From USS TEXAS SSN-775

Pingjockey · 09-10-06, 09:06 AM

Good morning all. I am very sorry about my lack of posts here recently but with the boats commissiong and other things I have been swamped. I first would like to thanks Neal for his hospitality in welcoming the boat to texas.

Secondly, I would everyone to know that Neal did a great job on ridding the boat on his day cruise and would have no problem handing him a qual card. I think that Neal definetly has the knack to be a "bubblehead".

Third and lastly I want to thank all the readers and members here at subsim for the support for our commissioning event. I have been on the USS Texas for almost 4 yrs. I have brought here through 90% of the construction process, both sea trials and every underway since. I was floored by the show of support from both the people here and in the great state of texas. I thank you all for your support.... Feel free to ask any questions either here or privately and I will answer the best I can.

Thanks very much.

STS1(SS) Michael T Granito Jr.
USS Texas SSN-775
IT Division

The Avon Lady · 09-10-06, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Pingjockey

Secondly, I would everyone to know that Neal did a great job on ridding the boat on his day cruise

That's just great. 2 seconds on a spanking new sub and Neal totals it!

Don't worry, Pingjockey! We'll find you a new tub, far away from the paws of Neal Butterfingers here!

Welcome to Subsim, PJ!

Gizzmoe · 09-10-06, 11:41 AM

Welcome!!!

Dowly · 09-10-06, 11:42 AM

Welcome, Ping!

Polak · 09-10-06, 11:47 AM

Welcome back Pingjockey, I know how it is to be away for longer periods and then to come back!

USS Texas is a damn good ship, I wish my navy had a ship like that.

/Best regards Polak, your local moderator over at the Polish language section.

The Noob · 09-10-06, 12:03 PM

Welcome to Subsim.com(munists?), Comrade! Enjoy your Stay! :p

I'm the Forum Member you will Hate the most, since i'm a Resident Moron. And a Dirty Commie. Even if i was never in Russia.

Any Questions...

And how do you wash your Socks over there? Seriously.

Only if that's not Confidential information, of course...

Kpt. Lehmann · 09-10-06, 12:03 PM

Greetings from Texas, PingJockey and the crew of the U.S.S. Texas!

From this former Texas military man... I want to say thank you for what you guys are doing. For you and your crew it is no "simulation" when you go to sea. The dangers are clear and present. It is only through the eternal vigilance and the voluntary surrender of your own freedoms... that freedom itself is maintained.

Freedom is never free.

Wherever you guys may be on the map... and no matter how secret the mission... Know that we will always hope for your safe return.

Now all that being said... If the poop hits the fan, all you guys need to do is reach for the top shelf... Take one can labeled "Texas Whoop Ass"

...and demonstrate to the bad guys that you just...

DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS!!!!
Hooooyah!

DanCanovas · 09-10-06, 12:14 PM

welcome and enjoy your stay. I hope you enjoy talking to us bunch of weirdos

good luck in everything you do and although im from Britain, the closeness of our 2 navies shows that there is a great deal of respect. I wish you all the best.

STEED · 09-10-06, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pingjockey

Neal did a great job on ridding the boat on his day cruise

Holy cow

your brave to let Neal loose on a boat.

Welcome and a big hello from across the pond.

Perilscope · 09-10-06, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Holy cow

your brave to let Neal loose on a boat.

If he's wearing that lighthouse shirt, they are surely looking after him!

And hello Pingjockey!

scandium · 09-10-06, 01:02 PM

Welcome back to the forum, and greetings from Canada.

don1reed · 09-10-06, 01:55 PM

Good that you've come up for air, Mike, although the Texas creates a mighty fresh breeze on her own. Keep her steamin' true.

All the best,

John Channing · 09-10-06, 02:02 PM

Welcome aboard Ping Jockey!

Consider your Qual Card here completed and fully signed.

JCC

PS Stand by to be deluged with questions!

Linton · 09-10-06, 02:09 PM

Hello to you.I think it must be great being on a brand new boat.I remember being on an airbus when it was less than 10 flying hours old.I hope that you do not have any microsoft installed.I have just spent all day battling with the new IE7!

Sailor Steve · 09-10-06, 02:13 PM

I'm glad to see one of the navy's current sailors is also interested in our historical fun. This Old Sailor wishes you all the best in your future patrols.

A brand-new boat and you've already been on board for four years-construction to commissioning! That's impressive.

