Greetings and Hallucinations

**BB61Vet** · 01 Sep 11,, 23:12

Glad to have found this forum - the things I've read here so far show me it's both informative and helpful, and that y'all are a friendly bunch who aren't scared to share detailed knowledge about things, or a good cold beer.

About me: I'm pretty much just an average joe. I don't hold any technical job, don't have a PHD (although I can pile higher and deeper with the best of 'em), and have typical East Texan opinions. I drive a Ford pickup truck and drink copious amounts of Dr Pepper, but I am not in any way, shape, or form a redneck.

I'm proud of my service to the US, most especially the time I spent aboard USS Iowa (BB-61) from 1988-1990decom/layup. I also served aboard the USS America (CV-66) during Desert Shield/Storm. Suffice it to say moving this battleship sailor to a floating airport was the kiss of death to my interest in remaining in service.

I'm also into computer gaming, although not nearly as much as I used to be since computer gaming doesn't pay the rent.

What else is there to know? I'm 3x divorced, have one kid who's all grown up now and in college, no pets or plants. I like reviewing other people's work in engineering, most especially in ballistics and mechanics involving Iowa class battleships, but I'm neither engineer nor hobbyist; I'm just an interested party.

Those of you who know me on facebook know my real name. Those who don't, won't, and I'd like to keep the two accounts separate from each other - this ain't FB (thank God) - and FB ain't here.

Anyways, have a cold one on me, and it's great to meet y'all!

[edit] Oh yes...that's really me in my avatar pic, standing next to the center barrel of turret one. I didn't even know this photo existed until a friend of mine at the Iowa vets association pointed it out to me. I was all of 21 in that pic and it seems like forever ago.[/edit]

**bigross86** · 02 Sep 11,, 00:36

Welcome, mate! Glad to have ya aboard!

(That grown up kid in college wouldn't happen to be a daughter, would it?

)

**Parihaka** · 02 Sep 11,, 00:58

Originally Posted by BB61Vet

Glad to have found this forum - the things I've read here so far show me it's both informative and helpful, and that y'all are a friendly bunch who aren't scared to share detailed knowledge about things, or a good cold beer.

About me: I'm pretty much just an average joe. I don't hold any technical job, don't have a PHD (although I can pile higher and deeper with the best of 'em), and have typical East Texan opinions. I drive a Ford pickup truck and drink copious amounts of Dr Pepper, but I am not in any way, shape, or form a redneck.

I'm proud of my service to the US, most especially the time I spent aboard USS Iowa (BB-61) from 1988-1990decom/layup. I also served aboard the USS America (CV-66) during Desert Shield/Storm. Suffice it to say moving this battleship sailor to a floating airport was the kiss of death to my interest in remaining in service.

I'm also into computer gaming, although not nearly as much as I used to be since computer gaming doesn't pay the rent.

What else is there to know? I'm 3x divorced, have one kid who's all grown up now and in college, no pets or plants. I like reviewing other people's work in engineering, most especially in ballistics and mechanics involving Iowa class battleships, but I'm neither engineer nor hobbyist; I'm just an interested party.

Those of you who know me on facebook know my real name. Those who don't, won't, and I'd like to keep the two accounts separate from each other - this ain't FB (thank God) - and FB ain't here.

Anyways, have a cold one on me, and it's great to meet y'all!

[edit] Oh yes...that's really me in my avatar pic, standing next to the center barrel of turret one. I didn't even know this photo existed until a friend of mine at the Iowa vets association pointed it out to me. I was all of 21 in that pic and it seems like forever ago.[/edit]

Welcome aboard and thanks for the intro. Check out some of the Battleship threads, both RustyBattleship and Ytlas have had a lot to do with the Iowas

**USSWisconsin** · 02 Sep 11,, 01:57

Welcome aboard!

**snapper** · 02 Sep 11,, 03:15

Hi

**rickshaw92** · 02 Sep 11,, 03:38

share detailed knowledge about things, or a good cold beer.

Get your own beer!

**Dreadnought** · 02 Sep 11,, 05:00

Welcome aboard Vet! Dont forget to salute the Ensign

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**Doktor** · 02 Sep 11,, 07:15

Cheers!

**Chogy** · 02 Sep 11,, 13:25

Lets' see...

New guy actually writes bio... check.
Bio is actually good to read... check
Has military experience in unique system... check
Most importantly... NOT a BOT and NO SPAM!

Welcome!!

**bigross86** · 02 Sep 11,, 13:55

But is that kid in college a daughter or not?!?!

**JAD_333** · 02 Sep 11,, 14:11

Welcome. I would have guessed you're a Texan even if you had said so.

**rickshaw92** · 02 Sep 11,, 17:41

Originally Posted by Dreadnought

Dont forget to salute the Ensign

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Huh?

**bigross86** · 03 Sep 11,, 00:01

Originally Posted by rickshaw92

Huh?

It's a Navy thing, you salute the Ensign and Officer of the Deck when you get on and off the ship. Or something like that...

**Dreadnought** · 03 Sep 11,, 02:46

Originally Posted by rickshaw92

Huh?

The man served aboard a USN BB. Heritage and respect in a different kind of way my friend not unlike others just different. I'm sure he understands quite well.