OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
USCGC Eastwind
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On 03/08/08 Rich
said:
St. Croix,in Nov 2008 Maybe,
Do you want to go back,I DO !!!
I am bringing friends,Louie is doing his thing.Lets talk
On 03/06/08 Terry Farning
said:
The Tall Ships Festival is coming to Tacoma, WA this July. The Cutter Eagle and an 83 foot
cutter are representing The United States Coast Guard. Go to the website 'tallshipstacoma.com' for
more info. Tacoma has hosted this event in the past and has been extremely successful. I am a
volunteer member with the Harbor Master Group and hope to be involved with the 'Eagle'.
On 02/29/08 Bill Janes
said:
Looking for people that sailed on the Eastwind from years 1956 to 1958; Operation Due
Line etc.
On 02/28/08 Mark Smith
said:
Greetings. My father served on the Eastwind in the 50's. His name was Bob Smith. He passed
away in 1980 from cancer. Maybe a longshot but wondering if anyone remembers him or had some
stories. I know he had a near death encounter with a polar bear on an arctic expedition when his
crewmates saved him. Anyway, if your looking for photos, I can try and get some from my mom and
post. He had quite an album.
Semper Paratus from a former US Marine.
On 02/26/08 peter azer
said:
david gates please contact me...have never forgotten you...or the fond memories of us
studying together ....
On 02/26/08 Joe Q
said:
Happy Birthday to Rich Moland who Turned the Big 60 on the 25th . Went to his Surprise
Party on Sunday . Great time . Happy Birthday My Buddy
On 02/21/08 Ozzie
said:
David Gates was in B-3 The engineroom with engines that ran
On 02/17/08 DAVID gates
said:
on the eastwind 63-65 my first ship,left en-3
On 01/31/08 R.Moland
said:
Terry we want your photo's,do you need help?The Eastwind Crew
is now in all 50 states and we are are getting old.We need photo's
from anyone it's easy and will make alot of shipmates happy
On 01/31/08 terry perrino
said:
help....
i need to find gene smith he was a FA on the eastwind 1964 thru 1968
On 01/27/08 Rick Greene
said:
Been off the site far too long, Still hoping to make it to Branson this May.
I have some bad news to pass on for those of us that sailed on the Mighty 'E' from 65 yo 68 Kieth
Goslin passed over the bar this past week at his home in Marblehead, MA.
Talk to you all soon,
Rick
On 01/25/08 R Moland
said:
Terry Perrino if you want to share your photo's just go to Photo Album on freds place and
do your thing.I am speaking for all our shipmates,we need new Pictures of our youth.Terry hope you
can make the next reunion.I know alot of you have pictures when we were young down load them on this
site,it will make us feel young again.
On 01/16/08 Jim Jones BMC (ret)
said:
Looking for Ismail (Mike) Maldonado. He was on the Eastwind in the mid 60's. He also made
the Vietnam trip on the Barataria in 1967.
On 01/08/08 Lawry Sager
said:
Wish I'd found this site long ago! Looks like I missed a reunion. (?).Would like to hear
from 62-64 shipmates.
On 01/06/08 Lee Grant
said:
Lets make REUNION 2009 @ Terry's house. Sounds good to me. Lee
On 01/05/08 terry perrino
said:
i have 2000 slides of the 3 trips between 1964-1968 anyone in the area want to come
to salem nh for a slideshow its 30 mins north of boston just off of rte93.. could be fun.how about
some input????
On 01/01/08 Jennings B Inman
said:
served aboard 4/57 to 11/58. Would love to hear from others that served with me.
On 12/31/07 Frankie
said:
Well mates here we are at the end of the year again. A toast to all . May you live as
long as you want to-- and --- Want to as long as you live . Have a happy new year guys.
On 12/26/07 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Here's the delayed latest on Branson. I got word this morning that the information went
out today to the 823 Eastwind and Westwind people. So, be sure you shovel the mailbox out so the
mailman won't miss you.
On 12/26/07 Joe Q
said:
Frankie , Be Careful with Rich on the Helm . He likes to Steer the Ship in Directions
that was not Planned . Hope All had a Great Christmas . Only 47 & Sunny and No Snow on the Ground
on Cape Cod .
On 12/25/07 Rich Moland
said:
Frankie I just made a big decision you need a helmsman
on you boat,I did it on the Eastwind
and will come to you at no charge,Nancy works and I am retired.I need Golf,Ocean and warm
weather.I will drive you and Glenda to all the hot spots and then we get a cab home.
Happy New Year
On 12/25/07 Terry & Jan
said:
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all.
On 12/24/07 Frankie Moore
said:
Rich & Terry, I also would be saying he he if Glenda and I got 30 inches of snow. You
guys go out and build us a snowman. Today (Christmas eve ) There was not a cloud in the sky and it
hit 91 degrees around 2:30 This afternoon. We went for a nice boat ride and thought about all the
great snow you guys have and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year .
On 12/24/07 Ozzie
said:
Merry Chrismas to all our Shipmates
On 12/24/07 terry perrino
said:
happy holidays to all my shipmates..........................
rich i live in nh too 30 inchs ??????????????? he he
On 12/24/07 Chuck Miller
said:
Wishing all you shipmates the greatest of Holidays. Merry Christmas, and a safe and
Happy New Year.
On 12/22/07 Rich Moland
said:
Hi all Eastwind Shipmates I live in NH and we have got about 30in of snow in the
last month,it must be global warming,it just moved down from the Arctic.Nancy and I would like to
wish you and your family
MERRY CHRISTMAS
On 12/22/07 LOUISM
said:
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to y'all
On 12/22/07 Lee Grant
said:
June & I would like to wish ALL our EASTWIND FRIENDS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & A SAFE &
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
On 12/20/07 Brian
said:
served with HU4 aviation usn on deepfreeze 64-65 enjoyed the summer cruise to antartica
from boston round trip via usn i was with the two helocopters from HU4
On 12/19/07 Richard F. Denno
said:
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all fellow Eastwinders & their families.. I too will
miss Ray Buckner very much.
On 12/15/07 Louie LaRiccia
said:
THE LATEST ON BRANSON - - - Things were ready to go until I got back from St.Croix (BTW, a
fun time was had by all) and found out that the destination company that was going to handle the
whole thing for us WENT OUT OF BUSINESS ! So, we had to regroup, find a new destination company
(Gatherings Plus), recover the mailing lists from the defunct company, negotiate a new contract and
get this on track while it is still timely. The news from here is that you will have the packets in
your hands by the end of next week or Christmas week at the latest. The dates are still May 19 to
23. This will be an Eastwind/Westwind Rendezvous with 170 rooms blocked at the hotel. Bring friends
and/or relatives if you wish. First come, First accomodated.
On 12/06/07 Joe Q
said:
Where is Everybody ????? Lets see , Opps gang a hold up in trying to figure out how
many pencils they need , Snipes are keeping the AC's or heat running and the Deckies are out on
Liberty MERRY CHRISTMAS
On 12/02/07 Rich M
said:
Hi Hideko and Debbie I am very sorry to hear of Ricks passing, He was an Eastwind brother
,my prayer's our with you and Rick,Rest in peace my friend. WE WILL MEET AGAIN.
On 11/30/07 Ed Gelinas
said:
I happen to love Wild Cats
On 11/29/07 richard sawyer
said:
Hello to Richard Sawyer's Shipmates: I am sad to inform you that Rich passed away
last night of a massive heart attack too young. I wanted to let you know. I am at a loss as to
what to do. I need some help to make contact with honoring him for his service in the Coast Guard.
Thanks to you. Hideko, his wife and Debbie, his neice.
On 11/29/07 Rick Greene
said:
Hi all my shipmates - It has been far to long between log ons for your favorite Deckie.
I have a call into the friend of Rich Sawyert's to see what happened and what the arrangements will
be. I am still in shock as we were just e-mailing each other yesterday. I will keep you all
informed and if you heat anything please drop me a line at coastiegreene@suddenlink.net. As I
get older I am beginning to think I need to move out of these redwoods and closer to more shipmates.
On 11/29/07 Rick Greene
said:
Hi all my shipmates - It has been far to long between log ons for your favorite Deckie.
I have a call into the friend of Rich Sawyert's to see what happened and what the arrangements will
be. I am still in shock as we were just e-mailing each other yesterday. I will keep you all
informed and if you heat anything please drop me a line at coastiegreene@suddenlink.net. As I
get older I am beginning to think I need to move out of these redwoods and closer to more shipmates.
On 11/29/07 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Mates - Just got word via Rick Greene of the passing of Richard Sawyer. He and his wife
attended the Icebreaker Muster and he has been a regular poster on Fred's Place.
On 11/21/07 Frankie Moore
said:
Mates, if the pilgrims had shot a wildcat instead of a turkey, you know what we would
be eating on thankgiving don't you ! Well they didn't so enjoy your turkey and family tomorrow.
On 11/21/07 Joe Q.
said:
Have A Great Thanksgiving !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On 11/20/07 Fred
said:
Wishing all my Shipmates a wonderful Happy Thanksgiving.
On 11/19/07 Rich
said:
Happy Thanksgiving to you mates.
On 11/14/07 Terry Farning
said:
Had a wonderful time on St Croix. Thanks again Louie and Vicky for all your hard work.
Everything was just great.
On 11/14/07 Dick Morris
said:
Dick M From the welcome libation at the airport to the West Indies banquet and all the
events between, Louie has done it again. Ann and I had the best vacation we have had in a long
while. Thanks, Louie and Vicky for a great time.
On 11/13/07 LOUISM
said:
Hey...Ian Millar!! 361-802 says HI. I tried your email but it didn't work for me old buddy.
Send me something. Louie
On 11/13/07 LOUISM
said:
HAD A GREAT TIME IN ST CROIX WITH ALL YOU GUYS!! GOT HOME TO 29F. TODAY WAS WARM, ALMOST
50F.
On 11/13/07 dianne b.
said:
hey! Everyone! Now that you are back off cloud 9{from the last trip} Please e/m us on the
dates for the branson reunion. {Warren lost the last bullentin-Ha!Ha!
On 11/13/07 Joe Q
said:
Back to work and had to Defrost the windshield this morning . The Family had a
GREAT Time & Grand Daughter has NOT Stopped Talking about the Trip !!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Louie & Vicky
for Another Great Event ..
On 11/12/07 Frankie
said:
Well I made it back to the keys in one piece except for the skin off my nose from the
sunburn. Boy Louie and Vicky what a hellava job. Everyone was great , Food was good , Drinks were
even better. Glenda, Ibba and I had a great time and really enjoyed spending time with my Eastwind
Brothers.
On 11/12/07 Lee Grant
said:
WOW ! What a time that was had by all. Everyone we talked to said they had only praise
for the time spent on St. Croix. Nothing could have been improved on. Louie, from June & I, Ed &
Judy, James & Kim THANKS!!!
On 11/12/07 Rich M
said:
Louie did it again,ST CROIX was another GREAT TIME!!! SGT BILKO knows everyone on the
island.Thanks again Louie and Vicky.
On 11/11/07 Ozzie,Lars,and Bernie
said:
Temperature is 75 in St Croix Food and drink is great Beach is beautiful and fun was
had by all
On 11/10/07 Ian Millar
said:
A couple of things outside of reunion topic. Today I was going over the Coast Guard
History site and found amount the firsts and other records that the Cutter Polar Star was given
credit for the first circumnavigation of Antarctica since 1843, this was done in 1982. I think this
is wrong and I belive our EASTWIND was in fact the first and we did it during Deep Freeze 1967, Does
anyone else remember this? I think it was even mentioned in the cruise book but cannot find my copy
just now. I hope they will change this and give us the credit we all deserve. One other thing does
anyone know of any Coastie that 'wintered over' in the antarctic, I would like to contact anyone who
did so. I know this does not really relate to the reunion but antarctic exploration and history is a
hobby of mine in particular the part played by our Coast Guard. All the best to old shipmates DF
66 and DF 67 and the trip to Thule before that.
On 11/01/07 Joe Q.
said:
Lou , save some of the Food & Drinks for us. How many can you seat around a 6 inch TV
to watch the Patriots Game. Better Start Your Sun Dance for Great Weather !!!! THANKS
On 11/01/07 St. Croix Host
said:
The sun has risen over the island of St. Croix. As I gaze out from my room, I see a few
sailboats passing to the west. The beachhead has been secured here at the Palms Hotel and all is in
readiness for the Eastwind arival. Shipmates start arriving today, with the onslaught on Sunday, in
time for the big Patriots-Colts game. My mate is roaming the beach right now as I prepare to take a
splash in the pool.
On 10/30/07 Rich
said:
Yeah , and the deckies better get the heads soogied and pinging before the man and his
entourage gets on board.
On 10/29/07 Joe Q.
said:
5 days and Counting , All Packed and Hopefully the Snipes are going to do a Great Job
on Pre-Flight check on Aircraft Engines . Countdown Guy in a Speedo , That will be a Picture to
Show at Next Reunion :} Sure there will be a Lot of Ice rattling in the Glasses at the Bar . See you
Sat. at 4 pm
On 10/26/07 John Marden
said:
Sorry to interupt the St Croix fun but.... My name is John Marden and my grandfather
served on the Eastwind during WWII and retired off her @ 1968. I am currently working on a book
about the 5 wind class icebreakers and am hoping any might like to share some stories and/or photos
about the Eastwind for publication. I would appreciate any help I can get for this project. Thanks
in advance.
