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OLD Reunion Hall Table for: USCGC Polar Star On 03/01/08 Erica Yarbrough said: Hey everyone, Just dropping a line to let everyone know that Ken and I are headed back to Seattle. Ken got orders to the Polar Sea. Anyone that can help us out finding a house to rent, let me know. Can't wait to see you all again and show the boys all those crazy places we used to go...then again maybe we should wait awhile to tell them the stories....HA. On 01/08/08 Mark Williams said: I was over in Seattle yesterday and saw all three breakers sitting there; what's with that? Isn't anyone going down for the breakout or has the Coast Guard given that up to NSF? Anyone in the know?? On 12/24/07 Rick Brogan said: Merry Christmas EVERYONE & Have a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! On 12/13/07 Olivia (Logan) Hurst said: Hello everyone. I was on the polar star from 95-97. I just found this site, lets see, it has been 10 years since deep freeze 96. Stephen Hurst and I got married and we have one child who is now 3. We both got out in 2000 and moved to the northwest. I'm currently a traveling RN and Steve is full time student and loving every moment of the wonderful GI bill. We wanted to say hi to everyone, good to here all the funny stories. On 12/10/07 vito said: What's up Jay? Yeah I always love busting V's balls. Speaking of V did he actually go or stand you up. He is Mr. No Show. He didn't show me anything, he partys like an old women. ;) Just kidding! On 11/27/07 Robert Cassidy said: Just found this site (again) and had some interresating reading. Brought back memories from 93-96. I got out of the Guard in 03 as a BM1. On 11/24/07 Jay Fuller said: Hello to all, this is my semi-annual posting to see who still reads this dribble. Hi to you Vito, it would appear that you are a frequent here. I was back in Seattle this summer for a few days, and as everyone else has said, I can't help but to remember all of the crazy stuff that went on. It truly is amazing that we all made it past E-3's. While I was there, I went to all of the old hangouts (Kells etc.) and found my signature on four , still hanging, life rings.LOL. By the way Vialva, I had dinner with Kim and Lori while I was in Seattle in September. On 11/19/07 Mike Foley said: Make that DF 78... On 11/19/07 Mike Foley said: Danny Phillips-- I have the sailing lists for the Arctic Ice Trials 76 (for the most part, plankowners) and for Deep Freeze 77. I think they are still packed from my move about 6 months ago, but I can dig them out if you, or anyone else is interested...I may have them electronically already as well, so if I find that I may be able to post it or otherwise send them on...let me know. I can be reached at MustangEO@comcast.net for anyone that wants a copy. On 11/14/07 Dakota Chamberlain said: I was looking out the window this week and noticed the Polar Sea come out of P36, made me think about the Polar Star. I was a YN2 on the Star and made one south trip. Some of the names that come to mind our Paul Martin, John Stevens (Snevets), Mike Foley, Rick (though I think he called himself Rich at that time) Brogan Terry Hoover, Frog and many others. Lots of good memories. I remember softball at Sandpoint. Papa Bear drunk in Wellington giving his money away in a bar. I went down with Frog and some others to pull him out. I was sorry to hear about Adrian. I was sitting in the ship's office one day and he asked me what I was doing that afternoon, he then asked me to go to the courthouse and standup with him when he married Cecila. He went back to the ship to stand duty and I went to dinner with Cecila and her friend. I run into Jake Jacoy's girlfriend from then every now and then, Carol Key. Had lunch a few years ago with Nelson Roll. He had been called up to active duty after 9/11. I could go on for some time. Brought back nice memories, thanks. On 11/07/07 Kurt Wilson said: Addy, great call on hanging out under the underpass. Those were great times. It was a blast back then, a lot of that goes to the crew we had though. Speaking of, what ever happened to Gareth Moore? I think that was his name..... On 10/31/07 Addy -N- Zoo said: Vito, Vialva, Kurt, glad to see that you are still in the Guard and doing well. Me and Zoo are back in the Pac Northwest again. Rotting away in the rain in Astoria. I am heading up to Seattle to Pier 36 for some training next week. Seattle always reminds me of the ol' days of 64's and hanging out on the couch under the overpass. Crazy days. that seems so long ago now and CWO's aren't allowed to have that much fun. On 10/28/07 Lance Stumpf said: I just ran a name check on myself and a looks like a few people may have been looking for me! I did go to CG lake tahoe then left in 2000 to return to the normal life in long beach, Ca. Bought a house, got married, two dogs, etc. I'm teaching high school to deliquents. It often reminds of a port call just going to work. Hope everybody is well and I hope Krusty knows he is the original! On 10/28/07 Danny Phillips said: Hey Coasties,I just found this site COOOOOOOOOOOL !!!!!!! I still think about those good old times in Seattle with Rich Brogan,Reilly,Bob Nichols,Fred Webster,Seaburg,Cliff Schomberg,( WOW MAN) Stecha,Bennet,Fitz,J.P. , Marcus Phillips,Craigy,Adams and a bunch that I have forgotten their names.....Anybody know where I could get a list of the plankowners names ? On 10/19/07 vito said: Oh crap it's wild bill. Dumm was on the CGC Thetis with me but I transfered out of there 3 years ago. I'm getting old V. You best watch yourslef you never know where I'll transfer next year (Valiant, Polar Star, or back to Hawaii). On 10/14/07 Bill Waite said: Now Duff & Dumm lay to the galley , were the heck are they now?? Hope there not speeding down I5 LOL. Just up dateing my e_mail add. for those old Polar Star ship mates. I miss bakeing for all the gang . I am ret.in Astoria OR and still see some of you guys around. Its a small Cost Guard.By for now SS3Bill Waite( Wild Bill ) On 10/09/07 Alphanso Vialva said: OK, so I've been busy for a while. What's the matter Don V Having a hard time keeping up with the big boys? I hope we didn't spoil PR for you. That's what you get for all the bitching last time. So I see our prodigal son Jesse Bumgarner has returned. Hey Jesse, it's good to know you're doing good man. Hello to everyone else, don't even try to complain about me keeping in touch....you all should know by now, I suck at it!....but I do tend to answer my emails in my old age. It's good to here that everyone's doing fine. Chief Highland, thanks for that email. It's good to know that you're still here with the other Polar Misfits and me keeping an eye on us. Say hi to your other half for me. Kurt, I guess we just keep missing each other in passing man, YOU SUCK! I'm sure we'll run into each other soon enough. Addy, Zoo, Jay, Brett, Johnny, Billy, and everyone else, I fooled them all...I'm still here (what a racket the CG is, I can't believe the let us promote past SN/FN!) On 09/25/07 Frank Wintersteen said: i found this site the other day. just trying to contact old plankowning ship mates. i got the star right out of cook's school. spent my first nite ina seattle hotel. when i reported in there was no deck force or snipes yet. i spent 6-7 months at sandpoint barracks , 3rd floor. was good buddies with brogan, danny adams, gary rook, marcus, bob nichols and frd webster,fitz from salem( we went farming on frat row in his ford sedan?? one way too fun nite. to many great memories to list and names that come back in spurts. still have all my commissioning day stuff with everybodies names , plank owner cert and arctic circle cert. who could forget 'wow man' jay stecha from the south. i remember a few of you coming over to spokane to party at the state line. idaho had a 19 yr drinking age at the time. i am interested in the stars status. i served on her a few times later as a weekend warrior but it was in no way the same. lifes been a springsteen song, 2 great kids, same gal (vicki) for 30 years + tons of great friends. i dont think many of you would believe i teach. still cook a lot too. someone let me know what the big red's status is, please. hope youve been amused. frank On 09/25/07 Doug Lewallen said: Foley, Brogan, Martin ,Scherping. Great times, Glad we are all alive. On 09/24/07 Philip S. Rushing said: I will be in Seattle Wednesday 26 Sep 2007 for a job interview at FEMA Region X in Bothel. I will be on a tight time schedule, just in and out on the same day, but I would like to talk on the phone to whoever I can make contact with. My cell phone is 817-703-5230. On 09/21/07 EM from the Star said: This is an article from the Seattle times today: http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug= icebreakers20m&date=20070920&query=Coast+Guard On 09/20/07 vito said: What's up Kurt? I didn't do anything besides finding out they just got an ET. Oh well Limbo where I go and Limbo where I stay. I wish Limbo wasn't in Puerto Rico. Tell Mo, 'Me cause trouble? Never!' ;) On 09/16/07 Ed Pittman said: I am a Plank Owner (Recommissioned 78) SN right out of Boot arrived when Star returned from DF78 with the Stowaway Did DF 79( still have the mission book)trip I still think about. Gambill I remember when you went AWOL in ValP.Hotel California and Hotel Louisania Good Times all. Wish I would of know of this site years ago... On 09/15/07 Kurt said: What the hell Vito? Hopefully no trouble came your way. We were in Key West about a month ago doing migrant ops.....Keep in touch and let me know where you end up and Mo says stay out of trouble fool! On 09/13/07 John Monsanto said: Hello Polar Star Alumni, just retired 1 Sep 07 in Miami where I reside. Fortunate to have BMC Ray Murry Ret attend. My son enlisted and will graduate 21Sep07. Hope your all doing well. On 09/13/07 vito said: Kurt, I lost orders going back to Key West so I guess I can wait. Ha Ha Ha! Typical... On 08/24/07 vito said: Kurt, I rcvd orders back to key west. I can't wait to get back, oh yeah I'm go to the Mo'chicken! Another 270' under my belt, I already did a patrol on the getting so it's nothing new. I just can't wait to get out of PR. On 08/21/07 Mike Foley said: Phil Rushing! You just made my day...man I guess you remember --better than most of us looking at your posts! I'll have to read your posts again to put together my comments...I may have some more recent history on the guys you mentioned now that you've jogged my memory. Those of you don't know--Sandpoint has been closed for years...probably 10 years or so. The old buildings are there, most in disrepair--the hangar, the galley, our old barracks, etc. but its all closed and turned over to the city...much of what we knew and partied in has been converted to community center and low income housing...and the old air field and all the ball parks have been converted to city park. Still--I go there every few months to reflect on our time there and think about our adventure...it was a good good time in life. Good to hear from you Phil. On 08/21/07 Philip Rushing said: Just some last thoughts then I have to turn in its late. It was MK2 John Riley's motorcycle. I remember being in line at the Credit Union on Attu and not having enough money to open an account it took $20 and I only had $10. CAPT Norman C. Venzke was standing in line behind me and put $10 on my shoulder. I think I remember Brogan's gotee but I may be confused. The stowaway cruise was just after I left the ship but I heard all about it from my 'sources'. On 08/21/07 Philip Rushing said: Wow. I just looked through the old emails and had a rush of memories. My Plank Owner and Artic Circle Certificates are on the wall beside me right now along with my Army 'I Love Me' stuff. Mark Kennedy let me have his apartment when he left the ship. I will never be able to repay him for that. I loved having an apartment right by the University of Washington campus in the summer time to girl watch. I was roommates with BM2 Buckley when.... YN1 Adrian 'Frog' Hagens was my best friend. I even did not call him that talking to Cecilia because she did not like it. I know Adrian had a history of depression. That is why he helped me so much after my divorce. I talked with him several times a year until his kids were in high school. I found where Cecilia was working on the internet when I found out about Adrian but did not contact her. It was four years later and I did not want to open wounds for her. I miss her also. She was my friend and coworker at Group Seattle. I miss her sister Sylvia who visited also. SK1 Denny Morgan was the one who gave me my nickname of 'Filthy Phil' because I did not smoke, drink or catch women. Oops... I let that secret slip out don't tell my son. Chief Hodges helped me do my first will and got me interested in personal financial planning. Little did I know that would become my civilian career. I conned BM1 Terry Monteuil (sp?), BMC Shackleford and Chief Raddatz into letting me move from Deck Force inside to become the Deck Department Administrative Seaman. They made up that title for me after I left the ships office because I never got to type fast enough for YNCM Fisher. The last time I took a typing test was over 20 years ago and I typed 70 words a minute but I never reached 40 with Chief Bill Fisher looking over my shoulder. I called him and CAPT Joe Smith when I was commissioned in the Army and every promotion thereafter through Captain. I send Joe Smith a congratulations letter when he got command of the Polar Star. I met Doc David Haynes at his clinic on Governors Island in New York City before we both arrived at the Polar Star. I was passing through to meet a YN school friend at Floyd Bennet Field and stopped into see him when I was told he was also headed for the PRECOMDET. I still remember BM2 now BMC (Ret) Rick Hairres sense of humor and key chain as he walked the deck especially how much fun he had at Sand Point going through EMT training before we got the ship. Speaking of Sand Point I am having a senior moment and can not remember John L's last name at the moment though I do remember his building his motorcycle on the third deck of the barracks and it took all hands on the floor to lower it out the window down to the street. I still have my Navy Blanket from that barracks. Dont tell... I used it in the Army so everyone knows its my damn blanket. I also remember some of us sneaking out of the barracks and living in the boat house for three months until we had a fight over who was drinking whos milk in the refrigerator and the XO sent us back to the barracks. There are lots of people from the ship and Coast Guard I remember but the ones mentioned above have been mentioned in the emails on this site. I remember helping Ensign Hughes build his sailboats. Well I fetched tools for him. I did not know what I was doing beyond that. I remember Ensigns Carron, Weston and Garrett. I sent Ensign (RADM) Jeff Garrett a congratulations letter but never got a reply. I saw him on the History Channel as Commanding Officer of the Healey and emailed Coast Guard Public Affairs who gave me an address for him. I exchanged emails with Capt Richard Malm last summer but that was from Group Seattle not the Polar Star. On 08/21/07 Philip Rushing said: To Mike Foley and other Polar Star Plank Owners: This is Philip Rushing. I remember you very well. I was Adrian Hagens SNYN on the Polar Star 1975 to 1976. In 2002 I emailed King County Airport looking for Frog. I knew he worked there. I talked on the phone alot with Frog over the years but lost contact in 1998. A coworker told me he died in 1998. I introduced Frog and Cecila. I respected her request to not contact her. I miss him. He was a good friend and helped me when my first wife divorced me in 1993. I have been married to my second wife 11 years next week. She is from mainland China. I met her at the Universtiy of Texas at Arlington where she was an accounting student. Our son, went back to Baylor University as a violin major last weekend. He is a Sophomore. I am sitting here packed to leave for Hurricane Dean along the Texas Border. My regiment already has soldiers in Brownville and Larado. My car broke today so I have to have it fixed before I can catch up. I am a Major in the Texas State Guard. That is the volunteer State Defense Force for Texas. We are a Civil Affairs unit. After the Polar Star I went to Port Safety Station Seattle at Pier 36 on 41 Footers. Then I transfered to Group Seattle as a Storekeeper Striker. I ended on the CGC Munro as an SK2. I went back to Texas in August 1978. I joined Army ROTC in January 1979. The Coast Guard Reserve was unhappy with me since I forgot to ask them. I was commissioned as an Armored Cavalry Second Lieutenant in December 1980. I served the Texas Army National Guard from May 1979 until September 1991. I was an Armor officer from 1980 until 1984 when I switched to Chemical Corps. I was at Fort Bliss Texas finishing Army Command and General Staff College when Iraq invaded Kwaitt in August 1990. I was out of uniform from 1991 until 2002 ending as a Chemical Corps Captain. In 2002 I joined the Civil Air Patrol because my son was interested. He lost interest and I stayed until 2003. I worked the Space Shuttle recovery in 2003 as a Liasion to the NASA site collecting the pieces we found. In May 2004 I was appointed as a Military Police Major in the Texas State Guard. I just finished my third Battalion Command Tour. We switched from Military Police to Civil Affairs last year. I was Officer in Charge of the 19th Regiment's Forward Command Post during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. I worked as an Estate Planning Legal Assistant from 1991 until 2006. I finished a Bachelors in Emergency Management in 2004 and now I am a Farmers Insurance Agent. My time on the Polar Star and in the Coast Guard was the best part of my life. I have served in Germany, all over the United States and in Korea but the Army was never as much fun as the Coast Guard. Though it was better being an officer in the Army than enlisted in the Coast Guard. Good night. Philip Rushing, 20 Aug 2007. On 08/16/07 Bernie Penkin said: Hello Jason. Glad to see that you are still around. On 08/02/07 Jason Rubin said: Hey there Bernie! Just thought I'd drop on in to the board. Hope everyone is doing well. On 07/27/07 Bernie Penkin said: Hello everyone! Great to see that this board is active after a long absence. Wayne Jarvis sorry I missed your impromtu reunion. Say hello to Giblin for me. I am still in Vancouver, WA enjoying my retirement with my family. On 07/26/07 Jim Mcmahon said: Hi All, See lots of familiar names below over the years...I was also on the Star for a short time (joined in September of '78 right out of boot at Alameda, left for AD 'A' school in May of '79. I did manage to get in a south trip, and was one of the lucky few to watch the crew of Glacier throw lemons at us while we were stuck in the ice with a big puddle of hydraulic fluid off our stern. Stood my first watches with Roy Castro, when the QD was on the Starboard side....in Todds...in drydock....somebody remind me why we were standing watch again? On 07/19/07 J. Bumgarner said: Sure, send her my email address. We usually go to Seattle around the first of November, so that would be a great time for a reunion. Otherwise, just let me know and we can