you got it right,and i am going to be busy for the few days i still have to clear the brush on 3 acres of my land.the fire danger is still very high. i hope to be done by friday, so go ahead and ask your question.
cheers,
Bruce
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grayghost666
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Posted: Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 04:50 PM UTC
hello Bob,
you got it right,and i am going to be busy for the few days i still have to clear the brush on 3 acres of my land.the fire danger is still very high. i hope to be done by friday, so go ahead and ask your question.
cheers,
Bruce
you got it right,and i am going to be busy for the few days i still have to clear the brush on 3 acres of my land.the fire danger is still very high. i hope to be done by friday, so go ahead and ask your question.
cheers,
Bruce
NebLWeffah
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Posted: Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 05:35 PM UTC
Okay, thanks Bruce.
Here goes....
What does it mean to 'dip the lug'...?
Bob
Here goes....
What does it mean to 'dip the lug'...?
Bob
goldenpony
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Posted: Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 12:01 AM UTC
Dipping the lug is when the yard is dipped around the mast when going about so that the sail draws away from the mast on each tack.
At first I thought it was about chiefs sitting in the chiefs mess eating doughnuts.
At first I thought it was about chiefs sitting in the chiefs mess eating doughnuts.
NebLWeffah
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Posted: Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 09:19 AM UTC
You are right Jim ! (about the sail not the chief's mess...lol)
Here's a typical lug sail rig (variation on a gaff rig)
Over to you....
Bob
Here's a typical lug sail rig (variation on a gaff rig)
Over to you....
Bob
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Posted: Monday, May 12, 2008 - 01:46 AM UTC
I was minding my own business when a bunch of bad people took me. I have been held against my will ever since.
I now spend my time a long way from Wisconsin where I was born. My captors have said I can go home if certain things are done, but my leaders will not negotiate to get me back.
I was moved to a new home recently. Now I am treated like an animal in a zoo.
Who/What am I?
I now spend my time a long way from Wisconsin where I was born. My captors have said I can go home if certain things are done, but my leaders will not negotiate to get me back.
I was moved to a new home recently. Now I am treated like an animal in a zoo.
Who/What am I?
NebLWeffah
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Posted: Monday, May 12, 2008 - 05:13 AM UTC
Would this be the USS Pueblo?
Bob
Bob
goldenpony
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Posted: Monday, May 12, 2008 - 05:56 AM UTC
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Would this be the USS Pueblo?
Bob
Yes it is!
You are up sir!
NebLWeffah
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Posted: Monday, May 12, 2008 - 06:55 AM UTC
Okay, here goes...
" I was a ASW weapons system used on cold war Canadian ships and when in hunting and firing mode, I would sway back and forth compensating for the pitch and roll of the ship. What am I?"
Bob
" I was a ASW weapons system used on cold war Canadian ships and when in hunting and firing mode, I would sway back and forth compensating for the pitch and roll of the ship. What am I?"
Bob
NebLWeffah
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Posted: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 12:16 PM UTC
Bump...
Bob
Bob
JMartine
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Posted: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 12:39 PM UTC
Pueblo, that was a good one Jim!
Um, good one Bob, I have to look for my Harpoon game manual
Um, good one Bob, I have to look for my Harpoon game manual
goldenpony
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Posted: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 01:15 PM UTC
Hmmmm, I will have to get a free moment so I can look that one up.
NebLWeffah
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Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 02:50 AM UTC
Hint:
"I was a British development installed on RN ships and ships of other commonwealth navies including Canada. I was used in combat probably for the first time in the Falklands."
Bob
"I was a British development installed on RN ships and ships of other commonwealth navies including Canada. I was used in combat probably for the first time in the Falklands."
Bob
goldenpony
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Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 02:58 AM UTC
Am I the Mk.NC10 "Limbo"?
NebLWeffah
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Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 05:02 AM UTC
Yes sir, you're correct!
I don't know which made sailors more seasck, the rough waves or watching the limbo barrels in the deck well move around wildly compensating for the roll and pitch. Absolutely nauseating to watch but once you became transfixed with the movement, you'd usually had it and needed to lie down.....or put your face into the spray...
Here's a pic...
Over to you Jim...
Bob
I don't know which made sailors more seasck, the rough waves or watching the limbo barrels in the deck well move around wildly compensating for the roll and pitch. Absolutely nauseating to watch but once you became transfixed with the movement, you'd usually had it and needed to lie down.....or put your face into the spray...
Here's a pic...
Over to you Jim...
Bob
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Posted: Friday, May 16, 2008 - 01:08 AM UTC
I was the first of my kind in the US Navy. Prior to me they used different terms for the same thing, because the US Navy wanted to break with traditions of European Navies. I was granted this term because of my actions in a famous battle. I served my country for 60 years.
I have been honored in many ways , including two postage stamps and 6 ships to carry on my name.
What/Who am I?
I have been honored in many ways , including two postage stamps and 6 ships to carry on my name.
What/Who am I?
JMartine
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Posted: Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 12:17 PM UTC
good one... Ill think/read some more tomorrow, see if I come up with something...goldenpony
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Posted: Monday, May 19, 2008 - 12:39 AM UTC
Quoted Text
I was the first of my kind in the US Navy. Prior to me they used different terms for the same thing, because the US Navy wanted to break with traditions of European Navies. I was granted this term because of my actions in a famous battle. I served my country for 60 years.
I have been honored in many ways , including two postage stamps and 6 ships to carry on my name.
What/Who am I?
Also two class leaders are named for me.
goldenpony
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Posted: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 04:20 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextI was the first of my kind in the US Navy. Prior to me they used different terms for the same thing, because the US Navy wanted to break with traditions of European Navies. I was granted this term because of my actions in a famous battle. I served my country for 60 years.
I have been honored in many ways , including two postage stamps and 6 ships to carry on my name.
What/Who am I?
Also two class leaders are named for me.
I am famous person. There were three wars during my time in service.
grayghost666
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Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 08:18 AM UTC
hello Jim,
the only ship i can think of is the Aaron Burke (i think that is spelled right). if not i have no idea.
the review for the San Fran was submitted on sunday.did you get it.if not let me know.
cheers,
Bruce
the only ship i can think of is the Aaron Burke (i think that is spelled right). if not i have no idea.
the review for the San Fran was submitted on sunday.did you get it.if not let me know.cheers,
Bruce
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Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 10:25 AM UTC
I'll give it a shot. David Glasgow Farragut.
JMartine
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Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 10:56 AM UTC
"Arleigh" burke on that one Bruce.... great question though, Im still stumped!
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Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 02:29 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I'll give it a shot. David Glasgow Farragut.
Correct
Place of birth Campbell's Station, Tennessee
Place of death Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service 1810–70
Rank Admiral
Commands European Squadron
Western Gulf Blockading Squadron
Battles/wars War of 1812
American Civil War
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Mobile Bay
Siege of Port Hudson
They do not mention the Mexican War, but he was still on active duty.
"Damn the Torpedos"
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Posted: Friday, May 23, 2008 - 05:37 AM UTC
My father was forced to resign from the Admiralty because some thought him a spy. My name is not my own. Who am I?
goldenpony
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Posted: Saturday, May 24, 2008 - 03:22 AM UTC
Quoted Text
My father was forced to resign from the Admiralty because some thought him a spy. My name is not my own. Who am I?
I was looking up spies in the academy, not admiralty.
Time to start over.
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Posted: Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 01:27 PM UTC
Quoted Text
My father was forced to resign from the Admiralty because some thought him a spy. My name is not my own. Who am I?
Hint. The King made my father change our family's last name.
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