On 10/24/07 COUNTDOWN GUY
said:
Well I don't know which part of the trip to Saint Croix has me more excited . The
fear of flying, seeing a lot of my old friends, going fishing, or just the looks on everyones faces
when they see me in my banana hammock. ( speedo ) Only 9 days left GYST
On 10/15/07 Rich
said:
We might be able to save the ship yet. I heard today on the news that Gillette blades
sales are shrinking. Do you think maybe, just maybe, Gillette only got down to the 01
deck.....just a thought. 'Louie, it looks like your office may have been (pardon the pun)
'razed'. You can always change your rate. I think Frankie just posted a 'help wanted' sign on the
hatch to the engine room. No soogeeing. Promise.
On 10/09/07 Rich
said:
Well looking through the bino's, I can see a storm brewing out there on the horizon.
It also looks like someone's got diesel oil in their flippers.
On 10/04/07 Countdown guy
said:
Joe, us snipes will take care of the engines and hydrolics on the plane going over
. I can see the deckies now hanging in bosen chairs on the side of the plane chipping paint and
soogeing the wings so we will look good coming in to
St.Croix----------------------------------------------------------------Only 28 days left
On 10/03/07 Joe Q.
said:
No Fear of Flying to St. Croix , Just worrying how Good the Snipes are that Fix the the
Air Craft ??? Sure there will be Enough Deckies to Handle Any Emergency :}
On 10/03/07 Joe Q.
said:
No Fear of Flying , Just worrying how Good the Snipes are that Fix the the Air Craft
??? Sure there will be Enough Deckies to Handle Any Emergency :}
On 09/30/07 Rich S.
said:
Jan & Rick, I'm also a little late in response to your posting but it was an honor to
be there for the Chief.
On 09/29/07 Dick
said:
Countdown Guy I am also pumped about st croix. I have 4 weeks to watch the Red Sox
And Patriots,We have to leave our Mel(dog) home.It is crazy how a Pet owns you,they are your best
friend because they don't talk,let them look at you and they are talking.
On 09/29/07 COUNTDOWN GUY
said:
I am back. I am so excited about going to st croix and looking up the Blue Moon bar
that I am already half way there. To cut down flying time I drove down to Key West Florida . Now
it's just a quick hop over. I'm sitting in the airport waiting for my flight.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Only 33 days
left .
On 09/21/07 Terry Farning
said:
Jan & Rick, at our last reunion I was happy to have the 'Chief' sign the picture of himself
on his Camel commercial poster. I have it on my desk and see it everyday. It brings back good
memories of our time together on the 'Wind'.
On 09/21/07 Frankie Moore
said:
Jan & Rick, I also miss Ray very much,He was one of my favorite drinking buddys at
the reunions. He always had a funny story to tell and he always had that look on his face like the
cat that just eat the canary . I will never forget the UNGAWA chief.
On 09/21/07 Lars B Ostervold
said:
Jan We miss our Chief I have Ray's flag flying in my truck everyday Ozzie
On 09/20/07 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Jan and Rick, Thanks for the kind words. We too will miss Ray.
On 09/19/07 Jan Dulka
said:
This message is coming a little late, but I would like to thank the Eastwind Assoiation,
the 'UNGUAWA Tribe'and those who attended my Dad's , Ray Buckner, burial in Alanta , Louie,
Ozzie and Judy, Diane Bernard(Warren), and Rich, for the flowers, the words of comfort and support
from all of you You were all so special to Dad . Rick and I are so glad we accompanied him on
this last reunion. (think he knew it would be his last) We had a great time and enjoyed meeting
everyone. Thank you, Frankie, for getting the word out and for the 'Father's Day' (sailor's poem).
It was so appropriate. I miss Dad, but I take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place than
I. He is home. Hope to see you all again. You are an awesome bunch. Even though we are both
retired Army, you treated us right! Thanks, again
On 09/07/07 sn Tom fee
said:
Hi, I am interested in an eastwind reunion. I made two trips south. 1960 and 1961
On 09/03/07 David Wagner
said:
The virgins part might be the end of me on any number of fronts, Frankie. Besides at our
age don't you think experience counts? England it is, but then on to Denmark the following week, so
don't worry too much about me. St. Croix is nice. I was there two years ago, but the best of it will
be seeing old shipmates. If you have enough time don't miss diving or at least snorkleing St. John
which is not far away also in the USVI. Its spectacular! Anyway Branson will be the next stop for
me. See you there.
On 09/03/07 Frankie Moore
said:
David, I wasn't going to go either ,but when I found out about the Blue Moon bar
being there it kind of changed my way of thinking. But what really made me decide that I had to go.
A friend of mine told me that when the plane lands in St,Croix they issue you 2 virgins for the
week. Bet you won't get that in England
On 09/03/07 David Wagner
said:
I need to read this page more often. I am very sad to read of the passing of Chief
Buckner. I had the honor of serving with him in 64-65 and was fortunate to have him at my table for
lunch the day of the Portland bus tour in June. God's speed to a great Coastie and a great guy!
Sorry I won't be in St. Croix. I'll be on vacation in western England running a 'Narrow Boat'
through their canal system. Who says snipes aren't boatsmen? This trip was planned for more than a
year, but I look forward to seeing old friends in Branson next year if haven't 'crossed the bar'
myself.
On 08/29/07 Joe Q.
said:
To Rich M. remember I sit in front of a computer 6 hrs. a day . Have the best of Both ,
Supper high speed Gov. Computer system and get paid to play on it . See you in a couple of months.
On 08/27/07 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Mates, there have been 2 recent cancellations on the trip to St. Croix. Both are
ground floor rooms , on the beach. Anyone interestede may contact me for information or check the
blog, www.eastwindpoc.blogspot.com. This is a small 40 room hotel that we will completely fill for
one week in November 07 with shipmates and friends.
On 08/24/07 Rich M.
said:
I just want to say one thing about my Friend JOE Q he welcomes people to the computer
age,he has to be the last person on this earth that has WEB TV.Luv u Buddy.
On 08/18/07 Joe Q.
said:
Frankie , Don't Worry EBBA will Protect you & Tow you to Land if the Plane Lands in
the Water :}
On 08/17/07 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Frankie, it just so happens that Alan (the owner of Blue Moon in Frederiksted) is
from Maine. Speaking of St. Croix, there has been a cancellation and to date no takers. So, if you
want to go, contact me. Or, if you are going and you have a friend who wants to go, contact me.
On 08/16/07 FRANKIE MOORE
said:
Well I have changed my mind about flying. I am going to fly to St Croix . The main
reason that I am going is I finally found out where the Blue Moon Bar from Portland Maine moved to.
It is in Frederkstead on the Island of St croix. I found it on the internet , it is called The Blue
Moon Bar & Grill. I wonder if the same bartender still works there .
On 08/15/07 terry perrino
said:
anyone have harry tolers phone # call me if you do plz 603 458-2800 thanks
On 08/06/07 Rich S.
said:
Louie, it looks as if everyone stayed in Portland and haven't had 'last call' yet.
Maybe there's still time for me to get there. Thanks for the info on Ray Angleton. Maybe Joe Q.
is helping Ray with his computer.
On 08/04/07 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Happy Coast Guard Day to all.
On 07/31/07 Rich S.
said:
Joe Q., it's about time you come up for air . You finally break through the ice? I
was going to send a team of fish to look for you but they were asking too much.
On 07/31/07 Joe Q.
said:
Hi Ray. You are Now in the Computer Age. It is About Time
On 07/28/07 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Good to hear from Ray Angleton. For those who are not aware, Ray holds the distintion of
being the first Coast Guardsman to set foot on the South Pole. No, he didn't trek all that distance
from McMurdo to the pole. He was flown to the pole and got to walk around the earth's time zones in
a matter of seconds. He said that he went ahead in time. When he returned to the Eastwind he didn't
look any older.
On 07/27/07 Ray Angleton
said:
Hey everyone, Ray Angleton signing in for the first time. Very sorry to hear of Chief
Buckner's passing. Joe Q told me the other day. I just got my first computer and am learning my way
around the internet! Catch up with you soon.
On 07/27/07 Rich S.
said:
Well said Louie and appreciate your dedication.
On 07/26/07 Louie LaRiccia
said:
To all Eastwind shipmates and those close to Chief Ray Buckner. I have scanned the funeral
and burial program and will email it to you if you wish. Jan and Rick, Ray's daughter and son-in-law
did a fine job preparing this on such short notice. This will make any Eastwinder proud to have
known him.
On 07/26/07 Phil Samuelson
said:
Yes in B-1. 1962 - 1963.
On 07/25/07 Rich S.
said:
Phil, were you an EN?
On 07/25/07 Phil Samuelson
said:
Had a great time at the reunion. Sat right next to The Chief, I can't believe he's crossed
the bar. My condolences to his family and shipmates. Phil Samuelson
On 07/25/07 Ozzie,Lars,&Bernie
said:
The Easwind was represented at the Chief's Funeral by Louie La Riccia,Rich Sawyer,Diane
Bernard,and Judy and Ozzie Ostervold. He had plenty of his friends there also to see him off
On 07/24/07 Bob Bourret
said:
Sorry to hear of the passing of Chief Ray. He is a special person and I always looked
forward to seeing him at all the reunions. On the last trip south in 64-65 I had decided to switch
to quartermaster. I got the 3rd class course and was working on it when upper mangement informed me
that there was no way that I could leave the galley. It would have been great working with Chief Ray
Buckner. Miss you chief!
On 07/23/07 Frankie Moore
said:
Mates, Tomorrow at 3pm please take a moment of your time and think of Chief Ray
Buckner ( The Camel Man ) His Funeral starts at 3pm. in Atlanta . May he rest in peace !
On 07/21/07 Lee Grant
said:
I apologize for this note coming out so late but in defense, I just returned from another
(Military) (Navy) wake and funeral at the Military Cemetery in Bourne, MA. Losing longtime friends
and shipmates never gets easy. Ray was a special mate & friend to so many of us that my words will
never cover all the thoughts of those who had the HONOR of meeting and calling him “MY FRIEND”.
THANK YOU RAY for letting me call you my friend. No Eastwind function will ever go by without Ray
being thought of or his presence felt. The committee and June & I personally loved you and will miss
you.
On 07/20/07 Joe Q.
said:
Sorry to hear about Ray's passing , My condolences to the Family . I can just see Ray &
Benny now having a toast to the UNGAWA Tribe .
On 07/20/07 Rich S.
said:
Thanks for the infromation Frankie. I live about 22 miles from Arlington. I will be
there Tuesday.
On 07/19/07 FRANKIE MOORE
said:
Mates, Rays Arrangments are as follows. Memorial service will be at St. Francis
Xavier Church on July 21st. at 11 am in Oklee Mn. The graveside service will be held at Arlington
Memorial Cemetery in Atlanta Ga. on Tuesday July 24 th.at 3pm. Address of the Cemetery : 201 Mt.
Vernon Rd. N.W. Atlanta Ga. 30328
On 07/19/07 Rich Moland
said:
I am very sorry to hear of Ray's passing,he is going to be missed!!! We will all meet him
again someday,Rest in Peace
On 07/18/07 Jerry Lewis
said:
My condolences to the 'Chief's' family. I had the pleasure of serving with Ray on 3 duty
stations, Air Detachment Kodiak, CGC EASTWIND and CGC SOUTHWIND. I know we will all miss him.
On 07/18/07 Ozzie
said:
The Chief of the UNGAWA tribe has gone to his happy hunting grounds , Ray ,we miss you
On 07/18/07 Fred Morton
said:
I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of our 'Chief' he was a great friend and an
exceptional shipmate. He will be sadly missed. My sincere condolences go out to his family.
On 07/18/07 Terry Farning
said:
I am deeply saddened to hear our 'Chief' has passed on. Ray was a wonderful friend and
shipmate and will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
On 07/18/07 Rich S.
said:
My sincere condolences goes out to the Chief's family, and remember we are still a unit, no
matter. I am saddened to hear about the report.
On 07/18/07 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Ray will be forever missed. May he rest in peace.
On 07/18/07 FRANKIE MOORE
said:
Mates, I just received a very bad phone call . ( Our chief ) Ray Buckner just
passed away at eight this morning from complications from yesterdays surgery on his colon. Ray was
the light of the reunions and will surely be missed . I will be posting the arrangements on Freds
place as soon as his daughter and son in law call me back.
On 07/15/07 Rich S.
said:
Can anyone tell us whose driving that 'Coast Guard ' NASCAR entry? It's not Frankie or
Louie Is it?
On 07/11/07 Rich
said:
Louie, You're still full of surprises. I didn't know you had a 'Bachelor of Science'
degree.
On 07/10/07 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Rich, I sold them on the idea that I could BS my way through it. It worked for 3 1/2
years. I guess it's still working.
On 07/10/07 Rich S.
said:
Louie! You were on recruiting duty? How did you get that job?
On 07/05/07 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Ray, I tried to email you but they said that your quota was filled. Last time I heard
that phrase was when I was on recruiting duty. I'll send you the St. Croix info if you free up some
space. All rooms are presently filled but I can wait list you.
