The FReeper Foxhole Profiles Commodore John Barry - Aug. 9th, 2003

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[snippy_about_it]

I keep hearing from a lot of people that it's always raining or thunderstroming.

Nope, it really is raining more, at least more frequent for this time of year. This is like a continuation of spring storms except now we have the added heat and humidity.

I know it's more than usual here in the Ohio Valley and I think in the East, too.

[Soaring Feather]

Hi Snippy, Sam, Darksheare,


It rained in the early morning hours in my neck of the woods. Clear now going to 77 F this afternoon.

Just got off the phone with my brother in MO. They are having a drought in his neck of the woods. He has lost many of his tomato plants even though he has watered well. He had something like 75 plants. Many other veggies as well, gives most of the stuff away.

[E.G.C.]

We got half an inch from this morning's showers and thunderstorms

[snippy_about_it]

Isn't that the way it always is, feast or famine. Too much rain here, not enough somewhere else.

[SAMWolf]

See what I mean and we haven't been getting any. Weird.

[SAMWolf]

Our Military Today
Farewell to the "CONNIE"

Sailors aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) lower the colors for the last time during the ship's decommissioning ceremony. The ceremony, held at Naval Air Station North Island, marked the end of the ship's nearly 42 years of service to the nation. During Constellation’s commissioned service, she completed 21 deployments and most recently completed combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Constellation, decommissioned in San Diego at the Naval Air Station North Island, will be towed to Bremerton, Wash., where she will remain in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Constellation is the second oldest aircraft carrier in the Navy and one of only three remaining conventionally powered aircraft carriers in its arsenal. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Charles E. Alvarado. (RELEASED)


Sailors aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) render honors with the playing of the National Anthem during the decommissioning ceremony for Constellation.


Sailors aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) lower the colors for the last time during the ships decommissioning ceremony.


Capt. John Miller, Commanding Officer of USS Constellation (CV 64), presents the opening remarks during the ship’s decommissioning ceremony.


Sailors aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) render honors with the playing of the National Anthem and color guard presentation during the ship’s decommissioning ceremony.


Sailors aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) man the rails during the ship’s decommissioning ceremony. The ceremony, held at Naval Air Station North Island, marked the end of the carriers nearly 42 years of service to the nation.


Sailors disembark USS Constellation (CV 64) during the ship’s decommissioning ceremony.


A three-plane formation of F/A-18 Hornets from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Three Two Three (VMFA-323) conducts a flyover of USS Constellation (CV 64) during the ships decommissioning ceremony.


USS Constellation (CV 64) Commanding Officer, Captain John W. Miller, is presented the ships Commissioning Pennant by Command Master Chief Mark D. Hayes during the ships decommissioning ceremony.

[snippy_about_it]

Sad to see her decommissioned. Nice pictures though.

[SAMWolf]

It's good to know that she's being replaced though (by the USS RONALD REAGAN).

[Victoria Delsoul]

Happy Saturday all!

click on the graphic

[snippy_about_it]

Nice graphic Victoria, twist and shout, good song.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thanks Snippy. How are ya? I don't see Sam around.

[snippy_about_it]

He's around. He just posted about an hour ago. He's changing the oil in his wife's car this afternoon. He'll certainly drop in later. Not to worry.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Working on cars, huh? hehe. OK, thanks Snippy.

[colorado tanker]

Sam, this landlubber is one who didn't know about Commodore Barry. His story is very apt for the young American Navy. Barry could never have gotten a commission in the Royal Navy (except for their attempt to keep him out of the U.S. Navy) due to his religion and class, but in America he could rise to the top on his ability.

Sorry to see the Connie go, but I'm incredibly proud of the Reagan. I flew over Hampton Roads last spring and saw the two carriers under construction. It was eerie, though, because the rest of the Roads were practically empty of Navy ships; they were all deployed.

Some relief from the drought here last night. We got an inch of rain in about 20 minutes.

[SAMWolf]

Afternoon Victoria. You been busy the last couple of days?

[SAMWolf]

Sam, this landlubber is one who didn't know about Commodore Barry.

I'm in the same boat, until I started looking up info on him he was just a name I had heard. I always thought John Paul Jones was the "Father of the Navy". I've never seen a carrier in person. One of these days I'll get to a Navy Base on the Ocean. So far I've only spent time at Great Lakes, not a ship in sight there.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hey, there you are! Yeah, I had a lot of fun.

I'm in and out posting a little bit, hope to see ya later.

[colorado tanker]

A carrier in port really is an awesome sight. In San Diego you can drive over to Coronado Island and get a pretty good view.

[SAMWolf]

I may have to make a trip to San Diego. I'm not getting any younger.

[colorado tanker]

If you go down to San Diego and over to Coronado, be sure to stop in the Del Coronado. It's the beautiful old hotel where "Some Like It Hot" was filmed. Nice food there too.