plan a trip around it. Other than that, if any of you ever have a buoy to tend in Tulsa or Dallas, email me and I'll buy you a couple of whatever you're drinking these days. On 07/18/07 Kurt Wilson said: Jesse Lives!!! Good to see your alive and doing well. Like Vito was saying, DF 95 was off the hook. Not to many memories( I wonder why???) It is definetly good to hear from you Jesse. I know that Jenn Whaley was/is trying to set up a reunion later this year. I will forward her you email addy if you don't mind to keep ya in the loop. As for me I have been married a little more that a year now, no kids and I am stationed in NC, on the Elm. Let me tell ya, buoy tenders suck!! Besides that everything is is just peachy, well if you consider playing with migrants peachy. Oh well, at least pull in to Key West every couple of days? On 07/17/07 Bill (Oldfart) Ross said: Just wondering if the little statue is still down in Main Control. Thats me NOT sweeping the deck. If you were not on at the time you wouldn't understand. I had a great time on the Star, hell if I was a lot younger and in better health I wold be back on for another trip. Remember 17 Knot Ross On 07/14/07 Ray Murry said: Vito, When of course I remember you. The first complaint I got from HSC Procknow was about, 'SN Nicosia.' I remember when we packed up Jesse's belongings, I think Proctor was there with us. It is great to see so many of you stayed and have accomplished so much. Officers, Warrants and Chiefs OH MY! If you are ever in New Orleans (Madi Gras) give me a yell. We entertain frequently. BMC (ret) On 07/11/07 Don Vinson said: Greetings all my Ice Brothers & Sisters. Just dropped in to take a peek at who has been visiting the site. All is well at this hour Keeping in touch with a few folks. Fair winds & Open Leads to you all. Don 'Da Bosun' Vinson On 07/11/07 Don Vinson said: Greetings all my Ice Brothers & Sisters. Just dropped in to take a peek at who has been visiting the site. All is well at this hour Keeping in touch with a few folks. Fair winds & Open Leads to you all. Don 'Da Bosun' Vinson On 07/10/07 vito said: Mr. Bumgarner ?!?! Holy crap your still alive? That';s good news and I'm glad your not an Australian! I have a picture you might want, it's Hewit and myself the day we departed from Tasmanis without you. We are both pointing at the board with your name marked as checked out. It is so classic! Did you get your things? I had to pack you up. Remember Vialva? He just left and praise jesus b/c we were ouit of control. Martin Trembly is station here, whoops I'm in San Juan Puerto Rico. Chief Murray don't know if you remember me, I'm sure it was all bad but it's nice to here your still around. Well I have a meeting to attend so take care and I will send you some pic's Jesse... I have a lot and they are all pretty friggin funny. vito On 06/28/07 Drew Scherping said: I served on the Wide Arctic Garbage Barge aka Building 10 from Nov 76-Sep78. Made the infamous StowAway cruise (Brogan.. glad your 'alive' I KNEW it had to have been you & Fitz!) I was SK3 at the time with SKC Denny Morgan, Sk1 John Amrhein and Sk3 Steve Duquette in supply. I believe it was the Purple Onion or the 1880 club where Mr. Foley gained the now famous 'F**k 'em up Foley' nickname from those BI & Glacier pukes! Mike, still have the state flag of Wyoming on your arm?!This is a blast from the past to see all these names from my glory days. I retired in 98 and still live in the Seattle area. On 06/14/07 Roy Castro said: I served as an RM2 in 78/79 with the other RMs being Tom Tatum, Mike Matthews, Brian Von Beckman, Al Davis and Gary Husbands - don't remember the RMC - Randy Grey has just retired as an RM1. We got on just after the stow-away adventure and the Captain was determined that we would not stop anywhere except operational. Great seeing some of the old names - Foley - I remember you as a DC (and the stories about the Flame) - thanks for bringing back some old days. On 06/08/07 Rick Brogan said: Well I remember all of you because Me & Seaburg put all the Plank Owners names in the Turbine room (Top right hand corner)(Where I Originally put the Stowaway) (Before The Fitz Moved her)Did I say Fitz?You guys Make Me smile ,It was the best days of my Life .Mike , You tell Cindy I said Hello .John Reilly is getting Married September 8th /He Now resides in Roseburg Oregon..& Mike I was going to ask you about Paul Martin (He was a Good guy).Anyway It's really good to still be alive(I Passed away 15 years ago?)F**** Rumours LMAO..I Was a bartender for 8 years @ Reillys Night club in Mountain View California 1982 -90 .Thank God it did close down or I would of been dead(Weekend warrior in the 80's ).So Now I work @ Stanford Hospital as A Mechanical Engineer.Been here for 18 years.Play Golf & Softball (Wife Died in 2002 ).But All is well ..It's really great to hear from you all ..Im Pissed I missed the reunion, but if there happens to be another I will definitely be there!!!! On 06/07/07 Mark Williams said: Ray, sorry.... DPA is a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - that side of the government that seems hell bent on keeping cops from doing what they do. And as a second part of their job they seem to love the act of the pre-trial agreement. Anything, fair or not, to prevent a case from seeing a court room seems to be the norm. Sometimes I wonder why I still do what I do. I'm glad you're out of that mix, there is no honor in it in my eyes. mark On 06/03/07 Ray Murry said: J. Baumgartner, Great to hear that all has worked out well for you. I heard the Star is in a quazi-mothball status and so we may not have the opportunity to board during this period. Mark, I am not sure what a DPA is? I think it is a defense attorney? I no longer practice criminal, I was a prosecutor but really didn't like the criminal defense practice, so I practice civil law and I do not take defense work. I go to trial often. Jim Giblin, was working in a warehouse, lost a bunch of weight, stopped drinking and was doing well. I think W. Jarvis still has his contact information. Steigert is in Kettle Falls raising cattle and the last of his brood. I e-mail the both of them occassionally. Ray On 05/31/07 Ken Petty said: Mike: I really hate hearing about Frog he was a great guy. If I am able to track John L. down I will pass on your message and let him know about this site. On 05/30/07 J. Bumgarner said: Good evening, RMC and BMC. It's good to hear from everyone again. After leaving Seattle, I came back to Oklahoma and worked at several different jobs, ranging from warehouse work to software development. Right now I'm doing software stuff for a bank. Got married (six years ago this Halloween) and had two kids. One will be 2 in August, and the other is the reason I got married six years ago. We've vacationed several times in Seattle, and my wife and I (and Baker, I think) took a tour of the Star. I couldn't show her any of the really good stuff, but it was great to see it again. We went back last November, and after walking there in the rain from downtown we found out that they put up a big iron fence and they wouldn't let me tour it. That was a big disappointment. Oh well, I'll try again next November... So where did everyone else go? Wilson, Vito, where are you? On 05/30/07 Mike Foley said: Couple of others I remember (the memories come in spurts these days)--some of you may have seen it on these sites- Frog (Hagens) took his own life several years ago...no one knows why. I heard a guy he went to school with tried to contact Celia about it (she was the YN2 from District) but I understand she didn't want to talk or make contact. I remember him often as he was a good guy and good friend. Same with Bill Merchant...sometimes I guess we just can't see the way out. The other one I heard about, from either Capt Smith or Admiral Garrett (I think)-- remember YN3 Russell (I do, he picked me up at the airport the first time I ever set foot in Seattle)--I believe the story goes (old settled down guy way of saying 'this is no sh#*$%t) he got out, got a commission in the Army and I think he was a Tank Commander in the last Gulf War...not sure if he's still in or not...but those of you that remember him, know that DOES NOT FIT. But it is cool. Ken if you contact John L. please pass on my contact info...maybe he'll drop a line...that would be fun to catch up on. On 05/30/07 Mark Williams said: Ray, I remember the song you wrote about me too; Don't know if you knew I heard it, you and a small group of your guys in the hall, you singing, everyone laughing. So, Mr. Bumgarner, tell the board what you're up to in life now. After the flight back from Australia and a brief time back in Seattle I don't know that anyone heard from you again. An event such as that NEEDS follow- up :) Anyway, I'm still here, plugging away, doing battle with lazy DPA's (Ray, I hope you're not a lazy DPA who would rather deal than stand in court!!!) and loving life. FINALLY diving for my second job. So who's heard from Jim Giblin? Where the hell did he end up? later guys..... On 05/30/07 Ken Petty said: Thanks for the updates Mike. You triggered some more names from the bilges of my brain. I remember John L. Going off to the lightship. He was dating Pam King's sister for awhile and for some reason I thought he had married her but I guess not. I will try to do some searches in the phone books near Susanville to see if I can track him down. On 05/25/07 Mike Foley said: Oh yeah...Paul Martin is a mailman down in Tennessee...been a lot of years since I talked to him though...he married Patty, his sweetheart from the Panama Canal Zone. On 05/25/07 Mike Foley said: So a few more updates from what I know (what I remember) for the plankowners...Buckley retired as the Ancient Mariner (no sh@#$)--I got to sail North with him one last time on Polar Sea before I retired (no, I don't know where Adams is)--real tragedy...just a few days after Buck retired, his wife passed away. Captain (then Cdr.) Joe Smith is still around P36...walking where he used to jog and always available to give a sailor some fatherly advice. Scott Jocoy (though not a Plankowner, close enough) raises horses and is a world class Men's Clothing retailer (those of you know Jake you know that fits). Ed Wilson still works for the CG at the YARD...he was out last year to see us (he was my roommate when I was a DC2/DC1and he doesn't remember any of the nights I came in 'late'). Chris Garst and Weber were out in the midwest last I heard...Chris did a full career in the CG. Sexton and Dave Alt are both out on the east coast and still check in here from time to time. Best I know, Roe retired in Seattle...I played ball with him for a few years in the early 80s but lost track. Fitz is down in Oregon close to home and doing well...talked to him last year or year before I think...talked about float fishing--he still has the same damn boat. Jeff Garrett was my CO on Sea when I retired in 96 (the first time) and he retired just a couple of years ago as the 13th District Commander ... went out for chili with him last year and he'll go with you too if you look him up--like Capt Smith he's always there to listen to a sailor's tale. Capt. (then Cdr.) Bill Anderson is a Puget Sound Pilot--still remembers all our antics and laughs when we talk about it. Capt (then Capt. and still Capt.) Bob Moore was still in Seattle working on some maritime heritage projects years ago-FIR was one I think--anyway, I ran into him at an officer luncheon and thought 2 things...1) He would remember me; 2) He would still hate me and try to vacate the suspended bust he gave me for taking that Navy truck for a ride down in McMurdo. Only number 1 happened and we had a great talk about the old days. I see many of you everytime my wife and I sit down to look at our wedding album...it is great Ken to see so many and I hope we see many more, still alive. On 05/25/07 Mike Foley said: Ken, you may remember that John L. went off to Lightship Columbia...he was my first roommate on Star...really good friend and I hated to see him go. I was lost for weeks until Martin and that crew took me in. Last I heard of John L (remember these are just rumors and sea stories) was he'd made BM3 and went to Station New Orleans. I tried to look him up when I was stationed in SE Texas but no joy. Last I heard he'd married one of those Acadian American women down there and she straightened him out...never heard from him again, except I heard he was happy. I know he was from Susanville CA, and I passed through there in 1986...but I didn't see him and he's not in the book. Anyone hears from him I'd be interested in hearing how it turned out for him too. On 05/25/07 Mike Foley said: Ray, I knew John Monsanto as a YN1 and spent many a lunch hour heaving weights around the P36 weight room with him. Please pass on my regards and congratulations. On 05/24/07 Ray Murry said: For those of you that may be interested CWO Monsanto (formerly YNC Monsanto) will be retiring on June 22, 2007. The ceremony is in Miami and I have promised to attend.....even squeez into the old uniform. Ray Murry On 05/22/07 Ken said: Damn it is great to know that so many of the old Plank Owners are still alive and doing well. I still think that was one of the tightest crews ever. Think about the high percentage that would party together all the time. Does anyone know the whereabouts of John White. On 05/21/07 Mike Foley said: Holy cow...Brogan! I can't even begin to tell you how glad I am to see your name (as well as Steve's and Ken Petty's--yes Ken I do remember you well and will respond later). Brogan, I have for nearly 15 years now, been led to believe that you were no longer on the planet...and now here you are...I would really like to catch up...just so you know Cindy and I just celebrated 29 years yesterday...she calls me Grandpa now though. Drop me a line and lets catch up. If you have a line on Reilly that would be cool too. Sunnyvale isn't that far and I like to drive down to CA once in awhile. Steve...time we were checking in again too...been awhile. I don't think you and I have talked since we were both recalled. Ken, I'll be in touch. Damn...you guys just made my day. By the way...I've been in touch withFitz over the years...I've got his number around here somewhere. I ran into Nels Anderson last year too...he works down the street for the DOT...same as me. Mike On 05/21/07 Ken Petty said: I guess I should have given the last name Rick.....Petty On 05/21/07 Ken said: Hey Rick: Sunnyvale Ca? You didn't go back to Brooklyn. I don't know if you remember me or not but I am also a fellow Plank Owner. Only made the one north trip and then went to EM school and then did three trips on the Glacier. I was on the South trip when The Infamous stowaway came back with the Star. She was on the dock in Long Beach when we got back. On 05/21/07 Rick Brogan said: Well the only reason I kicked Phil's ass is because I watched Mike Foley Up close & personnal Now I'm not saying That Mr.Foley fought alot (Yes I am)But I was sure glad I never pissed him off..I tell you I really miss those days..I 'm glad I found this sight..I'll be dropping by from time to time... On 05/19/07 Stephen Hamilton said: Brogan, tossing your hat off the drydock as you went down the brow, heh. I remember you boxing Phil in the foc'sl, Sua laughing his head off anytime something happened, the Flame (what's that you say, Mike? They tore it down?) and many other memories. Fitz, Poppa Roe, Lerza and a dozen others whose faces stay the same decades later even if the names have faded. . . Some of you have made it into print. Some of you haven't; memories remain like souvenirs kept in my desk drawer. Proof, I suppose, that we really were there. On 05/19/07 Rick Brogan said: Wow ,Mike Foley Fellow Plank Owner.Don't tell anyone who brought her on board Okay!!! I did protect myself that morning before we took off .I told the XO what I did in front of 200 witnesses@ morning Muster ,but what I didn't know (Till later that day)is that the other 2 guys moved her underneath the Bridge.I had no idea that the Polar Star had a reunion.If I knew I would have been there with John Reilly (MK2).I reside in Sunnyvale California. On 05/17/07 Ray Murry said: Jesse Baumgartner....I actually wrote song about you after your hiatus. I would think you are more than welcome here; after all you have been the topic of discussion. I hope that all is well with you. On 05/17/07 Ray Murry said: It is great to see the success of the many great people I sailed with in DF 96 & 96. Congratulations Addicott, however, this makes me feel very old. On 05/06/07 J. Bumgarner said: Hey, I found my name here. Am I allowed to post? Someone email and let me know... On 05/05/07 Mike Foley said: By golly Addicott...congratulations! Good Job! I love it when I see the universe spin the way I always imagined it. Maybe I'll swing by Group some time...I bought a weekend escape place down on the river last year...not too far away. On 05/05/07 Mike Foley said: Let's see how many older breaker sailors are out there...I was up in Seattle today--the Whitestones (which hasn't been Whitestones for years) is closed and up for sale. They'll probably tear it down before long. The Flame was turned into a pool hall 16 or 17 years ago, but it has long since been torn down and turned into storage units---I'm startin' to not like Seattle. By the way you old ones that know me--I'm a new grandpa this week--gettin' to where I'd just as soon skip some of these Line Crossings. On 05/04/07 Brian Addicott said: Hey there Brett, You too Eric. That's great about your families. We still have still only have two, 8 and 11, WOW , I'm not ready to have a child in middle school. We are heading to Astoria, making W2 next month can you believe that one. Who would have thought. Zoo is doing good too she works for the Middle school in the same district as the kids. We are looking forward to a change of pace. On 05/01/07 Steve Gordon said: I was on the Star from '91 - '93 - now living in Tampa. On 04/28/07 Brett Lee said: everyone stopped posting...what's up...just saying hi..and Eric, how's life...congrats on all the kids and the new job...tell marie hi...what are the ages of your babes...i have four now as well ranging from 12, 11, 5, and 1 1/2....well..hope all is going well with everyone else...and bryan and zoo...where are you guys at..haven't heard in a while On 04/23/07 Eric Highland said: Man our DF95 and DF96 Crew have really dominated this board! Great to hear from everyone. Our latest update. Marie and I (with four kids in tow) are moving to NM where I'll be the recruiter in charge of the state. God help the state of NM. Just ran into Sherman Quarles and Anthony Dowd yesterday at a Chief's Call in St. Petersburg FL. Miss all who sailed with us and hope to hear from you. On 04/03/07 Roger Edington said: Haven't check in for ten years, still alive, still in the reserves Sector NY. Made Chief, miracles do happen. AWW 82 & Deep Freeze 83 On 03/13/07 Wayne Jarvis said: Monday June 4th, 2007. Black Angus, Federal Way, WA. Dinner. Any fellow Polar Star crew ready for a informal reunion get together? Drop me an email if you interested so I can get a head count and make reservations by last week in May. On 02/12/07 Michael Mintun said: Hey Garrett IHY , Hope your doing well. On 01/18/07 Mark Williams said: Just saying