On 07/05/07 Ray Buckner
said:
I think I missed something att the reunion. what and why is/are everyone meeting in St.
Croix? (Virgin Islands or Missouri?) Another reunion location? I am still on the boardwalk at Jones
Beach, Long Island,NY. Leave here for the ice box in MN Saturday.. The reunions get better and
better everytime.,thanks to Lee,June,Al, Jane,Louie,Vicki,and all the rest who contribute, plus all
who show up. Wish I could see better to assist.See you in Branson. UNGAWA.
On 06/29/07 Rich S.
said:
Commander Rick, Are you still shark 'noodling' on your surfboard again? He's about the
only dude that would do something like that.
On 06/24/07 Julie McFadden
said:
Hi everyone, had a GREAT time with you all at the reunion. Thanks to all for making me feel
so welcome. You all are family to me. I know BENNY was there with us the whole time!! Arrived home
safe and sound after a 3/1/2 hr delay in Chicago due to thunderstorms. Looking forward to Branson.
God Bless and stay safe. UNGAWA
On 06/22/07 Lars,Bernie,Ozzie
said:
Thanks to everyone for a great Reunion Plan to be in St Croix and Branson Hope not to
be hobbling after Aug 9
On 06/20/07 Terry Farning
said:
Just got home to Tacoma, WA. Had two flights canceled at the last minute trying to get out
of Portland so spent two days getting home. I think I spent almost as much time in airports as I
spent at the reunion. Had a wonderful time at the reunion. Thanks to all that worked so hard to
put it on. Each time we get together it is more fun and we meet more shipmates. Looking forward to
Branson.
On 06/20/07 Lee Grant
said:
Hi Shipmates, Now that most of the attendees of reunion 2007 have returned home. June & I
& the committee would like to THANK all the volunteers that came forward to help in the work load.
Without the help of the volunteers & the attendees, a reunion would not be worth the work involved,
We know from the response of mates, we talked to, that they had a good time. We only hope that those
in attendence for the first time are as hooked as most of us. With 107 shipmates in attendence, it
looks like Fathers Day was a good time. Again -THANKS TO ALL & hope to see you in St. Croix &
Branson. Now the work starts for Reunion 2009 (only 2 years away)
On 06/19/07 Ashlea York Jackson
said:
Just wondering what years most men at this site were on the Eastwind. My grandfather
was on it during WWII. I've seen tons of pictures of the ship and the time they captured a German
vessel. However, I know it was still in service many years after the war so maybe you guys are
younger than his shipmates would be (would have been).
On 06/19/07 Frankie
said:
Thank you al, Lee and the rest of the team for another great reunion . I think this was
the best one yet . They just keep getting better every time. We got into North Carolina about 6 pm .
safe and sound , just a little tired from 1,000 mile drive. We are ready to head out to Branson for
the next reunion. Just let me know the date so I can tell the countdown guy. We are sooooooooo
ready .I know a lot of shipmates really enjoyed seeing Donald McKinnon and Phil Samuelson after 43
years. Having them there just made the reunion so much better for me.
On 06/19/07 Don McKinnon
said:
Hello to all, and thanks to Lee for a great job. It was my first and one that I will not
forget. Great to see everyone again and hear and share our sea stories. And Frank what can I say ,
It was like a day had not gone by. See you all the next time.
On 06/19/07 terry perrino
said:
sorry guys hope everyone had fun.i was home with a knee that wouldn,t work.no im not
getting old just a bum knee
On 06/18/07 warren bernard
said:
Hey all.. Dianne and I made it back to the inferno with the name of Phonix...temp 110.
Had great time at reunion. Lee and all involved did another fantastic job...Met more shipmates I
sailed with for the first time in 41 years. I think they're hooked like I am ,and not going to miss
another one. Benny was surely missed, so glad Julie could make it. Hope all made it home safely.
Later...UNGAWA
On 06/18/07 Eddie Gelinas
said:
Hey Gang ,Joanne and I are back at home after a really great time with all our dear
friends. It was truely a great reunion. We're now looking forward to the next chance to be with all
you guy's again. UNGAWA
On 06/17/07 Rich Moland
said:
Hi all,2007 Reunion in Portland , I was there on Sat and met more shipmates than all the
reunions that I have been at starting I think 1998.Every year gets better,we played golf,Nancy and
I sucked but we had fun and thats what it's all about.I looked for Terry Perrino, could not find
him.If you are reading this and you were there I just want to say THANK YOU !!!!!!! TO LEE GRANT
and his team(not going into names.Lee worked hard for this reunion,He made the UNGAWA TRIBE very
happy and the 197 people that shared our weekend.On my end I am saying it was good seeing you
,Lee,Al,Louie,Warren,Glen,Frankie,Ozzie,Ray,Bob,and the new shipmates that I met.I want to have a
auction at my house,make sure Frankie and Ozzie are there.Frankie,Nancy wants you and Glenda and the
dog in ST,Croix,,
On 06/16/07 Tom Dombrowski
said:
On 06/13/07 FRANKIE
said:
WHERE ARE ALL MY SHIPMATES ? I AM HERE AT THE MERRY MANOR WAITING.
On 06/13/07 Ozzie/Bernie/Lars
said:
Leaving Atlanta airport this morning Will see everyone on Thursday Hope to catch a fish
or two tonight UNGAWA
On 06/11/07 Al French
said:
AH'YUP seeya in POTLIN on THURSDAY. Hava safe trip.
On 06/10/07 glenn martin
said:
ATTENTION GOLFERS I have booked 3 Tee Times for Sat. 9;00--9:08-and 9:16 Currently we
have3 8 Golfers at this time .Louie is in some form of retirement and I am currently on the D.L.---
See you all Thursday .Have a safe trip all The course is Willowdale GC==same one we played in
05- its 3 miles from motel
On 06/09/07 Rich Moland
said:
If you want to know what's going on in Portland me. this week, check out wcsh6.com
,see you all Sat afternoon after golf,Warren Nancy is waiting for a hug!!!!!!!!!!
On 06/08/07 benjamin
said:
ben dot spam at cox net (phonetic email to hopefully prevent spam-bots from bagging my
email address
On 06/08/07 COUNTDOWN GUY
said:
Less than a week to go mates. Get yourself a shorter belt and pull it up tight . dye
your hair black to hide the grey. or if you don't have any hair to dye just wear a hat .Write
down all your jokes if you can't remember them. wear a name tag if you don't remember who you are.
OR Just come as you are. But make sure you are there. You will have more fun than a barrel of
monkeys. GARROOOONTEEEEED
On 06/08/07 Lee Grant
said:
Benjamin, your E address does not work as shown.
On 06/08/07 benjamin
said:
Carl Saunders is going! This is his son ben, bumped into your site while looking for a
USCG gift for fathers day... looks like I found it!
On 06/07/07 Paris Hilton
said:
Frankie, A.k.a,, A.k.a,, A.k.a,, A.k.a,, A.k.a. Snipe.
On 06/07/07 COUNTDOWN GUY
said:
I don't know where that 'chase' come from. That last message was from the countdown
guy alais' Frankie Moore '
On 06/07/07 chase
said:
I can hardly believe it is only one week untill we see everybody , drink a few beers
, tell a couple of lies , have a good time , feel young again , etc,etc
On 06/07/07 Lee Grant
said:
With only a few days left before some of our shipmates depart home to attend reunion
2007, to be with friends of the past, I want to take this time to thank the 100+ shipmates for
putting the EASTWIND reunion @ the top of the list of things to do. Whether traveling by plane, car,
bus or just walking have a SAFE trip & enjoy old & new friendships. See you in Portland.
On 06/07/07 Ozzie
said:
Rick Unfourtunately I am one of the ones that has not visited the website recently, but
I appreciate the work you have done
On 06/06/07 Don Thompson
said:
I found Benny Magnete. 1965 to the end. Just waiting for a e mail from him to get more
information. Leaving Saturday for the East coast and party time. Looking forward to seeing
everybody.
On 06/05/07 Rich S.
said:
Rick W. Here's hoping your health issues are in the past. By the looks of your
posting...... you're ready to kick butt. Now that 's a damn good sign. Nothing cures an illness
any better than coming back swinging. It always worked for me. Great job on the website. Do take
care.
On 06/05/07 Rick Webber
said:
Greetings everybody! New Eastwind Association website domain name: EASTWINDASSOC.ORG
Re-UPloaded today, so it's clearly a little out of date, but at least it's UP! I spoke with Lee
Grant this afternoon by telephone and he (finally) admitted that he had heard a lot of comments
about our website being down, but was expecting 'y'all' to drop your own line to me by email, letter
mail, or (maybe even) telephone. Louie LaRiccia was the only one to do so, but that email didn't
show up until about a month ago, which I replied to shortly after it arrived. I feel I owe a note of
explanation, so let me do so, briefly. Last year was a pretty tough year for me, health-wise.
Three hospital visits in five months, plus the pain-killers and recovery had my mind on 'other
things' and the domain name registration ran out without my noticing. One day I was feeling up to
posting a few new pictures, and low and behold, I was looking at something very much NOT
EastwindAssn.org. The 'squatters' who captured it demanded $300 to return it to my control, and of
course I thumbed my nose (to put it politely) at them. No amount of discussion or cajoling was
effective. Just about the time I finished registering a new domain name (there ARE ways to work
around these jerks) it occurred to me that nobody (as in 'shipmates') had said anything, and since
it had been about 2 months since the old site got hyjacked, it suddenly occurred to me that perhaps
nobody had said anything because nobody knew or cared that it was gone. Hmm. With a TON of other
things to attend to, it seemed inadviseable to spend time on something nobody else wanted or cared
about, so I turned my attention to more pressing matters and waited to hear from someone, ANYONE
regarding the disappearance of EastwindAssn.org. Today's discussion with Lee was not only initiated
by me, but is the ONLY time someone (other than Louie) has even mentioned the topic, even in
passing. So, it's back. A slight variation in the domain name to EASTWINDASSOC.ORG makes it
possible to 'carry on', and the idiots in Nassau can now enjoy their white elephant, as we have no
more use for the domain they clipped. Due to Father's Day commitments at home, I'll not be able
to attend the reunion this year, but am hoping to see at least some of you the next time we get
together. -'Later'
On 06/03/07 Peter Azer
said:
Looking for Ken Murry em2, Last seen in Portland getting married 1966
On 06/03/07 Norm (Les) Lesmerises
said:
Just a few more days to the Portland reunion. Sure would like to hear from Barry
Friends if anyone is in contact with him (or Jackie).
On 06/03/07 Rich S.
said:
Frankie, There's only a strip of asphalt with painted lines dividing the traffic. I
think I saw a baseball bat by the curb with beer stains on it.
On 06/02/07 Frankie
said:
What ? No blue moon anymore ?
On 06/01/07 Rich S.
said:
Hey mates, Here's some info to share while in Portland. It's a little seafood and bar on
the waterfront. It's called 'J's Oyster'. Quiet place, good seafood, and on the dock in front of
a lawyer's office. That's right! In front of a lawyers office. Frankie! It's just a couple of
piers down from where the 'Acushnet' tied up at Maine State Pier. O.k. maybe four or five piers
down but great place for sea stories. Later.
On 06/01/07 Eddie Gelinas
said:
Here it is June the oneth already. Heyyyy we got another reunion in a couple of
weeks.......WOW the time flew by. two weeks from today we'll be going to a clambake together.
Can't wait to see y'all again
On 05/29/07 COUNTDOWN GUY
said:
ONLY 17 DAYS LEFT.
On 05/29/07 Bob Bourret
said:
Rich, looks like our foursome will win this year. It would be nice to have a little
competition, though.
On 05/28/07 terry perrino
said:
whats the chance of getting a list of who is going to the reunion? could be fun to see
who is going....
On 05/25/07 Rich Moland
said:
Where are all the golfers?Glen Martin say's he only has 4 people so far.
On 05/24/07 Ozzie
said:
Chief of the Tribe says he is buying the first round 21 days left
On 05/23/07 COUNTDOWN GUY
said:
Getting closer mates. ''''Only 22 days left .'''' G.Y.S.T.
On 05/21/07 Lee Grant
said:
David Wagner is IN waiting to hear from---Don McKinnon---Rooms are all but gone. Call me
for any help I can give. 603 447-6040 Lee
On 05/20/07 David Wagner
said:
Is it too late to register for Portland? I was a shipmate from
On 05/20/07 Don McKinnon
said:
o.k. only one month left. how do i regester for the Portland get togeather
On 05/16/07 COUNTDOWN GUY
said:
ONLY ONE MONTH LEFT MATES !
On 05/15/07 Lars B(Ozzie) Ostervold
said:
UNGAWA Tribal meeting to be held on Thursday June 15 Somewhere
On 05/14/07 Ray Buckner
said:
Hey Warren, we don't have any Cracker Barrels here in Thief River Falls,MNWe need
one.Couldn;t build it in winter though with temp at 40 below 0. Summers are 68 - 78 deg.
On 05/13/07 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Warren, old buddy!! It's only May 13!! This is still spring !! Summer doesn't start until
next month. Then in July and August the chill will leave and it will warm up a bit.
On 05/12/07 warren bernard
said:
Anyone needing a ride from the airport, let me know. Arriving from Phoenix @ 6:29 p.m.
