I Am So Proud of My Son...

VTXDave · May 18, 2008

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>

That70sGrow · May 18, 2008

Congrats Dad. :-)

Snookster · May 18, 2008

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

ViRedd · May 18, 2008

Ten atta boys for you, your mrs, and your son, dave.

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VTXDave · May 18, 2008

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.

Dankdude · May 18, 2008

Congrats from an Ex-squid.

Seamaiden · May 18, 2008

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.

Isthisyourspecialbush · May 18, 2008

Sounds like mommy and daddy did something right

Seamaiden · May 18, 2008

I'm not his "real" mommy.

I'm sure his actual mother is quite proud of him as we are, though.

Isthisyourspecialbush · May 18, 2008

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

VTXDave · May 18, 2008

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

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.

Isthisyourspecialbush · May 18, 2008

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.

Seamaiden · May 18, 2008

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.

Isthisyourspecialbush · May 18, 2008

alright I knew i was super smart

Isthisyourspecialbush · May 18, 2008

I T Y S B ?

Seamaiden · May 18, 2008

Is This Your Special Bush...?

Isthisyourspecialbush · May 18, 2008

duh! Doh

Johnnyorganic · May 18, 2008

A great story. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Hydrotech364 · May 18, 2008

Dankdude said:
Congrats from an Ex-squid.

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

Seamaiden · May 19, 2008

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. :lol:

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