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[Navy Warrant]

Greetings Mate, from a Real Chief to one that has crossed over to the Dark Side I offer :congrats: on the new Ryde. At least you still have the correct first name "Chief" W. O. I knew a few Warrants while doing my time in service. Felt sorry for a few of them cause the "Os" did not want them and some of the Chiefs would turn tail to them for crossing to the Dark Side. For the most part though they were still welcome to enter the "Goat Locker" and continue to be involved with the Real Chiefs.

Be Safe and Have Fun on the :ani29:

Fair Winds Mate

AC:spyder2:

Thanks Chief. Remember, I still went through initiation, and it was in Bahrain of all places in '89 with the Iron Men In Wooden Ships (sweepers). I was just happy to give my divisions someone who had their back (as long as they were right). No politics here. Also, respect level from the troops was sky high. My motto down my COC was "respect is not a breach of discipline". FWAFS shipmate!

 

[Navy Warrant]

Gator freighter

Awright, a Gator Freighter, which one?

USS Peoria LST 1183 in San Diego. Now a reef. :sour:

 

[lil rabbit]

:congratsn your new ride. I am a retired gator frieghter myself. USS Vancouver LPD-2 and USS Rushmore LSD-47. Also served on junk boats. Anyway have fun on your new ride and welcome to the Spyder family.

Lil Rabbit

 

[Navy Warrant]

:congrats: & :welcome:

Here's a link to a thread FULL of good info for Newer Spyder Owners:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-Spyder-owners

:2thumbs::yes:Hope you ENJOY yours as much as we ENJOY ours :yes::2thumbs:​

Wow! Thanks. I'm sure I would have lugged the heck out of it if'n I hadn't read that, as I did on my test drive. Many many thanks. Invaluable info. :bowdown:

 

[LLSailor]

USS Peoria LST 1183 in San Diego. Now a reef. :sour:

USS Racine LST-1191, back in the 70s we hauled Jarheads around the Pacific, running into small islands so they could run around in the jungle. Welcome to the board and enjoy your new ride.

 

[farmerjim]

CONGRATS!!!

I just bought my RT A&C two weeks ago. Can't keep from smiling. Everyone is correct. I go by miles driven most all the time. Congrats on the ride & just try and wipe that smile off your face. Here's to you & miles of smiles.

 

[acinpcola]

Thanks Chief. Remember, I still went through initiation, and it was in Bahrain of all places in '89 with the Iron Men In Wooden Ships (sweepers). I was just happy to give my divisions someone who had their back (as long as they were right). No politics here. Also, respect level from the troops was sky high. My motto down my COC was "respect is not a breach of discipline". FWAFS shipmate!

So you were pinned a year after me, congrats it's always a pleasure to meet another "Initiated Chief". Congrats again on the spyder and if you are ever down in Pcola, Fl. give me a shout and we shall find something to do my brother.

Be Safe
AC:spyder2:

 

[retiredsquid]

So you were pinned a year after me, congrats it's always a pleasure to meet another "Initiated Chief". Congrats again on the spyder and if you are ever down in Pcola, Fl. give me a shout and we shall find something to do my brother.

Be Safe
AC:spyder2:

I went through initiation on Guam a few years earlier. I have to say that pinning on the CPO Anchors was the single best event in my 24 year career that ended 17 years and 15 days ago. Due to the Tail-hook event I was in the year group that got screwed awaiting commissioning. There were times that it was down right miserable in the Goat Locker dealing with some idiots that had to make a big deal out of a CWO selectee spending time in "Their Mess." That's when you find out who your friends are, but I survived it with grace. I just told the moron types that I was just stepping up to take the "Petty" out of my rank. bwahahaha :roflblack::roflblack:

I'm an old gator navy sailor myself. Rode them on both coasts. I used to watch the Peoria in heavy seas and thank the good Lord that I was on an LKA. Later, I thanked goodness that I was on the Wasp (LHD-1) in storms, as she rode like a Cadillac.

Met my wife in Sigonella when she was fresh out of OCS and I was getting ready to retire. Year later we got married in Millington. She's still serving in the reserves as a Commander at NPC.

Welcome aboard to our newest member, Navy Warrant. If you ever get over here to the Ozarks I'll fill your coffee cup or an adult beverage or two.
Regards,
Rich