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Re: BlogWorld & New Media Expo : Google+ for Business talk

athorsson — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:37:24 -0000

Hah! I thought the same thing about the Job's question.

Re: AMVER….there’s an app for that

athorsson — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:40:08 -0000

It depends on how much you know about programing and what not...and how intensive you want the app to be.

Re: Google Pulls Olympic Luge Logo After Backlash

athorsson — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:09:51 -0000

Honestly, I think people are just looking for things to be upset over.

Re: Tell Us Your Favorite Super Bowl Moment, Win a FLO TV [CONTEST]

athorsson — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:40:13 -0000

When Drew Brees kissed his wife and held his son, with tears glittering in his eyes... it was not just about winning the Superbowl, it was a moment of hope and joy for an entire city. That little boy with his Dad in a way were the symbol of so many people's hopes and future. Showing that the spirit of a region torn by storms and poverty is willing to really fight to overcome any obstacles, wonderful moment for so very many.

Re: Collision between Coast Guard boat and recreational vessel

athorsson — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:34:03 -0000

I believe that they are working on making sure the crew involved is getting good counseling.

Excellent question about the Safety Standdown...I wish I could say yes or no, but that is well above my station. It might not be a bad idea though.

Re: CG-1705 memorial bands, are you wearing one?

athorsson — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:22:38 -0000

Noted, but it doesn't make them any less worth wearing...even if you have to wear them out of uniform.

Re: Scuttlebutt (yes a little late)…Do YOU know Ben Strong?

athorsson — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:22:07 -0000

This comment has nothing to do with this particular post.

This blog is about the Coast Guard, and not the blogs that write about it. Please be aware that we do not have interest here at CGBlog in taking on the issues on any other blog, that topic should be taken up with the blogger you are having issue with on their blog.

If you have issue with another blog, or another blogger, please take that to the blog in question.

Re: Article about Admiral Sandra L. Stosz

athorsson — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:32:05 -0000

DNFTT.

First, thank you for pointing out that I added the word Ranger, my bad. I fixed that.

As for the rest of your comment I would like to point out that we ask you refrain from name calling, or being insulting. Your comment was not overtly so, but just be aware.

Re: Article about Admiral Sandra L. Stosz

athorsson — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:31:44 -0000

Thank you saboats, for seeing the point of my bringing it up. :)

Re: APB for 378 Sailors Past and Present

athorsson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:35:30 -0000

Awesome! Thanks for sharing this! I am really glad that your son is enjoying it!

Re: APB for 378 Sailors Past and Present

athorsson — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:53:32 -0000

I guess I am just not seeing how is is making slanderous allegations about the service. Maybe that's just me.

Please look at the information about this blog, it is not claiming to be a news site, it is a site for discussion and opinions. A place to share information...and to hear perspectives on subjects that you might not in your normal environment.

If you really don't like what is here, you are welcome to not read. No one is twisting your arm. I just will again request that you take your personal issues with someone elsewhere, or if you would like you are free to contact me with a complaint and we can figure something out.

Re: APB for 378 Sailors Past and Present

athorsson — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:34:20 -0000

What? No Polar Rollers?! I always wondering how the tall people made it around the ship without permanent dents in their forehead and counted my blessings I am kinda short. I did manage to pull the classic Ensign clutz move of tripping on the edge of a hatch and almost face planting when walking onto the bridge...in front of my new Captain.

So what was your favorite thing about being underway? Were there any specific quirks about a 378 that you actually liked?

Re: APB for 378 Sailors Past and Present

athorsson — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:44:39 -0000

Here is your warning Surface Force, if you can not refrain from making personal attacks I am going to have to take action.

He might not have phrased it the way I would but he is asking for people who do have the experience to pipe up.

So since you didn't like the way he asked. I am going to ask. Tell us about your experience on this topic, were you on a cutter? What was it like? What are your thoughts on how the readiness of the fleet is from the cutterman's or engineers perspective.

Re: APB for 378 Sailors Past and Present

athorsson — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:41:29 -0000

Great comment, thanks for sharing your experiences.

And I am really glad to see that you can look back and think about the great experiences not just the negative!

You talk about the rate having to do with the morale, but in my experience it was also the state of the boat...being told month after month you would be going on patrol next month....but then not moving. That was rough.

So when you go back underway, what's your poison this time? Are you going to try to go for a 378, or something different?

Re: APB for 378 Sailors Past and Present

athorsson — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:38:40 -0000

Good point Scoot, about the performance vs age and the fact that Coasties will do what they do best. Do you ever wonder if it is because there is such a do much with so little ability that things don't happen faster? The fact that we can make so many old ships go so far in accomplishing missions, does that make someone from the outside not really understand how desperately we need a new fleet?