Wed. night. 105* today, Louie how do you handle this heat. ? I know , no humidity, Bull....It's
HOT. Can't wait to get a break and see the old UNGAWA tribe again Later...
On 05/11/07 Glenn Martin
said:
Anyone interested in playing golf Sat june,16 , please send me an e-mail in the next
10 days to 2 weeks so that i can call the Course with a head count. There is only about 5 of us
right now. See you all in Portland. Hoping to see more mates from the 68 cruise.
On 05/07/07 COUNTDOWN GUY
said:
G.Y.S.T. ONLY 38 DAYS LEFT.
On 04/29/07 Norm (Les) Lesmerises
said:
Louie....that post was cut off by the system. It said that my name was missing??
On 04/29/07 Norm
said:
Hi guys. Just a routine visit, to see how all the preps are going for the reunion in
June. My wife and I will be attending....this will be my first one after leaving the Eastwind in
1964. Special thanks to Jerry Murdock for all the archives.
On 04/29/07 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Les, speak up, we can't hear you !!
On 04/25/07 COUNTDOWN GUY
said:
OK MATES, GET THOSE SEA STORIES AND B.S. READY. ONLY 50 DAYS LEFT TILL PORTLAND.
G.Y.S.T.
On 04/18/07 Lee Grant
said:
Only 28 days left to the cutoff date, May 16 2007, for registering for the reunion &
only 58 days to reunion VII. Registrations are coming in at a good pace, with new shipmates joining
in for the good times. Don't miss out by waiting to long. You must make your own reservations with
the motel. See you in June.
On 04/15/07 Andy Gagliano
said:
Thanks to Lee Grant for telling me that Mother Young BM1 is still alive. I confused the
Robert E. Young that is listed on the DF1 Christmas Dinner Roster with the Robert I. Young that is
listed on the Eastwind Asso.'s Roster.
On 04/14/07 Andy Gagliano
said:
James (Duke) Bethea, BM1 taught me how to make fenders when he was a BM2 and I was an SA on
the Acushnet, the fenders were over 6 feet in length with an inner core made up of bunch of 4 inch
hawsers. What a talent! We had another very talented BM1 whose was known as: Mother Young, may he
R.I.P. I watched him splice a steel cable on the Eastwind that seemed to me at the time as an
impossible thing to do. That all feels like it happened over 100 years ago. Does anyone still
communicate with Bethea?
On 04/14/07 terry
said:
thanks rick smitty was a em i think smith fa was gene?/
On 04/14/07 Rick Webber
said:
Yo Terry Perrino! Yeah, my brain is rapidly turning to grey ooze as well. I checked out
the cruise book and found 'Smitty' pictured on page 19. Unfortunately, first names were not
included. Without diving deeply into archive files, I found one reference to a 'Smith', first name
'Ray', but this reference is without 'rate', so yours is the next call: Is 'Ray' correct? If not,
just let me know and I'll see what 'other data' I can locate.
On 04/13/07 Ray L Buckner
said:
I made that cruise but don't even recall the name.I would have to look at a sailing
list.
On 04/11/07 Lee Grant
said:
Does anyone know the location of Nick Sperling 62-63 his N/Ls are coming back. There are to
many in White pages to check out.
On 04/06/07 Richard F. Denno
said:
Happy Holidays to all.
On 04/05/07 terry perrino
said:
HELP! im looking for a shipmate eastwind 1966-1968 Smith FA I forgot his first
name? im getting old
On 04/04/07 COUNTDOWN GUY
said:
OK GUYS , ONLY 71 DAYS LEFT. G.Y.S.T PORTLAND REUNION IS GOING TO BE A BLAST !
B.S - SS GALORE AND A BARREL OF FUN .
On 04/01/07 Terry Perrino
said:
ok guys i sent my money in cya there sat nite for dinner. Fred i promise ill be good.lol
On 03/22/07 Rich S.
said:
Fred, I believe Ozzie is trying to make us believe it was a snake. On the contraire, I
think it was a contraband 'eel'........ Snipes beware! Commander Rick is about to come aboard
again. Grab every P-500, sump and bilge pump you can get your pristine hands on because the deck
b.s. is coming. O division isn't immune to this onslaught. Boots are also recommended.
On 03/20/07 Ozzie
said:
The snake made it Have not checked on it to see if it is mounted Was nervous when it
went thru the X ray machine, I had Fred Morton's name on it
On 03/20/07 Rich S.
said:
Iceman, Are you Norwegian also? Is Ozzie still playing 'Pirate of the Caribbean?' I
thought I saw him on a TV commercial.
On 03/19/07 Fred
said:
Ozzie, whatever happened to the rattle snake? Did they let you on the plane with the
snake?
On 03/18/07 Ozzie
said:
Life is tough here We are short on sun tan lotion See you in Portland
On 03/18/07 The Iceman
said:
Ijust had some frozen walleye last Friday nite. Tastes like corn fed farm catfish. This
is the iceman speaking. Ozzir ha to fly miles and miles to see a little snow. I'm living it LIVE
here in NM Minnesota. Portland, y'all
On 03/17/07 Rich S.
said:
Ozzie! Did you change citizenship? You just couldn't stay away from the ice and snow?
We know ......it's in the genes. Oh by the way, 'What does frozen fish taste like'?
On 03/17/07 OZZIE
said:
HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY FROM THE NORWEGIAN
On 03/16/07 COUNTDOWN GUY
said:
EXACTLY 90 DAYS LEFT GUYS. G.Y.S.T
On 03/15/07 BILL BOUSQUET
said:
JIM,I BELIEVE THE DENTIST WAS McCune. I BET HE STILL HAS MY WISDOM TEETH.
On 03/14/07 JIM HOFER
said:
CORPSMAN ON 62=63= WAS TEEL. AND KENNY ALSO A CPO HOLOMAN. THERE WAS A DENTIST MAC.
SOMETHING
On 03/14/07 Terry Farning
said:
Rich & Jerry, I have posted a picture of Midgette and the ET1964 crew. Hope it brings back
some good memories. If you are interested, I also have a picture of 'Boot' Chief Midgette the day
he made chief on the Eastwind wearing the customary attire...
On 03/14/07 Jerry Murdock
said:
Right, Midgette was tall & had a moustache, & I believe was one of the outer banks Portugee
Midgettes. He sometimes travelled with Rick Lalonde, I think. I couldn't have described Vaughn any
better, and Maake was the young guy in the shop. As best I remember him, he was short, just a little
chubby, dark hair and clean shave. ............. No Strobes in the afterberth .......... There
were enough of us who tended to twitch and foam at the mouth without that kind of stuff to aggravate
it.
On 03/14/07 Rich S.
said:
Jerry, Wasn't Midgette, this is weird, a tall dude with a mustache? Vaughn and Maake
is familiar. Did Vaughn have sandy blonde hair and walked real fast? Like always in a hurry.
On 03/14/07 Jerry Murdock
said:
I've been trying to remember the ET crew 62-63 per request of Rich S. That is scary -
I'm not sure if all my ET shops are trying to run together in my head, or if my forgettery is
getting better than my memory. It may be that we were just shorthanded, but I sure don't remember
many of us peon types, and I sure can't remember what years who was there. During the time he was
there, Van Buren Midgette (then ET1, later CWO from HQ) was the ace ET. I'm sure we must have had
more than one warrant between 62 & 65, but right now Tom Gauld is the only one I recall. I seem to
recall Chiefs Harry Greenslade, Loy Whittle, and Paddy G. Rogers. The only ET2 I recall right now
(other than me, that is) was David ? Vaughn. ET3 Doug Maake. I think we really were short-handed,
but my other excuse might be that I often worked alone at odd hours and didn't spend much liberty
time with ETs. In fact, the majority of liberty pictures I have found from my Eastwind time include
RMs RDs AGs YNs ENs QMs and BMs. I think the only ET I ever went ashore with was Midgette. Separate
subject - does anyone know which former Eastwind Corpsman is now working at the VA Hospital at
Temple, TX? A former Navy friend of my former CG brother recently went to Temple and met a guy there
who had some Eastwind stuff in his office - said he had been a Corpsman.
On 03/13/07 Rich S.
said:
Jerry, I don't think there's anything odd about things to fade a little at this time
and juncture..... A jazz version of 'reveille?' Now that's an avante garde concept even at that
time. Think there using it now? You said you live in East Texas, Louie could have used a few
pointers on that mule in Oatman last year. He did take the mule home with him. You may want to
write to him........ Great to hear from you JM. Another thing! You mates didn't have a strobe in
that 'parlor' did you? Maybe it came on when the 'jazz reveille' sounded. Someone pass me a
.......... .
On 03/13/07 Jerry Murdock
said:
I have posted a scan of the Eastwind patch and a scan of an Eastwind recruiting poster
from 1958 (Terry helped me get it cleaned up for posting) on the photo album page:
http://www.fredsplace.org/photo/ Rich, surely you know the afterberth had everything. It was a
little cramped as parlors go, but I even had a stereo set up (complete with a jazz version of
reveille that I used after they made me 'o' division MAA) I kept the beard and even have it on the
retired ID that I got in 1980. For some odd reason or other, it seems to be fading some now.
On 03/12/07 Rich S.
said:
Chris, we are sailors we don't get offended. That posting was just an analogy or
something like that. The newspaper clippings would be interesting to see and read the write-ups
these columnist conjured up about the 'Wind' on Castle Island. You're always welcome on this
site. We are sorry about your dad's crossing. Stay in touch.
On 03/12/07 chris
said:
A few weeks ago I wrote that my Dad was on the Eastwind during Operation Deepfreeze 55-56
and I did not think that to many of his shipmates were still around.That offended quite a few of the
men. My dad past a few years ago and he was in his early 80's. But the reason I posted on this site
was because I have a lot of newspaper clipping about the problems that the Eastwind was having at
Castle Rock in Boston, but I knew it as the base. Most of the stories are from the Boston Herald
and I would like to know if anybody who was on the ship at that time would be interested in having
them.I am not selling them, would just like someone that has them to appreciate them like my Dad
did.
On 03/09/07 Rob
said:
I'm trying to find info on the cutter Eastwind, particularly about the collision that took
place on Jan. 19, 1949. My uncle passed away and was on the cutter while in the CG, and received
several awards for heroism. I would like to find a great history on it, and maybe somewhere I can
find someone's awards earned. Thanks FNP
On 03/08/07 Chuck
said:
Way to go Ozzie! We really do miss Benny.
On 03/08/07 Ozzie
said:
Today is Mike Benny Mc Fadden's Birthday R I P We miss you
On 03/07/07 Rich S.
said:
Louie, I made a mistake and you know that is normal operation procedure with me.
Anyway, it was the Polar Sea I was on last Fall. They didn't show me the accomodations so I guess
that was top secret. The crew was hospitable and shared a few sea , ice and land stories. I asked
them when I could sign up again. Funny thing happened when I was going through a passage way, I
checked out one of their battle lanterns and see if the battery was working. The lady panicked and
said, 'Don't touch anything!!!!'. Anyway, the battery checked out o.k.. All that technology and
still the same lanterns as on the 'Wind'. I appreciated them letting me aboard though. .... it was
great. Louie don't tell anyone.
On 03/07/07 Louie LasRiccia
said:
Rich, Sounds like you haven't been on the Polar Star. Shortly after the Icebreaker
Muster, Don Hitchcock and I went aboard the Star and were amazed at what they have. Even though they
have a smaller crew, they live very well. We never had a dining room that was like the best buffet
around with great food, enlisted living quarters that were maximum four to a large room or a very
comfortable movie theater that seats about 35 at a time with movies on 60 inch or so flat screen,
satellite input, first run movies that run nearly around the clock. No sheet hanging on the mess
deck. I was blown away to see a couple of very pretty young ladies in the exercise room on the
treadmills. Next to that was the weight room with a four person sauna. The only sauna we had was B2
engine room. We can be proud in knowing that we really take care of our icebreaker sailors today.
And, I'll bet if we looked hard enough we would have found the parlor.
On 03/06/07 Rich S.
said:
Hey Jerry, you guys had a 'parlor?' Where in hell was that located? I don't think even
the Polar Star has a 'parlor'. By the way, do you still have a black beard? I was trying to
remember the other ET's in there with you in '62/'63.
On 03/05/07 Terry Farning
said:
Great to hear from you Jerry. I have e-mailed you in the past but I had your old e-mail
address. Hope you can get to our reunions. They are a lot of fun and lots of sea stories. I'm in
touch with some of our 'O' Division Mates.
