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This Sounds Like It's From The Onion...
12 years ago
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Cool Picture of the Dolphin Crew
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Monday, May 29, 2006
Submarinars to honor their own - article
There was an article in the san diego tribune about a group of submarinars from the WWII era and beyond doing a good thing - honoring the ir fallen. They need some help with fundraising - money to make this dream come true. You see, they are going to have 52 or so Elm trees on
Liberty Station - what was the Naval Training Base in San Diego, California. Along with the trees there will be plaques of the submarines and crew who are on "eternal patrol". We wish these fellas all the luck in the world, they deserve our thanks.
The project is supposed to be finished by next year. So far, the group has collected 30 thousand out of the 250 thousand that is needed to finish this memorial. So, I call upon those who can spread the word - calling all hands- to help these guys out.
I have linked to the article so you may read all about it.
If you have any other questions about the project, or would like to contact the group directly,
here is the address:
sandiegochapter@san.rr.com
San Diego Chapter,
U.S. Submarine Veterans of WWII,
P.O. Box 81984, San Diego, CA 92138
Liberty Station - what was the Naval Training Base in San Diego, California. Along with the trees there will be plaques of the submarines and crew who are on "eternal patrol". We wish these fellas all the luck in the world, they deserve our thanks.
The project is supposed to be finished by next year. So far, the group has collected 30 thousand out of the 250 thousand that is needed to finish this memorial. So, I call upon those who can spread the word - calling all hands- to help these guys out.
I have linked to the article so you may read all about it.
If you have any other questions about the project, or would like to contact the group directly,
here is the address:
sandiegochapter@san.rr.com
San Diego Chapter,
U.S. Submarine Veterans of WWII,
P.O. Box 81984, San Diego, CA 92138
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Memorial Day
Its Memorial Day. Have a great weekend and remember those who are and have served in the armed forces.
Those who are celebrating (with alcohol): reminder - the cops are out there watching you.
Speaking of which, there is a rumor going around that a "social law" is being hashed out
in San Diego. Not sure if its going to take hold, but the law would mean that underage
drinkers just aren't (drinking). More deta ils to come.
Enjoy the "first day of summer"!
DPG
Those who are celebrating (with alcohol): reminder - the cops are out there watching you.
Speaking of which, there is a rumor going around that a "social law" is being hashed out
in San Diego. Not sure if its going to take hold, but the law would mean that underage
drinkers just aren't (drinking). More deta ils to come.
Enjoy the "first day of summer"!
DPG
Monday, May 22, 2006
Submarines on Television Programs
This is classic Homer Simpson. He's at boot camp right now, but in the episode "Simpson Tide" ( somewhat of a parody of the movie "Crimson Tide") Simpson actually saves the other
submarinars from a fate worse than no beer. Found the picture at this website. In the same episode (we believe), there was a parody of the Village People's song "In the Navy" that
depicted a submarine (class unknown).
More to follow (just have to find them first).
UPDATE
Bubblehead has another on his site. Guess "24" is going to show some submarine on their program. We'll be looking for the critique later.
Found a webpage about the show "JAG" (now in rerun mode) that had mentioned the Dolphin in an episode called "Overdue and Presumed Lost".
As for the Dolphin crewmembers who were on board at the same time as I, the song from Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody - comes to mind. Ah, those were the days.
Why the Dolphin almost didn't make it that fatefull night...
FLASHBACK.... May 21, 2003 - the day that the Dolphin almost didn't make it .....
Berlitz created the reenactment in a commercial. To those who served on the Dolphin, you'll appreciate this little piece of irony.
DPG
Monday, April 24, 2006
Mercy Me! She's going again....to SEA
The USNS MERCY, and its crew (can't forget about the crew) is on its way to Southwest Asia..?
Ok... These brave men and women who are going out for a 5 month deployment are on a humanitarian mission.
We'll be waiting for you at homeport!
Best wishes.......
UPDATE: 29 May 06
I found the webpage that will give more information on what the Mercy is doing while at sea. To
view this webpage, click here. Lots of pictures there too!
Ok... These brave men and women who are going out for a 5 month deployment are on a humanitarian mission.
We'll be waiting for you at homeport!
Best wishes.......
UPDATE: 29 May 06
I found the webpage that will give more information on what the Mercy is doing while at sea. To
view this webpage, click here. Lots of pictures there too!
Friday, April 21, 2006
Monday, March 20, 2006
Fossett in the News again...
This time it seems as though Steve Fossett is trying to go the deepest in a submarine..
We say, good luck to him. OF course, the USS Dolphin is THE deepest diving diesel submarine in the United States Navy! Got the information from BYMnews.com (to those who don't know what this stands for its Boating and Marine News). Not sure about the accuracy of the information - maybe he's trying out for another world record of another sort.
We here have a suggestion - for the best diving experience, maybe Mr Fossett might look into
going to Monterey, California, where there is actually a canyon down there and explore that.
Ok, maybe not.
