Question: what was 231 years old yesterday....

The Avon Lady · 10-14-06, 01:58 PM

..... and deserved a thread at SubSim?

Answer.

ASWnut101 · 10-14-06, 04:58 PM

now THATS worth celebrating. makes me proud. love that flag, love our military, and god bless the USA!

thanks for pointing this out, AL!

Sailor Steve · 10-14-06, 04:58 PM

I didn't know that offhand, but from your wording I guessed right anyway.

Thanks for bringing it up.

ASWnut101 · 10-14-06, 05:01 PM

surprised that only you remembered. can't belive i didn't know that offhand.

Takeda Shingen · 10-14-06, 05:21 PM

How in the world did we, atthis forum, miss that?

NEON DEON · 10-14-06, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

..... and deserved a thread at SubSim?

Answer.

NEON checks his date of Birth:

Nope. Not me.

Yahoshua · 10-14-06, 07:26 PM

Hmmm......so Avon, what were the dinosaurs like? (j/k here)

ASWnut101 · 10-14-06, 09:44 PM

They should make the forums colors R,W, and B for a day

! then it goes back to normal.....

Yahoshua · 10-14-06, 10:20 PM

Every other letter or every other word?

ASWnut101 · 10-14-06, 10:27 PM

all of it....

Tchocky · 10-14-06, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yahoshua

Every other letter or every other word?

I'm getting a headache just thinking about that :P

TteFAboB · 10-14-06, 10:55 PM

Like this?

Special message from Secretary of the Navy Donald C. Winter

America is an amazing success story. From our humble origins we have grown, prospered, and offered freedom to generations of Americans. We cherish our independence, our liberties, and our way of life, and like generations before, we unwaveringly defend these bedrocks from those who would do us harm.

Since 1775, when the Continental Congress of the United States recognized the need for naval forces, the United States Navy has been vital in protecting our national security. The heroism and courage of the Sailors that have fought our nation’s wars since the earliest days of the republic is alive today in each and every one of you; as we once again confront an enemy that openly targets our freedom and our way of life. Your willingness to serve, your steadfastness in the face of pressure, and your inspiring example of courage in confronting danger are what protect us from those who plot our destruction.

The fact that we live in an increasingly dangerous world is a sobering thought. We have faced great peril before, and we have prevailed. From those in Iraq and Afghanistan, to those deployed at sea and ashore around the world, to those at home who are responsible for recruiting, training, supplying, and providing intelligence to the warfighter, you are all engaged in a noble and worthy endeavor to preserve our way of life and keep America safe.

On this 231st Birthday of the United States Navy, take unique pride in knowing that your service and your sacrifice continue to do honor to a great nation. Your nation, fellow Americans, and our friends and allies around the world respect and appreciate your commitment.

It is my honor and privilege to be your Secretary as we celebrate this birthday. May God bless you, your families, and the United States of America.

ASWnut101 · 10-14-06, 10:57 PM

hell yeah!, i got to get a copy of that...

Godalmighty83 · 10-15-06, 04:29 AM

now ive got nothing against the USN but that flag is absolutely vile. really did they get a 4year old who had just learnt the magic of a ruler to design it...

ugh horrible.

The Avon Lady · 10-15-06, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godalmighty83

now ive got nothing against the USN but that flag is absolutely vile. really did they get a 4year old who had just learnt the magic of a ruler to design it...

ugh horrible.

Historical background: 1st Navy Jack.

10-14-06, 01:58 PM	#1
The Avon Lady Über Mom Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 6,147 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Question: what was 231 years old yesterday.... ..... and deserved a thread at SubSim? Answer. __________________ "Victory will come to us from the wombs of our women." - Houari Boumedienne, President of Algeria, Speech before the UN, 1974

10-14-06, 04:58 PM	#2
ASWnut101 Admiral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,021 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	now THATS worth celebrating. makes me proud. love that flag, love our military, and god bless the USA! thanks for pointing this out, AL! __________________

10-14-06, 04:58 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I didn't know that offhand, but from your wording I guessed right anyway. Thanks for bringing it up. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

10-14-06, 05:01 PM	#4
ASWnut101 Admiral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,021 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	surprised that only you remembered. can't belive i didn't know that offhand. __________________

10-14-06, 07:26 PM	#7
Yahoshua The Old Man Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,493 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hmmm......so Avon, what were the dinosaurs like? (j/k here) __________________ Science is the organized unpredictability that strives not to set limits to mans' capabilities, but is the engine by which the limits of mans' understanding is defined-Yahoshua

10-14-06, 05:21 PM	#5
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	How in the world did we, atthis forum, miss that?

10-14-06, 09:44 PM	#8
ASWnut101 Admiral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,021 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	They should make the forums colors R,W, and B for a day ! then it goes back to normal..... __________________

10-14-06, 10:20 PM	#9
Yahoshua The Old Man Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,493 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Every other letter or every other word? __________________ Science is the organized unpredictability that strives not to set limits to mans' capabilities, but is the engine by which the limits of mans' understanding is defined-Yahoshua

10-14-06, 10:27 PM	#10
ASWnut101 Admiral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,021 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	all of it.... __________________

10-14-06, 10:55 PM	#12
TteFAboB Admiral Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,247 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Like this? Special message from Secretary of the Navy Donald C. Winter America is an amazing success story. From our humble origins we have grown, prospered, and offered freedom to generations of Americans. We cherish our independence, our liberties, and our way of life, and like generations before, we unwaveringly defend these bedrocks from those who would do us harm. Since 1775, when the Continental Congress of the United States recognized the need for naval forces, the United States Navy has been vital in protecting our national security. The heroism and courage of the Sailors that have fought our nation’s wars since the earliest days of the republic is alive today in each and every one of you; as we once again confront an enemy that openly targets our freedom and our way of life. Your willingness to serve, your steadfastness in the face of pressure, and your inspiring example of courage in confronting danger are what protect us from those who plot our destruction. The fact that we live in an increasingly dangerous world is a sobering thought. We have faced great peril before, and we have prevailed. From those in Iraq and Afghanistan, to those deployed at sea and ashore around the world, to those at home who are responsible for recruiting, training, supplying, and providing intelligence to the warfighter, you are all engaged in a noble and worthy endeavor to preserve our way of life and keep America safe. On this 231st Birthday of the United States Navy, take unique pride in knowing that your service and your sacrifice continue to do honor to a great nation. Your nation, fellow Americans, and our friends and allies around the world respect and appreciate your commitment. It is my honor and privilege to be your Secretary as we celebrate this birthday. May God bless you, your families, and the United States of America. __________________ "Tout ce qui est exagéré est insignifiant." ("All that is exaggerated is insignificant.") - Talleyrand

10-14-06, 10:57 PM	#13
ASWnut101 Admiral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,021 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	hell yeah!, i got to get a copy of that... __________________ Last edited by ASWnut101; 10-14-06 at 11:03 PM.

10-15-06, 04:29 AM	#14
Godalmighty83 Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 398 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	now ive got nothing against the USN but that flag is absolutely vile. really did they get a 4year old who had just learnt the magic of a ruler to design it... ugh horrible. __________________ Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?