On 03/04/07 Jerry Murdock
said:
It must be time for me to get back on here. I don't think I will be able to attend any
reunions in the near future (unless they can be held in East Texas), but I would like to let all my
shipmates know I am still around and in possession of some of my memory. I remember a lot of the
people who have posted here, and wonder what has happened to many others who haven't. I see that
this board has been truncated in the midst of a message - which has cut off the last message I left
here. Mike Eldred, I remember Dave, but two of my three South trips were after he left. I made
62-63, 63-64, and 64-65. I went to Eastwind as ET3 and made ET2 in less than 3 years (at a time when
people were making Chief that fast) - but I had my priorities in order - Scotch, Rum, aguardiente,
Draft Dominion Bitter, women, and advancement. At least I held on to the rate I started with. Has
anybody heard from (YN) Bob Hoey, (AG)Franklin E. Wiggins, (RD) Lawry Sager, or any of the 'O'
division crew from 62-65? A note for you guys who think it was scary being rammed by a tanker full
of avgas when you were on the bridge: Just multiply the pucker factor by ten and you have a clue
what it was like down on the 2nd deck in afterberth - with dc stores overhead dropping stuff to jam
the scuttle, avgas tanks all around us, and that neat notch in the hull to guide that big flammable
sucker right into our parlor. The sound most likely to wake me in the night when we were towing was
that sudden silence right after the OOD realized we weren't going anywhere and telegraphed 'all
stop'. The silence was deafening - until we could be sure we weren't being rammed.
On 03/03/07 Don Bailey
said:
Just thinkling about the past cruises. I still remember the names of the merchant ships we
took north in52 and 53. They were the ARNEB and the GREENVILLE VICTORY. I think they both were on
Deepfreeze One. Chris what is your Dads last name?
On 03/03/07 Rich S.
said:
My hat's off to you Amby.
On 03/02/07 Amby powers
said:
Chris : Some of us from the WW11 crew are still around so lets not say most are all
gone now . Like to meet you at the reunion .
On 03/02/07 Lee Grant
said:
Rich, your explanation probably couldn't have been done better. Those on LIBERTY report
for duty in Portland June 14-17 2007 for rollcall, followed by history & good times.
On 03/01/07 Rich S.
said:
Chris, Great to hear from you. The 'Wind' did receive some cuts and bruises in it's
years of service. It got transfusions from new crews... an operation from time to time....
stiched up....knocked around..... but it stayed upright and kept going..... just like life. The
crew isn't gone Chris, they're on, 'liberty'.
On 02/27/07 chris
said:
My dad was on the Eastwind Operation Deep Freeze 1955 or 56. He told wonderful stories
and loved the C.G.I have lots of newspaper clippings about prolems the ship had at southie ship yard
and other places . My mom told me the ship was jinxed, but my dad loved it .Most of the men who
served with him are probably gone now. He had a saying for that but I .cant remember what it was
Just a little note for all the men and women who served and are serving now Thanks and God bless
On 02/24/07 AL F.(Frenchie)
said:
Rich S. I was a SNRD watching a repeater radar and maning the voice radio on the bridge
when we came to a stop. Before the OOD could get the words out of his mouth I had already called
Chattahoochee and said 'we are stoped'. I steped out on the wing of the bridge and watched black
smoke belch from her funnel as she tried to back down. She tried to run into the ice on our port
side but she bounced off and slide accross our stern to jam in the ice on the stbd side. Great
memories if ya live to tell about them.
On 02/20/07 Rich S.
said:
Al F. The railing on the stern did get beat up and yeah it was the 'Chattahoochee' How
in hell can you forget a name like that? It's named after the river that flows through Atlanta and
flows all the way down to the Gulf of Mexico. I didn't mean to get into a geography lesson.
Students pay attention!!!! The collision alarm went off and it's was one of those choices....you're
either going up or your going down. Not much to choose from. Al good to hear from you. Are you the
one that pull the switch? Later. Have to go on 'liberty'.
On 02/20/07 Al F.
said:
Hey Rich, I took the other half of the memory pill. The name is USNS PVT. JOHN R. TOWLE.
Another ship we took in the next year was the tanker Chattahoochee which damn near ran us down after
we told her to pour on the coal because of thick ice, but we hit a big pressure ridge and came to a
dead ( pun not intended) stop. I was on the bridge and had visions of a big fireball of aviation
fuel and me.
On 02/17/07 Rich S.
said:
Made an error on the mice. Mighty Mouse on the 'naval stack' Mickey Mouse on the
'navel stack.'
On 02/17/07 Rich S.
said:
Norm, When you get back from your wild day at 'sledding'..... I can't believe this
posting....... I do recall the 'Mickey Mouse' on the stack. It reminded me of this 20 year old
chick and her pajamas. 'Mickey's face was also caved in.
On 02/12/07 Norm Lesmerises
said:
Hi guys. Just looking through my cup collection last week, and came across a cup of
the USNS Mirfak acquired probably during DF63 . Has a picture of Mighty Mouse on it. I'm in
Manchester, NH today headed to Abbot, ME for some sledding. See you guys in June. Norm (Les)
On 02/11/07 Rich
said:
Mike, Looks like I'm going to have to take the other half of my memory pill every day.
On 02/10/07 Mike Eldred
said:
Rich, I think it was the Private Joseph F. Merrell - it's in one of the earlier photos
on operationdeepfreeze.blogspot.com Another one is the Mirfak. I'll have photos of that at some
point, too. -Mike
On 02/10/07 Rich S
said:
Lee, your photos are great also. I was trying to remember the name of the other ship
besides the 'Arneb' that came in with supplies. The name 'Private Joe To???? comes to
mind.....what's left of it. Need help.
On 02/08/07 Lee Grant
said:
Search this site - -Antarctic Photo Library-- I was able to get some pictures from
1955. Many many pictures.
On 02/07/07 Lee Grant
said:
The announcement of the reunion 07 has been in Reunion News since Oct. click the link
above. Reg's. have been coming in at a nice pace. Need help contact me at my address and subject
EASTWIND. See you in June.
On 02/07/07 Bill B.
said:
Frank, It was Duke Bethea who put the cross there. The reason you don't remember is
because it was a deckie thing. I don.t think there were any EN's on that mission.
On 02/07/07 Paul Mulrenin
said:
I am looking for info on the june reunion in Portland. I will email Lou lariccia if
nothing comes up with this message
On 02/07/07 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Frankie, you've probably woken a few people up. 120 days is not far off. Time to get
those registrations in to Lee and make the hotel reservations.Hope to see a lot of new guys at this
one.
On 02/07/07 COUNTDOWN GUY
said:
I remember the duke of the Eastwind, I think his name was Bethea BM1 . He was a fine
fellow even if he was a deckie. I don't remember the cross he put over the deadman in the ice in
1963. But that was pretty cool. No pun intended.Only 120 days left till the reunion. Can hardly wait
!
On 02/06/07 Constable
said:
Looks like an insurance investigatiom job for ConstableTurn'em'in. Yeah thanks.
On 01/29/07 Constable Turn'em in
said:
Mr. LaRiccia, This is,... don't laugh,..... Constable 'Turn'emin', from Wellington.
I've been looking for you blokes for a while and my name and picture has finally come up on this
site. There's a lady here and her poker name is 'Arohanui.' I've been handling her case for
awhile. In fact.... it's been quite awhile. Can she come to the re-union also? Let me know.
Thanks. P.S. What is the date and also I had to use one of your bloody mates random e-mail
address.
On 01/25/07 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Rich, if you can find him and get him to Portland, I'm sure that he would have a tale to
tell.
On 01/25/07 Rich S.
said:
Hey Frankie, Maybe we can have the N.Z. constable to be guest speaker at the next re-
union....... Just a thought. ' What do you think, Louie?'
On 01/23/07 Terry Farning
said:
Really enjoyed looking at your website photos and comments. They brought back a lot of
Eastwind memories. Great work. Hope to see you at the reunion.
On 01/21/07 Frankie Moore
said:
Mike , You and dave are doing a great job. I can't wait to see your dad at the reunion
in june. I hope you come too. I am sure you would be more than welcome. The awol thing is one of my
funniest memories of those times on the Eastwind. I bet I have told that story a thousand times
since I got out. I wonder if Boswell and Merrow are coming to the reunion ?
On 01/21/07 Mike Eldred
said:
Someone reminded me that it would be nice if I posted the link to my photo site again:
www.operationdeepfreeze.blogspot.com
On 01/21/07 Mike Eldred
said:
Hello again. A few things: 1. Thanks again for the emails and comments. 2. I predict
everyone will enjoy my latest post. Hint: It's called 'Awol in Wellington.' 3. I am going to put
a link to this site on my blog - there's a lot of interesting discussion here that anyone interested
in the Eastwind or Operation Deep Freeze may benefit from. If anybody has a problem with that, or
if you start getting unsavory posts/emails, let me know and I'll remove the link right away. Maybe
a few shipmates will find their way here. -Mike
On 01/20/07 Jerry C.
said:
Anyone remember Spoon, myself & ? checked snow skies out and went upon one the bergs and
skied. Funniest part of that was I had never skied before or since.
On 01/20/07 Jerry C.
said:
I don't remember the cat details, just the stranded crew and another incident where the
lc's damn near got crushed while pushing broken ice out and one of the operators went to far in and
tried to push more ice than necessary.
On 01/20/07 Rich S.
said:
Jerry, I may have remembered that incident. Was that the same time when a snow cat was
trapped on a flow and we pushed it up against solid ice for it to drive off or w it lost? Bill B.,
great to hear from you also and I do stand corrected .....again. .... Hey I can handle it. Still
great pictures....... Where's Commander Rick? .... maybe he's scraping ice off his shark bitten
surfboard.
On 01/19/07 Jerry Cole
said:
Anyone remember who was stranded on the ice flows. The ice broke up when a crew went out
to release the dead men and the hauser wrapped around the screws?
On 01/19/07 Jerry Cole
said:
I agree, I too think that was Kratz, I also think I remember something to the effect that
he and Alden was looking for a (rumored) buried beer dump.
On 01/18/07 Bill B.
said:
Rich, I believe that beer man was Kratz SN. I did hang out with him on my first trip
south.(62-63)
On 01/18/07 Rich S.
said:
The mate carrying the 'Red Band' beer? Was he an 'airdale' on that tour?
On 01/17/07 Frankie Moore
said:
Terry, Look at Mikes post Jan 14 and type in the link he has supplied and you too
,can look at the memories.
On 01/17/07 terry
said:
ok guys how do i see those photos? HELP!
On 01/16/07 Rich S.
said:
Mike, I need to add my feelings about your photos. They are incredible, fresh, and it
definitely takes me back to that great adventure. She is still, in present tense, a beautiful
design ship. Thanks so much for sharing the photos with all the mates that had sailed with her.
On 01/16/07 Mike Eldred
said:
Thanks for the kind words, everyone. Be sure to stay tuned, I have tons of photos to post
-- from Mangaia, to Hobart, to McMurdo.
On 01/16/07 Bill Bousquet
said:
Mike, I was also there for those two operations and remember your Dad well. Especially
that beard. Keep up the good work
On 01/15/07 Frankie Moore
said:
Wow Mike , What a super idea ! I will be waiting for the new pictures . I was there
on those two deep freeze operations. 61-62 62-63
On 01/15/07 Louie LaRiccia
said:
WOW - let's hear it for Mike. Great pics. Can't wait to see the rest.
On 01/14/07 MIke Eldred
said:
For your approval: www.operationdeepfreeze.blogspot.com - photos from 61-62 and 62-63. I
have nearly 1,000 photos, and will keep posting - at least for the next year. Any
corrections/clarifications/questions welcomed. At some point I will put together a page just on
people - maybe some of you will recognize yourself or someone else and let me know. I'll repost the
link when I get the page up. -Mike
On 01/12/07 Rich S.
said:
Jerry, Welcome to, 'EASTWIND GONE WILD' hosted by...... Hillary.
On 01/11/07 Jerry Cole
said:
Still looking for other mates from the 61-62 operation. Great to hear from Albin.
On 01/09/07 Rich S.
said:
Rich M. May as well send you some sun screen and a couple of palm trees and you can be
the first on your block or town. By the way, that nudist colony over there must be open year
round,. Maybe send the sun screen and the 2 palm trees there instead.
On 01/08/07 Rich M
said:
Here in NH Nancy and I took the jet ski out Sun for a ride,71 at the lake,if it stays like
this I wont have to move to fla. in the winter.We have a golf course that is still open and cheap
On 01/07/07 Rich S.
said:
Rich M. No hockey playing on the pond this year is there?
On 12/30/06 Chuck Miller
said:
Wishing you all a safe and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
On 12/29/06 Rich Moland
said:
Hope all my shipmates and family have a Happy New Year!!!
On 12/29/06 Ray L Buckner
said:
David Eldred was QM2, 61-63. His last trip south was my first.
On 12/28/06 Rich S.
said:
Mike Eldred, Was your dad an SN ? Anyway if he was on the 'Wind', be there. ........how
do snipes remember SN's? 'Welcome back Chief Buckner and Happy New Year.'
On 12/27/06 Ray L Buckner
said:
I wish all my shipmates a happy and healthy new year.
On 12/27/06 Bob Riedl
said:
Wish Everone a Marry-X-mas & a Happy Healthy New Year
On 12/26/06 Countdown guy
said:
Happy Hollidays to all my shipmates. Remember mates it is only 5 months and 15 days
untill we get together at the great ole gal's Reunion. I personally can hardly wait to see all my
old shipmates again. This year we have contacted several new guys that have never made a reunion.
They all say they are coming. Boy that will be great. Remember mates only 113 days to GYST
On 12/26/06 Ozzie
said:
Happy New Year Hope everyone had a safe and Merry Christmas
On 12/23/06 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Merry Christmas to all Eastwind veterans and their families. Vicky and I arrived in New
England yesterday to no snow but cold weather. We visited with a few CG mates along the way and hope
to see more before returning to Arizona.
