This is my office, where do you work?

[BMC John Phillips III]

ok, those who know me know I am not one to brag and those who really know me, know that's a totally false statement, but check out the photos at http://www.d7publicaffairs.com/

I didn't start this thread to just show off my unit or aor, so by all means if you have some work photos or a website to link to, have at it!

[MKC Art Bailly (ret)]

I'd post some pic's but I don't want anyone to feel jeleous or envy me and decide to transfer up here and take away from my billet picks. After all Alaska is known as The Last Frontier or Gods Country. ;) Here's a tease

[DCCS Brett Wickett]

Man, I have not been in Ak since 1994 when I left the Sedge, but Art by your pics, Ketch is sure starting to look an awfull lot like Sitka...LOL I know,you are not saying the pics are Ketch. Sure wish I could get back up there. But don't see it in the cards anywhere.

[MSTC SJ Natale]

Quick shot out my office window....

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/stvdman/Picture002.jpg

A little nicer day.......

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/stvdman/Picture004.jpg

Moral trip, US Forest Service Cabin inside Mistry Fjords Park (fishing trip) and No, that is not a framed picture, its a window.....

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/stvdman/5760d4dc.jpg

[BMCS Ian McVicker]

Thought I would revive this thread.

Attached are pictures of my boat in Colfax (64' ANB). There are only three of these in the CG, we usually run with 4-6 people, and are U/W 5-12 days at a time. Boat basically operates in the same manner as a River Tender, works both pooled and non-pooled waters, and spuds down every night.

Great duty!

[BMC John Phillips III]

Ian,

Those are cool boats, too bad they are not 1' longer huh? Well I have now seen all 3 - two in photos and the other in Corpus. Having been on two construction tenders, I know how nice it is to have spuds.

I still don't know if I would want to trade the 21.5 knots I can get out of the 55' for them though. Now if there were a way I could get a small barge for it or a spud installed, that would be awesome!

[BMCM Deane Smith]

Ian...thanks for the pictures. That looks like good times.

Why would anyone want to do anything other than ATON???

[MKC Art Bailly (ret)]

Here's my Office

[DCCM Athan Kramer]

Hey Art,
Were you ever on the CAMPBELL WMEC-909? By the way I really miss Sitka

[MKC Art Bailly (ret)]

Nope, But the units I have been at are in order, CGC Polar Sea, CG Station Fort Totten, CGC Elderberry, Air Station Sitka, CGC Naushon, CGC Maple, ISC Ketchikan and reporting to CGC Sycamore on Feb 23rd. I'll post some pics tomorrow from last trip last August. About 100 mile north of Ketchikan.

[DCCM Athan Kramer]

This is Group North Bend

[FSC Jayare Parker (Ret)]

Hey Art,
Congrats on your orders to the Sycamore. You should get alot of use out of your boat over there in Cordova. Some good hunting to do over there and fishing too. I am a Plankowner on Sycamore and left that boat 3.5 years ago.

Jayare

[CWO Chris Sparkman (BMC)]

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[BMC John Phillips III]

That looks like a lot of fun for about 5 minutes!

[BMCS R. Scott Pugh]

JP - I counter with these fine pictures...

[BMCS Ian McVicker]

Man that looks cold!

[BMCM Wray Gillette (Ret)]

John,
Tried to send you a private message, but you are OVER QUOTA.....

[MKC Art Bailly (ret)]

Here are a few pic from a few month ago. last week in august we went on a 450+ mile boat trip and stop offfat Laconte Glacier for lunch and my boys just had to get on a Ice Burg. I found on hard aground and about 30' X 80' with about 8' of it sticking out of the water

[MKC Art Bailly (ret)]

Had to resize the pics and didnt quite make it before the edit option cam into effect. I wish we had a little bit more time. but here they are.

[DCCS Keith Wilbee]

North Bend isnt looking to bad MC, I think I will like it there. I miss the mountains of Alaska.

[GMCM Bill Wells (Ret)]

Since I don't have a Coast Guard office anymore, I'll put this one of one I got a bang out of. Point Glover in 1969. Loading the mortar is the late BMC (then BM2) Harvey Salmon. I'm in the foreground with the boonie hat.

