(Story) U-46 puts to sea again - Page 61

Laughing Swordfish · 01-09-08, 06:51 PM

When we burst in, there where many of the same familiar faces at the bar or around the tables.

"U-46 is back gentlemen. And these are our friends from the Infantry!"

It was never going to be a problem, and besides Army types can't behave worse off-duty than Navy people.

The clincher was when they saw Josie, and rushed across to lift her on her one good leg, up to their shoulders amid great cheers.

I took that moment to take Heidi's arm, spin her round and kiss her, and kiss her again. And then she just knocked my Cap off and kissed me.

LS

Kpt. Lehmann · 01-10-08, 02:12 AM

Ahhh. Homecoming is always so good.

bookworm_020 · 01-10-08, 05:30 PM

At least he'll never forget what he's fighting for!

Laughing Swordfish · 01-18-08, 10:34 AM

Everyone wanted to know about U-217 and Max. Particularly Freddie, who has been pretty much inseperable with Max since we got to France.

I realised with a pang that although he's been damaged before, the first time he nearly came a cropper was when he was out on patrol with me and not with Freddie.

"By all accounts he's fine, Freddie. They've all got their feet up in a villa somewhere in Spain. They did lose a couple of guys. And the injured are getting sent back, including one of my boys. They're going to get repaired and re-armed and go out straight from there in a few weeks. Sounds like a cushy number, they'll have Spanish food and not the stodge they issue us, and he won't have to go out through the Biscay next time. Here, Doc can tell you all about it, I sent him over to Max after they were first bombed....."

And with that, and the party in full swing, I grabbed Heidi's hand and made for the exit. Time ashore is too short......

LS

Jimbuna · 01-18-08, 11:50 AM

Will the next instalment be censored ?

Kpt. Lehmann · 01-18-08, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Will the next instalment be censored ?

Woohoo! Maybe we'll get to see Heidi 'nekkid' as we say in Texas?

Jimbuna · 01-19-08, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Kpt. Lehmann

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Will the next instalment be censored ?

Woohoo! Maybe we'll get to see Heidi 'nekkid' as we say in Texas?

Sailor Steve · 01-19-08, 04:03 PM

I think we're already well past that stage, as they've stayed together in a hotel in Paris.

I never knew you guys were voyeurs.:rotfl:

Laughing Swordfish · 01-19-08, 04:57 PM

A Gentleman never tells. And while we all in the Ubootswaffe are hard pushed to call ourselves gentlemen at times. That must remain a closed book!

Besides lads, we have another patrol to go on, and a War to fight!

LS

Jimbuna · 01-19-08, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I think we're already well past that stage, as they've stayed together in a hotel in Paris.

I never knew you guys were voyeurs.:rotfl:

Oh yes we are

Jimbuna · 01-19-08, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laughing Swordfish

A Gentleman never tells. And while we all in the Ubootswaffe are hard pushed to call ourselves gentlemen at times. That must remain a closed book!

Besides lads, we have another patrol to go on, and a War to fight!

LS

SINK EM ALL!!

Laughing Swordfish · 01-19-08, 09:27 PM

Sailor Steve's right of course. Rollie and Heidi did become lovers in Paris to put it quaintly. Where else? Certainly not Hamburg - that was when he was younger and on a dare!

Anyway U-46 has new orders.

We have to go again.

LS

bookworm_020 · 01-20-08, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I think we're already well past that stage, as they've stayed together in a hotel in Paris.

I never knew you guys were voyeurs.:rotfl:

Oh yes we are

Speak for yourself!

Can't wait till the next patrol based installment is posted!

Laughing Swordfish · 02-04-08, 03:48 PM

Leave is always over so fast.

But at least U-46 is looking in fine trim, and Cox has the boys lined up on the fore deck and accounted for. Even Dieter has made the parade on time.

We haven't ever made many changes to the crew roster (and Cox and the other seniors tells me that noone wants to be posted out - and I like to believe them)

Anyway those young faces have aged somewhat, and not just because of the sea.

They've seen and been through quite a bit already, but still ready and eager to go again.

It's my job to bring us all back, but also my priority to risk us all against the enemy.

"Well menschen...what are we waiting for! The nurses from the hospital where the First Officer was skiving have sent us cake. First watch up, cast off! Save some for them, but the last one below gets crumbs!"

And with a cheer they skidded down into their home from home, as the lines were cast off and pulled in.