On 12/23/06 Terry Farning
said:
Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you in Portland this Summer.
On 12/23/06 OZZIE
said:
MERRY CHRISTMAS
On 12/22/06 Amby Powers
said:
Just think . Dec .24 ,1945 had the mid watch at the gangway while docked at So. Boston
Naval Annex . How time does fly . Merry Christmas And a Happy Healthy New Year to all crew members
and their families
On 12/21/06 Rich S.
said:
To you mates and families, Enjoy the upcoming holiday .... 'Christmas'...... 'Peace.'
On 12/21/06 Joe Q.
said:
MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HEALTHY NEW YEAR to All that Served on a Great Ship EASTWIND !!!
On 12/21/06 Terry Perrino
said:
Merry Christmas to all my ship mates see you in portland.................
On 12/20/06 Louie Mattia
said:
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL.
On 12/20/06 DON BAILEY
said:
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. SEE YOU IN PORTLAND
On 12/19/06 Chuck Miller
said:
Happy Holidays Guys!
On 12/18/06 Fred Morton
said:
Wanted to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday, and a Healthy and Happy New
Year.
On 12/18/06 Mike Eldred
said:
Hey guys, I'm trying to talk my father, David Eldred, into going to the 2007 reunion. He
was on the Eastwind from 61 to 6? - sounds like there will be plenty of folks from that era.
Anyone here remember him?
On 12/16/06 Rich
said:
Hey Guy's MERRY CHRISTMAS may Santa bring you all your toy's.I just will say my prayers
for all of us,that should keep us going for a little while
On 12/16/06 Lee Grant
said:
I would like to take this time to wish you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR
On 12/12/06 Rich S.
said:
Since Barry lives in Hendersonville, TN I want to hear some country music stories at
the next re-union. No icebreakers yet at Old Hickory Lake. I'll give Barry a call when in Mt.
Juliet to be sure.
On 12/07/06 Frankie Moore
said:
Les, Barry and Jackie does not live on the left coast anymore. They moved next
door to me. Well not exactly they live in Hendersonville Tenn. and I live in North Carolina. They
came for a visit last year and we were able to catch up on a lot of old Eastwind times. Had a ball .
Barrys e-mail address is barryfriends@hotmail.com Zip him out a message he would be happy to hear
from you. Remember guys only 190 days till Portland . GYST
On 12/07/06 Les
said:
Hi there shellbacks and bluenoses. Application is on its way to Lee for Portland07.
Membership app. included. Patty is excited about attending and meeting some of you guys. Would like
to hear from Barry Friends in CA if he's reading these. Funny how feelings change. When I left
Eastwind, it was a wonderful day....never thought I would think fondly of those days. Time is a
great healer.
On 12/05/06 Lee Grant
said:
THANKS Frankie, I will resend out N/L today. side note you didn't count down.
On 12/05/06 Frankie Moore
said:
I just got off the phone with Mike and Mary Heffron and everything is well with them.
The reason for the returned mail is that they now have a P.O. Box instead of their old address.
The address is P.O. Box 669 Carmel,New York 10512 They said they were coming to the Portland
Reunion.
On 12/04/06 Lee Grant
said:
Does anyone know what happened to E. Michael Heffron (60-62) ? His N/L came back no
Forward.
On 12/03/06 C. Miller
said:
Welcome back Frankie, maybe now you'll answer my last two emails
On 12/03/06 Lee Grant
said:
Hi Frankie nice to have you back. Now I can depend on you to wake up the crowd. Rooms are
being reserved and registrations are coming in. If possible lets make it bigger then 05.
On 12/03/06 COUNTDOWN GUY
said:
I know you guys thought I fell off the face of the earth but I have been in a place
with no computer for quite a while. I want you guys to know that we only have one hundred and ninty
four days to go before we get together in Portland. ( 194 days )
On 11/30/06 Louie Mattia
said:
Hey Bernie, thanks for the photos. How about an invite to harvest some of them?? louie
On 11/24/06 terry perrino
said:
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL (see you in portland)
On 11/23/06 Chuck Miller
said:
Here's hoping you and yours had a great Thanksgiving!
On 11/23/06 Ozzie
said:
Hope everyone had what they they wished for under the TURKEY tree
On 11/22/06 Louie
said:
HAPPY TURKEY DAY TO YOU FRED. LOUIE
On 11/21/06 Fred M.
said:
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU ALL!!!
On 11/17/06 Rich S.
said:
Joe Q's idea about things slowing down at the 'a'Q'uarium' means.... he drained it.
It's going to be a loooong winter for the deckies. Joe Q.! Does that also mean you are taking
the last surviving 'Flying fish' from the tank with you? Let's hear it.
On 11/17/06 Joe Q.
said:
You all have gotten the latest News Letter . How many are going to St.Croix , or are you
Affraid to get on a plane flying over the Water ???? I will be there with Paula . Just the right
time before Winter sets in :{. Thing have Slowed right down at the Aquarium . Still Keeping a Sharp
Eye open for any Snipes coming in and Looking for a Date . Hope All have a Great Turkey Day.
On 11/16/06 Rich S.
said:
Les, Do you remember the 'Mexicalli' in Wellington? Seems like no one remembers that
social club. Plenty of chicks. Maybe that was the last stop for the crew after the house parties
and forgot where they were. Then maybe it was my last stop and I forgot the real name of the place
but it sure looked like the sign said 'the Mexicalli'. Trying to remember if I was supporting 'Jack
Daniels' then. Hey! Things never change except the hair.
On 11/16/06 Les Lesmerises
said:
Ed, Yes I do remember. Rich S. ....what is the last name? My first trip, Deepfreeze
62, we stopped in OZ then in Wellington, Port Lyttleton, then on to the ice. I may be able to come
up with some pics of Frankie chasing the emperor penguins.... he did catch one and was standing
behind it????
On 11/15/06 Rich S.
said:
Jerry, looks like you came to the right place. I tripped up on this site last year.
First thing we don't talk about is snipes and deckies at each others throat. We are a fine group of
intelligent sailors with vocabulary you hear only in the finest ivy league universities of
Bangledesh..... What do you say Frankie? Commander Rick? Norm, I remember you also but it took a
little time because of the 'Jack Daniels' over the years.
On 11/13/06 jerry32nd
said:
Hello, Jerry Cole, SN 1961-62 operation. Looking for shipmates.
On 11/13/06 Ed Gelinas
said:
Hey Norm, do you remember a skinny FA named Ed Gelinas, ha ha ha . Glad to see you found
us Buddy. Hope to see you in Portland .
On 11/11/06 Norm Lesmerises
said:
Would someone please send me more info about the 2007 reunion?? Thanks
On 11/11/06 Norm Lesmerises
said:
Just spent a bit if time browsing through the posts. Frankie Moore...were you on the
62-63 deployment?? EN3 in B-1 engine room??
On 11/11/06 Norm Lesmerises
said:
Eastwind was my first sea duty 1962-1964. We made two trips to Antartica. Glad to see
there's a forum here.
On 11/09/06 Rich S.
said:
Commander Rick, Now we know where the mules will be in January and also where to send
the feed. I wonder if 'Jack, the imposter' will be there. For the next reunion, maybe we should
have a DNA, (no not the DNC ...although they have two years only) checker ......Note I said
'CHECKER' at the door and find out who the real PaPa is. I'm drinking the fifth,I mean, pleading
the fifth. just in case.
On 11/08/06 Rick Greene
said:
Good morning my fellow shipmates - The sun is coming out and breaking thru the fog here in
Arcata. What a great day yesterday was - we finally have a Democratic Congress and maybe even a
Democratic Senate. Now maybe we will finally stop this rabid Bush Administration. So Louie has
a Kiwi Love Child? I thought for sure it would be Rich S's - better check that out to make sure.
Maybe Jim could ask his Kiwi Card playerto come to the reunion and we could line up all the guys
that were on board when the ship made that stop in Christchurch and have her pick out the likely
father. Hope it is not Louie though as it sure would break the hearts of a lot of mules. Back to
celebrating my fellow Democrats victories and going over the Reunion material.
On 11/01/06 Andy G.
said:
Thanks for the come-back Jim H.; Lee Grant; he is sending a reunion package to me, and
Chuck has given me the info on the bus trip, lodging prices, etc.
On 11/01/06 FRANKIE MOORE
said:
JIM, IT SOUNDS LIKE LOUIE WAS PLAYING POKER IN NEW ZEALAND IN THE 60s
On 11/01/06 Jim Dodge
said:
Lou - good moning; Last night I was playing poker on line at pokerstars.net. a younger
woman was sitting next to me from Christchurch. I got to talking with her and come to find out sh4e
was really from Port Lyttleton. Her pokername was AROHANUI - love child in Maori. She asked how I
came to be in NZ. I toled her about the 'Wind. She told me her mother told her her father was on the
'wind and did I know a guy named Louie that was on board in 1960. Want her email address?
On 10/30/06 JIM HOFER
said:
ANDY G E-MAIL LOUIE, HE CAN TELL ALL ABOUT IT, PORTLAND MAINE, JUNE 07 LOUIE-
VICKY@MSN.COM
On 10/30/06 Rich S.
said:
Frankie, what year were we in Lima, Peru? I forgot if it was '62 or '63. Why I'm asking
is I was talking to a friend of mine and I remember walking through Callao by myself to get back to
the ship. But I don't remember how I found the way back to the launch. Didn't have my compass. Who
else had that experience in Lima?
On 10/30/06 Andy G.
said:
I served on the Wind 1955-1957. I hear talk about a reunion in June '07. Can some one
provide the date and place, and who to contact
On 10/28/06 Louie Mattia
said:
Hey guys. Don Thompson called from Palm Springs and said he'll be coming east for the
reunion. Looking forward to it. How is everybody? Anyone ever heard from Carl Saunders or Bob Lewis?
On 10/21/06 Rich S.
said:
Commander Rick, Snipes are always trying to help. Sure wished I knew about that myself
about a phone number instead of going through booth again, musters, barfing on flying bridges, drunk
on ice, falling off Jacob's ladders, and tripping off gangways from excitement. Everybody tells me
too late as always. I too had lost my DD214. Now about that 'mule' steak in Puenta Renas........
On 10/21/06 Rick Greene
said:
Rich you sure are a lot of help - Of course your plan does not sound that bad - do we get
to do liberty in Sydney and Wellington along with a great steak dinner in Puenta Renas again if so I
am ready - Plus seeing Antarctica again before it is completely taken over by Eco-tourists. But
remember only snipes mounted the mules and of course Louie, but he is O division and they are like
officers. Where is Oberlander? June 07 is getting closer - where is everybody?
On 10/20/06 Bill Bousquet
said:
Thanks for all the help guys. It is really appriciated.
On 10/20/06 JIM HOFER
said:
BILL, GO TO GOOGLE, YOU CAN GET HELP THERE FOR YOUR DD-214
On 10/20/06 Fred Morton
said:
Bill, you can get copies of your DD214 by calling 314-801-0800, or web page,
www.archives.gov/research_room/vetrecs/
On 10/19/06 Rich S.
said:
Bill, the only way to get a DD214 is to join up again and get retreaded. Hit the open
sea, get your sea legs, stand in mess line, eat out of metal plates, go to muster, turn to, stand
watch, catch the clap, try to remember where the ship is after liberty, hit sick bay, throw up on
the flying bridge, get drunk on the ice, fall off a Jocob's ladder, and.... 'VOILA' you have your
DD214 in hand when you trip off the gangway for the last time and salute 'Ole Glory'. Oh
yeah!......'Mount a mule'.........Semper Paratus. Did I forget anything?
On 10/19/06 Bill Bousquet
said:
Does anyone know how to get a copy of DD214? Any help is appreciated.
On 10/17/06 Rick Greene
said:
We should all chip in and but the Yankton and re-name her - Give her a real icebreaker
name. We can put a stable on the stern so that the snipes can bring their dates - we ( Deckies)
know how those snipes cry and moan when they are away from their loved ones. Otherwise they will
have to date joes fish. Louie the reason why the bridge is in such good shape is because they know
how to take care of their portion of the ship - they are a Deck rate after all!! Louie I don't
care what you call them they are still snipes. We deckies will be eating lobster and corn on the
cob and drinking beer while Louie's 'enginerers' - snipes are cleaning up their mess. Hey
Frankie - how the hell are ya - last I heard you were moving to Canada. I remember a lot of beer
parties on the ice and I cannot think of one where we Deckies were ever out drunk by snipes - Hell
we had McArddle on our team and a case of beer to him was just a warm up. I got to tell you
Joe, although I am a Deckie through and through I do love the smell of diesel fuel - it always
reminds me of the Mighty 'E' Well have to go to a Legion Executive meeting - have to guide all
those old army and Jar Heads through another meeting.
On 10/16/06 Oil in a Can
said:
Frankie, go figure, Deckies are always in the barrel, they love it there.
On 10/16/06 Joe Q.
said:
Frankie , the reason you said that the Deckies were sick . It was not from the Cold air
then going into the Warm Air . IT WAS FROM Those Fire Barrels with diesel Fuel . Only a Snipe would
Enjoy that SMELL :{
On 10/14/06 Rich S.
said:
Frankie, I had called FedX and told them about the 'Yankton' and they mistook it as
'plankton' and told me to put the stuff in a jar. No! I said The' Yankton', is a tugboat. They
said, 'We can ship it' and then laughter erupted. I told them 'Very funny!'
