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[Bob Denman]

Went to a GREAT Museum Yesterday...

The Missus and I decided to stretch our legs a bit, so we pointed the bike to the Southeast, and headed toward the Submarine Force Library & Museum in Groton Ct.
I'm not the biggest fan of droning along on an interstate for hours, so Route 84 tested me a bit...
But it was WORTH IT!
This Museum is the place to see if you're interested in, "The Silent Service". :thumbup:
The SSN 571 is docked there, and open for visits. I've been fascinated by the Nautilus ever since I read a book about it's trip under the North Pole...

Another facet that I found interesting, was the number of retired Navy members, who were volunteering their time to answer questions about all of the exhibits that were on-site. These guys spoke with great pride and emotion; it was tough to not be proud of them! :clap:

It was a decent day's ride for us (394 miles), but it was definitely worth it! :2thumbs:

(Pics to follow!)

 

[mtbear]

I have a friend up in Spokane, Wa. who retired from the Navy submarine sevice, the whole time.
I have a lot of respect for him. I told him I would stick to my foxholes in the Infantry lol.
mtbear:thumbup:

 

[Woodsrider]

The Missus and I decided to stretch our legs a bit, so we pointed the bike to the Southeast, and headed toward the Submarine Force Library & Museum in Groton Ct.
I'm not the biggest fan of droning along on an interstate for hours, so Route 84 tested me a bit...
But it was WORTH IT!
This Museum is the place to see if you're interested in, "The Silent Service". :thumbup:
The SSN 571 is docked there, and open for visits. I've been fascinated by the Nautilus ever since I read a book about it's trip under the North Pole...

Another facet that I found interesting, was the number of retired Navy members, who were volunteering their time to answer questions about all of the exhibits that were on-site. These guys spoke with great pride and emotion; it was tough to not be proud of them! :clap:

It was a decent day's ride for us (394 miles), but it was definitely worth it! :2thumbs:

(Pics to follow!)

When I was Flasher we were in the yards at Mare Island getting refitted when Nautilus was being turned into a museum. Many of our crew did their reenlistment ceremonies on her.

Was really 'odd' feeling many years later when I was on Greenling in Groton, going to see the finished Nautilus museum.

 

[Frank G]

The Missus and I decided to stretch our legs a bit, so we pointed the bike to the Southeast, and headed toward the Submarine Force Library & Museum in Groton Ct.
I'm not the biggest fan of droning along on an interstate for hours, so Route 84 tested me a bit...
But it was WORTH IT!
This Museum is the place to see if you're interested in, "The Silent Service". :thumbup:
The SSN 571 is docked there, and open for visits. I've been fascinated by the Nautilus ever since I read a book about it's trip under the North Pole...

Another facet that I found interesting, was the number of retired Navy members, who were volunteering their time to answer questions about all of the exhibits that were on-site. These guys spoke with great pride and emotion; it was tough to not be proud of them! :clap:

It was a decent day's ride for us (394 miles), but it was definitely worth it! :2thumbs:

(Pics to follow!)

Our shop produces a number of Items for the Nautilus"s ship store, Retired Larry K. manages the store, and it is always interesting to chat with him. (He has a few stories to tell) As expected there is a wealth of information on line.

 

[Bob Denman]

:clap: :2thumbs:
That's good to know... next time; I WILL buy a coffee mug!
and a Tee-shirt!

 

[SpyderBen]

2010 Spyder RT

I recently switched from 87 octane unleaded to 89 octane and my mileage has increased from 33-35 to 34-36+/_. I feel that the response in the engine has improved, especially the low end. By the way this is with a standard transmission.

 

[tigerdr]

Last week, I got 38 mpg with Petro-Canada super 94 octane. It's the best I obtain since 2010 and my RT HAD 82500 kilometers (51,263 miles). Maintain 60 mph on highway.