Those not on harbour stations immediately came back up with cake in one hand and waving their Laughing Swordfish side cap with the other as the nurses waved and blew kisses back.

Nowadays Heidi stands on the end of the dock so she can see us for the longest time before we disappear down the Loire, even though she still hates to see any boat off. Now she has brave Josie, and a gaggle of feldgrau uniformed soldiers around her as well.

I grip the rim of the bridge tighter, and wave back for as long as I can. Then it's time for me to go below and just close the green curtain across my cabin space for a moment.

U-46 is going out again.

LS

Jimbuna · 02-04-08, 04:43 PM

Was just about to report you AWOL

01-10-08, 02:12 AM	#902
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01-10-08, 05:30 PM	#903
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	At least he'll never forget what he's fighting for! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

01-18-08, 11:50 AM	#905
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,788 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Will the next instalment be censored ? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-19-08, 04:03 PM	#908
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I think we're already well past that stage, as they've stayed together in a hotel in Paris. I never knew you guys were voyeurs.:rotfl: __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

02-04-08, 04:43 PM	#915
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,788 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Was just about to report you AWOL __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-09-08, 06:51 PM	#901
Laughing Swordfish Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 713 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	When we burst in, there where many of the same familiar faces at the bar or around the tables. "U-46 is back gentlemen. And these are our friends from the Infantry!" It was never going to be a problem, and besides Army types can't behave worse off-duty than Navy people. The clincher was when they saw Josie, and rushed across to lift her on her one good leg, up to their shoulders amid great cheers. I took that moment to take Heidi's arm, spin her round and kiss her, and kiss her again. And then she just knocked my Cap off and kissed me. LS

01-18-08, 10:34 AM	#904
Laughing Swordfish Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 713 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Everyone wanted to know about U-217 and Max. Particularly Freddie, who has been pretty much inseperable with Max since we got to France. I realised with a pang that although he's been damaged before, the first time he nearly came a cropper was when he was out on patrol with me and not with Freddie. "By all accounts he's fine, Freddie. They've all got their feet up in a villa somewhere in Spain. They did lose a couple of guys. And the injured are getting sent back, including one of my boys. They're going to get repaired and re-armed and go out straight from there in a few weeks. Sounds like a cushy number, they'll have Spanish food and not the stodge they issue us, and he won't have to go out through the Biscay next time. Here, Doc can tell you all about it, I sent him over to Max after they were first bombed....." And with that, and the party in full swing, I grabbed Heidi's hand and made for the exit. Time ashore is too short...... LS

01-19-08, 04:57 PM	#909
Laughing Swordfish Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 713 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	A Gentleman never tells. And while we all in the Ubootswaffe are hard pushed to call ourselves gentlemen at times. That must remain a closed book! Besides lads, we have another patrol to go on, and a War to fight! LS

01-19-08, 09:27 PM	#912
Laughing Swordfish Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 713 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Sailor Steve's right of course. Rollie and Heidi did become lovers in Paris to put it quaintly. Where else? Certainly not Hamburg - that was when he was younger and on a dare! Anyway U-46 has new orders. We have to go again. LS

02-04-08, 03:48 PM	#914
Laughing Swordfish Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 713 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Leave is always over so fast. But at least U-46 is looking in fine trim, and Cox has the boys lined up on the fore deck and accounted for. Even Dieter has made the parade on time. We haven't ever made many changes to the crew roster (and Cox and the other seniors tells me that noone wants to be posted out - and I like to believe them) Anyway those young faces have aged somewhat, and not just because of the sea. They've seen and been through quite a bit already, but still ready and eager to go again. It's my job to bring us all back, but also my priority to risk us all against the enemy. "Well menschen...what are we waiting for! The nurses from the hospital where the First Officer was skiving have sent us cake. First watch up, cast off! Save some for them, but the last one below gets crumbs!" And with a cheer they skidded down into their home from home, as the lines were cast off and pulled in. Those not on harbour stations immediately came back up with cake in one hand and waving their Laughing Swordfish side cap with the other as the nurses waved and blew kisses back. Nowadays Heidi stands on the end of the dock so she can see us for the longest time before we disappear down the Loire, even though she still hates to see any boat off. Now she has brave Josie, and a gaggle of feldgrau uniformed soldiers around her as well. I grip the rim of the bridge tighter, and wave back for as long as I can. Then it's time for me to go below and just close the green curtain across my cabin space for a moment. U-46 is going out again. LS