Comments on The Destroyermen: Trash Duty

So, what's it take to get an ET3 to take out the t...

2008-04-14T18:29:00.000+05:00

So, what's it take to get an ET3 to take out the trash when he comes home on leave? (I am setting up a processing station in the basement now - hehehe)...
Hey...btw...the sails of your ship overlooking speer and downing are looking a bit ragged and tattered, sailor...

Great blog. The day to day stuff is great. Have ...

2008-04-11T08:22:00.000+05:00

Great blog. The day to day stuff is great. Have you tried a "Day in the Life" type photo spread. I recently got accepted to OCS in SWOs. I don't really know much about the day to day on ship. Living quarters and meal time is a particular interest at this moment.

Again, great site.

"ET3 (from an old EMO) thanks for that, way back w...

2008-04-11T03:41:00.000+05:00

"ET3 (from an old EMO) thanks for that, way back when it was known as "crankin" I too felt the fun of lugging it out...but as C-dore14 said it was well clear of the stern."

Oh the cranks still exist, working long hard days, and they too get their time in PWP. I cranked in the wardroom for 90 days...long hours and A LOT of cleaning!

I love the last line of the blog.... such a visual...

2008-04-11T03:17:00.000+05:00

I love the last line of the blog.... such a visual.

Hey, C-dore, glad to see you made it over!(I've wo...

2008-04-11T02:42:00.000+05:00

Hey, C-dore, glad to see you made it over!

(I've worked on one or ten of C-dores ships at Mayport NS)

Byron

ET3 (from an old EMO) thanks for that, way back wh...

2008-04-11T02:29:00.000+05:00

ET3 (from an old EMO) thanks for that, way back when it was known as "crankin" I too felt the fun of lugging it out...but as C-dore14 said it was well clear of the stern.

Jason, don't confuse a limited amount of relaxation or "FUN" with enviro freak think. Been on any cruise ship lately...far less environment friendly. Besides - they float - think "Wilson" and make a beachcombers day!

What's going to happen to this wonderful blog afte...

2008-04-11T02:27:00.000+05:00

What's going to happen to this wonderful blog after you leave the ship? Will your replacement take it over?

I've got no idea right now, but I've also got 18 months left to figure it out.

And early blog post mentioned a leisure activity in which sailors drove golf balls out into the ocean. How does the random distribution of balls of plastic and rubber mesh with the ship's conservation concerns?

Water-soluable golf balls, like the ones they use on cruise liners. They're not very high quality, but it's not like we can use them over.

Ugh, and I thought taking the trash out at my plac...

2008-04-11T01:48:00.000+05:00

Ugh, and I thought taking the trash out at my place was bad.. *shivers*. Sounds like the pit that everybody's thrown into in Star Wars. Ever find living things down there? Creeps! Have fun with that...
Cat

XO, Have you guys been outfitted with the newer M...

2008-04-11T01:33:00.000+05:00

XO,
Have you guys been outfitted with the newer Mod 1 PWP or still the original DDG 51 Class unit?

Best. Post. Ever.

2008-04-11T01:16:00.000+05:00

Best. Post. Ever.

Interesting read. Your comments on the health and...

2008-04-11T00:24:00.000+05:00

Interesting read. Your comments on the health and beauty of the ocean did inspire one question though:

And early blog post mentioned a leisure activity in which sailors drove golf balls out into the ocean. How does the random distribution of balls of plastic and rubber mesh with the ship's conservation concerns?

Just found your site thanks to CDR Salamander. A ...

2008-04-10T22:43:00.000+05:00

Just found your site thanks to CDR Salamander. A lot more informative than the stuff CHINFO puts out. BZ.

"Dump all trash clear of the fantail" sounds much more complicated now than it did in my days.

ET3,This is a great, though time-consuming advance...

2008-04-10T17:33:00.000+05:00

ET3,

This is a great, though time-consuming advancement over the "old days". With the Navy's obsession over emptying the trash cans every single day, multiple times, we used to throw an obnoxious amount of garbage and plastic bags over the side. I was often disgusted with how many nearly empty bags went over each day (think the trash bags from every single space onboard).

I can imagine what a pain PWP must be, but it's much better than what we used to do.

XO,What's going to happen to this wonderful blog a...

2008-04-10T12:34:00.000+05:00

XO,
What's going to happen to this wonderful blog after you leave the ship? Will your replacement take it over? I sure hope so!

Thanks for the great read!

-Jimbo