hello; Can't let a month go by without a posting to the Polar Star page :) Be good to each other // mark On 12/22/06 Chris Donovan said: Ray Murry, you have a save Holiday season to. Remember about this time many moons ago we were wogs. On 12/20/06 Ray Murry said: Hi Heidi, I hope that all is well with you. Have a safe and happy holiday season. Ray Murry On 12/05/06 Heidi Ray said: DF 96' ' The Casualty Cruise' ...... all I can say is...... eleven years ago today we were somewhere between TSTA and Hobart. On 11/30/06 Jay Fuller said: I can't believe that Garret Rogers is calling someone else strange On 11/20/06 Jason Rubin said: Hey Reilly! Just going through some older posts here...if you're still searching for the '93 Arctic crossing certificate info, let me know. I have mine here. On 11/17/06 Garret Rogers said: Lot of strange familiar names in here. good to see everyone's doing good. On 11/14/06 Alphanso Vialva said: Don Vito, That's not even right man. No worries I'll get at you! On 11/14/06 vito said: What the hell? Rubin has been found! That's funny! Kurt that was pretty good! When are you guys rolling through PR? V flaked on me last time... Yeah.... Even Whaley bit his tongue and hung out with vito. V is just to good for us. Maybe he was pretending to be such a harda$$ considering he ditch me for his TACLET buddies! Kurt would never do that! Right? On 11/11/06 Jason Rubin said: Just sayin' hi! Was aboard Polar Star from '92-'94. On 11/06/06 Alphanso Vialva said: Smartass! On 11/01/06 kurt wilson said: Hey all, just checking in. I'm settling in well on CGC Elm, I guess it's true....Underway is the only way! I hope everyone is well. Brett, Billy, Twiggy, good to hear from old friends. Don Vito, keep it real in PR. Johnny, Jay, and the Addicotts I send my love. I'll check back in soon. On09/11/06 Vince Presley said: Looking for SS2 Ron Carlson, on Polar Star Aprox 1981 to 1984. Anyone know where he is ? On08/23/06 Alphanso Vialva said: Hey all, just checking in. I'm settling in well on CGC Valiant, I guess it's true....Underway is the only way! I hope everyone is well. Brett, Billy, Twiggy, good to hear from old friends. Don Vito, keep it real in PR. Johnny, Jay, and the Addicotts I send my love. I'll check back in soon. On08/21/06 Brett Lee said: I just thought I would pop in here and say hey to everyone, it's been a while...and I'm in the same situation as you are Mark Williams, I never received my cruise book either.....I guess someone somewhere is enjoying it....take care eveyone On08/10/06 Tim Arnold said: Hey, just found this site. I was TT2 Arnold when I left the Star in 77, Plankowner from Pre-com Detail 1975. It's hard to believe that was a lifetime ago. Seeing your names makes it seem like yesterday and it brought tears to my eyes thinking of the great crew we had, and the fun we had together. Harrassing the X-division boys, DC school in San Diego, Foley eating gravel in the club parking lot when he was going to get the bouncer, drinking all the beer at the bar in the fuel depot and the girls giving us a ride back in their truck, hanging out in the park, stuck waiting for an escort back to Seattle and all the card games we had, trying to drink all the rum at Sandpoint. Foley, do you remember us being in the hotel with those girls and the bed breaking down. I could go on and on but just wanted to say hi. I must say a lot of you hung in and retired that I wouldn't have thought would. I'd love to hear from all of you. My battery is going dead so I have to close for now. Best wishes to you all. Tim On08/09/06 tim coonse said: Hey Mikey! and Jurg, Hump, Wright and others - a shoutout to all 'yall from DF'83 and other equally memorable north trips. I too remember the helo recovery in '81, as well as some fun flag football games. Spent the whole season with torn ears, but boy, Foley could wing that durn ball! Anybody heard from Wayne Conner or Coyle? I know Coyle ain't dead - he can't get a foot into Heaven's door, and he's too cranky for Hell ... On07/26/06 Mark Williams said: Does anyone have a DF95 cruise book they’d be willing to part with? I paid for mine but never received it; I personally think an unscrupulous ships store officer has my $50+ bucks for that one. Anyway, if you have an extra or are not attached to yours, we should chat…. Thanks! And, my email address is changing to seattlermc@yahoo.com. Thanks!! mark On 07/16/06 Terry Kelly said: Does anyone remember a Greg Ortiz that might have served on the Star? I was Greg's roommate at RM School but can't remember what his old unit before school. Just trying to track him down On07/16/06 Zachary W. Brandon said: Sad to here she's being retired. I will always have fond memories of Hotel # 10 and the crew. I servered on her from 8/79 - 12/80 as a FA/FN. Working Turbine & Diesel Gangs 'Went north to Alaska'. Always remember that song Capt. Volkle played as we pulled out of port. Went places my Dad could only dream of. Not bad for a 17 year old kid from northern California. Hey Nick, I remember that...1 punch... On07/10/06 Nick said: Well it seems like the Polar Star is on her way out. Now might be a good time for a reunion?? I served on her as a MK1 79-81 and remember all the good times,trip under the command of Capt Moore and Capt Volkle.5 Line Crossing Ceromonies,Fire Sta Party,Mc Murdo,Navy Base Attu,BMC Graham getting clocked by Tony in the EM club, HMC Klectner re-setting FA Keers broken nose..oh the memories!! On07/03/06 Mark Williams said: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/276159_icebreaker01.html On06/30/06 Mark Williams said: From the CG web page: http://www.d13publicaffairs.com/go/doc/21/123597/ Should have checked for the story first :) On06/30/06 Mark Williams said: Just saw the story on the local TV news here in Seattle, Polar Star was placed in what they called 'a special commission status awaiting final disposition'. Well.... there it is....... On06/27/06 Roger Pyle said: I Just found this site and I would like to see if I can find any old shipmates from the Polar Star . I served onboard the Star from 1984 thru 1986. I made DF 84 and 85. I was a SK3 working with SKC Ishman, SK1 'Tater' Ellis, SK3 Cliff House and SK3 Mark Podesta. I also can't forget to mention that wild man , SK2 'JD' John Dickson . What a crazy one he was. Also, other crewmates were Steve 'Rabbi' Raby, Curt Brownlow, Perry Angiono and others. I am now retired and living in Astoria, OR and work for the City of Warrenton. It would be great to hear from old friends. On06/24/06 Ray Murry said: Billy Sommers, I will never forget the skit you and I was in when we crossed the equator. Ray Murry (BMC long since retired) On06/21/06 Kenneth Petty said: Hi All. Really great to find this site. I am a Plank Owner from the Polar Star and would love to hear from some of the old shipmates. On06/20/06 vito said: Cool you got then! I tried to send them yo you (Chris) but it wouldn't work. Maybe one of the other guys can e-mail them to you. I have a bunch more just haven't had the time to scan them. On06/19/06 Alex said: Hey Vito thanks for the pictures. Sure does bring back alot of memories. On06/19/06 Chris Donovan said: Glad to hear it Billy. Happy Fathers Day. I retired last year and am working at the CG Pay Center military account support crunching numbers. Glad they have some place for us old retired guys. Take it easy Billy. On06/18/06 Billy Somers said: Chris doing well. I am celebrating my first fathers day. My son is 3 months old. I am a business manager at a car dealership. I've been doing this for about four years. I love it! On06/16/06 Chris Donovan said: Hi Billy, hope all is well with you. On06/16/06 Billy somers said: Vito, I have not heard from Trembly since I left Seattle. Alex came down and stayed with me for a few days about 4 years ago. I now live in Florida . On 06/15/06 vito said: I'm in Puerto Rico kind of but my heart still is in Florida (go heat)... I mean Seattle. Alex do you know my buddy IT1 Mike Ingham? He's cool.. And your boy Mr. Art Martin was here. My lord Rick, Alex, Billy, & Chris, names of the past.... Billy did Trembly ever send you the pictures I had of you and Chase? On06/03/06 BILLY SOMERS said: HERE ARE SOME NAMES I HAVE NOT SEEN IN A LONG TIME! On05/25/06 Sean Twiggs said: On the Midgett, but in DD at Bellingham. On05/25/06 Rick Nye said: I am living in the Seattle area, working for Bellevue Fire Dept. On05/25/06 Alex Farrar said: I was in Seattle aboard the Midgett three years ago. Right now I am in New Orleans and still with the Coast Guard. On05/25/06 Mark Williams said: So how many of us are still in the Seattle area, either in or out of the guard? On05/23/06 Sean Twiggs said: Yes, but it got our apartments/hotels during the lovely DD at the time!!!!!! On05/10/06 Chris Donovan said: Must of been. Thanks for the laughs Bernie. Take it easy. On 05/09/06 Bernie Penkin said: As much as I would like to claim the GQ incident as my own it wasn't. Let's call it divine intervention. On05/09/06 Chris Donovan said: Very good Bernie, military retirement and CG civilian job go very well together and Topeka I think is a great place to live. Been wanting to ask you when we were at Todd Shipyard in 1994, and we had that meeting with the MCPOC on the messdeck, and right when your famous speech to him about the red headed step children of the CG, GQ was called in from the QTR Deck. When you said that GQ happened. Wonder sometimes if it was secretly planned to go that way. On05/09/06 Bernie Penkin said: Hello Chris, I hope that all is well with you. How is life in Topeka? On05/07/06 Bernie Penkin said: Hello Mark, Never made QMCS. The merger happened and I would have been an OSCS. Officially, I retired as a QM not and OS. On05/04/06 Ray Murry said: I read the Harkins entry on the saga of Krusty. I do believe that SN Johnson should prevail as I earnestly believe that he was a clown long before the Simpsons aired on television. He was never ending source of amusement in the deck force. On05/04/06 Chris Donovan said: Hi Bernie glad your doing well, I am working at the CG Pay Center as a Civilian Pay Tech. Enjoy your retirement. On05/03/06 Mark Williams said: And good to hear back from you too. I've two jobs, one of them as the I.T. manager for a consolidated 911 center. Been doing great, you make QMCS? On05/03/06 Bernie Penkin said: Mark, I work for the Oregon Dept. of Transportation as an incident response dispatcher. We send trucks around the Portland OR area to help motorists in accidents. I monitor all police nets in the area for any action as well as rural maintainence crews. Good to hear from you On05/02/06 Mark Williams said: http://www.kitsapsun.com/bsun/local/article/0,2403,BSUN_19088_4666764,00.html damn if a good time wasn't had by most :) You'll have to create a user name and password to read the newspaper article, but might just be worth it. Bernie, you a 911 dispatcher?? Which site? You at a PSAP? Later!! // mark On05/02/06 Bernie Penkin said: I retired last summer and am enjoying life as a dispatcher in Portland, OR On04/22/06 vito said: V-not a problem brother. I will see you in Miami. I am always flying back and hanging out with my friends. Twiggy? Wow that's a name I haven't heard in awhile. It's good to here you are doing well. Alex-Mr. Art Martin was asking if I heard from you. I guess now I can say yeah. vito On04/21/06 Alphanso Vialva said: Hey to all, sorry Vito that we did not get a chance to hang out in PR. I'm getting ready to transfer to the mighty CGC Valiant, back to sea for me...looking foward to it. To all my polar peeps, you all have a way of making me smile when I come here. Drop me a line sometime. On04/17/06 Sean said: The Valdez thing was a little wrong at the time. I was reading all the other stuff that happened during the trips that I was on. it jogs the memory, Not to mention some of the parties at the beach in Portland, OR during drydock. On04/17/06 Chris Donovan said: Hey Twiggy, glad your still there hope Bahrain wasn't to bad. I retired in 05 and now work as a civilian at psc. Will never forget the Valdez thing. Take it easy. On04/17/06 Sean P. Twiggs said: Hello all, Polar Star 92-95, going thru some of the responses and was great to read them all. Just came back from Bahrain and going back to Seattle on the Midgett. Can't leave Seattle. On04/14/06 Alex said: Does any one know what happened to Billy Sommers? The last I knew he was in Ft Meyers Florida. On04/12/06 Jay Fuller said: does anyone know the whereabouts of Fred Eshelman? If so, i'd appreciate some info. Thanks On03/29/06 vito said: Mike.... Ha Ha that picture was there when I left in 95' We were told all about her. That picture is gold but it might be hard to get. Chris... V is even bigger than before! Turner is running around here some where but I haven't seen him yet. They will be here for awhile so I will probably bump into him along the way. later.. On03/28/06 Mike Foley said: Strange convergence of events today: I went for a walk after work...found myself in Jack Block Park looking over Elliott Bay. Jack Block Park is reclaimed property...formerly Lockheed Shipbuilding of Seattle--birthplace of USCGC POLAR STAR. Completely by coincidence, POLAR STAR was making her way through the bay to Pier 36, returning from what may be her last voyage (as I understand the scuttlebutt). Even more coincidental, I was the only one there---former FNDC Mike Foley, Plankowner. Beautiful sunny cool windy March day...anyone of you who ever set Sea Detail on the Foc'sle--you know the kind of day I mean. Melancholy moment for me--old ship, old sailor, remnant of the builder's shipyard of a bygone day. Felt like I was seeing her beautiful lines in that setting for the last time...didn't know where else to share that sight where it might be appreciated....except with my wife of 27 years, whom I met as a new DC3 while on STAR in '76. From DF 77...our patch 'Life Ain't Easy on Big Red' a little twist...'Life Won't Be the Same Without Big Red' ( I wonder if I can get the picture of the Stowaway girl out of the 1st class lounge. I was DC1 on STAR by then--I didn't do it...but I know who did :-) I think I should hold the photo for all the old plankowners. I'll take care of Boom Boom, real good, Number 10.) On03/24/06 Chris Donovan said: Alphanso Vialva, I remember him Vito he was a FN then. He is probably a Chief or Warrant by now. He ran in the ships office and closed the door and said he had orders and he wanted to start the paperwork now, so we did. He was a hard worker and remember Matney and Siegert didn't want him to go. I wouldn't of hit him with a shovel then or now, he was a big guy. On03/14/06 tim binder said: Well a 20 year Carrer is about over, I get to retire in mid june I did 2 tours on Polar Star, one on Healy, once a breaker sailor ALWAYS a breaker sailor. To those of you i served with and remember, I hope life takes the turns you want it to and you end up at the destination you plan. It is with regret after 20 that its over, but as always all good things come to an end. to those that are still in take your career serious and advance never let you aligator mouth over run you rhummingbird ass like i have. its been fun its been real and its been real fun take care all and see ya at the end. Tim (TJ) Binder On03/08/06 vito said: I saw Vialva today. He turned into a tank. I would have to hit him with a shovel and run. On03/03/06 Chris Donovan said: yea Vito right on, stay cool man. Later. On03/03/06 vito said: you are so nice. Slay is cool. Maybe the Slay name is just bad juju. On03/03/06 Chris Donovan said: Yes the other one was a FN. The ET Slay I think got a bad rap. Remember when I was doing PCS paperwork with him a ETCM came in and yelled at him and made him more nervous then he already was. If he does stay in and becomes a ETCM I think he will be a good one. On03/03/06 vito said: Chris that is the Slay. Yeah he went to the Omega Station and I think he was at the ESD. Crazy right? Oh yeah I forgot about the engine room! That was a FN right? On03/02/06 Chris Donovan said: Wait a minute Vito, I have my Slay's mixed up. One pulled the wrong hatch which flooded out one of the engine rooms during DF96. The other Slay was a ET that I processed his PCS orders to some LORAN Station in Hawaii. Which one are we talking about? On 03/02/06 Alex said: I would of thought he had gotten out. On03/02/06 vito said: It's confirmed. Okay here are the details. ET1 Slay Stationed @ PATFORSWA Bahrain On02/28/06 vito said: I just tried to call my friend but she didn't answer. Anyway I will find out where, when, and his CG status. On02/28/06 Mark Williams said: Chris is right, he told me the same thing as I spoke to him crossing the brow for the last time. Wonder what ever happened to that kid........ On02/27/06 Chris Donovan said: I wouldn't be surprized if it does get decommissioned. Sean Twiggs would always complain that there was alot tired iron down there. I processed Slay's Discharge, remember he told me he was going back to North Carolina. On02/27/06 Alex said: I wonder what happened to Slay. Where was he exactly sighted? On 02/27/06 vito said: There has been a Slay sighting. My friend just got back from Iraq and I guess along here travels she bump into him. On02/26/06 Bill Fuller II said: wow. how can they even think of decommissioning the star or sea? I spent 2 back to backs with the Star. I served with CDR Wheeler on the Star and at ISC Alameda. On02/23/06 Jenn said: A reunion would be fun! I don't know if a town can handle the crazy cats from DF 95 & 96! And I agree with Vito....cutters always say they are 'The better one' but not sure I agree on the 'ET' thing! ha ha. On02/16/06 Muster Host said: Last call for the Icebreaker Muster! All registrations must be in by March 15. To date about 140 rooms reserved for the week long event in Laughlin, Nevada. Check out the website, www.icebreakermuster.com for all the information. My promise is, “If you don’t have a good time in Laughlin, you can take me out on the fantail and kick my a**”. On02/16/06 vito said: Ha Ha. That's what my friends said Mr. Wheeler. That's so typical. There has always competition between cutters. Who works harder, who's better, who's always underway, etc. etc.... When will they realize I'm the best! Not only that but I'm a twiggit and everybody knows ET's do it better! Gregg I haven't forgot about the pics I just been busy at work. Speaking of Pic's I have a couple of you Kurt! I have those on disk I will e-mail them to your coastie account. On02/14/06 CDR Steve Wheeler said: Star is going to into an 'In Commission, Special' status once they return from Deep Freeze. That status is supposed to put her in a caretaker status with the caveat that she maintain the capability to be reactivated in a certain period of time - meaning, the cannibals are stopped at the brow (for now anyway), I understand the crew will consist of 40 or so people (mostly snipes). This will give the CG time to figure out what the next steps are… decommission and cannibalize to extend Sea's life, replace in kind, replace both Polars with one, et cetera. Healy has got plenty of power and could handle the mission (she's already made a Deep Freeze), but that's not what Healy was built for. She's an Arctic boat, possibly the best Arctic research facility on the planet, and they've been plenty busy up north. On02/08/06 Kurt Wilson said: Hmmm, reunion....... On02/08/06 Dave said: Reilly...you're so full of crap. On02/07/06 vito said: Two of my friends are on the Sea. They said they weren't going to replace them either. They also said the Healy wasn't powerful enough to go south. I don't know if that is all true but you have to figure they kind of know what is going on. On02/04/06 Mark Williams said: Where did you guys find information about taking them out of active service? That sucks...... On02/03/06 Louie LaRiccia said: Speaking of reunions - why not have it at the Icebreaker Muster, May 1-5, 2006. Everything is set up and ready to go. All of the planning has been done. Check out the website, www.icebreakermuster.com and see who else is already registered. I'll guarantee that you can't beat the prices and the fun On02/03/06 vito said: Greg... I found a bunch of pic's pf Warner, Smitty, & Macintosh.. It's sad they are getting rid of her and the Sea a year after. They always get rid of the 'kind of cool billets' On02/02/06 Greg Reilly said: Shipmates! Our boat's being mothballed! Change of Command and placement of the vessel into 'caretaker status' is going to happen sometime in June. Perhaps a reunion is in order? - Reilly On01/27/06 Mark Williams said: Wayne, how the hell are you???!!! Still out in Hansville?? // mark On01/25/06 vito said: =) That was nice Harkins! On01/24/06 Wayne Jarvis said: Polar Star left last week for McMurdo. Seems the Russians had some mechanical problems. On01/21/06 Giselle Addicott said: Hey Matt! Jenn's out here visiting me and Brian and Wow! WOW! We're so glad you posted something, always wanted to know how much ass a clown could get, thanks for clearing that up. Love Always, ZOO, Wells, and Addicott On01/11/06 Alex Farrar said: Nice one Harkins. On01/10/06 Matt Harkins said: Just heard about this site, very cool to see and read about everyone. I guess I'm the last to hear from Krusty. After we both got out of active we enrolled in Clown College together. Immediatly following graduation we hit the road with Ringling Bros. It was a blast, we never expected to get that much ass as clowns. Each city gave promised to a new crop of clown groupies, who would have thought? We had life by the short and curlies. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with DDD(Degenerative Disk Disease) which was a result of being cramped up in the tiny clown car. Hard to believe, but they really do put all of those clowns in that car. I left the circus and went to film school at Temple University in Philadelpia, where I graduated in 2004. Last I heard, Krusty is in private practice as what else, 'Krusty the Clown', but is in a legal battle right now with 'The Simpsons' legal department over the right to use that name. I am now a freelance videographer and licensed captain. I take occasional TAD jobs with the CG. Most recently I traveled to Europe with the CGC Eagle, though it was a blast, it still pales in comparison to the back to back Deep Freezes of '94-'96. On01/10/06 vito said: Jen..... I have pic's... I need to scan them and I will e-mail them to everyone. I have a pic of me and Chili fishing in Antartica........ On12/27/05 Mark Williams said: Dave, I too am at a PSAP here in Washington, not dispatching but rather in I.T. I'm also a cop here locally. Anyway, shoot me an email and tell me what's going on and what happened. Cowlitz County right? Fire, LE and EMS as I recall, just like where I am. Anyway, looking forward to hearing back from you. // mark On12/22/05 David said: Hey Mark...I'm in Woodland, Washington where I've been a 911 dispatcher for the past 7 years. Just got fired but thats a WHOLE other story. It's going to arbitration....it's an ugly mess. Anyway....I'm still alive and kickin' On12/20/05 Mark Williams said: Dave Altfilish! There's a name out of the blue.... Where the hell did you end up? On12/19/05 David Altfilish said: Damn this is a pretty cool page. Saw lots of old names. If anyone remembers me..send me a line I was on the Star from Feb of 1991 to February of 1994. On12/13/05 Jenn Whaley (Wells) said: No way Polar Star Decommissioned? I guess all good things come to an end! I haven't been on this site in a while and was reading all the memories by Greenwood, Vito, Kurt, Johny, Jay, and Brett. And I think I have pictures to all of that! except for the socks! I learned more about you boys on that ship then I cared to...ha ha. It's great to see everyone is still around. I think I even have a picture of Vito as the baby. does this website have a place we can post pictures??? ;) And does anyone know what this icebreaker muster thing is? Hope you all have a wonderful holiday and safe New Year. Oh and Donovan, I found a Lawrence Stumpf on Global but no Lance. On12/03/05 Matt Soule said: Sad to say but thee ol' polar star is getting decommissioned.. i can't believe it but i had one helluva deep freeze05 my salute to all the guys who survived it! On 11/10/05 Jim Wright said: DeepFreeze 80', we did not see Santa though ;-) On11/04/05 Dan Leary said: Just saw a very old (01) comment from TBone about the UFO entry in the Log during DeepFreeze 79. Yes its true on Christmas eve you did say there was a UFO sighting and it got a ton of press. It's nice to know that Santa isstill active and making his rounds. If anyone is still checking in from DF79 (god we are old) I hope you re all doing fine. On 11/01/05 Louie LaRiccia said: Six months till the Icebreaker Muster in Laughlin. About 150 people are signed up so far and growing. We even have a couple of 'Star sailors and their mates. Check out www.icebreakermuster.com for all the information. You can't beat the prices. On09/16/05 Wayne Jarvis said: I'm here, I'm alive..... On09/09/05 Vito said: Have I ever been normal? I never disappoint! Actualy I think I have pictures of that but I might start getting flash backs if I look at it. Sometimes it;'s fun being the village idiot. You thought the piegon story was funny I have a gator and monkey story that is almost as good. vito On09/08/05 Mark Williams said: Vito... Jim Giblin was Father Time, it was FREAKIN HOT in the room. It was cool. :) Anyway, was thinking about some of the cool crap that happened aboard the pig and that came to mind. Later!! Back to work for me. On09/08/05 Kurt Wilson said: Mark is right Vito, I remember like it was yesterday. Elvis and Helmet Man??? What has happenend to you Vito?? lol........... On09/08/05 vito said: Mark......... New Years Baby? No I don't remember but it sounds like something I would do. I am happy to say I haven't change much in that respect. On the Thetis/Mohawk I was Elvis, a quadruplet, 70's guy, salsa dancer, and the infamous villian 'Helmet Man' On09/05/05 Mark Williams said: Vito.... do you remember being the New Years Baby just after leaving Hobart? I've often wondered if you realized what a cool thing that was, even if at the moment it didn't seem like it. Hope so at least... and GLAD to see all the names and progress of life here :) Later!! On09/04/05 Louie LaRiccia said: The September update for the Icebreaker Muster is on the website, www.icebreakermuster.com. Don’t be left at the gangway – mail those registrations! On09/04/05 Chris Donovan said: The Socks. I think it was Benjamin Clore who thru a sock at crusty while standing watch on the quarterdeck, I asked crusty what that was all about and he said you don't want to know. What happened to Lance Stumpf? I invested well because of his advice. On 09/02/05 Brett Greenwood said: Brett, I am laughing so hard that I have tears in my eyes. Krusty was one of a kind, I also have to take some responsibility for the missing socks. Kurt, when you saw Krusty for the first time little did you know what he would turn out to be. On08/30/05 Brett Lee said: Hey Brett, I am a maintenance manager for a historic building here and just trying to make some money.....as for Krusty....whew...it was hard to party when I was spending all my money on replacement socks after he constantly ( as he put it...'made love' ) to them On08/30/05 kurt wilson said: I remember when Krusty showed up on the Star. I was on duty that nite and he was standing at POA outside of the ship's store shaking like a crap game. I couldn't stop laughing..... On08/30/05 Brett Greenwood said: I am in Bellingham, WA. I like the Northwest, so Bellingham has been a good fit for me and my family. Brett, what are you doing in OR. I thought you were from S.A. Johnny, have you ever heard from Krusty? Some of those stories you are thinking about still put a smile on my face. Those 2 years on the Star were the best times of my single life. On08/26/05 johnny king said: Hey Greenwood ! I stillhave a picture of you,me and Krusty at the hotel California in Chile . Yep that was a bitch to explain to my wife too ! On08/26/05 kurt wilson said: It's great to see that everyone is going good. All the memories with you guys.......it was off da hook! On08/24/05 Jay Fuller said: Thanks Brett, Johnny's e-mail is jrocketka@hotmail.com. And for Brett Lee, I'm not sure what ever happened to Larry B, he got orders from the Sea and I never heard from him again On08/24/05 Brett Lee said: Hey Brett, you don't have to worry, if you decide to run from president then I'd never say anything...lol..so you are in Washington State? What part....I'm in Albany Or. right now and often drive up to Seattle. Hey Jay, what's happening? Does anyone remember Larry Bishop, he was tad from the sea for a while, if anyone has any idea where he is then let me know On08/23/05 Brett Greenwood said: Jay, I talk to Fred about once a month. I will give him your e-mail and let him know you are looking for him. Shoot me Johnny's e-mail so i can touch base with that crazy fool. On08/23/05 Brett Greenwood said: Kurt, Three weeks isn't bad at all. That is actually sounds like a pretty nice break from what you are doing now. On08/22/05 jay fuller said: Hey all, nice to see that you all have kept up. I still talk to johnny on a regular basis, but I haven't spoke to anyone else for ever. If anyone can tell me how to find Fred Eschelman I would apprectiate it greatly On08/22/05 Kurt Wilson said: Brett, I wouldn't call it 'underway', I guess they go out 3 weeks max. I do miss being underway though. I'm just happy to get out of Buffalo for a bit, snow has a way crushing your spirits. On08/22/05 Brett Greenwood said: Vito, Brett, Kurt, Those kinds of stories will probably never see the light of day again. I guess I can just chalk those mistakes up to my youth. Those kinds of stories will always keep me from running for public office. HA! Kurt, are you excited or bummed that you are getting underway? I will tell Jake that you guys are still alive, I just told him about this website, so he will probably check in soon. On08/18/05 Brett Lee said: Hmmm.....yes I remember 'green'wood....although I hardly remember australia....i bet the grandkids will love grampa's old sea stories when you get to that age...just glad to see you're still alive...hello to everyone...take care On08/18/05 vito said: Ha Ha HA! I remember that name but we must think about all the parties involved and not say it out loud. I see Marty ever once in awhile. Mrs Marty keeps him pretty close to home. She is cool and those two are a prefect fit I must admit. CGC Elm? I think somebody told me that was a good boat, not like any boat is a good boat. Let''s just say it's a better boat. I get a two week break before my borther and friends arrive and then I go all down hill again. Yesterday I took my friends to the airport to make sure they were leaving. I had plans of sleeping as soon as I got home in front of the tv. It was such a good plan!! It was a shame when my friend reminded me that I agreed to helping him move some refrigerators. That wasn't fun in my condition! But there is always today! On08/18/05 Kurt Wilson said: 'Rock Hard'? not what I remember....that is too funny.....go to see your doing good. Tell Jake I said hello. On08/17/05 Brett Greenwood said: Vito, You and Marty are probably bad news for each other. ha! You two are a perfect fit for P.R. Kurt, I did receive some sort of nick name in Australia, but in an effort to protect the innocent, I would rather erase that memory. But I think it had something to do with 'rock hard' or I could be wrong. On08/17/05 Kurt Wilson said: Tired of partying Vito? You must have bumped your head at that volleyball tournament. I hearya though, partying aint like it used to be. Brett, didnt you have some sort of nickname you got in Australia? Looks like I'm headed to NC Vito, i got the ET1 billet on the CGC Elm....later On08/14/05 vito said: Grenwood-Yeah it has been great. I am so tired of partying thou. I have friends always coming and going out here. I am hiding in the office right now just to tak a break. Marty is here we went to the Coors Light Volleyball tournament last week. we had a good time. later On08/12/05 Brett Greenwood said: Vito, I talked to Scott Whaley a couple weeks ago and he said you are out in P.R. and a 1st or something like that. You must be enjoying the guard now. Is Trembly still out there? On08/12/05 Brett Greenwood said: Hi Chris, glad to hear that you are enjoying retirement. On 08/12/05 vito said: Greenwood, that is so funny. That is good that you are doing well. Congrad's on all your kids. On08/10/05 Chris Donovan said: Hi Brett, glad things have worked out for you. On08/09/05 Brett Greenwood said: Hello All, my seven year old daughter was bored today and 'googled' my name and came across this website. I had no idea the reunion hall existed. For those that sailed with me from 94 96, I must first say, 'I'm sorry for subjecting you to me' ha! I saw most of the regular crew in Vegas for Fred's weddings, but for those of you interested in how I turned out, here is the updated Greenwood story: Still married to Coral ( 9 years and counting), three kids, Morgan ( 7 years old, girl), Saylor (5 years old, girl), River, (2 years old, BOY, finally). I will graduate with a MBA from Gonzaga in May 06 and I am currently employeed as a Business and Finance manager for a school district in Washington State. My free time is now spent on the soccer fields and at Ballet classes. Go figure. By the way, I still hang out with Jake often and I am still looking for Krusty.Hope all is well. On08/08/05 Jason Alicea said: Anyone know a SK3 Jessica Harmon. Papa 147. On08/03/05 Cyn said: Does anyone know where I can find one Lt Michael Alexander who was On the Polar Star for Op DeepFreeze 2004? I really need to find out. And possibly a crew portrait. Any help is appreciated On07/07/05 Mark Williams said: Everyone, check out the CWO list posted here on FredsPlace..... Sean Cox and a few others are either above or just at the cut. Congrats!!!!! On06/21/05 Johnnyking said: for those who knew him , there is a great pic of BMC Calvin Williams on the general disscusion board about recruiting being up in the islands due to the war , much love MK1 On06/14/05 warren bernard said: To one and all icebreaker sailors..A icebreaker reunion is set May 06,in Lauglin Nevada Check out website icebreakermuster.com.. I was on the EASTWIND 64-66.. We had last years reunion in Lauglin and it was a blast. Come on out and hear some REAL sea stories. EASTWIND leads the way!!!!! On05/25/05 Rees Erwin said: Holy Crap! I can't believe I hadn't stumbled in here before now. I was on: 89-93. On the P- Sea as a SN, on the Star until Discharge as a QM2 (w/ a brief stint on the Eagle trying to teach cadets to navigate. Sorry if it didn't take, guys! I tried!). Ran into Pat Nye and LTJG(!?!?!?!?!!!) Reilly & his lovely new bride. They're doing great. I've been out (so to speak) ever since '93 & having as much fun with life as I can. Went back to school & working in swanky hotels & other places ever since. In Portland, OR now. And as cheesy as it is to say it: I kinda miss the times that reading this has reminded me of! Greg & I had a good laugh remembering the time I wacked him with a chain in McMurdo. Does anyone remember the welt on his forehead?? Damn that was funny. BIG hello to CDR(!) Wheeler, Barber, Rick Nye, Donze, Runge,& all the rest of you nuts. On05/20/05 Kent Gambill said: Just one more sea story befor I retire for the night. Me and seaman ditz were drunk one night, we were at Todds Shipyard . We were dry docked . It must of been one in the morning, leaning on the bow looking at the lights of Seattle. Out of the blue he says I bet I can dive in to the water off the bow. I says Your Crazy ! Dry docked It must of been 80 feet to the surface off the water. Well any way way he did it god as My Witness, Plus he dove. You would of had to of been there. He was a little guy , but man he had a lot of balls to do that. See Ya ! On05/20/05 Ronnald (Mac) machado said: I am a plank owner of the Star. I was a MK-1 and was in A gang. We had the best 1st class lounge there ever was. Looking for former 1st class plank owners. If you are out there send me a line. Looking forward to hearing from all of you. On05/19/05 Maureen Kinney said: Just stopped in on a whim...I was stationed aboard the Mellon 84-85 when it went to Fram. Drop a line, would love to hear from any old ship mates. On05/19/05 Kent Gambill said: Just wanted to drop a line and say Hello! I was onboard the Star from 78 to 80 made two voyages One to the Arctic and one two Antactica. I went awol in Valprioso ,Chile, I was a seman Recruit twice haha. I did lots of mess duty, I was a bit of a trouble maker. Im living in Bismarck North Dakota now with my wife. Any old ship mates I served with , drop me a line at Kentbecky48@msn.com On05/18/05 Jenn (& Scott) said: Wow BMC Murry, Thanks for making me feel old...ha ha. I couldn't believe it when your son said who he was. What are the odds. But that is Yorktown for ya. In the past 6 months I've seen Ann Logan, Rosie (now ENS Rosario), Highland, Chad Turner, and of course I still keep in touch with the Addicotts, Eshelman and Carla. Scott has also run into a few people along the way. It's always great hearing how everyone is doing. And back to Chief Murry Glad to hear you did what you said you were going to do. The one phrase you always said that I'll never forget was 'Free Money' and I make sure my students know about the Free Money! Scott is doing great. Makes LT in June. We both transfer next summer and can't wait to get out of VA! I'm hoping to finnish my BM1 stuff so I can sit for the Nov Service Wide. Then maybe I'll be close to cathing up with the rest of you I came in with. Being out for 4 years made it a little hard to catch up with out going to OCS. NOT FOR ME. I'll leave that one to Scott. Besides it bad enough being an O's wife :) Everyone take care...and if your ever in Yorktown let us know, we would love to see ya. On05/12/05 Jim Wright said: Gave everyone the wrong URL use this one http://terraserver.microsoft.com/ On05/12/05 Jim Wright said: Yes the memories. Has anyone looked at this website http://terraserver.microsoft.com/default to see if they can tell which Polar Class boat is at the dock? Remember, just type in Seattle Washington in the search. Use the zoom function to get a close up of the Docks and youll see it. On05/11/05 Deep Freeze vet said: Who remembers TANO?? Totally Automated, Never Operational! On 05/11/05 Pat Humphrey said: Jim, I agree with your comments regarding similar stories/events to the ones we shared. Some things just never change... Coasties, alcohol, Pioneer