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[Tinker]

The only experiences i had with the USN was when they shipped me to that oriental land called Korea.  I took back all of my thoughts from that trip when they brought me back to good ol' USA.  And, BTW, I managed to spend some time on the end of a scraper on that homeward bound journey.  It was that, or KP.  I had gotten "volunteered" for 24 hour KP on my third day in the army.  i swore never to do another hour at that enjoyable task forever more.  all thru the next two years, i volunteered for many other "good deeds" rather than KP.  Of course, i loved to eat and always made good friends with the mess hall personell everywhere i went and never missed a meal, even if those wonderful C-rations was the fare.  Not even when i had a couple of wisdom teeth pulled. I did not miss the meal to follow.

Off topic, but i, also, have enjoyed this ride from you "Swabbies".  (not an unfriendly term from here)
Tinker

 

[woodshopdemos]

Tinker,
  As to KP, peeling potatoes was always the worst, except that we had an "automatic" peeler. A motor turned a barrel which had sharp mound on the inside. Sea water was pump through it to keep the peels draining. It took about 1 1/2 minutes for a barrel full. Unfortunately, it took 4 to 5 minutes to fully enjoy a smoke. We managed to get about 4 lbs of tiny potatoes out of a 25 lb bag,,,but all the eyes were gone and it was butt smooth. Even the cock roaches were swept overboard.

Eli - I wasn't complaining about the off-topic nature. I am the main off topikker.

 

[Tinker]

About the smokes:  i have never smoked.  i remember police call, remember "...a--holes and elbows..."?  i got into all sorts of problems for often refusing to pick up cigarette butts on those excursions.  Later on, i got smart.  We got handouts of cigarettes which I alwayss accepted.  Those weeds provided great trading leverage.  i said above, I never missed a meal.  well, i traded butts for C-rations.  some C-rations were quite a bit more desirable than others and i would find all sorts of goodies that could be expanded on beyond the original few butts i had received.  I would stash the ones i liked the best for late nite snacks, the rest, somebody liked them somewhere. I just kept the trading going as long as possible. The ultimate goal, of course, would always be >>> MORE BEER!!!  Ah well, We all had our weaknesses 
Tinker

 

[woodshopdemos]

...The ultimate goal, of course, would always be >>> MORE BEER!!!  Ah well, We all had our weaknesses 
Tinker

I hope that wasnt SanMiguel beer without any preservatives. We would put 20 cases or so in a Mike boat and go one mile away from base and get wasted. No two beers ever tasted the same.

On board the DD, we woulld have "battle messing" once a month where we stayed at GQ and the mess passed out spam sandwiches. The monthly GQ messing was a requirement. Once everyone got fed, they would secure from GQ and go get the full meal.....just a little later.