Odie's Personal Log

[deadmeatsecurityguy 0]

AW enjoy the celebrity I'm surprised that anybody on a destroyer doesn't get sick OFTEN. Helicopter Carriers were bad enough. I got sick early in the stormy weather and it lasted3 days although I was able to function after a day and a half. We went though about a weeks worth of bad weather on the way to Hong Kong. going to and leaving the ship was on rock and roll. It was hell trying to walk up passageways when tou couldn't guage the frequency of the wave hitting the ship so the rolling was helll on any work that reqired a degree of prescision. Like giving a shot or putting in stitches. Also when I was in Hong Kong I could feel the ground moving under my feet and I was cold sober

[Odie 0]

I feel much better. I was only sick for a few hours.

[Madame Butterfly 0]

Last night the ship was rocking really badly.  I got sea sick for the first time during this deployment.  The worst part about it is the whole ship know about it.

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I'm sorry Odie, being sea sick is the worst. :(

[Spike The Trill 0]

I feel much better.  I was only sick for a few hours.

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Glad to hear you are feeling better.

[deadmeatsecurityguy 0]

I feel much better.  I was only sick for a few hours.

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Well you are an old salt after all. May I assume you are on your second enlistment. E-6 usually means you've shipped over at least once unless you were a wunderkind sailor. How would you describe the Navy these days, Granted you have opportunities now that didn't exist when I was in. What is the attraxction that keeps you in? I know had I not been a Field Medical specialist I might have stayed in with a better attitude. I saw the future and saw that any time I'd be up for sea duty it would be with the Marines. That didn't thrill me so I made every effort to get out after my 4 was over. I didn't get the good conduct medal but I was never at mast ether. This said in the interests of full disclosure on my part. I do admire people who can buckle down and stay within the discipline and demands that military life pushes on everyone. I was not one of those people

 

So I am curious to know why others choose to stay. You are obviously good at your job . not every one gets bridge watch. There is a lot of trust and skill involved. You can be rightfully proud of your achievements thus far.

[Odie 0]

I feel much better.  I was only sick for a few hours.

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Well you are an old salt after all. May I assume you are on your second enlistment. E-6 usually means you've shipped over at least once unless you were a wunderkind sailor. How would you describe the Navy these days, Granted you have opportunities now that didn't exist when I was in. What is the attraxction that keeps you in? I know had I not been a Field Medical specialist I might have stayed in with a better attitude. I saw the future and saw that any time I'd be up for sea duty it would be with the Marines. That didn't thrill me so I made every effort to get out after my 4 was over. I didn't get the good conduct medal but I was never at mast ether. This said in the interests of full disclosure on my part. I do admire people who can buckle down and stay within the discipline and demands that military life pushes on everyone. I was not one of those people

 

So I am curious to know why others choose to stay. You are obviously good at your job . not every one gets bridge watch. There is a lot of trust and skill involved. You can be rightfully proud of your achievements thus far.

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I've just started my third enlistment. I have been in the Navy for 8 years. This is my second deployment. So far its going well even though I am very busy. I really like my job, which is one of the reasons why I am still in.

[Bethlehem 7]

Odie, today was the first time I notice you fly the Australian Flag. Were you born there?

[Krissy Phaserman 0]

I think (I'm not sure, though) Odie changes the flag depending on where she's at. when she was in Japan, she flew the Japanese Flag, and when she was in San Diego, she flew the American flag.

[Odie 0]

Just as Krissy Phaserman stated about the country flag. Every single country that I have been or will be I will fly their flag.

[Odie 0]

I have left my second port visit in Aussie and heading towards my next one. I went on tour and I do have some pictures. I do hope that I can get up sometime this week, and that if I have the time to do it. Anyway, during the tour I got hold one of the koalas and he left me with a departing gift.

[hangon 3]

I have left my second port visit in Aussie and heading towards my next one.  I went on tour and I do have some pictures.  I do hope that I can get up sometime this week, and that if I have the time to do it.  Anyway, during the tour I got hold one of the koalas and he left me with a departing gift. 

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WOW thats cooool dawn ...cant wait to see the pics of down under...enjoy yourself if you get some shore leave dawn :beer: :)

[Krissy Phaserman 0]

Koala Parting Gifts? Eww!

[Odie 0]

Yeah, that what I said when I saw it. It was a new t-shirt! I still can't believe it happen to me!

[Jim Phaserman 0]

Man, I never got to go to Australia! *whining off* But I did get to go to Hawaii, so I guess all is not too bad.

[deadmeatsecurityguy 0]

I do owe an Aussie sailor a debt of gratitude, for turning me on to Fosters beer in the depth charge sized cans. The only beer I had that I liked better on that deployment was San Miguel from the Philippines. It had that certain something, like a higher alcohol content, and relatively cheap price, that made consuming mass quantities fun.

[Bethlehem 7]

even with a parting gift it sounds like a lot of fun

[Lursa 0]

I bet that being sea sick sucks but i give you a lot of credit being in the navy.

[Odie 0]

Man, I never got to go to Australia! *whining off* But I did get to go to Hawaii, so I guess all is not too bad.

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Great liberty ports!

 

I do owe an Aussie sailor a debt of gratitude, for turning me on to Fosters beer in the depth charge sized cans.  The only beer I had that I liked better on that deployment was San Miguel from the Philippines.  It had that certain something, like a higher alcohol content, and relatively cheap price, that made consuming mass quantities fun.

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I really never understood why any beer from any country that I have been seems to a lot better than what is made in America.

 

 

even with a parting gift it sounds like a lot of fun

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It was still fun, and parting gift doesn't bother me to much. :lol:

 

I bet that being sea sick sucks but i give you a lot of credit being in the navy.

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Thank you.

[hangon 3]

 

Happy birthday Dawn from Me Debbie and Mandy :huh: ...have a great day and dont get in too much trouble :lol: :huh:

[Odie 0]

Me get into trouble. You must be mistaken. I never get into trouble!

 

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I am the source of all the trouble that happens. I am the beginning and the end of the trouble. :huh: :huh: :lol: B)

[Odo 0]

You have a great birthday Dawn

If you do get in trouble blame someone else. :huh:

[Spike The Trill 0]

Happy Birthday!!!!!! *Beams over some Romulan Ale for you*

[deadmeatsecurityguy 0]

Happy Birthday to you Odie. Enjoy the hell out of the day Anchors aweigh and all that good stuff :huh:

[Angela 1]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope the coming year holds nothing but good things and welcome happy surprises

[Bethlehem 7]

A very very Happy Birthday to you Odie :lol: :rockon:

[Odie 0]

I would like to thank Kerry for the sig. It looks great! :lol: B)

 

You have a great birthday Dawn

If you do get in trouble blame someone else. B)

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I alway blame someone else for the trouble. B)

 

Happy Birthday!!!!!! *Beams over some Romulan Ale for you*

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YES! I really do need some Romulan Ale right now.

 

Happy Birthday to you Odie.  Enjoy the hell out of the day  Anchors aweigh and all that good stuff B)

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I will try, but I can't promise anything.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope the coming year holds nothing but good things and welcome happy surprises

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Thank you. I do hope I will get some happy surprises!

 

A very very Happy Birthday to you Odie  :lol:  :rockon:

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Thanks! :P

[Odie 0]

Being on ship can be fun. Very fun when everything is enclosed and everyone living closed together like a family. Well like a family there is a cold that is spreading around the ship very fast. Everyone is coming down with it. And guess what? I just got it yesterday! It really sucks big time. :lol:

[Spike The Trill 0]

Sounds like you need to go to sickbay.

[Odie 0]

Today is Sunday and holiday for the ship. Sickbay is closed and they will receive emergencies only. I can wait until tomorrow morning.

[Spike The Trill 0]

Today is Sunday and holiday for the ship.  Sickbay is closed and they will receive emergencies only.  I can wait until tomorrow morning.

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Just make sure you take care of yourself. Is it affectiong your duties any?

 

I never knew sickbays on ships could close. Learn something new everyday.