Square and things that occur in port cities that should never be discussed outside of reunion halls... Ha! Ahhh... The memories!!! On05/09/05 Mike Prosser said: I too remember Chief Murry checking in... That night, he found us messcooks (“Crusty”, SN Rob Craig, & I) out on the quarterdeck smoking cloves. He was convinced that we were TOKING! We all went out that night and got PLOWED in Pioneer Square. I’m still trying to figure out how in the hell we ended up where we did. Remember your words of wisdom Chief? Don't drink & drive, don’t do drugs, and don't lie to Chief Murry... well, I can honestly say. I've done ALL of those, and I'm still ok! HA! I ran into someone who was stationed w/ Crusty in Alaska. Apparently he threatened to have intimate relations w/ this guy’s cat, and had an incident w/ an automatic rifle. Not sure of the details, but I miss him anyways. Anyone know where he is? How ‘bout Billy Sommers? (Thank you for 1-Hour Steve!) That messcooking bit sure did SUCK. Yes Vito, you hold the record! The SS2 you were asking about was the guy who would do push-ups during the End-of-shift inspections, to check under the counters. I believe the stripping incendent was in Acapulco. Not going to mention his name, but it rhymes w/ Johnson. OOPS! On05/06/05 Kurt Wilson said: Good to see your doing well Brain, even if you dodn't return the email I sent ya a couple months back, perhaps you forgot about me. I was always wondering what happened to BMC Murry, guess now I know. Good to see your doing well chief, many memories of chief Jarvis, but the most vivid would have to be the language he used in the chief's mess when I was messcooking, they had me rolling. Too funny...... On05/05/05 Chris Donovan said: Hi Ray, while reading your post I remember when you checked in onboard the STAR, seems like yesterday. Yes I retired in March and I like it very much. Currently in North Carolina helping my parents move. Will probably go back to the pay center in Topeka as civilian and work on a second retirement. Gib was a task master but in hindsight learned alot from him, sorry to hear about Wayne Jarvis. Remember many colorful encounters with him with my other YNC I had.... I thought they were very comical. Tell John I said hi. On05/04/05 Ray Murry said: Chris Donovan, great to see your post and glad to hear you are retiring. I speak with John Monsanto about every month, he is back in Miami. I am trying to recruit him to come work with me in Louisiana, but I dont think he is leaving south Florida. Kevin Whalen, great to see your post, I take it from your e-mail you are riding a hawg. Do you still have contact with Ann? She was really a great person. Mark Williams,Giblin works in a parts factory in Pullyaup, I heard he lost 40 pounds and quit drinking. Also, I recently learned that Wayne Jarvis is not doing well and was hospitalized for a period of time. E-mail me and I will give you the contact information. TIMELINE: If you are DF 95 vets and wondering how old you are, the following should provide perspective: My son just called and told me that his BM-A school Coxswain instructor at Yorktown was BM2 Whaley (former Wells) He was 9 years old when we were on DF 95. Take care all Ray Murry BMC, Ret, OLD On04/29/05 Brian Addicott said: I thought I would poke my head out here since I look at it all the time. Sounds like everyone is doing great, I saw Jake Hewitt a few years back up in Seatlle, he was doing good. My lovely wife Giselle (AKA. Zoo) and I are back in San Diego. I'm doing the Law Enforcement thing down here at Pac Taclet, interesting stuff. I am glad to see that everyone is doing good, saw Sean Cox about a month or two ago he's doing fine too. Unfortunatly I missed the little reunion in Vegas, good old Fred Eschelman got married, heard it was a blast though, . Hope all is well, Great to see that everyone is still around, Check you Later! On04/29/05 kevin whalen said: Hey everybody. Just thought I'd drop in and say hey to all who I sailed with from '93-'96. Drop a line and say hey! Gotta jam! Hope all's well in everyone's world! Later! kev On04/27/05 Mark Williams said: Cool Vito. And Chris, yes, doing very well. I hold roles in this 'lil world. I'm the network administrator for the 3rd largest consolidated 9-1-1 center in Washington state, and a police officer on the side. I spent the winter of 2001 at Palmer Station - at the time it was the longest 9 1/2 months of my life, but I look back at it now and long for it. www.polar.org is the web site to the company now running USAP. Anyway, leaving tomorrow for a 7 day cruise to Mexico, Honduras and a few other places. It's really cool to see how people are doing. Chile is a cool country. I spent a few weeks in Punta Arenas after I got back from Palmer - hell of a lot more fun than Valpo was in '95. (although I'd rather do the Drake in a 399 foot long ship than a 233 foot long ship, like the L M Gould, USAP's ice breaker that we use at Palmer) Anyone heard from Jimmy Giblin lately? How about Lidia Cost? Later!!! On04/27/05 Jim Wright said: Hey all, this is a cool website I found recently. (http://terraserver.microsoft.com/default.) It searchs a data base of satellite pictures. If youll type in Seattle Washington and then carefully zoom in on the Docks you will see a high resolution photo of one Polar Class Boat at the Dock. I just can not tell if its the Star or the Sea. Any guess from anyone? On04/27/05 vito said: Mark-Yeah I am having a grand old time. It might be because I work for the Embassy instead of the Coast Guard. It's still like High School except you play a different type of game. The only thing that makes this job a joy we all need each other to keep TAFT living. And that's one thing we all want. Macken I believe if I remember correctly got out and went back to Alaska. I thought he was working for his father again in Politics. Hewitt? Have know clue but he looked like a lifer he has to be around somewhere. Cassidy? Who is that? On04/26/05 Kurt Wilson said: Vito, or anyone else who reads this, do you know what ever happened to Hewitt, Macken or Cassidy??? On04/24/05 Jacinta Cassin said: Nov 1979 in Antartica? I am looking for any staff in Antartica in Nov 1979 at the time of the Erebus crash. As the daughter of one of the crew, I need to find some people who will talk honestly about what happened down there at Scott Base. I will include my email address and please feel free to email me anonymously if you wish. It would mean a lot to me. On04/24/05 Chris said: Thanks Mark hope things are well with you. On04/23/05 Coop said: Hello from a 1986 Deep Freeze Crew memeber, I was just surfing from the office with an ole bro, Never knew this existed. Anybody from DEEP Freeze 86 on th eline here? Coop is in the house, alive and well from the Surf & Snow Industry now. I have been in the snow and surf for 20 years at this point. HOw are you all. Coop ASM 2 (old School) On 04/23/05 Mark Williams said: SS1 Christine Stewart is the other SS name that you're looking for. :) Don Vito, glad to hear you're finally enjoying the guard. Vito, Chris D, Jay F, even Ray M..... sounds like you guys are doing great and making things of yourselves. It's good to watch :) On 04/21/05 Jim Wright said: Ok, I served from 80-81 but it sounds to me like the stories never change, just the names. I see alot of folks here that are in Corpus Christi, my home town. You need any 'fishing' advice just let me know. On04/21/05 vito said: I might do it b/c I might stay in for 30 and I wanted to buy some property. I have a couple more years to go before I have to decide. When they do finally give me the boot I probably will hand cuff myself to the base. But then again I might go back to another White Needle of Death and be ready to call it a day. Marty talks to Billy and Chase every once in awhile he says they all made Chief and doing good. I guess we are all getting older and slowing down. We almost all of us! I am friggin crazy some things never change. On04/21/05 Chirs said: Yes Vito it was sad. You might want to think about retirement now. And though I am not your yeoman anymore if your thinking about that CSB for $30,000, think twice if you want to retire with the High 3 vice the redux which is significantly less unless you plan to stay in 30 years. On04/21/05 Chris said: No Jim I wasn't the Donovan you played poker with. I was onboard the STAR from 1994 to 1997. On04/21/05 vito said: Nope I haven't made Chief yet. I love this job to much. But now I am thinking about trying b/c they are moving our office back to Barbados. The whole Horak thing was pretty sad. Me and Marty kind of got freaked out b/c he was our roommate. Greg had a bottom rack and we didn't want to move in. It just didn't feel right. I sent Cali an e-mail the other day. On04/21/05 Jim Wright said: Chris, what years did you serve on the Star? There was a Donovan that I spent many a hour playing poker, took alot of my money if memeory serves! Just wondered you where he. On04/20/05 Chris Donovan said: Hi Toka, tell Calvin I said hi. Hey Vito, I retired March 05 and am in Asheville NC. The memory on the STAR that stands out was when Greg Horak was killed outside pier 36 and everyone was looking for Chase. Greg and Chase invited me to a place I think called sneakers during quarters but I had other plans, Its one of those decisions in life that I wonder about that if I did go with them would I still be here? How about you Vito did you make Chief yet? On 04/20/05 Toka said: I saw Calvin Williams last week. He's the recruiter here in Honolulu! He hasn't changed a bit in 12 years. On04/20/05 vito said: Cali is a recruiter I think in San Dog. Martin talks to Calvin every once in awhile. I think that was his name. Yeah that was crazy! Some crazy stuff happen on that boat. Some of it was good and some of it was very bad. Where are you at Chris? On04/19/05 Erica Yarbrough said: Hey everyone. Ken and I are still in Corpus and loving it. The boys keep us active and we feel like we never sit down. Ken got his orders, 4 more years here, oh the hardships. Good to 'see' everyone and hope everyone is doing great. On04/19/05 Chris Donovan said: I think it was SS3 Goshorn. I was breaking in quarterdeck watch with MST2 White the night he and Duff got in the accident on I-5, they were driving a red corvette. That was a night to remember, Calvin (BM1)was the JOOD. On04/18/05 vito said: He wasn't the one with the Vette. I forgot about Dumm. He was stationed with me on the Thetis. That poor child on the Cletis. There was another SS2/3 he was driving. He was cool I just forgot his name. On04/18/05 kurt wilson said: I would swear that the other SS was P.O. Dumm, but I may be mistaken. SCPO Samson was a funny cat! Vito, you remember our honor guard boy SN Moore?? On04/18/05 Vito said: Ummmm... We had Duff & ?. I can not believe I forgot everyones name. There was that SS2 that got in the accident with Duff in the Vette. There was SS1 Coffman, SS1 Davenport, SS1 forgot her name, SS3 Bill Wait, & SSSCPO Samson. Wow can't believe it. On 04/18/05 Chris Donovan said: Vito, who was the SS2? On04/16/05 deb said: hey has anyone heard from Pete Quinn? would like to know how he has been. (polar star 92-94 On04/16/05 deb said: Wow, been a long time, love to see old familer names(toka, wheeler, donze) drop a line let me know how you have been. On04/15/05 vito said: Man there is so many different types of red-necks but they are cool. V I was talking about a different night. That was some crazy drama! And yes I was with you when we went to those girls party. That was funny. Remember that night when we were all at that club and I guess they had a proom and all those locals showed up? Ernest starting hitting on all the girls and I thought the whole Senior class was going to jump us? That was the night he had the fight. The funny things we do. I can't believe Johnny did that! That is so friggin funny! We had training the other day and they mentioned about how it would not be sat if you stripped in uniform. Does something come to mind about a certain SS2? Yeah I was stationed with him again at my last unit. I started laughing and knowbody new why! On04/15/05 JAY said: FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO REMEMBER ME, THIS MAY FRIGHTEN YOU A BIT. MY WIFE AND I HAVE BROUGHT TO THE THE WORLD MY FIRSTBORN SON. HE WAS BORN APRIL 5TH. NOT THAT HE GOT ANY OF MY QUALITIES THOUGH, HE ONLY WEIGHED 10LBS 1AND A HALF OUNCES AND 22 AND A HALF LONG. I'M AS PROUD AS A MAN COULD BE. WE'VE BEEN WORKING AT THIS FOR OVER 3 YEARS AND HAVE HAD SOME SERIOUS MISFORTUNE UP TILL RECENTLY. BUT THIS TIME IT ALL WORKED OUT PERFECT. TALK AT YOU GUYS LATER On04/09/05 Brett Lee said: hey johnny...i have some pretty funky pictures of randall farley and myself skinning some unlucky roo from when we were in hobart......and yea ...i guess you nailed the texan part pretty good since i am from there..and V...do you remember waking up in the middle of the night only to have me and scotty merril wearing those smiley face paper bags on our heads...you guys send me a line sometime On04/08/05 Alphanso Vialva said: Hey does anyone remember the name of the bartender at the coliseum in King's Cross? hey Vito I remember getting kicked out of that hotel in hobart too, then ending up at that house party with those girls. Who was there with me? On04/08/05 johnnyking said: vito , they werent rednecks , just your aveage drunk-gun totin boys , they live here to we call them TEXANS ! On04/08/05 vito said: Godzilla who knows. You don't remember when Ernest punch I think his name was Ben in the eye? I think it was over some chick. Then we went back to some crazy hotel room with those two girls and Ben had that big shinner. I tried to ditch my girl but she followed me back to the boat. Then like a month later she called me via inmarsat. How about when the boys went Kangroo hunting with those Aussie rednecks. Hobart was crazy! On04/05/05 Pat Humphrey said: Chief Foley and Jim, Hey I recall you folks as well. Yes, I was on the flag football team and we did pretty well but was hard to compete against the larger squid boats. I laughed at the WBP... I think I was the victim of that with Turkheimer and gang a couple of times myself. I am in Iowa and only make it out to the coasts and see saltwater on business trips anymore. My life consists of horses, chasing cattle, hunting dogs and work. Ah... I often think about the days on the boat. Boy were we young. Martin Taffe and Roger Edington and myself are going to try and hook up sometime this year for a little reunion. I am guessing there won't be as much whiskey involved as when we were young. On04/01/05 Toka said: Yep we like it here. It's pardise! On04/01/05 kurt wilson said: How many times did you meescook Vito? Seemed like you were in there every 3 months. Dont remember much about Hobart, except for the Bumgardener incident. Sydney was off the hook for sure tho' On04/01/05 vito said: Sounds good tell him I said congrad's. DC is cool but it's a city not really an ideal place to raise your family. Are you liking HI? I had a good time when I was there. On03/30/05 Toka said: Hey Vito! Nah we are here in Honolulu. Kevin is on the Jarvis. He's making Senior sometime this year so we are waiting on new orders. We were due to tranfer this summer back to Seattle. I'm just hoping we don't end up in DC. On03/30/05 vito said: that was crazy Davenport who won the drinking contest in Hobart. He drank everyone under the table including the Bartender. Remember when the bartender was on the floor passed out and Davenport was laughing still doing shots of Jose cashing it with rum and cokes? To much politics on boats. Lord when I had JOOD inport I always let my messcooks hual butt b/c we all been there. I use to hear so much crap for doing it. Toka you all still up there in the North West? On03/29/05 Toka Knodel said: Davenport.Vito should remember that he messed cooked just as much as I did. On03/29/05 kurt wilson said: Vito, that story brings tears to my eyes!! That is some funny stuff. Boats aren't that bad, all depends on the crew. The Star was off the hook, and the Gallatin at times wasn't bad either. I was also young back then, don't know how much I'd enjoy a boat nowadays....Vito, who was that FS chief, I think he was from New Orleans??? On03/28/05 vito said: What's going on fellas? Just got back from spring break. Florida was good! That darn bird! We were in BC and we were looking for a hotel we can all stay at. While walking back to the Whoopty in the parking garage I saw a piegon. I told Chili I was going to kick it. Well I took off flying towards that piegon and when I went to kick it that bird flew away. I woke up on my back blood pouring down my face and everyone one laughing. That was some strong kool aid and since thing I never messed with another piegon. I have done two boats and hopefully never again. It's like friggin High School! You all have fun b/c this land crab hates boats unless they are fishing boats. On03/28/05 Jim Wright said: Mike, a navy gentleman shoved a lit cigarrette into the ear of a fellow Polar Star sailor. Can not remember his name, but Coyle saw it go down, and everything after that is a blur (I was sitting next to the unfortunate person that asualted our friend's ear) and those little Alaskan natives, phew, they kicked some butt that night too! Answere to the second one, Wandering Pink Belly Patrol. I was on the receiving end of that group several times, probably why I remember them! On03/25/05 Mike Foley said: Kevin Juergen and Pat Humphrey...wow, I remember you two as well. What part of the Mid- West Pat? I miss my part of the mid-west...I retired in Seattle...until 911, then volunteered for recall and went down to San Diego and rode the CHASE for two years...re-retired last year and been thinking about heading home (to the midwest) ever since. I think its time for me to get off the waterfront. Hey, do I remember right Pat...you played on the flag football team we put together in 81 didn't you? Jim, my memory fails me...I do know a little of the inside story with Coyle that got us going that night...but the other escapes me completely. On03/25/05 kurt wilson said: Sara?? I hoave no idea what your talking about V.(hehe) It's good to see that your doing well. As for me, I'm still up here in Buffalo, been here since Jan. 2000, but it's my home and I love it here. Still single but my girl lives with me, marriage is around the corner(scary thought). Like Johnny said, I'd love to get back underway, but it gots to be on an east coast boat, I never want to go back out west. Besides that I'm havin a blast. I'll hit up your email addy soon, Later........ On03/24/05 JohnnyKing said: Well I am still kickin around these parts but as an MK1 now , no shit if i can make it anyone can ! V , you must be stationed with Chadwick , well I am still here in texas , transferring next year as a pri5 , so i guess i will take the bottom of the barrel , and yes i want to get u/w again , riding land sucks ! I still talk to Jay Fuller alot and he is good , damn i miss some of the old days , especialy the people I had as friends , I still talk fondly of the south trips and all the fun (KINGS CROSS) On03/24/05 Alphanso Vialva said: Hey Kurt how's life been treating you man? long time no speak! our mutual friend Sara from the Virgin Islands says hi :) na just messing wit ya. Well man, I'm at MSST Miami currently deployed in the sunny Caribbean. Man I can't wait to get back to Miami. I'm married to my second wife Terri, and we have two kids; Ethan who just had his 2nd birthday this past Feb, and my daughter Melina will be 13 next month. What can I say man, life's been good to me. Also having all my good friends on this chat board ain't bad either. Drop me a line sometime. On03/22/05 kurt wilson said: V!!!! How the hell you been?? What have you been up 2?? And Vito, what was that story about you tryin to kick a seagull or somethin'??? On03/19/05 Alphanso Vialva said: It was an Amigo Kurt! On03/16/05 kurt wilson said: You still drivin that tracker or whatever it was Vito? On03/13/05 Erik Wiard said: I just ran across this, Its hard to believe it was over 12 yrs ago. 92-94. Its good to see all the old names. I stayed in and am DC1 on the TAMPA. Hey Vito next time we pull into San Juan, come over. On03/09/05 Vito said: Hawaii was a pretty nice place. Once you make some local contacts a whole different world opens up. I think all my friends are married out there but there might be still a couple who aren't. If you do end up over there I will hook you up. I hope to stay at this job for 4 years 5 if I'm lucky. Miami is always a good choice b/c there is so much to do. @ commsta Miami I know SCPO Kelly (Good Boss) and my buddy Bang Bang is there. I am going to Miami Tuesday to get my car. Funny thing is that it's St. Patty's Day/Spring Break. It was totally not planned. =) My life is so hard..... On03/08/05 kurt wilson said: Man Vito, I have no idea where I want to go next, maybe hawaii?? PR? probably not, was fun to visit but don't want to live there. Most likely though somewhere on the the east coast....... On03/06/05 jim beam said: who remembers the crew of green death On03/04/05 Vito said: Ha Ha! The legend of Jesse B! After he did he was my boy. A little kid like that showing some serious anyway... When Scott showed up it was pretty slow that night. It was sad but it was great seeing Scott again. You made First congrad's! Make your money brother! I'll tell Marty if he ever gets out of his office. I haven't seen him in weeks! Where do you want to go to next? All I have to say is Puerto Rico. On03/03/05 Tad Kowal said: Just stumbled across this site during a slow moment in the office. All you folks are so young. I was a deckie in 1984 for a North trip & the Olympics Patrol. We had a closed circuit TV show we did for the crew when we were underway in the evenings. What a blast! Be well. On03/03/05 Pat Humphrey said: Kevin, I rememebr you. I was the TT on board during those years. I just found this site and thought I would check in and see what was happening. I moved back to the midwest and have been here ever since. On03/02/05 kurt wilson said: Vito, how is Martin and Scott doing? Lucky there was no trouble?, your lucky you weren't arrested! That is if you still roll like you did in '95.. I made 1st back in December, I'll be staying in Buffalo for another year. Hey, weren't you and Jesse B best friends??? On02/25/05 Jim Wright said: Ha! Your right it was MKC Coyle that did the most damage. Or atleast physicaly it looked like he GOT the most damage. You remember what started that melee? And, does anyone else remember what the W.P.B.P. stood for? I know the answer to both but thought it would be fun to see who else does also. On02/24/05 Mike Foley said: Whoa Jim! Yes it is I, former DCC Foley, but it was MKC AL Coyle that cleared the bar fighting that night. All I did was hold back his fists with my chin. It was in Nome...and right at the feet of Captain Volkle, who ordered us both back to the ship--or at least out of the bar he was drinking in. And yes, I remember very well the tragedy that trip...it was an H3 out of Kodiak and we were on our way to Ketchikan when we were diverted to take over the salvage operation...then we took the aircraft into Kodiak. Sad day indeed...brave CG souls lost trying save a fishing boat in a storm. On02/23/05 Bryan Dees said: Hi, I found this site while searching for 'polar star 1987'. I served as a seaman aboard the Polar Star and Polar Sea from 1987 - 1989. Made a trip south, then went on to Petaluma, CA for Radio school. To this day aside from my 3 children being born (my wife made me say that..), I cant think of a more memorable time in my life than my time spent during operation Deep Freeze 1988. I still live on the greater Seattle area and work as a programmer and systems engineer for one of the cellular phone companies. On02/21/05 Jim Wright said: Is that 'Chief' Foley? I remeber a Chief Foley on our North Trip in 81, he cleared the Bar that night. It was quite the fight. That was the trip the CG Helicopter went down, we where almost in port and had to go back out to pull the wreckage from the water. Anyone else remeber that sad day? On02/20/05 Mike Foley said: Hello Derrick...I remember you well...as I recall, I had just started skydiving and you had been a sport skydiver for awhile. You and I got drunk in the Erebus club one night at McMurdo and we cooked up some plan to try and get the Navy to kick us out at over the Ross Iceshelf...we thought we'd be the first ever to make a jump over Antarctica. Not sure why but we moved away from that plan and Fitz and I went and took the 'bus' from Willy field on a joy ride instead. I think about you and that AVDET all the time...good to see your name. On02/19/05 derrickmitchell said: hey,derrick mitchell here,i was an asm3 aboard the Star on it's maiden trip south!i am an african-american;from ATC Mobile(avtdet) On02/16/05 Jim Wright said: Kevin, you could not have said it better, Valpo and Lima, got my wallet stollen there but wont mention where I was when the 'incident' happned. DF81 also for me. On 02/16/05 Vito Nicosia said: Jay... Mitch or should I say Mr. Fincham was doing great at the MSO in Miami when I was there. I am pretty sure he left the same time I did but I can not recall where he went. I use to see him like three times a week. And he would bust my chops every time. Whaley's boat pulled in last month. We hung out. It was funny because it was Scott, Martin, and me! I couldn't believe we didn't get in any trouble. I guess we are getting old. On02/14/05 Kevin Juergen said: I was QM from '80 to 83' onboard the 'Polar Roller'. Checkin' in to see who's still alive from the 'Golden Shellbacks' of DF81........Couldn't be a 'lifer', stuck in Texas since summer of '83......Oh RIO/VALPO/LIMA/WELLINGTON!!!! To be young again!!!! The beach at Nome, the bars in Kodiak.........What joy!!!! Once you've served on the best, what else is there???? Keep in touch...... On02/11/05 Mark Williams said: Our lil Bumgardner went UA in Hobart. Ended up turning himself into the Consulate after a few months and was returned to the ship, in Seattle, under escort. On 02/04/05 TJ Turner 2 said: Hello everyone. I was stationed on the Polar Star DF 96 and I'm looking for a few friends, Steven hurst and Olivia Logan. If anyone know how I could contact either one, please e-mail me thank you. On02/04/05 brett lee said: ok...someone fill me in...i remember bumgardner but what is it that he did after i got out that made him so infamous...........just gottta know On02/03/05 Jay Fuller said: where is Mick Fincham? On01/26/05 Ray Murry said: Great to see so many familiar names and the fact that everyone is doing so well. It is hard to accept that a decade has past since we went south. I have a private law practice in Louisiana and have thoroughly enjoyed retirement thus far. For those of you that might need a place to crash during Mardi Gras, drop me a line. I dont believe that any of us will ever understand the complexity of the man and legend of Jesse Baumgartner. On01/15/05 Lesliam Rodriguez said: I want to know about Drew T. Sinclair On01/13/05 Eric and Marie Highland said: Update number 47: Marie and I are finally leaving Corpus Christi and headed to St. Petersburg, Florida. I'm going to PSU 307 as one of 6 active duty members of the unit. I found out I'm making Chief... God help the Coast Guard. Marie is doing well, she is working out as always and keeping herself busy with our kids. She says hi to all our ol' shipmates. Our kids are growing up fast and we are working diligently on number five. ~winks~ ANYWAY... Corpus was a great tour, while we were here I got to realize my dream of getting involved in professional boxing promotions and have worked with everyone from pros like Oscar De La Hoya, Raul Marquez and Jesse James Leija to up and comers like Jhonny Gonzales and Clarence Vinson. Hopefully I'll be able to get involved in the fight game down in Florida too. A big hello to all our old shipmates and friends!!! ((And wow Prosser!!! What an amazing journey you have had.. enjoy the powder!)) On 01/01/05 BM3 Max Runge said: 88-92 Happy New Year to all. It neat to see all the names. I just talked a friends kid out of the Marines, after seeing the cruise books and the videos of the trips he went USCG. On12/21/04 walsh,anna said: looking for anybody that was or still is sationed onboard the big red polar star between2002 andnow On12/15/04 Mark Williams said: Glad to see that most everyone I knew aboard from '92 through '95 is doing well, both in and out of the Guard. Anyway, just wanted to say hello. On12/14/04 Toka Knodel said: Hey Frank.Sounds like your doing good. Kevin just got orders last week to MSST Seattle.We can't wait to get back to Washington. On12/14/04 Vito said: Jay it's good your doing well. Congrad's on both your girls and one on the way. Do you know if it's a boy or a girl? Wish you all a happy and safe Christmas. On 12/13/04 EMC Frank Donze said: It is amazing seeing all these names from the past. Jay, Erica, Bill Reavey & Toka just fto name a few. I am on the Healy now. On12/10/04 Jay said: sorry I haven't jumped in here for so long. I thought I would let my old shipmates know whats new with me. I now have a pair of beautiful 4 year old girls and another on the way coming April 4th. I'm living in IA, big suprise, and have been running my own small bussiness since 97'. It's awsome to see the names on this list that preceed me, I hope your all doing well and in good health. have a great Christmas and for those such as Brian&Giselle,Johnny,V,Brett,Vito and sorry if I left someone out, E-mail me sometime. Thanks for the memories On 12/07/04 Jim Wright said: Served in the bilges from Nov 80 through Nov 81 (Was bilge KING for a while towards end of tour), I belive our North Trip was the first time the Star came back with all three screws turning! On11/24/04 Matt Skahill CWO-Ret said: Served onboard Polar Star 95-98... replacing Mark Williams after he left. Despite all that happened, the Chief's Mess couldn't say enough good things about Mark's capabilities as the RMC. Despite some serious lingering personnel issues, I had my best tour ever. On11/19/04 Louie LaRiccia said: I'm sure I speak for all members of the Eastwind Association in sending condolences to the family and shipmates of Mark Mueller. On11/15/04 Ann Amick said: My condolences to the family and the crew of the USCG Polar Star for the loss of one of their own . On11/04/04 Vito A. Nicosia said: I hear ya brother! You need to make your way to Puerto Rico it's crazy over here. But I miss Miami that's my new home. Hope you make first brother... Make your money! I am going to sit on this job for awhile the only way I will leave is if I make warrent but I don't want to get stuck up in VA. Hit me back! vito On11/03/04 Kurt Wilson said: What up Vito??? I was on the Gallatin for 4+, then made my way up to ESD Buffalo. I should be making 1st soon, who knows where they will send me, hopefully NYC. I was stationed with Laro, that's my boy!!!! Crazy memories from the Star, but not a bad one at all..... On11/03/04 vito nicosia said: Kurt? You still in? Lasy I heard from you you were on the Dallas with Largo. I think that's that was your boat... Bumgardner!?! That was a crazy kid! I wonder if he thought it was worth it. I must admit that boat has some crazy stories... Well all boats do but I never want to go back.... The polar roller was a lot better then that 270 the 'white needle of death!', cgc cletis..... you can tell i miss that place... On10/25/04 Kurt Wilson said: The legend of J Bumgardner.....I remember it well......onboard '93-'95 by far my favorite unit. On10/13/04 YN1 DONOVAN said: Yes I am a YN1 but was a YN2 on the STAR. On10/13/04 YN2 DONOVAN said: Am at PSC (MAS) in Topeka doing auditing pay cases which makes some people happy and others not. Had some goods times on the STAR and some bad. Am going to retire in November 2004 and maybe get a Auditing job in Topeka as a civilian. I wish everyone well who I served with. On09/30/04 Mike Foley said: Hello Dan Berg...nice to see another ole' plankowner still upright. I just finished a quick 2 year return to active duty on the CHASE, following 911. Returned to retirement in May and took the summer off...good plan. Back to work now in a security management position related to MTSA, etc., etc. Great to see your name. Still wishing we could bring that Plankowner crew back together for a 3 day'r or something...lot of the old places are gone and the ship's have changed alot...but I still drive by them for a little nostalgia fix. Take care...oh, and ...screw the History Channel...I'm not ready to blow away with the sands of time yet....'Life Ain't Easy on Big Red' DF77. On09/24/04 Rob Schumann said: Just got off the Big Red Sled (DF2004)... it was wierd being back after so many years. AVDET is the way to go South though...! Had to straighten a few people out on the legend of J Bumgardner... On09/22/04 Bill Waite said: Hi all Polar Star shipmates. Is there a reunun comeing up again this yr.? I would like to see some old familrur faces. I saw Toka in Astoria and thought I saw a gost walking down the st. Good to see ya Toka. Hi stumpy , it was good to see you to. Well Big red 10 will live on forever in my mind, thanks to you all. By for now, Wild Bill On09/13/04 Vito Nicosia said: What's up tree? How is everyone doing? MCPO Potvin is probably mad at me. Never got a chance to BBQ because USCGC Cletis always kept me busy and I'm in Puerto Rico now. I have a really good job at TAFT. I see Martin Trembly everyday and he is doing well. Marty told me Whaley's boat pulled in the other day but I didn't get a chance to go over and say hi. Oh yeah PR is terrible stay away. Wait a minute none of you guys are ET's! I love this place more than Florida. How is that possible. take care.... vito On08/20/04 James Stanbro said: I sailed on the Northwind between '75 and '77 ....... For a number of years I've been thinking of going back to visit these great places. I just found a terrific deal on cruises to the Arctic and Antarctica. Celebrity Cruises has a polar class Russian icebreaker on a 13 day cruise to the Arctic (on 9/4) and 11 day cruises to Antarctica (on 10/25 and 11/6). I've shopped prices and these cruises look like a great deal. Since the cruises take place soon it looks like Celebrity is offering last minute deals. The price is roughly $5,000 per person (includes all food, drinks, excursions, etc.). Similar cruises with other companies go for about twice that amout. The icebreaker has zodiacs for exploring and even two helicopters that take passengers out to view the area. I got this information from Celebrity's website (www.celebrity.com). I called the number they show (866-973-8466) to get the price information. Anyway, I'm seriously considering taking one of these cruises and thought I'd pass the information on to those of you who may be interested too. On08/07/04 Mike Prosser said: Holy Crap!! I thought all those twisted memories from DF95&96 were just a hazy blur! I somehow found this page today while showing someone the difference between a boat and a ship... anywho, it's pretty cool to see that so many of you keep in touch. That was an eye opening experience for us newbies in the Coast Guard. I for one am so VERY done with the military, been sent through the ringer and came out as far ahead as I would ever get. After the pig, went to the 44's of Gray's Harbor, and finished Active Duty after 4. Went right into the reserves with PSU 311 in Cali, made more a few more of those fabulous 6-months deployments... got Title 10'd on 9/11 and shipped out to Bahrain (was in IRR) Came home in April, went back to IRR, (I thought) got married, and took a job with the Aspen Skiing Company in August fixing computers. Got a phone call the day after X-mas '02; 'Uhhh, well, we didn't REALLY put you in the IRR. We kind of LEFT you in the unit... by the way, you're back on Title 10 and are we're going back to the Middle East.' Spent the first few months in Kuwait then rolled into Southern Iraq just a few days after the invasion. Pucker Factor of Substantial Proportions. Ran patrols in Umm Qassr and offshore on Oil Plats. Please, everyone, thank whoever you can that you didn't join the NAVY! Been back for a little over a year now, and just had my 10-year Discharge. Now were just enjoying the Colorado Summer and looking towards the next ski season (The Powder is like melted butter here!) Hope all of you are doing good things, or bad things well, wherever you are. Be safe! On07/31/04 Giselle Addicott said: Hey everyone, I love coming on here and seeing all the names. Eric, Marie, 4 ! You two are amazing! Well, we just transferred we're back in San Diego. Brian is now a Chief and he's attached to PacArea Taclet. He's gone a lot but I have two beautiful boys that keep me company, our oldest Lachlan is 8, and our youngest, Griffin is 5. It's so great to hear about everyone doing so well. And Chase, wow! It's crazy to see your name on here. The last time I saw you and Sean, Lachlan was in diapers. Lots of love to everyone. On07/16/04 Toka Knodel said: Ross, I can't believe you are back in Washington. Sounds like you are doing great. Kevin and I will be married 9 years next month....Scarry isn't it. Take care. Toka On07/16/04 Ross Chaney said: Small guard. Vito, my last hitch before civilian land was the Thetis. Got some good port calls out of the deal. (Have you been to that three story bar with the waterslide in Jamaica?) Say hello to the master chief for me if you get the chance. I'm up in Bellingham WA now, happily married and teaching 8th graders history (slightly embellished witht the occasional sea story.) Good to hear Erica , Toka and Kevin are doing so well. Anyone ever hear what became of Possum? Take care everyone. On06/21/04 Brett said: Hey everyone, just checking in. Wish there was more communication on here, and johnny...tell jay i said sup too On06/04/04 Sergio Herrera said: Any Star 97, 98 coasties know an Irish guy Colman Joyce SN at time??? I lost touch after the Midgett in 94-95 and curious where he went...help me out send me an email if you know thx. On06/04/04 vito said: Oh yeah I see MCPO Potvin every once and awhile. he is sitting pretty over at Sta Key West. And Tobie is alive I saw him I swear. He is working at TACLET South (miami) vito On06/04/04 Vito said: Look at all these skeletons jumping out of the closets! What going on? V in miami? That's crazy I wore that place out. On the CGC Cletis in Key west. FS1 Dumm & FSC Johnson are here with me now. Looking foward to leaving here Sept 1st. TAFT PR doesn't know what's about to hit them when I get