Steven E. Bradfield
RM3 (ex)
USS Brinkley Bass (DD-887)
1969-1970

09-10-06, 09:06 AM	#1
Pingjockey Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sorento, IL Posts: 48 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	From USS TEXAS SSN-775 Good morning all. I am very sorry about my lack of posts here recently but with the boats commissiong and other things I have been swamped. I first would like to thanks Neal for his hospitality in welcoming the boat to texas. Secondly, I would everyone to know that Neal did a great job on ridding the boat on his day cruise and would have no problem handing him a qual card. I think that Neal definetly has the knack to be a "bubblehead". Third and lastly I want to thank all the readers and members here at subsim for the support for our commissioning event. I have been on the USS Texas for almost 4 yrs. I have brought here through 90% of the construction process, both sea trials and every underway since. I was floored by the show of support from both the people here and in the great state of texas. I thank you all for your support.... Feel free to ask any questions either here or privately and I will answer the best I can. Thanks very much. STS1(SS) Michael T Granito Jr. USS Texas SSN-775 IT Division

09-10-06, 11:42 AM	#4
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Welcome, Ping! Last edited by Dowly; 09-10-06 at 11:49 AM.

09-10-06, 11:47 AM	#5
Polak Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Poland/Sweden Posts: 808 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Welcome back Pingjockey, I know how it is to be away for longer periods and then to come back! USS Texas is a damn good ship, I wish my navy had a ship like that. /Best regards Polak, your local moderator over at the Polish language section. __________________

09-10-06, 12:03 PM	#6
The Noob The Old Man Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: de_dust2 Posts: 1,417 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Welcome to Subsim.com(munists?), Comrade! Enjoy your Stay! :p I'm the Forum Member you will Hate the most, since i'm a Resident Moron. And a Dirty Commie. Even if i was never in Russia. Any Questions... And how do you wash your Socks over there? Seriously. Only if that's not Confidential information, of course... Last edited by The Noob; 09-10-06 at 12:05 PM.

09-10-06, 12:03 PM	#7
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,994 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	Greetings from Texas, PingJockey and the crew of the U.S.S. Texas! From this former Texas military man... I want to say thank you for what you guys are doing. For you and your crew it is no "simulation" when you go to sea. The dangers are clear and present. It is only through the eternal vigilance and the voluntary surrender of your own freedoms... that freedom itself is maintained. Freedom is never free. Wherever you guys may be on the map... and no matter how secret the mission... Know that we will always hope for your safe return. Now all that being said... If the poop hits the fan, all you guys need to do is reach for the top shelf... Take one can labeled "Texas Whoop Ass" ...and demonstrate to the bad guys that you just... DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS!!!! Hooooyah! __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

09-10-06, 11:41 AM	#3
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Welcome!!!

09-10-06, 12:14 PM	#8
DanCanovas Grey Wolf Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 778 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	welcome and enjoy your stay. I hope you enjoy talking to us bunch of weirdos good luck in everything you do and although im from Britain, the closeness of our 2 navies shows that there is a great deal of respect. I wish you all the best.

09-10-06, 01:02 PM	#11
scandium Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,098 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Welcome back to the forum, and greetings from Canada. __________________ What can you do against the lunatic who is more intelligent than yourself, who gives your arguments a fair hearing and then simply persists in his lunacy? -- George Orwell

09-10-06, 01:55 PM	#12
don1reed Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Valhalla: Silent Generation Posts: 1,149 Downloads: 910 Uploads: 0	Good that you've come up for air, Mike, although the *Texas* creates a mighty fresh breeze on her own. Keep her steamin' true. All the best, __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. ~ George Orwell

09-10-06, 02:02 PM	#13
John Channing Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 1998 Posts: 1,846 Downloads: 163 Uploads: 5	Welcome aboard Ping Jockey! Consider your Qual Card here completed and fully signed. JCC PS Stand by to be deluged with questions!

09-10-06, 02:09 PM	#14
Linton Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hello to you.I think it must be great being on a brand new boat.I remember being on an airbus when it was less than 10 flying hours old.I hope that you do not have any microsoft installed.I have just spent all day battling with the new IE7! __________________ http://lintonsview.blogspot.com/

09-10-06, 02:13 PM	#15
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I'm glad to see one of the navy's current sailors is also interested in our historical fun. This Old Sailor wishes you all the best in your future patrols. A brand-new boat and you've already been on board for four years-construction to commissioning! That's impressive. Steven E. Bradfield RM3 (ex) USS Brinkley Bass (DD-887) 1969-1970 __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo