'hands on the wheel' quartermaster or helmsman on nightshift....

My youngest brother was helmsman on a light cruiser, USS OKLAHOMA CITY and USS SAN BERNADINO, amphibious warfare ship; so it sorta runs in the family...'the only difference 'twixt a good sailor and a great sailor is ....ten seconds'!

And do what Mr Quatro says!

propbeanie · 09-19-17, 06:52 PM

Kaptlt.Endrass, thank you for serving your country!

Ditto the ditto of Mr Quatro by Aktungbby. Go and be careful!

Reece · 09-19-17, 07:52 PM

Farewell and Good Luck, I hope you enjoy your new adventure.

Onkel Neal · 09-19-17, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaptlt.Endrass

Well, about time I've said it.

In five days from when I post this, I shall be departing from the Subsim community to join the US Navy, perhaps even as part of the sub-surface warfare division itself.

In light of that, I'd like to thank all of you for the experience that Subsim has given me, in topics both related and unrelated to the genre of games we so love. Once more, I give many thanks to the crew of GWX, for the creation of an amazing mod that kept me hooked for hours on end.

The Bilge crew as well, thank you. Keep it up, you scurvy dogs...there's no one to wash your soiled clothes now!

Next time you all hear from me, I'll be somewhere at sea, most likely.

Cheers!

"There are three types of men in the world; the living, the dead, and those who are at sea." - Plato

You are the real thing, my friend, my hat is off to you. Be safe and be vigilant, we are depending on you. And you will always have a place here at Subsim, hope to hear from you soon.

Neal

Kaptlt.Endrass · 09-19-17, 10:52 PM

Thank you all!

I'll be sure to follow the sage advice given here.

Eichhörnchen · 09-20-17, 12:33 AM

More good wishes from the UK, buddy, and do keep in touch. We'll miss you in the Bilge, for sure... fair winds, mate

09-19-17, 04:24 PM	#1
Kaptlt.Endrass Sonar Guy Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: No Longer On A Big Grey Floaty Thing Posts: 395 Downloads: 116 Uploads: 0	A Farewell to Friends Well, about time I've said it. In five days from when I post this, I shall be departing from the Subsim community to join the US Navy, perhaps even as part of the sub-surface warfare division itself. In light of that, I'd like to thank all of you for the experience that Subsim has given me, in topics both related and unrelated to the genre of games we so love. Once more, I give many thanks to the crew of GWX, for the creation of an amazing mod that kept me hooked for hours on end. The Bilge crew as well, thank you. Keep it up, you scurvy dogs...there's no one to wash your soiled clothes now! Next time you all hear from me, I'll be somewhere at sea, most likely. Cheers! "There are three types of men in the world; the living, the dead, and those who are at sea." - Plato __________________ "That flag and I are twins, born in the same hour from the same womb of destiny. We cannot be parted in life or in death; so long as we float, we shall float together." As much as I dislike it sometimes, I'm a tin can sailor, through and through.

09-19-17, 04:30 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Been there, done that. You could do worse. I can tell you in advance, the world is big and blue. Best of luck. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

09-19-17, 04:37 PM	#3
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,579 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Best Wishes! __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

09-19-17, 05:08 PM	#4
Mr Quatro Navy Seal Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,772 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Be smart, study your butt off, save your money in the 10% overseas saving plan (if you qualify) stay on board the ship in foreign ports, don't go out at night, sleep in the top bunk, don't do anything that would embarrass your mother, send her a postcard once in a while, don't fall in love with anyone overseas and have a good time sailor. __________________ pla•teau noun a relatively stable level, period, or condition a level of attainment or achievement Lord help me get to the next plateau ..

09-19-17, 05:19 PM	#5
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,747 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	Good luck and keep us posted on your progress and travels. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

09-19-17, 05:21 PM	#6
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,388 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Good luck and thank you for serving our country. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

09-20-17, 07:36 PM	#9
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	As an American, I'll say thank you for stepping up and serving. As an Air Force guy, I'll say come join Big Blue when you finish your first enlistment. As a brother, I'll see you on the other side. Several people from my hometown area went in, two of them Navy...some of them Army, a few more Marines. Honestly, if I hadn't made my decision already, I'd probably have gone Navy. Beaches, port visits, travelling, etc etc. It sounds great. Have you got your job/rating? (I'm honestly not sure what they call it) or did you enlist with an open contract? __________________

09-19-17, 06:52 PM	#11
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,106 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	Kaptlt.Endrass, thank you for serving your country! Ditto the ditto of Mr Quatro by Aktungbby. Go and be careful! __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

09-19-17, 07:52 PM	#12
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,764 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Farewell and Good Luck, I hope you enjoy your new adventure. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

09-19-17, 10:52 PM	#14
Kaptlt.Endrass Sonar Guy Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: No Longer On A Big Grey Floaty Thing Posts: 395 Downloads: 116 Uploads: 0	Thank you all! I'll be sure to follow the sage advice given here. __________________ "That flag and I are twins, born in the same hour from the same womb of destiny. We cannot be parted in life or in death; so long as we float, we shall float together." As much as I dislike it sometimes, I'm a tin can sailor, through and through.

09-20-17, 12:33 AM	#15
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,450 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	More good wishes from the UK, buddy, and do keep in touch. We'll miss you in the Bilge, for sure... fair winds, mate __________________