there. BM1 Martin Trembely is over there. Once again united... That's trouble! For all you who are looking for a boat to make sea time requirements.... Stay away from 270's! Yours truly.... The future Don of San Juan... Vito On06/03/04 Chase said: Sounds like everyone is doing good. Still in Novato and Sean Cox is my neighbor for the second time. On05/27/04 Dan Berg said: Plank Owner. Only recognize a few names and those only in archives. I told a young MK3 at my current unit that I was on the Polar Star and he said without thinking, 'I saw that on the History Channel'. I knew DC3-then-2 then-1 and-on Mike Foley. Hello to anyone who remembers me or the Commissioning crew. On05/12/04 johnnyking said: sorry , been busier than a bunny on viagra , hopefully I will make MK1 off this SWE then continue on with my CG career , all is great here in the Houston area , bought a big house , the kid starts school this fall and is dying to go huntin with dad this fall too , Amy is great , but know she doesnt know what to due with her days once Jordan goes to school , BIG UPs to you Eric on hopefully making Cheif , give the wife a kiss , and Brett , Jay says whats up , and to the rest of the crew from the BIG RED PIG , much love ! johnny On05/12/04 Eric Highland said: Another Update from Eric and Marie... It is good to see all our old shipmates on here.. it is hard to believe that it has been 7-10 years! Congrats on your 7 years Scott (I'm mean Mr. Whaley ~smiles~) and Jenn! Congrats on the anchors to Brian and Zoo of course! It is good to see V... have fun in Miami! You'll enjoy South Beach and Coconut Grove. I had a great time when I was stationed there. Just keep your cg stickers off of your ride. I spoke with Mike Rutledge recently, he and Toni are doing well and they have a little baby as most of you know that is not so little.. going on 3 now. I think if we are going to have a reunion it should be at the Erebus Club. ~laughs~ Ok, so that is a little bit of a trip. How about Kings Crossing? That is a bit closer.. lol. Anyway... as far as the update.... Marie and I had our fourth child in January of this year. Yes, I said fourth. So now we have Darius that is 7, Arianna who is 6, Javen who is 3 and Silas who is 3 months. We will have our 8 year anniversary in July of this year. Thanks to all of you who helped us to make it through those last few months on the ship. Marie is still running and is active in the gym, she is preparing to run Corpus Christi's 'Beach to Bay' this weekend. I am 'hurrying up and waiting' hoping that I'll be putting on the anchors off of the May 2004 SWE. I think I did well on the test, we'll have to wait and see. We love you guys and gals and think of you often with great memories! Drop a line sometime and let us know how you are doing.. we'd love to hear from you. On05/07/04 brett lee said: so did everyone just stop communicating or something....how's life in cape cod going for you V....let me know whats happening On04/03/04 ALPHANSO VIALVA said: Hey Guys and Gals it's me again. I'm still up here in Cape Cod with about two months before I PCS hopefully to MSST Miami. Hey Jen, Brett, Jonny, Jay, Brian, Zoo-Zoo.......and all the rest of you delinquents! I NEED PICTURES!!!! (don't make me have to blackmail some of you.) Hey Zoo ask your hubby if he can put me in touch with 'Ducky' Ballard. Jonny, good luck with your no Costie rule for your daughter. In closing, I think that if by some act of god we all got together in the same room, that the gates of hell would open up and the four horsemen would ride again. (or most of us at least will get arrested :) Love you Guys!! On03/25/04 Jenn Whaley (Wells) said: Good Gosh! I haven't been here in a long time. Good to see everyone is still around! Johnny (meaning King right?) ever hear from Joe Hawkins? where are you?And Jay I've never forgotten about you. I've been really bad keeping in touch with friends latley. Ask Zoo. She is still my best friend and I call her once a month if that sometimes. Sorry Zoo. Well as for Scott and I, still married. 7 years strong this July. Who would have guessed. Scott reports to the Tampa on 3-26-04 then gets underway on the 27th! He is very excited about being on a ship agian after 3 years ashore! As for me back in the CG stationed at UTB Systems Center in Yorktown. But as of tomorrow it's now called BFC. ha ha. meaning Boat Forces Center. I think thats right. Just found out today that is going to be our name tomorrow. Thats the CG for ya. Always keeping you on your toes! Well its good to see all of you here and hope you keep doing well for yourselves. And we need to have a reunion sometime. I would love to see everyone! Take care everyone. .....Jenn On03/25/04 brett said: hey johnny...do you remember larry bishop...he did a north trip with us (tad from the sea)...if so have you heard from him On03/24/04 johnny said: Chief, glad to see you are all right after your mishap in seattle, keep up the good work. On03/23/04 Mark said: I'm sure it's NOT Chris Posey (RM2) - he's not the sort that would speak ill of others without speaking to them directly. Just my two cents........ Does 'Christems@yahoo' care to elaborate on who he is and how he knows any of the crew? Hope things are going well for all....... // mark On03/19/04 Giselle said: You know half of engineering is on here, you guys should do a reunion, it's been ten years y'know....last year Brian met up with Anne Logan, Chris Ballard, Jake Hewitt, and Carla up in Seattle ...he couldn't stop talking about how much fun that was......anyhow just a thought On03/19/04 Giselle said: Hey Brett, thanks I don't know who Chris is either and I know he don't know me...... For those who wanted to know about Greenwood, Carla told me that he's still married with babies and that he's a hotel manager...somewhere, I forget where, and Brian's here with me, he says hey Brett! On03/18/04 brett said: so has anyone heard from vialva lately or is he underway.....im not sure if his email is accurate...and by the way Zoo ...you don't have to worry about getting a bad rep...anyone who knew you would obviously know that you were not the ho...lol...cheers and tell brian hi..and who is chris anyway? On03/17/04 johnny said: the only thing I am going to teach my little one is to stay away from anybody she would meet in the CG , would be someone saying they are in engineering from a BIG RED BOAT ! kisses to you ZOO ! On03/16/04 Giselle Addicott said: Oh Sweetie! the flattery! To think that I have someone jealous that they didn't nail me TEN YEARS AGO. That's wonderful, it's making this stay at home mother of two smile. Thanks, and again, sorry you weren't in the 'LOTS' category, there were an extreme select few that made the grade. I know that's shocking, it's extremely contrary to the rumors that my stateroom was having nightly rompings with eachother and everyone else on board. Hey and Johhnny much kisses to you love, and also to your gorgeous baby girl, Carla showed me lots of pics. Don't let her grow up to be a fun person, see what guys say about you. On03/10/04 Chris said: Johnny, most of us did that and LOTS more ourselfs, didnt you get your turn to? On03/09/04 Johnny said: hey has anyone heard from Brett Greenwood or Krusty On03/09/04 Johnny said: Brian , give your wife a kiss for me On03/08/04 Brian Addicott said: It's a Deisel gang reunion! After ten years and three ships later you guys are still the best. Hey also Giselle 'ZOO' remembers Vito's Amigo too that thing was really smashed. As for Brett all I remember from Tasmania was the quote ' I wan't your blood and I want it right now' after that, those guys were way to freaked out. Take it easy and I hope you are doing great. On03/05/04 brett said: Johnny....im not sure what ever became of jake but i know that going awol with kevin while we were fueling up didn't do his military career any good On03/04/04 Johnny said: Hey Vito , remember the time offroading with Mike Lunetta ' BYE BYE TO YOUR AMIGO ! ' On03/04/04 johnny said: Brett , what ever happen to Jake , yes the good ol days of 'DIESEL GANG ' On03/04/04 brett lee said: Hey brian....i was just curious...do you remember the guys we came across with the knives in tasmania....i couldn't believe we got outta that one much less got ouselves into that On03/03/04 johnny said: To Big V and Jay , oh how we all forget , i think it was the gun fire during the july4 party at the house , all those drunkin days and nights in Federal Way , but than again maybe it was just all the parties , and much love to my bros , V,Brian,Jay ,Chad , and all the girls from Issaqua , dont worry Ducky , Ididnt forget you . Too all those who sailed from 93-96 all love , Johnny On03/03/04 brett lee said: Hey everyone, just wanted to pop in and say hey....I still can't believe it's been almost ten years since i got out and still remember most names....guess you crazy people left a lasting impression...but what fun we had...later brett On02/19/04 Mark said: Wow, alot of familiar names here. This is Mark Francisco, I was on the Pig from 91-92. I was a snipe but I still remember all you deckies. It would be nice to talk to all of you... On01/30/04 Jay said: You're all wrong, Chad was the infamous balcony puker On 01/27/04 BM Sommerhof said: I remember you 'Old Fart!' I lurk here occasionally looking for familiar names. Hope all is well On01/19/04 Brian Addicott said: Hey Vialva,...it was Greenwood puking off the balcony that got you kicked out of the that apartment. We had some good times in that apartment You, Jay, Johnny, Me, and the rest of the Polar Refugee's. On01/18/04 Bill Ross said: Hi gang , anyone remember me The oldfart Bill Ross EM 1. Just wondering if I am still on the Box in main control. Alias 17 Knot Ross On01/17/04 Bobby Gibson said: Was on the Star for olmypics of 84 and DF 85. On01/07/04 Alphanso Vialva said: And by the way...who was it that got us kicked out of our apartment? On01/07/04 Alphanso Vialva said: Holy Crap! there's alot of you on here. To all my peeps, much love. I'm still in, married, two kids. Since there's too many to name, all of you drop me a line. Jonny, Jay, Zoo, Brian, Vito, and Brett, miss you guys!!!!! On01/05/04 Bill Reavey said: On Board 91-94 as SN can't believe the names on hear. On 12/06/03 Toka Knodel said: Vito its good to hear life is treating you so well. Kevin is on the Jarvis along with Bobby Wayne if you can believe that. Its so funny to think you are now tryin to help other kids out of trouble, If they only knew you ten years ago.Anyways talk to ya later Toka On12/06/03 Vito said: Wow looky looky! All the familar faces... Rick fire Dept that sounds realy cool. Jobs that matter better than wasting your time. Mr. Reilly dammmm so he learn how to get on his whoops forgot to keep it PG. Brian or should I say Big Poppa! Congrad's brother. I was a little hermit for awhile but I am back to my old tricks =) It's good to see everyone is doing well. Take care I'll bump into you fools, I always do.... On12/04/03 Rick Nye said: Vito, you are the JAG, I remember when I first got out you were getting into trouble again!! That is crazy!! I am no longer working in the offshore oil buisness. I am now working for the Bellevue Fire Dept. Something even crazier is that Greg Reilly is now Mr. Reilly, he went and got himself a commision last year!! Later!! On12/02/03 BreAnna said: Hello from WA-953 AFjrotc :) On11/26/03 Brian Addicott said: Hey Polar veteran's I thought I would drop a line there and say hi to the crazyiest crew ever. Brett Lee I hope you and yours are doing great, Highland and Marie, Vito, Jay Fuller as well. I am nearing on ten years in the Guard and I still haven't ran into a Bunch like you guys. Happy Thanksgiving to all, from me and Zoo On11/12/03 vito said: Oh yeah I forgot guess who's stationed with me on the Fetus? FS1 Dumm & FSC Johnson! Crazy isn't it! They are all doing well down here in the Key's. Leaf and I tell these kids they aren't the Orginal Bad Boys just they are a little misguided. Mast sucks! As they learn since I am pretty much the Jag represenitive onboard. Now that is crazy right? the don.. On11/12/03 Vito said: Tell me about it Scott..... I just talked to Trembly, Toeby, & MCPO Potvin.... I thought Master Chief was going to poop his paints when he saw me. Wait what happen to Mark? And who is Tina? Anyway I got to go to Coffe Break.... From the Big White Beast... Thetis Fly Trap On10/24/03 Jimmy Guyton said: Sailed on Polar Star from '78 to '80 -df79 & aww80 . Had some great times onboard the Star . Glad to see a few old familar names in here , give me a shout old shipmates if you want to . On10/04/03 scott white (`89-`94) said: Ya know if you just don't drop that HH-65 in the water, and can get by without anyone seeing you having sex on stage in Kings Cross, and drop some leaflets via a moped in Bora Bora everything will be all right. There's just something about that red tin can. I would have never guessed that I would still be doing this CG thing after all these years. Kind of like the longest Dead tour of my life. `ciao from Maine (at least for the next couple of months) catch me on global or hotmail On09/12/03 Tina said: I know some of you are still his friend, and I know he looks at this all the time. I just thought you should know that Mark Williams is in Harbor View hospital in Seattle, he was air lifted there Monday night. Mark was stabbed through his bullet proof vest breaking up a fight between a husband and wife and is expected to recover. Tina On06/03/03 Mark Williams said: I sure hope so..... geezzzzzzz On06/02/03 Erica Yarbrough said: Hey everyone, sorry to drop off the face of the earth for awhile (or at least cyber earth) but *gasp* I had to go get one of them things called a job *cough, choke, cough* My last day at work is this friday though and will be spending the summer with my boys (my children, geesh, get your minds out of the gutter already!) Anyway, I know this may sound stupid, but it has been what 10 YEARS since the Mark Williams thing, do you think we can all get over it anytime soon? {{HUGS}} to everyone and Toka, drop me a line, my email is up and working again! On04/03/03 Giselle Zoo Addicott said: Hey this is for Brett Lee....I just saw Kevin Whalen the other day. His boat is here in San Diego for TSTA, or however you spell it, he's on the Midgett with Chad Turner. Carla and I dropped by to pick up Chad and I had to look upo Kevin, good engineering memories, y'know...Brian's still underway so he'll miss 'em, take care, love to all. On03/13/03 Marc Schuh said: New e-mail address and I think the idea of a get together in seattle would be great. Now that I have a job where I sit on my ass most the day I will e-mail everyone I have a address for and see what we can do. (I know you guys always through I had a job where I sat on my ass most the day). But this one pays a lot more. lol On02/13/03 Toka Knodel said: Hello!Just me Toka. Nice to see everyone doing so well. Kevin just got stationed on the Jarvis. He made Cheif 2002. So while Kevin is underway the girls and I are enjoying Hawaii.Can't complain. Erica, what happened to ya...Haven't heard from you in a while....Take care Toka On02/12/03 Brett Lee said: Hello to everyone! It's nice to see all the familiar names,,,brings back a lot of memories. So ,,Eric, Marie, and Johnny how do you like Texas? I just moved away from there(Rockport) to Oregon, I really can't stand Texas! If I had known you were all so close to where I lived then I would have come to see you. Congrats on your family Eric, sounds like your pretty happy. And Jay, hows it going? What are you doing now that your not in the guard anymore? I myself have moved to Oregon to go to OSU, I quit doing electrical work and enrolled in their psychology program. So does anyone know what happened to Kevin Whalen or Brett Williams? You all can email me if you want to get in touch. Laters On02/06/03 JAY said: Hello Eric and Marie, How do you like Corpus? The detatchment in Corpus is where I ended my career with the guard. Don't let Johnny fool anyone, he's more of a skater now than he ever was on the star. He and I still talk about twice a month. Have you played a round of golf on that desert that the base calls a course? I played a couple of times and decided that rock hard fairways are only good for those who have a long drive that stays in play. Congrats on the promotion by the way. On02/04/03 Eric & Marie Highland said: Looking at the latest posts, it seemed to be a DF95-96 reunion tour! Nice to see all our old shipmates around. Much love to Carla and Chad, Zu and Brian, Jenn and Scott, Erica and Ken, Toka and Kevin... Wow!! Can you say 'The Love Boat'? Marie and I have some great memories and secrets from those times. It was really cool seeing Johnny King and his daughter here in Corpus. Johnny.. I lost your number.. give me a call my SWIII isn't working so I can't get you on global. Congrats to Carla on your degree and to you and Chad on your daughter. A big hello to some other shipmates who have posted.. Much love to Zu and Brian, Vito, Bernie, Jay, Brett, Ray, Mr. Montoya, and yes Mark too. Speaking for both Marie and I, we hold no ill will toward anyone on the big 10. We had a wonderful time overall and like Jenn mentioned earlier.. we like to remember the good times. Also... in case they ever pop on.. much love to Mike and Toni! Marie and I are in Corpus Christi now.. the CG screwed up and made me a first class which just goes to show that they'll promote anyone.. as if that weren't bad enough.. they actually made me a recruiter.. hehehe actually I've been pretty successful at recruiting and I enjoy the job. If any of our old shipmates ever have any recruiting questions or just general questions or want to drop us a line, you can do so at corpusboxing@yahoo.com Marie and I have been blessed with three children 5, 3, 22 mos. and we are both going to school. We look back on our days on the polar roller with fond memories.. drop us a line and say hi sometime! On01/11/03 carla said: jay fuller... what are you doing now??