Nothing like the smell of white phosphorous in the morning.

http://www.npl.lib.va.us/images/CG/lglover3.jpg

[BMC John Phillips III]

JP - I counter with these fine pictures...

Fine pictures indeed. Check the History Lighthouse keepers question for some more of my AOR. I won't post them here because I didn't take the pictures but here's what your pics remind me of. COLD!!!

[DCCM Athan Kramer]

Keith,
It it alot better than those cold places, today we had mid 50's and the low tonight is 42. This is my backyard.

[OSCS Jimmy D. Belcher]

Well I just left Juneau and am now in Anchorage. I took this picture across the channel from the Federal Building where D17 is located. Tall building (If that is what you want to call it) on the bottom left corner.

[BMCM Deane Smith]

Here's what it's like working ATON on the Western Rivers. Why would you want to do anything else?

[BMCM Gary Keen (RET)]

Deane:
I saw you entering New Cumberland Lock on I think Wednesday. Does that mean you have internet capability when underway now? I was impressed when Roccie added the TV service. I remember when that used to be my office, some things never change.
Gary

[BMCS Burt Ford]

Great pics Deane.

I WANT TO GO BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BMCS Jim Madsen]

Burt, I guess you and I will be arm wrestling in a few months. I don't know what is opening up, but I want something black that floats.

[BMC John Phillips III]

I want something black that floats.

Don't we all....don't we all....

[BMCM Deane Smith]

Gary...Yes, we have internet connectivety u/w. It's a cellular broadband connection that works pretty good throughout the AOR. We have a wireless router that works pretty good. We pay about $60/month for the service, it's well worth the money.

Burt & Jim...I know that the OBION is open next year and I think the CIMARRON is also.

[BMC John Phillips III]

Deane, is that for workstation or stand alone? I have a ras token that I was using from the house before the most recent upgrade (downgrade). Cellular sounds like the way to go for cutters.

[BMCM Deane Smith]

Deane, is that for workstation or stand alone? I have a ras token that I was using from the house before the most recent upgrade (downgrade). Cellular sounds like the way to go for cutters.

It's stand alone. We bought a (cheap) morale laptop that the crew can use. Most of them have laptops and bring them u/w. We keep the morale laptop on the bridge and check weather, river information, etc.

It's really been great for morale. If the crew wants to take some online classes, they can do it inport and u/w.

We cover 638 river miles and have good coverage almost everywhere.

[BMC John Phillips III]

Awesome! I find it funny how far advanced our home pc's and commercial technology is over some of our work station system and programs.

[BMCS Burt Ford]

I knew those were open deane, as is the Kankakee, Wedge, and Muskegum. At least according to CG Central. Did you know you can search through CG central fro jobs?

[BMCS R. Scott Pugh]

I guess I will have to get in line as well. I would like to go back to California, but if not the western rivers will be on the E-Resume.

[BMCS Burt Ford]

Jim,
I vote we let Scott have California.

Burt

[ETC Pat Kaschube]

Jim,
I vote we let Scott have California.

Burt

I vote no, I want California also. You think California is liberal? Try living in Jersey.

[BMCS R. Scott Pugh]

Darn Burt - did I say something mean? :confused: :D

I was just saying that if the two 87s that might be opening up in California don't work out for me, whatever river boats are available will be on my list. But the BLACKTIP and HAWKSBILL will get top billing if they are available.

Scott

[BMCM Wray Gillette (Ret)]

An 87' on the West Coast, or a WLR on the Western Rivers... easy decision there.. I prefer not holding onto my coffee cup...or having it go flying across the bridge...

Wray... :cool:

[BMCS R. Scott Pugh]

True enough... But California is home and my parents are not spring chickens. Plus, after a few years in Buffalo, I need to defrost.

[BMCS Jim Madsen]

Scott, I honestly hope you get California. As for me... Been there, done that. In fact, I almost hate to admit it, I was born and lived my first 14 years there. My family did 2 years of my career there while I traveled out of state as much as possible. I actually think California is a nice place to visit. That is just me though. If we could get a river tender, or construction tender on the Columbia / Snake Rivers. I would be in hog heaven. Or make the BLUEBELL a BMCS job.

