Did German U-boat crews have a "Shellback" ceremony? - Page 2

Schatten · 12-31-06, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GraylingSTS(SS)

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Originally Posted by CybrSlydr

Sheesh...

I could never be in the Navy.

How assinine. Disgrace ones self as such, or then be ostracised from the crew for having some personal dignity.

If you are the sensitive type, the Navy is probably not for you...and the submarine force is definitely not for you!

You think that's bad? Don't even consider the Marines then.

Not only do they have to do the Navy rituals like Shellback if they're aboard ship, but the Corps has some fun ones of their very own. So you get the best (worst?) of both worlds. :rotfl:

And God forbid you get TDY with an allied force that has rituals of their own too...

Jimbuna · 12-31-06, 06:24 AM

My ceremony was a pleasure in comparison with those already posted....first night ashore the older hands clubbed together to get you pis*ed then pay for your session with a 'nice girl' lol

CybrSlydr · 12-31-06, 11:27 PM

Sensitive's not the word I'd use - more along the lines of knowing exactly how far he's willing to make an ass of himself.

Never wanted to be a squid, or a jarhead.

Now, a flyboy?? You're damn right.

Schatten · 01-01-07, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CybrSlydr

Sensitive's not the word I'd use - more along the lines of knowing exactly how far he's willing to make an ass of himself.

Never wanted to be a squid, or a jarhead.

Now, a flyboy?? You're damn right.

Squids and Jarheads can fly too.

Zoomie ceremonies are a mystery to me, something I'm perfectly happy with too, although I always imagined them having to do with TPing someone's "dorm" for getting through that rough way too early for civilized people 1400 hours inspection or having to wear a paperclip belt for organizing their "workspace" correctly and even doing it before lunch no less...

Ducimus · 01-01-07, 12:53 AM

I suddenly remembered a little something called a "tackon party"

Oh.. the pain.

GraylingSTS(SS) · 01-01-07, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CybrSlydr

Sensitive's not the word I'd use - more along the lines of knowing exactly how far he's willing to make an ass of himself.

Never wanted to be a squid, or a jarhead.

Now, a flyboy?? You're damn right.

Somehow I get the feeling you don't have to try very hard to make an ass of yourself... perhaps you're a natural!

Pumbaa · 01-01-07, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

I suddenly remembered a little something called a "tackon party"

Oh.. the pain.

13 years later my arm still hurts when "tacking on" is mentioned. Getting promoted on a carrier (CVN-72) can kinda suck

Schatten · 01-01-07, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

I suddenly remembered a little something called a "tackon party"

Oh.. the pain.

13 years later my arm still hurts when "tacking on" is mentioned. Getting promoted on a carrier (CVN-72) can kinda suck

I'm surprised your arm didn't fall off. Yeah that would definately be no fun, lots of hiding from superiors would probably be in order but when there are possibly thousands of them...no thank ya.

CybrSlydr · 01-02-07, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GraylingSTS(SS)

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Originally Posted by CybrSlydr

Sensitive's not the word I'd use - more along the lines of knowing exactly how far he's willing to make an ass of himself.

Never wanted to be a squid, or a jarhead.

Now, a flyboy?? You're damn right.

Somehow I get the feeling you don't have to try very hard to make an ass of yourself... perhaps you're a natural!

danurve · 01-02-07, 09:40 AM

USN `80-`84 DD-990 2-west-pacs, crossed a pant load of times.
Friggin 1st. division refinished the deck with fresh non-slip a few days before, thanx. (non-slip is basicaly paint & sand) We had to crawl through stank garbage, not just a few fresh scraps. Coouple guys puked in it. I remember some sort of barrel-casket thing where there was a dead seagul you had to bob for, the cooks prepared a nice rude meal, jazz like that.

Now once the coin was fliped I remember having a little fun to. The night before a few of us would go around and harrass the polys, we took broken broom sticks and duct taped frayed fire-hose to them and smacked up a few of `em. We rigged up the fantail stage with a few suprises but not before sending in some guys to kidnap the watch to get it done. Some poly wound up duck taped in a paint closet for a few hours, whats a few fumes, deal with it. Garbage in boots, garlic cake, lots of cool fun things.
These days I doubt they can get away with 1/3 the jazz we did without some weasle whineing or crying, friggin over sensitive ninnies.
Last time I crossed I was getting short so I swapped a dog watch that way one of the newer guys could have some fun, I took a nap. Then one of the bearings on a shaft ground down and we had to limp on one shaft to Pearl so the divers could take of the screws. Then on to Long Beach - dry dock. *ding ding* EN2 departing, while in dry dock, somehow it seemed fitting. Our last cheif engineer was a real d|ck. For the last day I left my boots, a cap & pair of sunglasses on the flight deck where we mustered.

edited to add; I would imagine any sailors chuging over the line would have some way to celebrate, durring war time though who has time for that jazz. And what superstitious u-boat sailor would be willing to depart with their moldy rotten good luck food stored in the engine room?

12-31-06, 06:24 AM	#17
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,770 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	My ceremony was a pleasure in comparison with those already posted....first night ashore the older hands clubbed together to get you pised then pay for your session with a 'nice girl' lol __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.* Oh my God, not again!!

12-31-06, 11:27 PM	#18
CybrSlydr Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Beverly, OH Posts: 263 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Sensitive's not the word I'd use - more along the lines of knowing exactly how far he's willing to make an ass of himself. Never wanted to be a squid, or a jarhead. Now, a flyboy?? You're damn right. __________________

01-02-07, 09:40 AM	#25
danurve The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,481 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 3	USN `80-`84 DD-990 2-west-pacs, crossed a pant load of times. Friggin 1st. division refinished the deck with fresh non-slip a few days before, thanx. (non-slip is basicaly paint & sand) We had to crawl through stank garbage, not just a few fresh scraps. Coouple guys puked in it. I remember some sort of barrel-casket thing where there was a dead seagul you had to bob for, the cooks prepared a nice rude meal, jazz like that. Now once the coin was fliped I remember having a little fun to. The night before a few of us would go around and harrass the polys, we took broken broom sticks and duct taped frayed fire-hose to them and smacked up a few of `em. We rigged up the fantail stage with a few suprises but not before sending in some guys to kidnap the watch to get it done. Some poly wound up duck taped in a paint closet for a few hours, whats a few fumes, deal with it. Garbage in boots, garlic cake, lots of cool fun things. These days I doubt they can get away with 1/3 the jazz we did without some weasle whineing or crying, friggin over sensitive ninnies. Last time I crossed I was getting short so I swapped a dog watch that way one of the newer guys could have some fun, I took a nap. Then one of the bearings on a shaft ground down and we had to limp on one shaft to Pearl so the divers could take of the screws. Then on to Long Beach - dry dock. ding ding EN2 departing, while in dry dock, somehow it seemed fitting. Our last cheif engineer was a real d\|ck. For the last day I left my boots, a cap & pair of sunglasses on the flight deck where we mustered. edited to add; I would imagine any sailors chuging over the line would have some way to celebrate, durring war time though who has time for that jazz. And what superstitious u-boat sailor would be willing to depart with their moldy rotten good luck food stored in the engine room? __________________

01-01-07, 12:53 AM	#20
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	I suddenly remembered a little something called a "tackon party" Oh.. the pain.