Keeping the blogosphere posted on the goings on of the world of submarines since late 2004... and mocking and belittling general foolishness wherever it may be found. Idaho's first and foremost submarine blog. (If you don't like something on this blog, please E-mail me; don't call me at home.)
I enjoy the simple things in life. I'm happy now because I have a wonderful family. I'm also happy that the local store is finally carrying Grape Crush. I also like finding cool submarine pictures, like this one of USS Pasadena (SSN 752) in Yokosuka, with Mount Fuji in the background:
What makes you happy?
posted by Bubblehead at 8:12 AM
I'm Joel Kennedy -- a married, 50-something year old retired submarine officer and esophageal cancer survivor with three kids who has finally made the transition to civilian life. Politically, I'm a Radical Moderate. (If you don't like something on this blog, please E-mail me. Don't call me at home.)
22 Comments:
Family and friends make me happy. Hearing from my shipmates is a special treat.
the Duke of Earl
11/27/2009 8:31 AM
Subic Bay on deployment and my family when home!
11/27/2009 10:09 AM
Going home the day after duty (Thanksgiving day).
11/27/2009 10:15 AM
Finishing Alpha Trials on PCU NEW MEXICO (SSN 779) on Thanksgiving Day - 6th of the class and the best trials yet - BZ to the crew!
11/27/2009 11:12 AM
What makes me happy?
Wives and sweethearts!...may the two never meet!
11/27/2009 11:25 AM
I will be happy when the Pasadena is home! but that is a great picture
11/27/2009 2:10 PM
It makes me happy to see Pasadena the day after Thanksgiving. I had duty in Yokosuka onboard Pasadena in '05 on Thanksgiving day and prepared the best American meal I could for my shipmates stuck overseas on Turkey day. Thanks for posting this great picture!
11/27/2009 9:21 PM
Brian Torresi and Rob Melton, Pasadena goat locker had it going on.
11/27/2009 11:59 PM
1. Spending time with my two teenage sons.
2. A smart, beautiful woman.
3. The feel (or the absence thereof) of a well struck golf ball.
4. A good cup of coffee.
FTC(SS) ret.
11/28/2009 8:07 AM
Coming in past Ballast Point topside in SD after West Pac twice... A close second, getting out of the Navy after 4yrs and flying over Pt.Loma enroute home knowing I made the right decision.
11/28/2009 10:51 PM
Coming back to the boat in any foreign port and seeing the flag flying. Korea, PI, Japan, Turkey, Italy, Spain, France, Panama, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, Mexico, Canada, UAE, Bahrain, and a half dozen small islands that call themselves countries, the flag flying back aft made me very happy. Since I retired, seeing the flag flying after returning from Germany, Denmark, Ireland, and Israel has sparked the same feeling of being very happy with where we live.
EMCS/SS Retired
11/29/2009 12:54 AM
Couldn't agree with EMCS/SS Ret. more. I have my flag flying everyday. Seeing others fly the flag and understand the meaning of the flag and the sacrifices made for this country makes me very happy.
Of course my wife, kids and grand kids complete the happiness!
STSCS(SS/SW) USN RET
11/29/2009 12:40 PM
Knowing my family is secure.
Knowing I have a job.
Realizing that Thanksgiving came and went and we had dinner in a hotel and it sucked bad but my family still loves me.
Realizing I have totally revamped my cover to my book about my 1st four years in the navy and it looks even better than before; go to my blog and check it out, thanks.
11/29/2009 2:44 PM
A weirdo's blog is boring. Rather read Ronald Reagan's drunk thoughts about flaming blog "writers". Limp-wristed Sailors love submissive gayish men. Remember, homosexuals can't reproduce, so they "recruit".
11/30/2009 1:46 AM
1. EAOS [September 1994]
2. Having a healthy family.
3. Seeing old friends.
4. Riding and racing my dirtbike in the mountains of Idaho.
11/30/2009 8:58 AM
THIS makes me very, very happy.
11/30/2009 3:13 PM
1. Most days in the Navy.
2. Every day as part of a crew.
3. Kicking *censored* ass with my towed array.
4. Being at home for the first Thanxgiving in four years.
11/30/2009 4:24 PM
1. My wife and my life.
2. Passing on my knowledge and experience to my students and seeing them succeed.
3. Knowing that what we've done and what we do makes a difference.
11/30/2009 6:45 PM
Knowing my Son-in-Law, who just made Chief, will be back in port in a few days after a sucessful 8 month SSN deployment. Now he can finally take over my daughters "honey-do"list.
12/01/2009 4:21 AM
To anon 11/27 11:59,
When did you know Brian Torresi? If he's the same guy, I knew him on the Pintado in the '92-'96 timeframe. He was a great chief.
12/03/2009 4:22 AM
Getting to call my wife from topside on Valentine's Day at Sequim Bay (but then had to turn around and go back out)
2/12/2010 3:02 PM
Wow, there's really much effective information above!
9/04/2012 12:17 AM
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