Re: APB for 378 Sailors Past and Present

athorsson — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:36:44 -0000

As I have told Surface Force, please refrain from personal attacks when making comments. It really doesn't add to the conversation! Personal attacks are just not cool.

The rest of your comment is good stuff though, talking about what you experienced. So I am curious, what did your ship do about the fires? (Besides fight them) was there a safety stand down or anything?

Re: APB for 378 Sailors Past and Present

athorsson — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:53:37 -0000

Wow. You really are just kinda ready to be angry at the world aren'tcha!

He was asking a question, he was asking how the morale was, how the life was on a 378...actually it seems to get the answers YOU specifically mocked him for not having in the first place. So either pipe up and tell your sea stories, or dance like a pygymy wombat in a tap dancing class after an triple heart bypass and a couple beers...but really? He was asking a very basic question...so answer it!

HEY PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE ON A 378, SPEAK UP! what was it like?

So, were YOU on a 378 Surface Force, or are you just here because you like stirring up more stink than a skunk in a blender. How about YOU share some real life experience with us!

Just saying.

Re: APB for 378 Sailors Past and Present

athorsson — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:52:00 -0000

For seriously?

Have you ever heard of yoga? Do you know that penguins smell funny? Can you at least leave a comment that has something to add to the conversation?

Just askin! :D

Re: Reason #1001 the Coast Guard’s Modernization Program Should Have Been Accelerated

athorsson — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:46:30 -0000

Haha Ryan! That is probably because it is the only real and well thought out answer. The rest of this was my bad...I really shouldn't feed the flaming. ;)

I concur with Ryan btw DCCoastie, very well thought out answer, and a good read. Thank you for the info!

Re: Reason #1001 the Coast Guard’s Modernization Program Should Have Been Accelerated

athorsson — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:44:45 -0000

I was teasing. Thus the faces, and randomness. ;)

I think people are being a bit too tense here about it...and rude. Besides when you are basically insulting the poster for who they are instead of talking about the topic they discuss as been done here in the comments, then to me it doesn't quite fall into the messenger vs. message thing that I believe you are talking about.

Re: Reason #1001 the Coast Guard’s Modernization Program Should Have Been Accelerated

athorsson — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:11:31 -0000

Actually, I figured you knew what troll meant on the internet, I just think it is interesting that it's evolution to how we know it now comes from a utterly navtacular term!

I dunno either, I think it could have been something between him and SF?

As for being a troll...I think I have heard you refered to as such sometimes yerself! Nya! Where did the fastfood in the back of my car come from Anonymouse! Why does teflon stick to the pan! WHO KILLED JFK!!!! @_@

Seriously though, this is a place to have a discussion about things and people are going to have various opinions, but that doesn't mean that people should be attacking the other person...they should be discussing the topic.

Re: Reason #1001 the Coast Guard’s Modernization Program Should Have Been Accelerated

athorsson — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:41:18 -0000

Did you know that the term troll actually does not come from the mythical creatures that live under bridges? Originally it referred to trolling, as in dragging bait through the water, or in this case "trolling for n00bs" etc. Since the two words are pretty much the same, troll and to troll...well there you have it.

Anywhoo, I was just talking about the standard internet trolls. You know the ones who flame, spam or just plain out pick fights. You know people with a serious case of megalothymia? I don't know that I would give them as much credit as blaming them for the reason things are behind...or any other major events. Then again, I think they stole my jeans from the drier...and I am wondering who left the empty fast food bag in the back seat of my car...and what REALLY happened on the Titanic?

hmmmm

Re: Reason #1001 the Coast Guard’s Modernization Program Should Have Been Accelerated

athorsson — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:35:29 -0000

Aw Jim, does that mean I should stop poking them with sticks? :D

Re: Reason #1001 the Coast Guard’s Modernization Program Should Have Been Accelerated

athorsson — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:28:50 -0000

You are completely missing my main point... I just think you should stick to talking about the topic, not to attacking the person posting it which is what the phrasing you intially used did. Then again you seemed to have accomplished the goal of getting people to respond to you.

And as you are saying that IYO he is uniformed and is not a credible voice, are you saying that you are...since you are giving such a vocal opinion on how the decisions have been made? I would have to say that I give more credibility to someone who is posting with their real name and not a handle. Beyond that, remember how small the Coast Guard is, I doubt that any LT, or anyone else for that matter who has been in the Coast Guard more than a couple years...doesn't know SOMEONE who is effected by the status of our fleet in some aspect of their job.

Re: Reason #1001 the Coast Guard’s Modernization Program Should Have Been Accelerated

athorsson — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:44:02 -0000

I said voice the frustrations of the people in the field...not that he was voicing his frustrations as a person in the field. Just because he might not have operating experience on cutters doesn't mean he can't hear his peers that do.