Kim,
Since you are kind and considerate (and not a stalker who doesn’t show up to Dopefests nor complete Guy Thread novels), I’d consider it an honor for you to call me ChiefScoot.
(Anyone else notice how Chief is only responding to the females ? I guess its true about long ship-leave and semen. Uh, I mean seamen. Really I do.)
Congrats on 3000 Chief. Look out for Killer European Attack Toilets in Lisbon.
Awwww man! Here I’ve been calling him Chief Scoot for the last month, and does he notice? Not once!
But Kim strolls by, and gets noticed right away! Hmmmph.
And Chief? Falcon and I flipped a coin, and she won. It’s her position. But I will give her a few pointers, as I am an experieced kneeler. Ahem. :eek:
Hey Aenea,
At least you don’t get called a stalker. (and Chief, WILL you shut UP about the last Norfolk fest already???)
Now then. Should I assume my position now, or later? 
Congratulations on all counts, Chieftain.
Feel free to throw me the scraps from your groupie pile.
Now.
As I am already “pointing.”
I’ll save aenea for Norfolk wink.
[singing] NothingMan, please listen,
You don’t know, what I’m missing.[/singing]
Here’s to my favorite SDMB poster serving on a bigassnuclearboat.
Welcome home, QueefSpot!
Oh, and Kim called me ChiefScoot without the space!
Let’s just say she has a track record of “closing the gap” with me!
Once again, blushing BRIGHT red
Damn, Norfolk should be…interesting.
grins and kneels
Far be it for me to step into the midst of this particular trio…
But I must thank ChiefScoot for his sweet comments and attentions.
Aenea and Falcon, be kind. The poor guy’s been without female companionship for too long.
By the way, the definition of the subjective word ‘kind’ is entirely up to the two of you, of course.
Falcon, will you be taking pictures in Norfolk? Don’t let the camera melt.
Well, KimKatt - there’s kindness, and then there’s kindness. smiling sweetly After all, the man HAS been without companionship for 6 months…
And yes, pictures will be taken and posted.
I can’t tell you what it meant to be acknowledged an “asshole putz gorilla felcher” by the inimitable ChefScout.
And I was so saddened by your “ziiiip” above. The hours I’ve spent gazing at your manly photo, dreaming of bellbottoms and buttons…
Welcome back, Chief!!! Glad you’re coming home safe and sound.
Oh, and have a great time with the little one!!
I am so jealous! When did the Yacht Club start doing 6 month cruises? If we did less than 9 months, it was a short one. Sheesh, you kids have all the luck!
Welcome home!
V.
Right now, in my backyard, a naval battle is being fought.Looking out the kitchen window, I can see my oldest manning a toy U.S.S.Lexington while the youngest navigates a small tug about.With cries of “Fire at will!” and “Enemy ship off the port bow!” and “To your battle stations!”, the plastic fleet takes on the bad guys.
I stood there for a moment looking at my sons, playing safely in their pool, completely oblivious to the reality of war.
And all I can think of is,“Thank God for people like ChiefScott…”.
Thanks Chief and everyone aboard your ship, for doing what you do so that our sons can play at sea battles, and hopefully never know what it is really like.
Fair winds and smooth seas, ChiefScott.May you be stampeded by randy women upon returning.
ChiefScott, good sailing and may the ship have a good wind at its back on the way home. As I understand it, you had a good cruise, no casualties, so keep reminding the kids that the deck is still dangerous even if they are headed home.
Better bring 'er into port for a barnacle scape.
Happy sailing your next 3000!
Here’s a :::PRE-zent HARMS::: for ya. But since one doesn’t salute non-coms, it’ll have to be the modified version.
Make turns for flank speed.
PS- Well done.
Thanks all.