We say, good luck to him. OF course, the USS Dolphin is THE deepest diving diesel submarine in the United States Navy! Got the information from BYMnews.com (to those who don't know what this stands for its Boating and Marine News). Not sure about the accuracy of the information - maybe he's trying out for another world record of another sort.
We here have a suggestion - for the best diving experience, maybe Mr Fossett might look into
going to Monterey, California, where there is actually a canyon down there and explore that.
Ok, maybe not.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Submarine Movies Real or Fictional?
Found a fictitional deptiction of the USS Dolphin actually portrayed by the USS Ronquil (SS - 396) in the Movie "Ice Station Zebra". Did you know that the Ronquil was also a diesel sub? Yup again. Kinda interesting how the story plot goes with the Dolphin in the arctic.
Bet you didn't know that the Ronquil changed names and hands in the 1970's. Yup. We gave it toSpain. They changed the name to SPS Isaac Peral (S-32) and was decommed in the 1980's.
Oh, forgot to say that the Dolphin in this picture is supposed to be a nuke.
There's a couple of actors you would probably recognize, others you'd probably not but hey, its a movie. Supposed to be a good one. Here's the link to the site where I found the info, they also have some other good movies about submarines real or fictitional.
Bet you didn't know that the Ronquil changed names and hands in the 1970's. Yup. We gave it toSpain. They changed the name to SPS Isaac Peral (S-32) and was decommed in the 1980's.
Oh, forgot to say that the Dolphin in this picture is supposed to be a nuke.
There's a couple of actors you would probably recognize, others you'd probably not but hey, its a movie. Supposed to be a good one. Here's the link to the site where I found the info, they also have some other good movies about submarines real or fictitional.
Sunday, February 05, 2006
The Politics of Political Cartoons
The Muslim population is upset about this cartoon. To know more about the history of this cartoon, click on the
cartoon, which should lead you to wikipedia's website. If you want to see a larger version of that cartoon page, go to this websitevia Faithfreedom.org. On the bottom left corner, there should be a green button with 4 arrows on it. Click that button on to see the larger pictures. IF you get adventurous, go see Muhammed's Believe it or Else pamphlet. Warning: It does quote the Q'uran
Friday, February 03, 2006
Wanna Rent the McGaw?
She's for rent... to someone who needs her.
The McGaw was the vessel that actually helped rescue the crew of the Dolphin. SO, to honor those people who actually helped the Dolphin, we give you the opportunity to browse their website. But wait! Look at the history log, you'll see info on the accident.
Aw c'mon, it wouldn't hurt, right?
The McGaw was the vessel that actually helped rescue the crew of the Dolphin. SO, to honor those people who actually helped the Dolphin, we give you the opportunity to browse their website. But wait! Look at the history log, you'll see info on the accident.
Aw c'mon, it wouldn't hurt, right?
Friday, January 27, 2006
Santa Barbara Experiment - Circa 1998
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Ah, they return to Duty.... this time, prepared....
December16th 2005 -
Just finding some information. This time from the MaritimeTechnology Reporter about the USS Dolphin doing what it does the best - testing. . In 2006, the shallow water acoustic torpedo testing will occur - to some, its the same stuff that they did before the accident. But to others its a new day, a new experience. In the meantime, hey, there's always a good fire drill that can be
squeezed in with all of the stuff thats going on!
Update - found another site that had the same interesting information.
Just finding some information. This time from the MaritimeTechnology Reporter about the USS Dolphin doing what it does the best - testing. . In 2006, the shallow water acoustic torpedo testing will occur - to some, its the same stuff that they did before the accident. But to others its a new day, a new experience. In the meantime, hey, there's always a good fire drill that can be
squeezed in with all of the stuff thats going on!
Update - found another site that had the same interesting information.
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Happy New Year
Its 2006.
Be safe. Drink, don't drive. Act stupid only when in public (just kidding) and don't do what this guy did.
Around San Diego County, law enforcement is out there. You don't want to be one of those guys who actually gets to go into the "drunk tank" just to stay for a couple of days until your court date. SO why drink and drive? Get a taxi, ask friends who aren't drinking, go by trolley or by train. Just don't get on the freeway, pass through a checkpoint and get caught.
Yes, this has happened tonight, er, last night believe it or not.
Just heard on the news that there was this unfortunate person, not sure if it was military, but thats what the news reported, underage too ( I believe it was 18), who got caught. He did the whole sobriety test. I believe I heard that he didn't really act drunk or look drunk - ok, whatever - but when he took the brethalizer test he didn't pass. Boy is his hiney in BIG trouble.
Will bring you more info on this later.
Go have fun now.
Happy New Year!
David
Be safe. Drink, don't drive. Act stupid only when in public (just kidding) and don't do what this guy did.
Around San Diego County, law enforcement is out there. You don't want to be one of those guys who actually gets to go into the "drunk tank" just to stay for a couple of days until your court date. SO why drink and drive? Get a taxi, ask friends who aren't drinking, go by trolley or by train. Just don't get on the freeway, pass through a checkpoint and get caught.