[BMCS Jim Madsen]

Forgive my double post. Thats what happens when you fiddle with this board at work. Distractions usually take priority. Anyway, MUSKINGUM is open next year? Hmmm, that really peaks my interest. Anyone know anything about that ship? You wanted to go to Tennesee didn't you Burt? I want to go to Alaska, but it does not appear to be in the cards for this career. I will be there this summer for the ATON conference though.

[BMC John Phillips III]

You think California is liberal? Try living in Jersey.

California is way more liberal, then again Jersey's Governor was having an affair with a man now wasn't he?

[BMCS Burt Ford]

Scott, you did not say anything other than I agree with Wray, river tender. Sorry Jim, I thought it would make for fewer people competing for the river boats. I do not want an 87'. Whoops, I am not qualified either so you two can have them both. Maybe I can get my fourth river tender:cool: !

[DCCS Brett Wickett]

Jim, I did a few months on Muskingum, really don't know many specifics on ops now. But Sallisaw is my home town, so I can definately tell you about the town. Dad still lives there and my son does to. Give me a shout if you need to know something.

Brett

[BMCM Gary Keen (RET)]

An 87' on the West Coast, or a WLR on the Western Rivers... easy decision there.. I prefer not holding onto my coffee cup...or having it go flying across the bridge...

Well Wray, having done both, (actually an 82 in California), I would say that is a pretty hard choice. I would choose to do both again. The left coast is pretty challenging, after a tour on a WPB in northern California I assure you that you will be ready for a Riverboat. Both are interesting and fun tours.
Gary

[BMCM Deane Smith]

Anyway, MUSKINGUM is open next year? Hmmm, that really peaks my interest. Anyone know anything about that ship?

Jim...I was the XPO on MUSKINGUM. Give me a shout if you need any info.

I'd go back to Sallisaw.

[BMCS Jim Madsen]

Allrighty then. I am getting anxious to see the shopping list. I know it is early and I don't look forward to leaving the best unit in the Coast Guard, but all good things do come to an end. I am sure I will be giving you a call Brett. Thanks.

[DCCS Brett Wickett]

Jim, I'm always here to help when I can.

Brett

[BMCS Burt Ford]

I would take any of them Jim. Not to picky as long as it is flat on both ends.

[BMCM Deane Smith]

Here's a picture of what I saw out my office window today while working ATON in West Virginia...

[BMCM Stuart S. Slesh]

Moral of the story.......don't look out the window when you're in West Virginia........

[BMCS Dennis Endicott ret]

You guys crack me up.

[BMCM Stuart S. Slesh]

Dennis, puns like that are just hitting below the belt...........

[BMC John Phillips III]

I would have gone with, "A picture is worth a thousand words, but that one is only worth one - disturbing."

[PACS Steve Carleton]

Here's a picture of what I saw out my office window today while working ATON in West Virginia...

The more disturbing part is that you decided to photograph it for posterity, or is that posterior?

[BMCS R. Scott Pugh]

My aren't we all feeling a bit cheeky this morning!

[ETC Pat Kaschube]

Careful folks, you'll get a Bum rap.

[ITC Matthew Altieri]

Welcome to West Virginia.



"Paddle faster - I hear banjo music"

[BMC John Phillips III]

OK, I am gonna be a copy cat and post a picture similar to Deane's, I can kind of understand why he had to take a picture of what he saw. I think you might too after you see this one...cause words can't describe and as much as you want to look away, sometimes you can't.

This was taken in Central Central Florida (and I said central twice for a reason), on VISE en route Savannah for the Construction Tender Roundup there in 98 or 99.

[ETC Ben DiGuilio]

It's like a car crash, you dont want to watch but you dont want to miss it either.:eek:

[BMCM Wray Gillette (Ret)]

[quote]on VISE en route Savannah for the Construction Tender Roundup there in 98 or 99.[quote]

Is that when Randy (Maxson) stopped here in Ormond Beach???

Wray... :cool:

[BMC John Phillips III]

Wray, I don't remember all the places we stopped en route, but yes he was the CO at the time. The following year the roundup was held in Port Canaveral but he was not the CO at the time.

I was the 1st LT and the reason we looked so good both times though ;). (BM3/2/1 all on VISE)

[BMCM Deane Smith]

The more disturbing part is that you decided to photograph it

Steve...there's more to the story, but it's much funnier after a couple of beers (or R/C's Wray). It involves the entire family trailering the boat and I'll just leave it at that.

