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USS Abraham Lincoln Tiger Cruise
My son has been deployed in the Persian Gulf on the USS Abraham Lincoln. The ship will arrive in Mayport Florida this Saturday to drop off the air wing. It will then leave Sunday arriving Tuesday at its new home port in Norfolk, Virginia completing its around the world deployment. I am meeting the ship in Florida; participating in the Tiger Cruise, riding on the carrier to Norfolk! Two nights, three days on a nuclear carrier with my son, (who I haven't seen since the Saturday after Thanksgiving!) I am REAL excited! It will be something to be on a 4 1/2 acre ship that can go as fast as my V-20. GO NAVY!
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08-01-2012, 06:12 PM
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To you: Your pride is totally justified.  To your son: Thank you for your service... WELCOME HOME!!!!! 
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God)  Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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08-02-2012, 07:41 AM
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Man that's awesome. I didnt know they let family do that kind of thing. Enjoy yourself!
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08-02-2012, 09:16 AM
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That used to be called a Dependants Cruise. I'm guessing they are called Tiger Cruises now. The length varies from an hour to a few days, depending on a variety of things. I got to go on the USS West Virginia SSBN-736 (Ohio class ballistic missle sub) down in Kingsland, Ga. when we were living down there because my Bro-in-law was a chief on the boat. Took us out for a 3 hour cruise, (Fortunately it did not end like Gilligans Island) ran on the surface, then dived to 300ft and then they let all the visitors take turns steering the boat for a few minutes. I never realized how big those subs are. They have multiple levels inside, not counting the conning tower. Totally awesome.
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God) Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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08-02-2012, 10:10 AM
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I hoped a ride from here, SSI, to Charleston on a Frigate so I know you are in for a treat.
We showed up late and I had to climb the ladder from the Tug up to the frigate. When I got almost to the top, the biggest black guy Ive ever seen in my life grabbed me by the waist, lifted me up like I was a dishrag and plopped me down with a "welcome aboard son,". One of the coolest moments of my childhood, boarding a NAVY ship..... Even funnier, I got a little sick on the ride up and we went to see the medic for something to ease my queasiness. I remember him telling my dad all he had on board was for grown men and he wasnt sure how to dose me. Well I took some meds and PASSED OUT fast asleep on the fantail. I woke with the medic shakin me frantically and freakin out. When I opened my eyes he was white as a ghost and eyes as big as half-dollars and I'll never forget what he said, "Thank God!!! I didnt kill 'em....."
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- The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but obtainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. Lucky Jack - .......The Surprise is not old; no one would call her old. She has a bluff bow, lovely lines. She's a fine seaboat: weatherly, stiff and fast, very fast, if she's well handled. No, she's not old; she's in her prime. 85' Wellcraft 20 Fisherman "Guale Girl" 1979 Alumnacraft 14 - STILL got holes in it 2006 WS Tarpon160f - "Mudd Butt"
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08-02-2012, 10:11 AM
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Thats awesome! You did not forget the trolling rods did you?
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1983 V-20 capsized. . . . in the garage.
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