On 10/13/06 FRANKIE MOORE
said:
Louie, The Yanton is tied up under the Mystic river bridge in Boston ,but if you buy it I
don't understand how you would get it into the colorado river.
On 10/12/06 Louie LaRiccia
said:
Based on the guy's phone number, the tug is in Maine already, probably Portland or nearby.
The reunion could be a work party. After looking at the pictures of the interior - - wow, would the
engineers have a task on their hands. (You will note that I refrain from the ferm 'snipes') The
bridge appears to be in good shape. Being a tug, we could put her to work either as a tug or doing
unique cruises of Casco Bay or the Colorado River to pick up some of s'.S hciR burros.
On 10/12/06 FRANKIE MOORE
said:
Hey Guys, Anybody intrested in buying an icebreaker ? The USCG Yankton is for sale . It
is a tugboat/Icebreaker and it still runs . Go to this website (ustugs.biz ) Some of you guys could
buy it and come to the Portland reunion on it.
On 10/11/06 FRANKIE MOORE
said:
Yes Frenchie I do remember the beer party on the ice. The main thing I remember was
coming back aboard and coming thru the hatch up at the front of the air castle on the starboard
side of the ship. As soon as you come in the hatch you could smell where all the young deckies had
gotten sick. Then you would have to step over the passed out deckies to get on into the ship . I
guess it had something to do with the cold air outside then coming in to the warm ship. I have some
pictures somewhere of the fire barrels and sailors playing football out there at one of those beer
parties.
On 10/09/06 .S hciR
said:
Al French, The only thing I remember after the ice party was climbing the ladder and 'Two
Turned' back on the job. Snipes are a rough group.
On 10/07/06 LeRoy Grant
said:
I'll be off line until October 16 or so due to an ISP problem. If you must contact me
please use the phone as the email will not go through.
On 10/06/06 Al French
said:
Anyone remember the beer party on the ship right after the party on the ice? Or was all
that just my imagination.
On 10/05/06 Rich S.
said:
More snipes, more stories, how the 'Wind Was Won'. Bobby Riedl! Were you not a singer
in the 60's? Commander Rick should know all that stuff. I forgot the songs. It's embarrasing.
Oh I know, 'Volare'. whoa, whoa' or something like that . There wasn't too many words to that was
there? Hey! I can see Commander Rick starting to tap dance. Later, this is getting out of
control.
On 10/05/06 FRANKIE MOORE
said:
Oh ! I forgot to add the information on both of those shipmates. THEY WERE BOTH
SNIPES .
On 10/05/06 FRANKIE MOORE
said:
Well, I believe we will have at least two new reunion sailors from the Eastwind in
Portland. Donald ( MAC ) Mckinnon from the early 60s and Phil ( SAM ) Samuealson from the early
60s. Phil and his wife Marie came thru N.C. and spent the night with Glenda and myself Tuesday
night and we spent the day wednesday having a mini reunion looking at pictures of days gone by on
the Eastwind and of several of the reunions . I am sure if nothing happens and the creek don,t
rise they will be in Portland. I am going to keep looking for old shipmates to come to the
reunions. You guys do the same, Let,s break the attendance record ion Portland.
On 10/04/06 Bob Riedl
said:
Lee: Looking forward to 2007 reunion next June
On 10/04/06 Joe Q.
said:
Have to agree with Frankie , still away's off to Reunion & Benny is Missed . Maybe
getting back to Deckie & Snipe Words of Wisdom , might get this room going Again . I will start it
by Saying NO Snipe will Date a Fish from this Aquarium !!!!
On 10/03/06 Lee Grant
said:
The plans for reunion 2007 will be written up in the next N/L. To give a heads up, the
reunion will start early on June 15. Room rates will be honored before and after reunion so come
early.
On 10/01/06 Frankie Moore
said:
I don't think the room has gone stagnant . I just think the reunion is a long ways off
and no one is excited about all of us being together again in Portland . It will pick up the closer
the time gets to the reunion. There is not a day went by since Bennys passing that I have not
thought of him. In fact, just 30 minutes before I logged onto freds place I was sitting in my
kitchen reading a letter that Benny had sent me just before Laughlin. I am going to miss him
terribly and I know a lot of others will. When we get to Portland we will have to drink some beer
for Benny ,I know that is exactly what he wants us to do.
On 09/30/06 terry
said:
has anyone noticed that this room became stagnant sinced benny crossed over the bar
On 09/25/06 Rich S.
said:
Just read on MSN that the 'Healy' just lost two divers under the ice on the northern
trip and they don't know what happened.
On 09/24/06 Rich S.
said:
Commander Rick, inside the canon there might just be mule crap. You know, somebody
might be pulling a joke. Just put in a blank round, pull the trigger and see what happens. Just
don't point it at any.........
On 09/24/06 Rick Greene
said:
Terry it is around the 14th - have to check the dates myself.
On 09/24/06 terry p
said:
hey guys when is portland and where is everybody staying. i need to book it
On 09/23/06 Rick Greene
said:
beautiful fall day up here in Arcata,CA - in fact the best summer day we have had in
months! have not written since Benny crossed over the Bar. Good to know he will be on the quarter
deck to greet us all when we sail heavens seas. So how is everyone? Terry, I have your CD
ready and will get it off this week. Rich S - tried to shoot off that old Japanese cannon but it
was so rusted inside the barrel that a BeeBee could not pass thru it. Did run into a mule that was
hanging around the CG airstation up though and she was looking for her friend from Laughlin - said
that her friend had run off to be with Louie and a Frankie for a menagerie-au-tres. She was telling
us up at the Legion Post that her friend said that no one ever sat a sadle like Louie and Frankie.
But she was worried as the last time she heard from her friend was a post card dated August 7th from
the Polar Sea and that her friend was the 'guest' of honor for the annual CG Day BBQ. Chances
are that the Container Rich S is talking about contains some nice mule flank steaks and a few rump
roasts. Less than a year to Portland - time to prepare the ship for sea.
On 09/17/06 Rich S.
said:
Don Mc. I was on the 'Wind' the same time as you in 'E' division. I don't know if you
have a copy but you must remember that beard contest. and we got on the mess deck, (great place to
have the judging) and photos were taken. Well, I've got a copy of us with seaman and airdale,
which I can't name presently, and I'm not going to say what category I won in. Don't anyone fill
in the description either......I did send one to Benny (who I will never forget either) a while
back, Need to send one to Frankie also but forgot how it was done. I know ,do it the old fashion
way,...... 'MAIL IT'........ Later Benny, wherever your soul is.
On 09/15/06 Donald McKinnon
said:
Well thanks to Frankie Moore I'm back on board and looking forward to seeing you all
at the next reunion. Sorry to hear about Mike he will be missed but not forgotten.
On 09/15/06 terry perrino
said:
what hotel are we using in portland
On 09/14/06 FRANKIE MOORE
said:
Well gang, Dave and Joann Borden has found another shipmate from the early 60s .
His name is Donald McKinnon (Mac) The way he talked today he will be at the Portland reunion.
On 09/08/06 FRANKIE MOORE
said:
I loved Mike McFadden like a brother and will never forget him but I also agree with
Lee and Joe . We are all going to go over that bar one day. Last one over wins.
On 09/07/06 Lee Grant
said:
THANKS! Joe exactly my feelings.
On 09/07/06 Joe Q.
said:
As we just seen Another Shipmate crossed the Bar . It is my feeling that a Reunion
can not be named after a Shipmate that Crossed the Bar . It would not be Correct to just name one
shipmate / Reunion . We must Remember our Shipmates and this can be done at the Reunion by reading
their name's and a moment of Silence .I knew both Jerry & Benny , Great Men and Eastwind Lovers &
Shipmates to many . I am willing to say both Jerry & Benny both are Saying Thanks but NO Thanks
.
On 09/06/06 Lee Grant
said:
It is with the deepest regret that I have to announce the passing of Jerry Rowan. Jerry,
as most of you know, was responsible for the forming of the EASTWIND Assoc. in 1995. It was through
his love of the Eastwind and crew that he took on the challenge of finding as many of DF1
shipmates as possible. When other shipmates, of other times, found out it grew to what we have
today. Jerry’s work will always be appreciated and remembered. You deserve the rest, smooth
sailing. Viewing Sat. 9-10:30 @ St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Dayton St. Phoenixville Mass,
immediately following service. At this point I have no further info. To pass on. Tina Rowan 610
933-8186 217 Morgan St. Phoenixville, PA 19460 June & I will be attending the service in
Phoenixville, PA but will not be back home until 9/25/
On 09/04/06 Fred Morton
said:
Agree Bob, Benny will never be forgotten, he was a great shipmate and friend.
On 09/02/06 Rich S.
said:
Aye!!
On 09/02/06 terry
said:
good i dea bob lets call it the benny mc fadden/eastwind reunion all in favor??
On 09/01/06 Robert Bridges
said:
Benny, you are gone but you will never be forgotten.We should dedicate the next reunion
to your life, and friendship. rest in peace
On 09/01/06 Joe Q.
said:
Wishing All a Great Holiday Weekend . Summer is Over & the Tourist are Gone . Now I
can get back and have a Great Retirement Job:}
On 08/30/06 John Petkus
said:
Benny, you have crossed the bar and I will miss you. You were a great shipmate and a true
friend. I shall NEVER forget those times we all shared aboard the 'Wind. Until I cross the bar and
see you again, pray for us! Clear sailing, good buddy.
On 08/29/06 Frankie Moore
said:
If I am not mistaken that is ' 4812 Whitepost road.' not whiteport road
On 08/28/06 Barry Friends
said:
Bennys passing is a very sad day. We all loved him dearly. I have been in touch with
his son Jim, who asks that in lieu of flowers send donations to the Michael McFadden Memorial
Fund c/o Weerts Funeral Home 3625 Jersey Ridge Road Davenport Iowa 52807 Julie McFadden 4812
Whiteport road Bettendorf, Iowa 52722
On 08/28/06 Rich S.
said:
I'm seeing it now. The colors at half staff, Crisostomi, Lalonde and Pappy is at the
gangway on the 'New Eastwind' telling the QM on watch to muster the crew and get the duty bos'n to
pipe......... Benny on board. Benny still has his proud salute. The O.D. says 'Welcome back
Benny, we're just getting underway.'........Benny, we will miss you here on the dock Until we are
piped aboard....... fair winds to you mate.
On 08/28/06 Allen French
said:
SO sorry to hear about Benny's passing. I received maybe the last welcome message from him
on this site. Benny, I'm Sorry I didn't get to meet u again. May God rest your soul and may we
meet again in the sweet bye and bye.
On 08/27/06 Joe Q.
said:
Took a while for me to be able to Say , Benny you will be Missed so Very much . Benny was
always in the Back ground doing what he could to help the Assoc.and Never wanted to be in the lime
Light . Next time you are wearing the Tee Shirt with the Eastwind on the front , Benny had a Big
part in those shirts . After MANY phone calls and designing the Logo . Benny had them made up from a
friend of his and Hauled them to the first couple of Reunions in Boston , so we could save money on
Shipping . It is Hard to Say Good Bye to a Friend , Benny I will miss the weekly Phone calls to you
& Seeing you at the Reunions . There will Always be a Place in our Heart for for a Good Friend . You
gave a Great Fight and the Lord said it was time to be with him , you are resting and the pain is
gone . You are now Sailing on the Eastwind with those that crossed over the Bar . Keep a Sharp
Lookout for some day we will meet again .Enjoy the Fair Winds & Calm Water & the wind to your back ,
So Long MY FRIEND
On 08/27/06 Richard Moland
said:
Benny emailed me and said he had a wish he wanted to make the 2006 reunion.He did
!!!!!!!!!!!!! God gave him that time with us.I (we) your shipmates,family and friends will miss
you,you now have no pain and are in gods hands.We will meet again someday
On 08/27/06 The Ozzie Clan
said:
We lost a Charter member of the UNGAWA Tribe We will misss you Benny, Mike,McFadden and
all your Brothers
On 08/27/06 Eddie Gelinas
said:
I am proud that i had the chance to serve with Benny, and as well as the rest of my fellow
ship mates. But i am just as proud to be apart of all the men that served aboard the Eastwind. I
think of all of you as my shipmates and brothers. I feel a great loss with Bennies passing as i
would with any of my fellow shipmates. Benny will always have a save place in my heart, and will
always be in my thoughts. God Bless you Benny and Rest in Peace.
On 08/27/06 Lee Grant
said:
As we go thru life we meet many people that affect us in different ways. To me it was
Mike, Benny to others. We met, not on the ship, not as neighbors but as people that had one thing in
common, our fond memories of days past. We met because of our love for a ship and her crews of days
goned by. Benny was one of the first volunteers in keeping this group of old shipmates together. We
will always remember his smiles and happiness in being with old friends. Benny Rest in Peace and
God Be With You.