I think the bigger question is why has John kept his picture since 1998? Hmmm...

[BMCS Jim Madsen]

John, I was at both those round-up's. XPO on ANVIL. I think I remember seeing you on a paint float as we left Canaveral. Both round-up's were a hoot. Was it Maxon that used to say: "There are two things that you will never see in my hands; one is a golf club..." ?

[BMC John Phillips III]

Jim I wasn't part of the paint float brigade, but I have a picture of the secret squirrel ops that took place the night before that lead to their little expedition. I guess that takes away my plausable deniability but I do believe the statute of limitations applies to stenciling other cutters' hulls.

I remember hearing the same saying at the round up as well and have even used it a time or two myself since (not a fan of golf), but I thought it was the Senior Chief off your boat that said it. I know for sure it was a Senior Chief, not sure which one.

Here's the pic (also 7 or 8 years old) it's hard to see but there's a guy hanging from the facing cables and another on the barge getting ready to do something with a can of spray paint, I thought they were just chasing some running rust - but I knew it wasn't on our boat ;)

I believe the facing cables outboard of ours belonged to your cutter.

[MKC Art Bailly (ret)]

This is my new office. Sea Otter Bay, Cordova, AK

[MKC Art Bailly (ret)]

Out for a ride in my office Saturday 21 April 2007

[BMCM Wray Gillette (Ret)]

Art, that looks like fun, but cold... I'll have to stay down here in the South....


http://www.joelmackey.com/entertainment/springbreak/springbreaknationalsdaytonabeachflorida.html

Wray.. :cool:

[BMC John Phillips III]

Just got back from the D7 ATON Conference/Round-up. Here are some pics of the sweetest boat in the Coast Guard ;)

http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j157/bmcjp3/55106/?action=view&slideshow=true

[BMCM Deane Smith]

Art...nice pictures...I'm jealous! What a great place to live and work.

[BMCS Mike Ellis]

JP3,
Those pictures are great. I'm heading to Norfolk today to have a look at 55103. She's going to ANT San Fran. We'll both arrive about the same time in July.
Did you treat the deck planking with something or spray it down with water before each pic?
Beautiful boat!!!
Mike

[BMC John Phillips III]

Mike thanks for the complements! I would love to hear about how the 103 is gonna get to San Fran.

Oh and for the record, no we didn't wet the deck before the pics, but I will tell the guys you asked ;) thanks again.

[BMCS Burt Ford]

This is a picture of my ATON trip last indies the Artic Circle. Past the helo is the Island of Diomede, Russia. there is an outpost there still manned by the russian army.

[MKC Art Bailly (ret)]

Wray
I'll take what you call cold weather any day over the crowded beaches. This pic was taken on Saturday from "top of the world" looking towards the ocean. 8 quads 9 riders. we put on 50 miles this weekend.
JP3 nice boat!! Is that a work boat or a show boat

[HSC Schon C. Russell]

This is my office, sitting next to the FS of the year, meeting Emeril in the flesh. :D

[BMC John Phillips III]

JP3 nice boat!! Is that a work boat or a show boat

Thanks Art, the best way I can answer that question is to say we worked a buoy and replaced a set of dayboards on our way to the roundup. If you could see her in person you would see some chain scars on the #'s and letters on the stern, it looks really cool ;)

[BMC Scott Coder]

I got the nickel tour by JPIII during the round up. One of the cleanest and well kept 55' I have seen.

Scott

[BMCM Wray Gillette (Ret)]

Art --> That is what makes the world go round.... I believe the picture I posted was spring break... Since I have a 30K gallon "cement pond" in the back yard I don't get to the beach much... we do most of the the entertaining right here at home...

I gotta ask, is that FS of the year pregnant? Something about a girl with a tattoo on her arm like that that just turns me off.. Each to their own, I guess...

Wray... :cool:

[BMCS Mike Ellis]

JP3,
Here's a couple pics of the 103 as she was today. We were very pleased with it. They are going to ship it over on a semi truck in June!
Mike

[BMC John Phillips III]

Mike, if you think you like the boat now wait til you get to drive her everyday! By far the best boat I have driven in the Coast Guard, but I have only driven about a dozen (and I have to count cutters to get that high).

