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To: WayneS

. . . it was nicknamed the Forestfire.

Only by idiots like you who never serve aboard her.

40 posted on 10/23/2013 2:21:21 PM PDT by Jacquerie (An Article V amendment convention is our only hope.)

To: Jacquerie

i served aboard her..

we called her the USS Zippo....

and yes the sailors did call her the forestfire..

it is clear to me that YOU never served aboard her..

48 posted on 10/23/2013 2:51:05 PM PDT by joe fonebone (a socialist is just a juvenile communist)

To: Jacquerie

“. . . it was nicknamed the Forestfire.”
“Only by idiots like you who never serve aboard her.”

Not true. Was stationed in Mayport 78-80. It was known by all hands as the Forest Fire.

52 posted on 10/23/2013 3:02:39 PM PDT by wheat_grinder

To: Jacquerie

No. The first time I heard it was from a couple of guys who were serving aboard her.

Some people actually have senses of humor - even in the face of tragic circumstances.

73 posted on 10/24/2013 4:24:11 AM PDT by WayneS (Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos...)

To: Jacquerie

No, the “Forestfire” was has EVERYONE referred to the Forestall. Black humor.

74 posted on 10/24/2013 4:32:52 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)

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