Missing (BALZ)

Brag · 11-08-10, 04:51 PM

21 June 1941
Waiting for Lt. Schulz to return Doenitz paced in his dispatch smoking a cigar.
Finally, Shulz, the duty communications officer returned. "We have queriwd all units. No one has heard from U-123."

"Their last position report was on 21 May. 200 miles northwest of Freetown. Sea calm, operations normal."

"Declare them- Missing in action."
"Jahwhol, Herr Admiral." Schultz clicked his heels and left.

papa_smurf · 11-08-10, 05:08 PM

It cant be true!

frau kaleun · 11-08-10, 07:10 PM

Just when I'd gotten the tank polished!

Sailor Steve · 11-08-10, 09:53 PM

Balz has died and been resurrected more times than I can count.

Well, not died exactly, but had his whole universe destroyed, which can be argued is worse. I suspect he's vacationing on Tahiti or some-such place it should be impossible for him to get to. But after all he's Balz, so nothing is impossible.

Rhodes · 11-09-10, 07:47 AM

Naaa, this just something to divert our attention. Balz is just enjoying the sun in some non-official shore leave!

desirableroasted · 11-09-10, 07:52 AM

I sank a coastal freighter outside Freetown last week. Full of tea-cozies.

I don't know if that means anything...

Herr-Berbunch · 11-09-10, 08:13 AM

It's okay, 200 miles NW is around Portuguese-Guinea (nowadays Guinea Bissau), and if you zoom in there is a lovely white-sand beach around Ilha de Orango:

Ilha de Orango

Ilha de Orango is located west of Bubaque and is part of the Orango Islands National Park, together with several other islands. Getting there is half of the adventure as it involves several boat trips before ending in Eticoga on the west coast of Ilha de Orango. From here, you can enter the beautiful park with palm groves and light woodland. Also there are mangrove areas and mud flats exposed at low tide. There is some extraordinary wildlife here including the the rare saltwater species of hippo and crocodile. To add, numerous birds species call this place home and it is also one of the largest green and Ridley turtle-nesting sites on the entire West African coastline.

Balz's welcoming committee - But that's not a proper tea-cosy!

frau kaleun · 11-10-10, 02:25 PM

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We now know where Herr Balz gets his tea cozies from, either that or hes gone into tea cozy production

Silly wabbits, those tea cosies were being returned for a refund. Balz has upgraded.

Brag · 11-10-10, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Silly wabbits, those tea cosies were being returned for a refund. Balz has upgraded.

Bwa ha ha ha hoochies

Ghasp

Herr-Berbunch · 11-10-10, 02:54 PM

I'm tuned, I'm tuned

papa_smurf · 11-11-10, 07:05 AM

Hows Balz going to explain this to Doenitz when/if he gets back to Germany

Jimbuna · 11-11-10, 11:43 AM

Sounds to me like someone made a 'Balz up'

Brag · 11-12-10, 04:49 PM

Lt. Schmenk continues his tale:

The airplane was gone. Our crew worked fast removing the life rafts from the casing. The sea was calm and people kept popping out of the hatches.
The stern was below the surface and water reached the conning tower. Our ship was going down.
Two people lifted me and placed me in a raft as water reached the forward hatch.

I didn´t know if I was the senior officer surviving. The glow of phosphorense indicated the spot where U-123 had stood. The sea was deadly still, only the gurgle of bubbles broke the silence of the night.

"Roll call," I ordered.
The bosun, who knew the crew list by heart, started calling out names.

With great sadness, I remembered the excentricities of our captain. His tea cozies, his music, his unrestrained ego.
"Zwei Matrosen confirmed as dead. Only our Komandant is missing," the bosun said after the roll call.

"Am I missing something? Besides my boat, my tea cozy collection and my fine Habana cigars?" Balz said from another raft. "Now, tie our rafts together, make an inventory of the supplies in each raft, Sanitater, check or injured people. Choir, be ready to perform at sunrise."

With an oar, the Sanitater fixed a splint for my leg. Morphine eased the pain and I could start thinking clearly.

By 10:30 the sun was beating hard on our pale-faced crew.
"Shiff gesichted," one of our duty lookouts announced.
On the horizon, a number of smoke smudges appeared.

"It's a convoy," someone said.

