Odie 0 Posted April 18, 2005 Very soon I will be going underway for a deployment, which will last for 6 month if I am lucky. <_< I am not sure about the internet connection while the ship is underway or the amount of time that I will be working. When I am in port I will inform everyone here how my life on ship has gone. I won't be able to tell when I am going underway until the day before I leave. I will miss this board, because everyone here has been kind to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Butterfly 0 Posted April 18, 2005 Good luck Odie!! Â I hope the deployment goes quickly!! <_< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Data 0 Posted April 18, 2005 Good Luck, Odie. Keep safe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekz 7 Posted April 18, 2005 (edited) Odie, have a safe deployment! Enjoy your cruise. Log on if you can, otherwise we look forward to hearing from you when you return. Take care! Edited April 18, 2005 by trekz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krissy Phaserman 0 Posted April 18, 2005 Good Luck, Odie. and as they say in the Navy, Fair Winds and Following Seas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mj 7 Posted April 18, 2005 Odie, I wish you well on your deployment, and will be praying for your safety. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odo 0 Posted April 18, 2005 (edited) Odie You have been kind as well. You will be missed. :down: You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May the oceans be calm and the mission safe.And you will be home soon. <_< :angry: :angry: Edited April 18, 2005 by Odo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted April 18, 2005 Thank you, everyone! :blush 2: <_< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itchygomba69 0 Posted April 18, 2005 good luck stay safe, god bless and Dont forget us cause we wont forget you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted April 18, 2005 I won't forget this site. I have too much fun here to forget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted April 18, 2005 I hope you enjoy your deployment, as well as that it is a safe one. Hope to see you around the boards, whenever you can stop by. Â <_< Best of luck to you, Odie :angry: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 5 Posted April 18, 2005 I hope you have a good, safe deployment Odie..We'll miss you for sure.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted April 18, 2005 Thanks, Yillara and SpaceTigger! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pittykitty 0 Posted April 18, 2005 (edited) come back soon Edited April 18, 2005 by pittykitty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted April 18, 2005 Stay safe and come back soon Odie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted April 19, 2005 Thanks, pittykitty and Alterego. I will come back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Phaserman 0 Posted April 20, 2005 Very soon I will be going underway for a deployment, which will last for 6 month if I am lucky.  I am not sure about the internet connection while the ship is underway or the amount of time that I will be working. When I am in port I will inform everyone here how my life on ship has gone. I won't be able to tell when I am going underway until the day before I leave. I will miss this board, because everyone here has been kind to me. 319466[/snapback]   If you end up staying out for longer than 6 months, I'll volunteer to come relieve one of your gunnery officers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted April 20, 2005 I hope not, but I am sure the ship won't mind another officer standing watch in CIC. At least some of those OS's would have to look up to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaz4stfguy 0 Posted April 21, 2005 Have a safe cruise, Odie. May God be with you. And share a pic or two with us if you can. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Phaserman 0 Posted April 21, 2005 (edited) I hope not, but I am sure the ship won't mind another officer standing watch in CIC. At least some of those OS's would have to look up to you.  320051[/snapback]  Literally. though I must admit, I've never served on a ship that small (Hehe) before. Even my first command, the USS Georgia, was bigger than that Tin Can you're on. (The Georgia is about 50 feet longer and displaces almost TWICE what the JPJ does) And the Shiloh is a Ticonderoga class Cruiser, same displacement, but again, 50 feet longer...and more powerful. I'm a sucker for ships with alot of Hitting power. a pair of Five Inchers, two massive VLS systems, 8 Harpoon Missile launchers...or the Georgia, with it's 4 Torpedo Tubes and 24 missile tubes...Then again, compared to a Sub, a Destroyer could feel very roomy. even with 300+ crew aboard. Edited April 21, 2005 by Jim Phaserman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted April 21, 2005 I would take the tin can that I am on than the tight spaces of a sub anytime. But there is nothing like watching jet catapulting off from a flight deck when full load with missiles and coming back with none. I was station on the USS Harry S. Truman for 4 1/2 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Phaserman 0 Posted April 21, 2005 I would take the tin can that I am on than the tight spaces of a sub anytime.  But there is nothing like watching jet catapulting off from a flight deck when full load with missiles and coming back with none. I was station on the USS Harry S. Truman for 4 1/2 years. 320181[/snapback]   That is definately cool. about the only thing I remember that made the Sub worth while was going under the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted April 21, 2005 That is the only few things that I miss about carrier life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sea trooper 0 Posted April 21, 2005 Good luck Odie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted April 21, 2005 Thank you, Sea Trooper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela 1 Posted April 22, 2005 If you cvan get mail and want a pen pal, I can send you my address. I have always enjoyed our chats and i can fill you in on stuff on the boards if you like as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted April 22, 2005 If anyone who wants to mail me while I am underway just PM me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted April 29, 2005 (edited) Tomorrow I will no long be in San Diego. I will miss this board when I am underway. I would like to thank every for their support with break up with my ex. It means a lot and has help me a great deal. Everyone take care and be safe. Edited April 29, 2005 by Odie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Phaserman 0 Posted April 29, 2005 You, too, Odie. We'll be waiting for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites