Comments on: Bruising the Chardonnay

By: Joe in N. Calif

Joe in N. Calif — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:49:52 +0000

Hope all y’all don’t mind a noob posting here.

The Constitution needs to gun up, all stations with guns that will fire (some now are fake and can’t). Then go to rolling broadsides. Then go to rolling broadsides a la this from HMS Victory:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0Cn-btAkeI

And if this is accurate: “For the daily salutes, the cannons are loaded with a 50 grain shells that barely makes a “POP”. When we were out in the harbor for a turnaround, they pulled out the 250 grain shells.” those charges are nothing, even the 250 grain (7000 grains/lb). Go to at least a pound for a good sound out of those guns.

By: virgil xenophon

virgil xenophon — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:11:43 +0000

JTS/

LOL! When I read the word “claymores” the 1st thing that popped into my mind was claymore mines! I thought: “What the hell? Then thought again. LOL!!

By: mojo

mojo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:40:14 +0000

Fire the salute AT the condos. That’ll shut the twits up.

By: Justthisguy

Justthisguy — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:33:08 +0000

Alas, I live in Southern FL, where the R and the E in REMF stand for “Real Estate.” We get this kind of thing all the time, from noise-abatement takeoffs, to dog-in-a-manger waterfront condos driving out actual working waterfront activities. BTW, that was a cheap shot at the AF. At Divine Services Sat. evening, the pastor introduced a recently promoted Senior Airman (what they used to call a Sergeant). Seemed to be an earnest sharp fellow. But so young… Dang I’m getting old.

Of course, I attend a fairly weird church: At the processional the priest and deaconess both walked up the aisle carrying claymores. (Hers a lightweight imitation, his a right real one of good steel, with a shaving edge. They’re both Irish, of course

By: John

John — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:36:14 +0000

The good skipper should return their invites with one of his own, to come on down and visit HIS place.

Tread the decks where better men than the whiners worked, fought and died. Check out the berth deck accommodations. Then hand them a swab and tell then they cannot leave until every deck is swabbed. And, all the standing rigging tarred. And sails aired and repaired. Maybe feed them a bit of hardtack and other traditional nautical treats.

Ask if any have ever been in the military. (USAF doesn’t count…) Ask if any of their kids have served.

Perhaps the really need an invite (that “cannot be refused” for some Pyrates instead to haul their whiney butts out to sea. Watching the walking the plank in Boston harbor would be great public entertainment.

By: SK1 Cook

SK1 Cook — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:07:37 +0000

I served on the USS Constitution in 1997 – 1998 as a member of the crew that took her undersail for the 1st time in 116 years.

For the daily salutes, the cannons are loaded with a 50 grain shells that barely makes a “POP”. When we were out in the harbor for a turnaround, they pulled out the 250 grain shells. They make a great sound and watching the Marines in their dress blue light them off is an awesome sight.

The issue isn’t Boston (Sorry Bryan, you must have not been here long)- Boston is a great city with a long maritime history.
We are one of the great cities in America and it shows in our people, our sports teams, colleges and open hosptiality offered to millions.

The issue is the Nevuo-Riche who developed the area around the historic Charlestown Navy Yard becuase the space was there and they had lost of $$$$. Along with the $$$$, they brought an arrogance that isn’t realistic. It’s a NAVY YARD not the F*&KING Hamptons!

Old Ironsides was there LONG before the Richie-rich and if they don’t like the salute, then sell the condo and take your BRIE somewhere else. I’ll be happy to pack the van for them.

OLD IRONSIDES is a proud symbol of our Navy & Our Country – I am proud to served her undersail, and carry forward her great heritage.