I Am So Proud of My Son...

We got a tour of the USS Frank Cable tonight, right? Well he has duty today so he was in uniform of course. As he was escorting us off the boat, he turned and saluted the flag. Then! As we were on the pier they had "evening colors" (lowering of the flag). As they were lowering the flag I stood beside my son as he stood there facing the flag and saluted. I was so impressed and proud of him....<sigh>

Congrats Dad.

Makes me feel good to hear you say that, as my own never really did. I am a Vet...Vietnam 71-72.

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Thanks folks. I even told my son afterward how much it meant to me.


And Snooks...I'd like to thank you for your service as well.

Have I mentioned how GOOD he looked in his uniform? It was pretty cool to see him being saluted by others, too. And today he gets to chew trou on someone who screwed up some very important inspections.

However, while probably his easiest and most pleasurable accomplishment, my favorite, to date, is his production of one GORGEOUSLY beautiful baby girl, even if it does make me a grandmaw.

Sounds like mommy and daddy did something right

I'm not his "real" mommy. I'm sure his actual mother is quite proud of him as we are, though.

Yeah I'm sure you helped him out somewhere along the way though.

Isthisyourspecialbush said:

Yeah I'm sure you helped him out somewhere along the way though.

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Oh she has. In fact, my son has come to Seamaiden for advice on occasion. That tells me that he not only values her opinion, but trusts her as well.

He sounds like a good respectfull kid. Kinda makes me wish i turned out better j/k sort of. I have little respect for the governmen but the utmost (spelling) respect for the people who serve our country.

Gosh... thank you, dear. I had very little hand in how this kid has turned out, though (we have to be honest here).

You spelled 'utmost' correctly, ITYSB.

alright I knew i was super smart

I T Y S B ?

Is This Your Special Bush...?

duh! Doh

A great story. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Dankdude said:

Congrats from an Ex-squid.

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<ex squid too ! congrats dave and sea maiden.Anchors away my boys!!!!!
Anchors away.

Oh...! (clearing throat to sing aloud)

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] What'll we do with a drunken sailor,
What'll we do with a drunken sailor,
What'll we do with a drunken sailor,
Earl-aye in the morning?[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Way hay and up she rises
[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Way hay and up she rises
[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Way hay and up she rises
Earl-aye in the morning

[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Put him in the long boat till he's sober,
[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Put him in the long boat till he's sober,
[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Put him in the long boat till he's sober,
[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Put him in the long boat till he's sober,
Earl-aye in the mornin'!

[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]What'll we do with a drunken sailor,
What'll we do with a drunken sailor,
What'll we do with a drunken sailor,
Earl-aye in the morning?

[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Keep him there and make 'im bale 'er.
[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Keep him there and make 'im bale 'er.
[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Keep him there and make 'im bale 'er.
Earl-aye in the mornin'!

[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]What'll we do with a drunken sailor,
What'll we do with a drunken sailor,
What'll we do with a drunken sailor,
Earl-aye in the morning?

[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Shave his belly with a rusty razor. [/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
Shave his belly with a rusty razor.
[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Shave his belly with a rusty razor.
Earl-aye in the mornin'!

[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]What'll we do with a drunken sailor,
What'll we do with a drunken sailor,
What'll we do with a drunken sailor,
Earl-aye in the morning?

[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Put him in bed with the captain's daughter.
[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Put him in bed with the captain's daughter.
[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Put him in bed with the captain's daughter.
Earl-aye in the mornin'![/FONT]

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Something tells me the cap'n of the boat wouldn't appreciate his sailors singing that tune, but I sure love it. Along with the one my dad used to sing, "Shrimpboats are Comin'". And that whole "yo ho ho and a bottle of rum" bit, too.
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