[kstewskis]

One day while relaxing with some American friends, the 28-year-old officer mentioned he was going to put on his thongs.

The comment elicited some raised eyebrows and pointed comments about why Sewell would want to put on the skimpy item meant for the most private of parts.

Of course, what the captain meant to impart “to the mates,” he was going to wear flip-flops, shower shoes, things on his feet.

[Northern Yankee]

I met some Aussies when I was in Hawaii. (On furlough from Alaska)

We had a ball, and paled around most of the week. "G-Day Mate" was our rallying cry.

A fine bunch of folks, who would cover your back in a pinch. My kinda people.