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[vesicles]

Exactly 1:16PM

That's weird... I could clearly feel the temperature difference. My colleagues and I actually discussed how the temperature went down that much... interesting...

 

[Figaro]

Awesome! We saw a 66% solar eclipse in Houston. It looked awesome!

What I did not anticipate was the temperature drop. At the height of the eclipse, we felt literally 10-15 deg cooler.

In Dallas, we got a 75% eclipse because we're a little bit further north than ya'll . But I didn't really feel any drastic temperature drop ... weird.

 

[PiSigma]

In Dallas, we got a 75% eclipse because we're a little bit further north than ya'll . But I didn't really feel any drastic temperature drop ... weird.

In Calgary my wife reported at 80% eclipse, no temperature differnec, just a little bit darker.
In ft. McMurray where I currently am, there was no difference in light or temperature. The ecplise is barely noticeable at 30%.

 

[vesicles]

Hurricane Harvey! Folk in Texas! Watch out!

It was only a tropical storm last night and is now a legitimate hurricane Cat 1 and will be expected to be Cat 3 or even higher when it makes landfall tomorrow night. It will hit San Antonio, Austin and Houston. And it will stall in the coastal areas for days. And then it will go back out to the Gulf of Mexico and then come back to Houston with even more intensity mid next week. So this looks to be very bad.

Everybody stays safe! Top off your tanks and stock up your water and food. Don't drive over water on the roads!

 

[siegecrossbow]

Hurricane Harvey! Folk in Texas! Watch out!

It was only a tropical storm last night and is now a legitimate hurricane Cat 1 and will be expected to be Cat 3 or even higher when it makes landfall tomorrow night. It will hit San Antonio, Austin and Houston. And it will stall in the coastal areas for days. And then it will go back out to the Gulf of Mexico and then come back to Houston with even more intensity mid next week. So this looks to be very bad.

Everybody stays safe! Top off your tanks and stock up your water and food. Don't drive over water on the roads!

Apparently it is category 4 now.

 

[Equation]

Darn it! That warmer Gulf of Mexico water is making the storm worse.

 

[bd popeye]

Today, August 25th, marks 46 years since I joined the US Navy.

I served with the USN from August 1971 until August 1991. I joined the USN in Cincinnati Ohio. I went to Boot camp at Great Lakes IL(Chicago)

After training at NATTC Jacksonville and Memphis TN. I served during my first enlistment on the following ships;

USS John F Kennedy(72-73)
USS Midway(73-74)
USS Hancock(74-75)

I was then station at NAS Cubi PT in the Republic of the Philippines.(75-77)

Next I was with three squadrons at NAS North Island in San Diego;
HSL-31(77-80)
VS-33(81-82)
HC-11(83-85)

While with VS-33 in 1981 we were deployed on the USS America with CVW-11 from mid January to November of that year..in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Indian Ocean.

After HC-11 I was stationed at NAF Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.(85-86)

From 1986-1991 I was with NAS Miramar AIMD San Diego. During my last year at Miramar I was assigned to AIMD SEAOPDET and was deployed on the USS Nimitz from January 1991 to July 1991 to the Pacific, Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf.

I was an enlisted man. I spent 11 years as an Aviation Ordnanceman and 9 years as an Aircrew survival equipment man.

and..(edited for content & privacy)

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL- AIR STATION MIRAMAR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92145-5000

30 AUG 1991

Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department
Naval Air Station Miramar
San Diego, CA 92145-5000

Dear Petty Officer xxxx

As your long and distinguished career draws to a close, I wish to take this opportunity to formally recognize the tremendous contributions you have made in the defense of your country. Those of us in the Navy who are frequently called away from our families and loved ones in the course of a military career make a very special sacrifice in the interest of freedom. It is with those thoughts in mind that I commend you on behalf of your countrymen for twenty years of faithful, steadfast, and loyal service in the United States Navy.

Your military career began on 25 August 1971 when you enlisted in the United States Navy at Cincinnati, Ohio.