Yes, this has happened tonight, er, last night believe it or not.
Just heard on the news that there was this unfortunate person, not sure if it was military, but thats what the news reported, underage too ( I believe it was 18), who got caught. He did the whole sobriety test. I believe I heard that he didn't really act drunk or look drunk - ok, whatever - but when he took the brethalizer test he didn't pass. Boy is his hiney in BIG trouble.
Will bring you more info on this later.
Go have fun now.
Happy New Year!
David
Sunday, December 04, 2005
Saturday, December 03, 2005
The New and Improved Dolphin.............
This picture I got off of the Navy News Stand of the Dolphin all gussied up for their COC er., Change of Command which happened sometime in November. Looks the same on the outside, wonder what it looks like on the inside?
Thanks bubblehead for beating me to the post. At least I have a few pictures up my sleeve! ARRRGH!
UPDATE
As I said before, I have a few pictures up my sleeve... hehe
So, here's some from Frank Toon at submarinesailor.com when the Dolphin was up in Coo's Bay, Oregon.
Enjoy the view and I'll be back with some more!
Still looking for shipmates to exchange stories here.. :-)
Thanks bubblehead for beating me to the post. At least I have a few pictures up my sleeve! ARRRGH!
UPDATE
As I said before, I have a few pictures up my sleeve... hehe
So, here's some from Frank Toon at submarinesailor.com when the Dolphin was up in Coo's Bay, Oregon.
Enjoy the view and I'll be back with some more!
Still looking for shipmates to exchange stories here.. :-)
Friday, December 02, 2005
Sailors, Away with ya!
May 21, 2002
I recall that day. 12 ft waves, flooding, the cry of "ALL HANDS ABANDON SHIP!" - oh yes, I recall that day.
The Dolphin was my home away from home. OH how I loved to go on away missions. But all of that changed after May 21, 2002.
After the accident, we were drydocked for a while. Now - about 3 1/2 years later, the Dolphin is going back to
sea.
The San Diego Times Tribune has a good article about the Dolphin.
Will share stories later.
David
I recall that day. 12 ft waves, flooding, the cry of "ALL HANDS ABANDON SHIP!" - oh yes, I recall that day.
The Dolphin was my home away from home. OH how I loved to go on away missions. But all of that changed after May 21, 2002.
After the accident, we were drydocked for a while. Now - about 3 1/2 years later, the Dolphin is going back to
sea.
The San Diego Times Tribune has a good article about the Dolphin.
Will share stories later.
David
Friday, November 11, 2005
Monday, October 17, 2005
Adrian Camacho on Trial, Finally!
There's no doubt that Adrian Camacho, a mexican citizen, documented gang member and a recidivist (he keeps coming back to the US illegally) killed Officer Tony Zeppetella in the parking lot of the Navy Federal Credit Union in Oceanside on June 13, 2003.
The defense is trying to play the "slightly innocent" card by saying he was not in his right mind. We'll keep you informed about this outcome.
UPDATE
Adrian Camacho was found guilty on November 14th, 2005 of first degree murder with special circumstances in the shooting of Tony Zeppetella, an Oceanside Police Officer. There were seven women and five men on the jury. The penalty phase will be conducted on November 28th. In this trial, the jury will decide whether he should be sentenced to death or life without the possibility of parole.
UPDATE
Adrian, I'm so sorry dude. The people vs adrian camacho - the people of the jury have decided for the death penalty. May god have mercy on your soul. amen
UPDATE 1/6/06
A stretch of State Route 76 in Oceanside has been dedicated to Tony Zeppetella. For more on the dedication, go to NCTimes.com's webpage.
UPDATE 2/7/06
Adrian Camacho sentenced to death. Judge said while she can forgive him, she cannot forgive his actions. Camacho will be on death row (along with others) until his execution.
At one point in time, Officer Zeppetella was in the Navy.
The defense is trying to play the "slightly innocent" card by saying he was not in his right mind. We'll keep you informed about this outcome.
UPDATE
Adrian Camacho was found guilty on November 14th, 2005 of first degree murder with special circumstances in the shooting of Tony Zeppetella, an Oceanside Police Officer. There were seven women and five men on the jury. The penalty phase will be conducted on November 28th. In this trial, the jury will decide whether he should be sentenced to death or life without the possibility of parole.
UPDATE
Adrian, I'm so sorry dude. The people vs adrian camacho - the people of the jury have decided for the death penalty. May god have mercy on your soul. amen
UPDATE 1/6/06
A stretch of State Route 76 in Oceanside has been dedicated to Tony Zeppetella. For more on the dedication, go to NCTimes.com's webpage.
UPDATE 2/7/06
Adrian Camacho sentenced to death. Judge said while she can forgive him, she cannot forgive his actions. Camacho will be on death row (along with others) until his execution.
At one point in time, Officer Zeppetella was in the Navy.
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