Anybody in the San Diego area?

Tango589 · 10-10-14, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

holiday snaps, wink wink nudge nudge.

Say no more.

Aktungbby · 10-10-14, 11:53 AM

I may join you just to tred the decks and do a little 'friggin around'! " The ship now known as HMS Surprise began life in 1970 as a replica of the 18th century Royal Navy frigate Rose. During the next 30 years Rose sailed thousands of miles as an attraction vessel and sail training ship prior to her conversion to HMS Surprise. For the academy award winning film, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, the filmmakers made a painstaking effort to recreate a 24 gun frigate specific to Great Britain's Nelson era Royal Navy. The result is a replica vessel unmatched in its authenticity and attention to detail."

Surprise found a new home at the Maritime Museum of San Diego in 2004. A popular shoreside attraction, the ship now joins our collection of ships along with the Star of India and Californian.

Eichhörnchen · 10-10-14, 03:25 PM

That's a wonderful looking vessel, Aktung. A few years back the replica of Cook's "Endeavour" sailed up the Haven to visit us here in Boston, UK (the first of two visits, in fact). I'll try to get one of the pics on for you tomorrow. It was a marvellous sight and a lovely day.

Kaptlt.Endrass · 10-11-14, 11:47 AM

I live 40 miles or so away, in a small town called Ramona. I won't be able to meet up downtown, as I still haven't flown the coop (much to my parent's dismay

), but I'd be willing to give you some pointers and places to hit, if you're asking. I moved here 9 years ago from the East Coast (Navy brat here), and it's a great place.

I'll always be a Texan at heart, though.

nikimcbee · 10-11-14, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

I'd be up for walking the dog if I lived in San Diego.
I haven't a clue where San Deigo is.

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

I may join you just to tred the decks and do a little 'friggin around'! " The ship now known as HMS Surprise began life in 1970 as a replica of the 18th century Royal Navy frigate Rose. During the next 30 years Rose sailed thousands of miles as an attraction vessel and sail training ship prior to her conversion to HMS Surprise. For the academy award winning film, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, the filmmakers made a painstaking effort to recreate a 24 gun frigate specific to Great Britain's Nelson era Royal Navy. The result is a replica vessel unmatched in its authenticity and attention to detail."

Surprise found a new home at the Maritime Museum of San Diego in 2004. A popular shoreside attraction, the ship now joins our collection of ships along with the Star of India and Californian.

So If you're serious about meeting up for a day or two. When would be a good time? I'm kicking around the idea of going in February. The weather should be nice there. Taking front end of the week of works best for me (Sun-tues or wed).

Nothing fancy really, go see some ships, have a nice dinner/lunch. Tell stories about past subsim meets, tell tall tales of Jim or Tarjak. Mainly BS most of the time.

Jimbuna · 10-12-14, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

So If you're serious about meeting up for a day or two. When would be a good time? I'm kicking around the idea of going in February. The weather should be nice there. Taking front end of the week of works best for me (Sun-tues or wed).

Nothing fancy really, go see some ships, have a nice dinner/lunch. Tell stories about past subsim meets, tell tall tales of Jim or Tarjak. Mainly BS most of the time.

Book a preacher and get wed whilst your at it

nikimcbee · 11-07-14, 09:14 PM

Southwest has tickets ~$80 in Feb....
Seriously thinking about Feb 2 (Monday) thru Thursday. 2 full days of maritime fun!

Subsim brodate-bday party at the Russian sub?

nikimcbee · 11-07-14, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Book a preacher and get wed whilst your at it

I'm saving my heart for bonny lad Buna. ...maybe Steed.

Eichhörnchen · 10-11-14, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Eichhornchen

That's a wonderful looking vessel, Aktung. A few years back the replica of Cook's "Endeavour" sailed up the Haven to visit us here in Boston, UK (the first of two visits, in fact). I'll try to get one of the pics on for you tomorrow. It was a marvellous sight and a lovely day.

I haven't forgotten: still looking for those photos of the "Endeavour"

nikimcbee · 10-11-14, 03:21 PM

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I haven't forgotten: still looking for those photos of the "Endeavour"

Eichhörnchen · 10-12-14, 05:18 AM

This was one of the better shots on a small camera I had back then, only the ship is leaving The Haven here (the deep water cut leading into the Port of Boston) and sailing out into The Wash.

10-10-14, 11:53 AM	#2
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,009 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	I may join you just to tred the decks and do a little 'friggin around'! " The ship now known as HMS Surprise began life in 1970 as a replica of the 18th century Royal Navy frigate Rose. During the next 30 years Rose sailed thousands of miles as an attraction vessel and sail training ship prior to her conversion to HMS Surprise. For the academy award winning film, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, the filmmakers made a painstaking effort to recreate a 24 gun frigate specific to Great Britain's Nelson era Royal Navy. The result is a replica vessel unmatched in its authenticity and attention to detail." Surprise found a new home at the Maritime Museum of San Diego in 2004. A popular shoreside attraction, the ship now joins our collection of ships along with the Star of India and Californian. __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

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Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,389 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Replica ships: That's a wonderful looking vessel, Aktung. A few years back the replica of Cook's "Endeavour" sailed up the Haven to visit us here in Boston, UK (the first of two visits, in fact). I'll try to get one of the pics on for you tomorrow. It was a marvellous sight and a lovely day.

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Kaptlt.Endrass Sonar Guy Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: No Longer On A Big Grey Floaty Thing Posts: 395 Downloads: 116 Uploads: 0	I live 40 miles or so away, in a small town called Ramona. I won't be able to meet up downtown, as I still haven't flown the coop (much to my parent's dismay ), but I'd be willing to give you some pointers and places to hit, if you're asking. I moved here 9 years ago from the East Coast (Navy brat here), and it's a great place. I'll always be a Texan at heart, though. __________________ "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.

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Southwest has tickets ~$80 in Feb.... Seriously thinking about Feb 2 (Monday) thru Thursday. 2 full days of maritime fun! Subsim brodate-bday party at the Russian sub? __________________

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Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,389 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Endeavour replica: This was one of the better shots on a small camera I had back then, only the ship is leaving The Haven here (the deep water cut leading into the Port of Boston) and sailing out into The Wash.