Stay tuned for more Balz.

krashkart · 11-12-10, 07:44 PM

Balz Lives!

papa_smurf · 11-13-10, 04:33 AM

11-08-10, 04:51 PM	#1
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Missing (BALZ) 21 June 1941 Waiting for Lt. Schulz to return Doenitz paced in his dispatch smoking a cigar. Finally, Shulz, the duty communications officer returned. "We have queriwd all units. No one has heard from U-123." "Their last position report was on 21 May. 200 miles northwest of Freetown. Sea calm, operations normal." "Declare them- Missing in action." "Jahwhol, Herr Admiral." Schultz clicked his heels and left. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

11-08-10, 05:08 PM	#2
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	It cant be true! __________________

11-08-10, 09:53 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Balz has died and been resurrected more times than I can count. Well, not died exactly, but had his whole universe destroyed, which can be argued is worse. I suspect he's vacationing on Tahiti or some-such place it should be impossible for him to get to. But after all he's Balz, so nothing is impossible. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-09-10, 07:47 AM	#5
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,515 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Naaa, this just something to divert our attention. Balz is just enjoying the sun in some non-official shore leave! __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

11-09-10, 07:52 AM	#6
desirableroasted Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In the mountains, now. On the edge of the sea before. Posts: 933 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	I sank a coastal freighter outside Freetown last week. Full of tea-cozies. I don't know if that means anything... __________________ "Well, now, that's true... the IXC is a bit of a chick magnet..but you really can't beat the VIIB for off-road fun."

11-08-10, 07:10 PM	#3
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	Just when I'd gotten the tank polished!

11-09-10, 08:13 AM	#7
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	It's okay, 200 miles NW is around Portuguese-Guinea (nowadays Guinea Bissau), and if you zoom in there is a lovely white-sand beach around Ilha de Orango: *Ilha de Orango* Ilha de Orango is located west of Bubaque and is part of the Orango Islands National Park, together with several other islands. Getting there is half of the adventure as it involves several boat trips before ending in Eticoga on the west coast of Ilha de Orango. From here, you can enter the beautiful park with palm groves and light woodland. Also there are mangrove areas and mud flats exposed at low tide. There is some extraordinary wildlife here including the the rare saltwater species of hippo and crocodile. To add, numerous birds species call this place home and it is also one of the largest green and Ridley turtle-nesting sites on the entire West African coastline. Balz's welcoming committee - But that's not a proper tea-cosy! __________________

11-10-10, 02:54 PM	#10
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I'm tuned, I'm tuned __________________

11-11-10, 07:05 AM	#11
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Hows Balz going to explain this to Doenitz when/if he gets back to Germany __________________

11-11-10, 11:43 AM	#12
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Sounds to me like someone made a 'Balz up' __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-12-10, 04:49 PM	#13
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Lt. Schmenk continues his tale: The airplane was gone. Our crew worked fast removing the life rafts from the casing. The sea was calm and people kept popping out of the hatches. The stern was below the surface and water reached the conning tower. Our ship was going down. Two people lifted me and placed me in a raft as water reached the forward hatch. I didn´t know if I was the senior officer surviving. The glow of phosphorense indicated the spot where U-123 had stood. The sea was deadly still, only the gurgle of bubbles broke the silence of the night. "Roll call," I ordered. The bosun, who knew the crew list by heart, started calling out names. With great sadness, I remembered the excentricities of our captain. His tea cozies, his music, his unrestrained ego. "Zwei Matrosen confirmed as dead. Only our Komandant is missing," the bosun said after the roll call. "Am I missing something? Besides my boat, my tea cozy collection and my fine Habana cigars?" Balz said from another raft. "Now, tie our rafts together, make an inventory of the supplies in each raft, Sanitater, check or injured people. Choir, be ready to perform at sunrise." With an oar, the Sanitater fixed a splint for my leg. Morphine eased the pain and I could start thinking clearly. By 10:30 the sun was beating hard on our pale-faced crew. "Shiff gesichted," one of our duty lookouts announced. On the horizon, a number of smoke smudges appeared. "It's a convoy," someone said. Stay tuned for more Balz. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

11-12-10, 07:44 PM	#14
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Balz Lives!

11-13-10, 04:33 AM	#15
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	__________________