On 08/27/06 Louie LaRiccia
said:
All who knew Benny by either serving with him or socializing with him at a reunion
will never forget him. The Eastwind Association has lost a friend and there will always be an empty
seat at the Ungawa table. Rest in peace, Benny
On 08/27/06 warren bernard
said:
On 8/26 just after 11 pm this world lost a truely good person . Mike McFadden ,known
to many of us as Benny , lost his fight with cancer and crossed over the bar.Our prayers go out to
Julie and family . As Terry said 'GOD BLESS YOU BENNY',you were one of a kind, and I am proud to
have served with you on the Coast Guard Icebreaker EASTWIND.You will be surely missed,but in our
memories you will put a smile on our faces. Again,GOD BLESS YOU BENNY,and thank you for those
memories......................
On 08/27/06 Frankie Moore
said:
Michael ( BENNY ) McFadden crossed over the bar at 11:18 Saturday night August 26. He
was really one of the good guys. I loved the guy like a brother and I will miss him terribly. I am
sure we all will .
On 08/27/06 terry perrino
said:
GOD BLESS YOU BENNY WE WILL MISS YOU
On 08/26/06 Rich S.
said:
Mates! Let's hear it for 'Benny'
On 08/23/06 Rich S.
said:
Ian Millar, Go to Yahoo, type out 'Deception Island Cemetery Photos'. You come to the
NOAA photo gallery, Click #1391photo and you are there. Maybe you got there already.
On 08/21/06 Allen 'Frenchie' French
said:
Glad to see somebody remembered me. Would have commented quicker but was on the phone with
Louie. To Frankie and Benny it's good to hear from some of the good guys. I plan on being at next
years reunion come hell or high water or heavy ice.
On 08/20/06 Rich S
said:
Bob, you will be hearing from Louie very soon unless he's busy looking for snipe mouse
traps for next years ditty bags. Where is Allen French? ....... Okay! everybody back on the flight
deck for muster. I think Rick G. got his finger caught in that canon and he's still hung up. Hey
Rick, when all else fails, read directions. I know Rick, it's hard to read 'Kanji'. Yes mates,
Rick wasn't a gunner's mate. Speaking of gunner's mate, the bos'n and the boys took the container
forward and shot the top off the lid by advice and consultation of 'Mr. Gunny'. I think a
crowbar would have done the trick from the DC shop. Well anyway the deckies have more painting to
do up there. I think that is called 'job security'. Later.
On 08/20/06 Frankie
said:
Bob, All the reunions are for us old farts.
On 08/18/06 Bob Roy
said:
Was in the CG and on the Eastwind from 54-55. Have always wondered where everyone
went. Is there an Eastwind reunion for us old guys??
On 08/13/06 Ian Millar
said:
I am currently in the research phase of writing an article on the cemetary that was on
Deception Island, but which was destroyed after our visit there by volcanic activity. I lost all of
my Eastwind related photographs due to overheating in an attic some time ago. I would be very
grateful if anyone else did in fact take any photographs of this cemetary and would be willing to
share copies with me. Be happy to cover expenses involved. Thanks and best wishes to Eastwind
shipmates. Ian Millar 65-67 SN
On 08/10/06 Rich S.
said:
Dennis, check out 'Eastwind collision' website and contacts via e-mail. Possibility.
On 08/10/06 Dennis Thorseth
said:
Where can I find the list of coasties that lost their lives during the collision in
1949?
On 08/09/06 Joe Q.
said:
Thing's are getting back to normal . Son got married this past Saturday . So that BS
is OVER with. No one is going to date any Flounder from this Aquarium !! . Hope all has had a Great
summer . Heading up to camp for a Long Rest Away from TOURIST . Enjoy the rest of the Summer
On 08/07/06 Rich S.
said:
Commander Rick, As a hint, don't forget to take the barrel cover off before shooting
that piece. Filn at eleven. Well the bos'n's just got the container on board and the large
markings say 'Polar Sea'. I wonder what's in it. 'ALL HANDS BACK OFF'! Man! the bos'n sure can
yell. They ought to station him on a buoy ...... he'd be good for fog duty. Anyway back to the
container.
On 08/06/06 Rick Greene
said:
No did not shoot any cannon off - Although we do have a WWII Japanese one in front of the
hall - war prize - I would have shot it off but I was afraid that we would blow out all the windows
just like what happened we shot off the big gun on the Mighty E. I thought that PETA was invited to
the Mule Roast held last Friday at the Academy? I guess Frankie and Louie will have to go back to
dating the flounders at Joe Q's big fish tanks that he guards so well.
On 08/05/06 Rich S.
said:
Commander Rick, Do they get you to shoot the cannon off at the front door? Well....since
the mule is gone, rinnnn-g-g-g-g, r-i-n-g-g-ggg! Hello! ....... ...... .. ' Hey P.E.T.A.
it's you again. ' ........ ....... ..... .... ... 'no I don't know if Army is going to play
football this year without a mule.' Later. Click.
On 08/04/06 Rick Greene
said:
Dropped out of the student council race - not preppy enough for this college town. But
got drafted as the commander of the Arcata American Legion. How is that mule doing - today is the
big picnic/BBQ at the Academy and I suspect he is roasting in the fire pit and about to be served
with some good southern BBQ sauce - HMMM - what bwetter way for us to celebrate 216 years of service
than to roast and old Army mule - even if she was dating Frankie and Louie. Happy Coast Guard Day!!
On 08/04/06 Jerry Lewis
said:
I missed the 4th of July toasts as we were in Boston for the Pops and Fireworks. Really
great time as had all the grandkids except one with us there for three days. Leave on Tuesday the
8th of August for three weeks in Argentina. Steak and Beer in Buenos Aires where the high tempature
is 60 degrees now. Will return to Maine on the 29th of August to wait for the New England Fall
Colors. Again 'Happy Coast Guard Day'.
On 08/01/06 Rich. S.
said:
Rick, Don't bother Frenchie. He's still reading the last six months of intelligent
writings. I believe Frenchie was in the same seat as Louie. They will have a lot to talk about.
Where in hell have you been Rick? The paint locker getting high? Did you get elected to student
council yet?
On 08/01/06 Rick Greene
said:
Frenchie - I was on from 65 to 67 - welcome aboard - were you a proud Deckie or a lowly
snipe?
On 07/26/06 Benny
said:
Hello Frenchie. glad you caught up to the Eastwiond Assoc. I served with you on the 61-62
trip. My name is Benny McFadden. As Frank mentioned we do have quite a few on from your era. They
have Frank as their mascot (MELVIN).
On 07/25/06 FRANKIE MOORE
said:
Hey Frenchie, Where the hell was you at the last reunion ? I was on the wind with
you back in 61- 62 . There are quite a few mates from that era that come to the reunions . G Y S
T for the Portland reunion coming up June 14 of next year. Don't miss this one.
On 07/24/06 Rich S.
said:
Allen, welcome aboard. Yeah sometimes it's bullshit and just recently, it's been
'muleshit'. So whatever you do, don't step in it. I'll also assume that there's a critic on
board about the fine writings. O.K. the critic please stand up and be accounted for. Damn! It
looks like the whole crew is standing.Don't forget mates, the container is still upside down out
there.
On 07/23/06 uscg999
said:
Hi Allen I was on the wind 67,68 ,till decom. Welcome ,I am sure there are shipmates out
there that served with you.Lets hear some stories and what you did on the wind.Scroll down about 6
months and read what we are all about.Some of our guys need to get there own web site,talk
needless.There is alot of bull shit not worth reading Allen welcome aboard
On 07/22/06 Allen French
said:
I'm Allen french-Eastwind 60-62.Just checkin around for the big wind , seewho's around,
haven't seen anyone in years site.Anyone help?
On 07/18/06 Louie
said:
Hi Rick, just so happens the local micro breweries put out some pretty good stuff. We
stopped in Whitefish for food and beer. The local stuff was excellent. The women were pretty good
too. Not that they'd notice an old coastie like me. Guess a lot of movie stars are moving to
Whitefish, big deal huh? louie
On 07/17/06 Rich S.
said:
Rick, I tried smoking trout in school and never did get high, but there was an after
affect, like right now. Don't let Louie come up with any fish stories. You know what happened
last time. Joe Q., don't say anything either...... Damn!!! that crate just dropped in the water
before it got here. Well, it sank like a mule wood. Does that mean 'no picnic' for CG Day?
RRRRRiiiiinnnnggggg! RRRRiiinn! Hello! Yeah this is he. 'Oh hi Peter!' 'Peter who?' 'Oh you
mean P.E.T.A.' .....the 'People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' 'Hey what's
happening?'...........'Oh the mule thing?' '.........?.' Yeah that's only a story.'. '
..............? 'Yeah, it's j u s t a s t ory. It's all made up. See ya!' Click.
.........Damn!!!!! the container just surfaced and it's upside down...............
On 07/16/06 Rick Greene
said:
Louie - There is nothing like the western part of the country! Hope you smoked sme of
those trout. Also feel free to bring a bunch of smoked trout to the 07 reunion in Portland. Rick S
- Balboa Beer had a good punch to it - it is US beer that really is prety wimpy compared to the rest
of the beer drinking world. where do you think that chopper is taking that mule - main course at
the CG Day BBQ? Or is it being transfered to the Marines - it does; however, have a much higher IQ
than the average Jar Head though.
On 07/16/06 Louie
said:
Hey guys, spent a week in Montana trout fishing with some friends. The fishing and weather
were real good. The scenery was awesome. Went up to Glacier National Park sightseeing on the last
day of the trip.
On 07/15/06 Rich S.
said:
Hey Rick, Would that be a 'Rocky Balboa' beer without the punch? That chopper seems to
have two tails on it and one has a little fur. They have figured it out.
On 07/15/06 Rick Greene
said:
Panama - what wonderful memories - Gloria's House of adult entertainment, National
Guardsmen on every corner. Rodman and 25 cent mixed drinks - And who can ever forget Balboa Beer -
and monkey meat turning on a spit at a local bar. Rick S - how is the mule doing on the Polar Sea -
anyone in the new CG noticed yet that it is a mule and not a new 90 day wonder?
On 07/15/06 Rich S.
said:
Frankie, you are right about Panama. The taxi's are always crowded and the coconuts are
always too damn high to reach....... Lee! Speaking of containers, here comes one from the Polar Sea
under the chopper. Yeah, and it's headed this way. Go get Rick G.
On 07/15/06 FRANKIE
said:
BEING AROUND ALL MY OLD SHIPMATES MAKES ME HAPPY . BUT WHAT WOULD MAKE ME REALLY
JOLLY IS BEING AROUND ALL MY OLD SHIPMATES IN A BEER BAR AT THE MOTEL IN PORTLAND. THERE IS
SOMETHING ABOUT BEER THAT MAKES THE SEA STORIES A WHOLE LOT BETTER. AND THINKING OF PANAMA ,I DO
NOT WANT TO GO BACK THERE BUT I WOULDN'T TAKE ANYTHING FOR THE MEMORIES.
On 07/15/06 Benny
said:
Lee Believe me I had no intention of trying to influence you with trying to relive Panama.
I don't think any of us would know what to do anyway. I am working on a couple of guys for right now
for the reunion. I don't know what you can do to make Frank any happier, he is Mr. Happy.
On 07/15/06 Lee Grant
said:
Benny if I read you right, the 2-3 large containers filled with liquid under pressure
describes several of the tribe. I can not and will not try to relive Panama for any of us. Lobster
bake, you are on your own. I am trying to work with motel. Lets see if we can make 07 bigger then
05. that means we need 101+ shipmates. Lets get to work and find the lost ones.
On 07/14/06 Benny
said:
I know how you can make Frankie happy in a heart beat, as I sailed with him for 2 years. A
lot of it has to do with beer and Panama. A true New England Lobster Bake generally has 2-3 large
containers filled with liquid under pressure, I assume you know that, and will do all that is
necessary.
On 07/09/06 Lee Grant
said:
You are right Rick, We are in the process of setting up an all day tour (Fri. June 15)
along the coast finishing up with a true clam/lobster bake before returning to Portland. Because of
costs, (buses, guides, meals) we will need early commitments. I will post the site after we
finalize the plans. Frankie, I am working on making you happy, more to follow.
On 07/09/06 Rick Greene
said:
Well the 4th is now History - hope that everyone had a safe and restful one. I spent the
day voluteering for the local Chamber of Commerce - started the day at 5:30 Am and finished at 9:30
PM long day - from 10:00 AM to 5:00PM it was running two beer boths. SoIam glad that it has past.
Now I am just getting ready for the American Legion's annual picnic - as the new Commander of the
Post - God help us all - We invited the local CG units to come and enjoy the day. In August the
Post will be inviting the CG units to come to our post dinner and meeting in honor of the CG's
birthday. At last nights meeting some said to me once a coastie always a coastie and I responded
that is true - like the Marines, except we were more intellegent. Well we are down to 11months
till Portland we need to get this chatter going!
On 07/04/06 Amby Powers
said:
Also want to add my wishes for a Happy Fourth to all my former shipmates and all the
gang from Laughlin . Stay well . Waiting to have a free Glenfidich in Portland .
On 07/04/06 Benny
said:
Yeh, what Chuck, Frank Louie,, and the Ostervold brothers said goes for me.
On 07/04/06 Chuck Miller
said:
My first toast will be to all you shipmates on this 4th!
On 07/04/06 FRANKIE
said:
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY MATES. | |