If you can get a picture of her on the truck that would be awesome!

[MKC Art Bailly (ret)]

Yes the FS was pregnant and believe me the having tattoo's doesn't mean anything bad about a person, but means something to the person that got the tattoo for what ever reason. Having the pleasure to taste here cooking over and over again I can understand why she is the cook of the year and I 'm not sure if her galley was the galley of the year but I know it was at least in the running.
Schon say hi to the misses for me.

[BMCS Nick Pupo]

Mike,
When you were in Portsmouth you should have stopped by MAKO for a cup of coffee. Boy that Cutter MAKO sure does add a lot to the second picture you took.
Nick

[BMCM Wray Gillette (Ret)]

having tattoo's doesn't mean anything bad about a person

I never said it did... I said a woman with a tattoo on her arm like that doesn't do anything for "me".... I find it anything but sexy...

Wray... :cool:

[BMCS Mike Ellis]

Nick,
I'm still here. At least through tomorrow. We're still doing the inspection. Is that your boat? She's a beauty. Not sure what they welded to the foc'sle though! I keep a soft spot in my heart for the 87's; I was the first XPO on PETREL in San Diego.

JP3,
I'll be sure to have them take some pic of the 103 on a trailer. She'll get there in about a month. My CoC isn't until 12 July, but I've been lucky to get involved with the 55 early. They can say what they want about San Francisco, but ATON there in the 55 is going to be FUN!

Mike

[BMC John Phillips III]

Mike you realize I am in Key West right? :p

Anyway I have a BM3 that was at ANT SF and he says it was his second favorite AOR - next to his current one. So I agree, you are gonna have fun with the 55 there!

[OSCM Anthonhy Adams]

This has been my office for the last 3 1/2 months, now we're enroute hp and I'll be back behind a desk.

[AMTCM John Long]

I never said it did... I said a woman with a tattoo on her arm like that doesn't do anything for "me".... I find it anything but sexy...

Wray... :cool:

Sorta agree with Wray. I guess I'm old fashion......IMO, earrings are for ladies, tats are for guys.:cool:

[BMC John Phillips III]

This has been my office for the last 3 1/2 months, now we're enroute hp and I'll be back behind a desk.

Judging by how far that bow is dipping, I'd say that desk job is looking pretty good!

[HSC Schon C. Russell]

Wray, I am glad you don't find my wife Sexy that is how it is supposed to be.

Art, her Galley didn't get it this year, and Stacey was bugged about it. She would have rather got that for her crew than for her. Your fourwheeler trips are killing me by the way. L8R

[ETC Pat Kaschube]

Judging by how far that bow is dipping, I'd say that desk job is looking pretty good!


Well it is a 270 after all, probably only in 5-8 ft seas. Now if it was a 378',,,,

:D

[BMC John Phillips III]

Well it is a 270 after all, probably only in 5-8 ft seas. Now if it was a 378',,,,

:D

Seriously? I wouldn't know, the biggest and whitest boat I've been on was a 210' - it seemed to ride pretty well.

If that's how 270's handle in 5-8 footers, then whose bitching about deepwater? I'd still be looking for answers from whoever bought those 270's!

[BMCS Bob Milmoe]

Mike Ellis, I thought you might like to see what the 103 looked like while she participated in OPSAIL 2000 in New York Harbor. If I remember correctly, the 103 was IMARV (Independent Maritime Response Boat) Parramore Beach, VA. The other 55' was from Taylors Island, MD and my boat (one of a kind - originial IMARV/NORCREW) was from Fort Totten, Queens, NY.

Bob

[BMCM Wray Gillette (Ret)]

Wray, I am glad you don't find my wife Sexy that is how it is supposed to be.

What ever you say.....(personally, I don't mind if someone says my wife is sexy... that's how I like her)... I do find some of the tats the yourger girls have on their lower back nice to look at. and they can be sexy....

Some others that are small and placed on the ankle or so don't look bad..

Those big ones on the arms will look just wonderful as the years go by, they fade, and the skin sags..

Just what I'd want to see on my GrandMa.... NOT

Wray... :cool:

[BMC John Phillips III]

Wray, so what you're saying is you like sexy grandmas? :p

Seriously, to each their own as you put it, I don't think this is the appropriate venue to be determining how sexy we find each other's wives. Of course, I don't think there is a venue for that at all, but I have run into a coastie or two that totally wouldn't have a problem with it :eek: I am just not one of them.