After completing basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, you attended Aviation Fundamentals"P" School, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, and Aviation Mechanical Fundamentals "P" School, Naval Air Station Memphis, Tennessee. You went on to serve admirably on board USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67); USS MIDWAY (CV 41); USS HANCOCK (CVA 19); Naval Air Station, Cubi Point, Republic of the Philippines; Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, Light 31; and Air Anti-Submarine Squadrons 33 and 41. Your quest for excellence and challenging assignments inspired you to change your rate to Aviation Life Support Systems Technician (PR) while serving on board USS AMERICA (CV 66). You later served at Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 11; Naval Air Facility, Diego Garcia; Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD), Naval Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California; and Sea Operational Detachment, Naval Air Station Miramar embarked aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

In recognition of your outstanding career in the Naval Service, you were authorized to wear the following individual and unit awards: Navy UnitCommendation Medal; Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal; Navy Battle "E" Ribbon (two awards); Navy Good Conduct Medal (four awards); Navy Expeditionary Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (two awards); Vietnam Service Medal; South West Asia Service Medal with Device; Humanitarian Service Medal (two awards); Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (three awards); and Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Ribbon.

On the occasion of your retirement, I extend to you the grateful appreciation of this command for your many years of loyal service to the United States Navy and our nation. On behalf of the many officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian employees who have served with you, I wish you happiness and continued success in your future endeavors.

Sincerely,
D.W. Bouck
Commander, U.S. Navy
Commanding Officer
Acting

 

[vesicles]

Today, August 25th, marks 46 years since I joined the US Navy.

I served with the USN from August 1971 until August 1991. I joined the USN in Cincinnati Ohio. I went to Boot camp at Great Lakes IL(Chicago)

After training at NATTC Jacksonville and Memphis TN. I served during my first enlistment on the following ships;

USS John F Kennedy(72-73)
USS Midway(73-74)
USS Hancock(74-75)

I was then station at NAS Cubi PT in the Republic of the Philippines.(75-77)

Next I was with three squadrons at NAS North Island in San Diego;
HSL-31(77-80)
VS-33(81-82)
HC-11(83-85)

While with VS-33 in 1981 we were deployed on the USS America with CVW-11 from mid January to November of that year..in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Indian Ocean.

After HC-11 I was stationed at NAF Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.(85-86)

From 1986-1991 I was with NAS Miramar AIMD San Diego. During my last year at Miramar I was assigned to AIMD SEAOPDET and was deployed on the USS Nimitz from January 1991 to July 1991 to the Pacific, Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf.

I was an enlisted man. I spent 11 years as an Aviation Ordnanceman and 9 years as an Aircrew survival equipment man.

and..(edited for content & privacy)

Dear Popeye, that was indeed a distinguished career! I salute you for your loyalty and commitment. Congratulations on your anniversary!

 

[FORBIN]

Today, August 25th, marks 46 years since I joined the US Navy.

I served with the USN from August 1971 until August 1991. I joined the USN in Cincinnati Ohio. I went to Boot camp at Great Lakes IL(Chicago)

After training at NATTC Jacksonville and Memphis TN. I served during my first enlistment on the following ships;

USS John F Kennedy(72-73)
USS Midway(73-74)
USS Hancock(74-75)

I was then station at NAS Cubi PT in the Republic of the Philippines.(75-77)

Next I was with three squadrons at NAS North Island in San Diego;
HSL-31(77-80)
VS-33(81-82)
HC-11(83-85)

While with VS-33 in 1981 we were deployed on the USS America with CVW-11 from mid January to November of that year..in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Indian Ocean.

After HC-11 I was stationed at NAF Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.(85-86)

From 1986-1991 I was with NAS Miramar AIMD San Diego. During my last year at Miramar I was assigned to AIMD SEAOPDET and was deployed on the USS Nimitz from January 1991 to July 1991 to the Pacific, Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf.

I was an enlisted man. I spent 11 years as an Aviation Ordnanceman and 9 years as an Aircrew survival equipment man.

and..(edited for content & privacy)

Amazing my Friend

 

[bd popeye]

Thanks guys...I posted that because today is the anniversary of myself joining the USN and to introduce myself for any new members...it sure does bring up a lot of memories. I remember having to wait at O'Hare airport for about 4-5 hours for the bus to Great Lakes....Oh so long ago.