[BMCM Wray Gillette (Ret)]

I don't think this is the appropriate venue to be determining how sexy we find each other's wives.

I'm not trying to discuss other peoples wives.....I clarified my comment concerning the FS, and made a statement about my wife.. as far as I'm concerned, end of story...

After all, this was about the tattoo, not the person.

Wray... :cool:

P.S. Were you at the AtoN class (in Canaveral) taught by Randy Maxson?? He and I go back a long way too... I did meet the CO of HUDSON (& several others) at Captain Jett's retirement.

[BMC John Phillips III]

I was at the Round up, yes, in fact the pictures of the 55 from page 7 of this thread were taken there. Mr. Maxson taught a navruls class there, so no, I was not in his class. However, we were able to touch base. He is obviously doing pretty well and enjoying his retirement.

[BMCS Mike Ellis]

Bob,
Thanks for the picture! That's great. I'm not real sure who's idea that whole IMARV thing was, but I'm glad it's over. She's now got a nice coat of black on her skin once again.
Mike

[SKC Raymond Kurtz]

Since no one else from te SK community has posted a photo of where they work...........This is my desk in the file room at the Finance Center.

[BMCM Deane Smith]

I see you have a Buffalo Bills banner. I'll be at the Denver/Buffalo game this year...GO BRONCOS!!!

What's it like not having a window?????

[SKC Raymond Kurtz]

I see you have a Buffalo Bills banner. I'll be at the Denver/Buffalo game this year...GO BRONCOS!!!

What's it like not having a window?????

The window is not a problem, I can deal with it. There are only two people in the office, me and a civilian file clerk.

We'll see about the Broncos.

[BMCM Gary Keen (RET)]

Deane:
If you are going to be on the OSAGE you need to begin to show a little respect. Go STEELERS.
Gary

[BMCS Burt Ford]

Since no one else from te SK community has posted a photo of where they work...........This is my desk in the file room at the Finance Center.


Just as I have always suspected, empty. All desk at the FINCEN, empty. Dressed and decorated, but empty.

[MKC Art Bailly (ret)]

Tough palce to live. Its so ugly here. ;)

[BMC John Phillips III]

Great picture Art! Still too cold for me! brrrrrr

On a side bar, anyone seen the movie Deja Vu? anyone seen the movie Deja Vu? Ok, that was bad - lol - but I couldn't resist.

Seriously though, there is a lot of CG visibility in it. Most notably the two 55's! I was in New Orleans while they were doing the 55 seens but could only see them with the bino's. Still pretty cool.

[BMC John Phillips III]

OK here I go posting after myself again, but I couldn't wait for anyone else to post here before sharing:

http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j157/bmcjp3/?action=view&current=MI4.flv

it's a pretty large file, I would only recommend for hi-speed connections.

[BMCM Wray Gillette (Ret)]

John, I can't compete with yours, but here is a picture of my wife & I on the yacht I Captain.. It is in St Augustine now getting the varnish work done prior to taking it down to the Ft Lauderdale boat show next month... Anyone that has a spare 3 million can have it.. ;)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/Stingwray/MyPictures1352.jpg

Wray.. :cool:

[BMCS Ian McVicker]

Man that's nice.

[BMCS Curtis Dewey]

heres a pic of my office from my last unit
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/sprigdog/HPIM0541.jpg


heres a pic of my current office, this one is kinda small
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/sprigdog/HPIM0557.jpg

[BMCM Wray Gillette (Ret)]

Here are a few more.. I'll get a good one when we get through here at the yards....

Here is the bridge... helm is still covered. It's nice to have a fridge, icemaker, sink & stove so close....

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/Stingwray/MyPictures1334.jpg

Another side shot....

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/Stingwray/MyPictures1347.jpg

Oh, this hard work....

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/Stingwray/MyPictures1356.jpg

Wray... :cool:

[BMC John Phillips III]

John, I can't compete with yours, but here is a picture of my wife & I on the yacht I Captain.. It is in St Augustine now getting the varnish work done prior to taking it down to the Ft Lauderdale boat show next month... Anyone that has a spare 3 million can have it.. ;)
Wray.. :cool:

Wray, I am not sure anyone here would be interested in the boat, after all this is the "un-varnished" truth ;)

Cheesy jokes aside, that's a very sweet boat!

[BMCM Bill James]

634
Here's where I USED to work & will again someday soon....

[CMC Bruce Bradley]

Although Bill next time the caption will need to be upgraded to BMCM.

[ETC Robert D. Gardner]

This was FSC Rawski and I's office till we made Chief.

[PACS Steve Carleton]

634
Here's where I USED to work & will again someday soon....

Today that would be different setting, same position.

[ASTC Ronny German]

This was FSC Rawski and I's office till we made Chief.


I worked in the same office on the CGC Basswood!!! Man I miss that office!

[BMC Seth Tomas]

Its improved since this pic, but its slow going at Station / ANT Gulfport.....we're still in trailers that are being overrun with mold/mildew while the new construction is u/w.

http://www.katrinaaftermathvideo.com/_wp_generated/wpa36f970d.jpg

[ETC Emiliano Acuna]

This is outside my office window. Decided to step outside so you guys wouldn't see the prison bars, errr, security bars keeping me in, errr, introuders out. So far I like Searchlight.

[BMC Russell Miller]

Here my four acres

[BMCS Dave Considine]

Here's my office, courtesy of Hurricane Noel

[BMC Seth Tomas]

Here's my office, courtesy of Hurricane Noel

Good luck! Let us know how it turns out!

[BMCS J. Egelston]

Okay, so I finally figured out how to compress a picture so it would fit. Took me long enough. So...................HERE'S MY OFFICE!

[BMCM Wray Gillette (Ret)]

My what a nice neat office... one question, where is it?

(didn't see it in your profile)

Wray...:cool:

[BMCS J. Egelston]

Sorry Wray, I didn't notice that. I am at Station Port Huron, MI.

[ADC Kevin McCabe (RET)]

Not near as glamorous nor as much fun as Maintenance Control in Kodiak.

[BMCM Wray Gillette (Ret)]

Kevin, are you saying after a 20 year military career you are a co pilot on a 747? You musta been a reservest...

What airline?

Still a great job... My Father was a Captain with American... Still have many relatives flying... just lost my cousin who was a Capt. with Air Canada... his brother is a Capt with US Air, and my college roommate is a Capt with AA.

I often wish I had finished college... :(

Wray... :cool:

[ADC Kevin McCabe (RET)]

Wray,
No I spent a full 20 years on Active Duty. I was delayed enlisted when I was 17 so I retired at 37. Spent most of my time in Kodiak although I had two tours in Sacramento. Retired in 1996 and flew for Southern Air Transport for a while. Have been flying for Atlas since 1999.

I had a layover in HNL a couple of days ago and had the honor and real privilege of attending the Honolulu Chiefs Mess CCTI dinner with AMTCS Mark Pritchard. While we were visiting he told me of the passing away of MK2 Travis Catts who is the son of AEC John Catts (RET). I was searching the net for more info on Travis and came across this site.

Nice to meet you all.

Kev

[BMCM Wray Gillette (Ret)]

Kevin...

I'M IMPRESSED!

Congratulations....

Wray... :cool:

[ADC Kevin McCabe (RET)]

Thanks Wray but don't be. It's just a job like any other although I do get to fly with a few fellow Coast Guard retirees.

Had more fun and learned more in the CG specially on some of those late night searches - but that was when I was young and unappreciative.

[BMCM Deane Smith]

Kevin...nice pictures and welcome to the board.

Hopefully having those late night searches under your belt while in the CG will help keep you awake on those long night flights...

Wray...his plane is better than your boat!

[YNC Linda Laswell]

Wait..a hurricane in MI? Nooooo! I thought that mess only belonged to the South. Did the hurricane sweep in that dead carcass on the wall?:o

[BMCM Wray Gillette (Ret)]

Wray...his plane is better than your boat!

Yes it is.. but I really wouldn't want to own either one...

and.. Kevin & I both enjoy operating them, so it's a draw there...

and.... I can swim a lot better than I can fly (without an aircraft) .. ;)

Wray... :cool:

[BMCM Deane Smith]

and.... I can swim a lot better than I can fly (without an aircraft) .. ;)

I hear that!