/ email me ..would love to hear from you.. carla On12/18/02 Jay Fuller said: nice to see some of you still exist On12/18/02 Jay Fuller said: hello fellow ice gods On12/15/02 Tony Montoya said: Hello to all of my shipmates from DF94/95! I was the airdale chief for the trip that year. I was just passing through Freds Place and feeling nostalgic! Wanted to thank everyone for making the trip one of the most memorable times from my CG Days. Retired 4 years now and living in Houston,Texas. Work as a flight simulator tech for Continental Airlines. Merry Christmas to you and you families! On12/09/02 Jenn Whaley said: Hey Johnny! Good to hear from ya, I'll send you an email later! take care, Jenn PS ever talk to Joe Hawkins? On12/06/02 Mark Williams said: Wow, there are some bitter, petty people who claim adult status. I just heard some rumors that have been attributed to the kids aboard; that I had died; that I was living or even married to that woman... they go on and on. But it all has no meaning. As for Carla I'm pleased your life is busy and full and that your family has grown. I too enjoy a full and fulfilling life and my short stint in the Coast Guard was a learning experience I now put to good use but it's certainly not a 'life forming' one. '95 was just a bump in the road, one that in the real world means very, very little. Giselle, thank you for the honest and kind words; I've all along had copies of the reports made but your saying it here, in the way you did was thankfully received. For those who may care, in the years since I left the Guard I've gotten an AA in poly sci (woo hoo) and finally finished my BS in psychology with an emphasis on pediatric care, which I put to good use as a police officer. I also work as a network administrator in a 911 center. I think it’s time some of you move on :) Some of you I’d love to hear from if and when you’re in the Seattle area. Mark On11/28/02 carla said: tell jay hey. is he in the cg??? wasnt he going to get married. On11/28/02 carla said: hey johnny, i have had to forward your photos to everyone, mainly the people listed below. good to hear you and amy are doing good, chad and i loved it down in cc tx, maybe one day we will meet up again... carla On11/27/02 Johnny King said: to my best girlfriends , zoo , jenn and carla , boy do I miss the good ol days , its me Johnny King livin large but not in charge here in Corpus Christi ,Tx . I have been married almost 6 years to a wonderful woman from my high school days in Ca. Right now I am stationed at the Harbor Fac waiting to make second after my 2 year hyatis from the Guard , Jenn, I know how you felt about missing this place , the U.S.C.G. Well i hope I will her from all you guys and give Scott props for being an ' o ' and zoo tell brian hey from me. I still am real close to Jay Fuller , he is like my big little bro . and guess who lives in town near me , Eric Highland and his wife Marrie Fairchild , what a small world . well drop me a line any time ! And big ups to all past turbine gangers ! On11/24/02 Giselle Szulist Addicott said: For Williams...just wanted you to know that there was no conspiracy against you and Caron. Caron wigged out somehow toward the end of the patrol. She was always friendly toward everyone in the room and suddenly started stirring the pot in Chiefs' Mess. I'm telling you this because in your postings, I don't know if you're sure why it all happened. Nobody had anything against you. Jenn had nothing to do with it, she didn't live in our room and she didn't 'see' anything. Chiefs' Mess was tired of dealing with Caron's complaints against Ponzio and I so they came to us. I was told point blank that they knew that Caron was having an affair with you and they told me to come clean about everything, then all the havoc she was creating could be done with. Ponzio was simply moved from the room so she didn't have to feel Caron's wrath anymore. All the other couples involved were young, stupid 17-20 year old kids. We had nothing to lose and the command could care less about nonrates having indiscretions with other nonrates. If you want to know who came forward after being harassed for a month, it was me. I'm sorry, I meant no ill will toward you, but I was backed into a corner and they sent Brian away to Portland after the whole ordeal was investigated. In a way though, you helped Brian and I because by being separated we decided to marry and have been happy ever since. I'm still close with everyone in that room, and I can tell you that I don't know about any rumors going around, because we're not spreading them. If anything Scott Whaley is my proof. I talk to Jenn everyday and I saw, heard and laughed over everything that happened in that room, and if Scott (whose married to Jenn) doesn't know, then you know we aren't talking. Anyways, sorry about the whole ordeal and hope that this may clear up some things for you. On11/24/02 carla ponzio turner said: from the former 'ponzio' just wanted to add to the the other two girls from the star,,,,(zoo and jenn) still two of my great friends, for the ex-chief williams, just remember you were dealing with 17-18 years olds that had nothing to worry about, we were there to play and have fun, you being the what? --30year old on the boat you should have been able to make much more mature decissions. and should not have brought yourself down to our age level. however now, we are adults, and chad and i are doing wonderful, i am a few quarters form graduating from th university of washington, with a major in engr, minor in constuction, chad is finishing up his AS and getting ready to make first, and our four year old is attending lakeside montessori school, and is already typing her full name. so hope everyone is good from the star... ho huskeys!! On11/24/02 Giselle Addicott said: Former FN 'zoo' Szulist from DF '94/95 saying hey to anybody who remembers. Shocked to recognize some of the names. Well, Brian and I are still married and have two gorgeous boys. He's stationed on the CGC Chase and he's a DC1. Anyone wants to drop us a line, go for it, would love to hear from you! On11/24/02 Jenn (Wells) Whaley said: As for the whole DF-94 thing...Let it go. It's been over for a long time now. Mr Williams, I'm sorry but I really dont care anymore what happed back then. I don't want to remember all the Bullsh*#t that went on that made everyone hate being in the CG and being on the Star. I would like to remember the 'GOOD TIMES' because there were a lot of them! Just about every port call was a good time! I have tons of pictures to prove it!!! So unless there is something YOU would like to know from me then ask it and lets get it over with. If not then please don't bother writing because like I said before I don't care anymore. I have a life.. a BUSY life with very little time for this kind of thing. Good luck in your future, Jenn (and Scott) On 11/24/02 Scott and Jenn Whaley said: Hello Everyone! Wow what some interesting reading below!!! Things are going great with the two of us. Scott went to OCS last year and will make LTJG in DEC. He also starts flight school in DEC! I'm very proud of him. No kids just two dogs. As for me I'm doing great and back in the CG 6 months ago. Didn't think I'd do that but I actually missed it and I'm working on coxswain to make 2nd before the merger. We just bought a house in VA and already can't wait to get out of this state:) Zoo is still my best friend and living in California. Someday we plan to live with in driving distance of each other. Brian and Zoo(Szulist) have two beautiful little boys and he is now a DC1. What has everyone else been up to? Congrats to BMC Murry. Did you get there by using all the 'FREE MONEY' the CG had to offer :) The one thing I remember about you is that you would always tell us to use the 'FREE MONEY' for school the CG offered. And now I try to make sure others use it as well. Anyway I have a huge mess to clean up after Scott's Wetting Down party last night to I'm off. Everyone take care, Jenn (Wells)& Scott (who is off golfing) On10/19/02 Troy Freihammer said: Freak here - as Tallman liked to call me. Mar. '99 -Dec '00 Gee, that was a short time. College boy now, hate it as much as the 20-24 inport Q-deck, but almost done. On09/09/02 Mark L. Williams said: Jenn, Scott W.... still interested in dispelling some of those rumors? let me know..... On08/19/02 bob bien said: looking for SANDY MINTZ (THINK THATS THE RIGHT SPELLING) was at ice breaker support seattle. On08/18/02 Ray Murry said: Hi to all. Hope this finds all breaker sailors enjoying life to the fullest. I certainly enjoyed my years from 94-97 on Polar Star absolutely a great crew. I went to law school and retired at 20 years. I am now an Assistant District Attorney in New Orleans. BMC (ret) Ray Murry On07/07/02 Brett Lee said: Hello to everyone who remembers me. On Polar Star from 93-95, then got out. Anyway I'm living in Texas just south of San Antonio and working as an electrician. I've got three kids now and still married to Ingrid. Just thought I'd say hi and hope to hear from someone. Brett, or aka FN Lee On07/03/02 mark said: Congrats to Ross Chaney - I remember talking to you and teaching is what you were looking to do. Good for you! On06/27/02 Ross Chaney said: Hey Bernie and Vito, Toka Kevin and Erica, Pat Nye and Bill. Bill! Good to hear from you. You sure brightened up alot of long midwaches with those cookies. You may remember me. I was the messcook who got so bored I peeled all the potatoes into cubes. Hope you're all doing well. Sounds like I'm just across the river from a bunch of you. Teaching in Vancouver WA is working out pretty well, except whenever we have a fire drill, I just take everyone outside. That's it. No initial action, no fire boundaries, no investigators, nothin! Definately no P-250's. Not that they worked anyway. (Sorry DCs. I know it wasn't for a lack of effort on your part.) Gets pretty sleepy sometimes. Do you know that ten years later I can still hear the flight quartes pipe word for word? I have brain cells that are devoted to just that. AAAaarrgh! Anyway new address, new fiancee (gettin married this August) Thought I ought to catch up. Congrats to you Bernie. Take it easy everyone. p.s. UFOs? On06/09/02 Bernie Penkin said: Hello everyone! Stationed on the Mackinaw now, but soon will be back in the NW at Group Portland. The email address is new. Oh, BTW I made QMC Sept 2001. On 05/30/02 Erica Yarbrough said: Kenny and I moved again, now in Texas, still have 3 little boys. New email addy though. Hi Bill, Vito, Reilly, Rick, Mark, and everyone else. On 05/01/02 Bryan Fisher said: Came aboard from BOUTWELL in 1987 and left to go to COMMSTA GUAM in 1989, made DF88 and AWS 88. Transit of Northwest Passage after helping the Canadians out of a jam was a real perk, assuming that you liked spending over 60 days underway without hitting a port...but when we DID, it was great! Halifax! I highly recommend it. Good crew, too, and I'm sorry if I wasn't the easiest guy to get along with - I hope my past shipmates will accept my apologies. Good ship, good crew, good times. On 04/07/02 Nicole said: You need to add PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On 02/25/02 Pat Nye said: Hey, I can’t believe I ran across this site – so many names I haven’t thought of in close to ten years. I was on during 91 – 92 as SN/BM3 and left during the Portland shipyards. I’m still in Portland. I lived with BM3 Steve Nichols for a while until he married Cadet Angela Anthony. They have a child and live just outside of Portland. Post-CG I did what any sailor would do and took a job with a local brewery. That lasted about six years and I’m now in marketing with an environmental non-profit. Over the years I’ve been in contact with Bill Reavey – now married and attending college in Philadelphia, and Tom Martincello – married with two kids and living in Santa Rosa, California. Hi to Edge, Max, Barber and all the rest. Anyone heard anything about Oberfield, Erwin or Lyman? On 02/01/02 GLENN NEWBY said: HEY JIM, I WONDERED WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN, I SEE YOUR UNCLE KEN HERE IN SEATTLE EVERY NOW AND THEN, WE BOTH WORK FOR THE RAILROAD, GOOD TO SEE YOU FOUND YOUR WAY TO FREDS PLACE On 01/29/02 Jim Barber said: Hi Salts! Brings back some good memories. Recognize a lot of the names here. Anyone stationed close enough to Wheeler to give him hell for me. I served on board from '87 to '92, I'm at D17 now. On 01/23/02 C/A1C Jared Lamb said: Hey everyone. I am in AFJROTC, and we here in WA-952 BGHS AFJROTC cadets say hello On 01/23/02 YN2Rich said: Just wanted to update my email address. On 12/15/01 James Warfield said: I served on the Star from 90 to 92. Had a pretty damn good time at it too. After that I went to Siuslaw River and drove 44s for three years. I have seen alot of familiar names here that bring back some memories. Drop a line or two. I'd like to here from some old shipmates. Take care. On 11/29/01 YN2Rich said: Spent time on the MELLON, remember comparing sea stories with some of the deck force off the Star. Would love to get the full scoop on the UFO story from anyone that knows. On 11/28/01 Mark Williams said: Back in the world. Working as a network geek for a local county 911 center and doing well. :) On 11/20/01 Verena Nanni said: Was a QM2 on board May '98 to June '99. Hello to all. On 11/09/01 Vito said: Bill are you still kicking big guy? It seems like a million years ago you use to through pans at me when I messed cooked for you! On 10/30/01 Chuck Anderson said: Was RMinCharge 1986-87 Retired from POLAR STAR immediately following very successful (for the radio gang) REFTRA at SDIEGO. Especially interested in wherebouts of RM1 (later RMC) Brian Fisher. On 10/20/01 SS3Bill Waite(wild bill said: Hi o all I served w/ in 86-89and 92-94 When I retird. Sure would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. i miss the bg #10 and all of my old ship mates. On 09/20/01 curt deuel said: i was mk2deuel 82/84 north of point barrow twice and all the way around antarctica once had some great times haven't seen any one except jack dunham and tom loudon since 86 drop me a note any one who remembers valpriaso On 09/15/01 Vince Presley said: Tony Williams, Steve Raby, Ron Carlson, Ken Raymond, DC2 Turk, where are you ???? Drop me a line if you see this. On 08/31/01 Mark said: Does anyone else find it odd that the MCPOCG JUST now is getting his Cuttermans Pin? How the hell did the man make E9, or be selected for MCPOCG without it? How can he possibly 'represent' people he has nothing in common with? It's a different Guard for sure........ On 08/24/01 Vito said: What you do mean Rick? Things wouldn't get done without me! I'm full of **** Reilly I just got back I will find you that stuff today I know where it is!!! I have been slacking because I've been tad,b-day, and school is back in so you know how that goes. later vito On 08/13/01 Reilly said: Rick, you must have confused me with one of your 'freinds' on Capital Hill. I don't work at all. -Reilly On 08/04/01 Rick Nye said: Alot of names here that I haven't thought of in a few years. I am working for an Underwater services company called Oceaneering International, have been for the past 5 yaers. I am living in Seattle and have actually bumped into Reilly a few times, I understand that he is working in a bar that caters to the Alternative lifestyle! Mark it sounds like you had a bummer of a last hitch, glad to hear you are making the best out of life. Vito, cannot believe that you are still in the guard, I never thought you would make it thru your first full enlistment. Rob Seabolt, how are the investments working out for ya? Survive the dot com crash! On 08/01/01 TBone said: Curious...recalling the berthing areas and head layouts relative to the Scientists staterooms, 1st class lounge, etc. How was it reconfigured to handle the the addition of SPARS to the muster? On 07/20/01 TBone said: I wish this group were more active...if only because I'd like to create an even more exclusive subgroup whose membership includes only those people that have had to change the windshield wipers on the outboard bridge windows of the Polar Class Icebreakers. To quote RM2 Sollars as he took a long slow draw on his pipe...'Don't worry TBone....that there's a Trucker's Hitch...it'll hold ya'. Your pal, Tim On 07/18/01 TBone said: The mystery of the disappearing bridge wing platforms between Pier 36 and REFTRA Hono, remains committed to the deep. Did I really make an entry in the ships log December 24, 1979 regarding UFO's while hove to off Wellington, NZ ? Did this really become one of the most documented UFO sightings in history ? Mr. Dale's Fabulous Poodles Jacket must be in a stateroom locker somewhere, he would not have kept it. On 07/12/01 Ted Benson said: Interesting posting by Mark Williams. I agree wholeheartedly with his statement about the petty and worthless portions of the Guard. I wanted to be career until I served aboard Polar Star, but decided I didn't want to be a professional jerk, which is how I viewed almost all of the wardroom. I'm glad I did it, would never do it again, and am very glad I've gotten over the experience (most of the way). Right on, Mark. On 07/04/01 Mark Williams said: Greg - where are you now? If you'd like the REAL story about what happened, and what has happened since, just drop me a mail and I'll get it to you. I've nothing to hide and you'll get the whole story if you'd like. I'm simply amazed at some of the versions of the story that I've heard from people - some of whom give me the impression they'd rather I not talk about the whole story. The VERY SHORT version is that I had an affair, got caught, took my lumps, kept my mouth shut about all the other couples onboard. I was offered the chance to be the narc and help myself, but chose not to, a choice I've learned to regret after talking to former shipmates. Sorry, hypocrisy is not a trait I find favorable in people trying to hide something. In any case I'm currently working for USAP doing a winter over at Palmer Station and loving it!!! It looks like I'll either be going to South Pole or aboard the N.B. Palmer for the GLOBEX cruise in the Weddell Sea sometime after the first of the year. I've been out of your Guard since '97 and LOVING it. As much as I was into and for the Guard I am amazed as I look back at how petty and simply worthless some things were. If when you're ready to get out Greg, and you'd like to dive down here again, check out working for the program J Later! On 06/14/01 QM2(DV) Reilly said: oh, yeah. Hello to all my old shipmates- Vito, Wheeler, Seabolt, Toka, Yarborough, Erica (was Arnold,) Chaney, Max R, RMC Williams (I'd like to hear this great story,) Binder, Newby, Schnarr, Donze (Chief?) Anyone ever hear or run into Adam Debree. Sorry bastard dropped off the face of the earth. Plus he still owes me money from Sydney! I still get requests from HQ to go TAD as a diver aboard the Healy. Sounds cool but it might taint my memories of the Big Red Polar Pig! On 06/14/01 Greg Reilly said: DOES ANYONE HAVE AN ARCTIC CERTIFICATE FROM 1993? I need the dates and position of crossing to order a replacement for someone. Mine's from '92 so the info is different. If you've got the info, please write. Thanks! On 06/06/01 Sarah said: Hi everyone, I am looking for anyone who knew my father, CWO3(BOSN)William (Bill) Stanberry Merchant, he was on the Polar Star 1978 and 1979. On 05/30/01 Ken said: Wow...Look at all the familiar names. I have been retired now for 2 years but remember fondly my time on the Polar Star (81-83). Glad to see everyone is doing well. If your ever in Boise Idaho, give me a call and I will treat you to a free scoop at one of my 2 Baskin Robbins stores. On 05/26/01 C/Lt. Col. Eric Pietras said: Hey all you Coast Guard people!!! Battle Ground High School AFJROTC Cadet says hi. On 05/24/01 Perry Angiono said: Hello shipmates! Was RM2 - Served aboard 84-87. Ham Radio OPS were Great! Best tour so far: AWS 84, DF85, DF86. Kurt B, Rudy M. John W. Fantastic Crew! On 05/20/01 Erica Yarbrough said: Hey Ross, Vito and Toka. :) Things are good here, still in Kentucky, surprising we havent moved again. Kenny made Chief. We have a new email addy also. Take care, and Ross when you get one of my boys in your class one day dont be to hard on them, afterall they had ME as an influence...ROFL. On 04/30/01 Toka Knodel said: Hi! Kevin and I have a new e-mail address...And we also had another daughter back in april of 2000..Take care Toka On 04/19/01 Vito said: Right on Tree! You did it! You got out and doing something that takes skill. I am still taking up space, a bad man breathing a good mans air. Yo I got to roll I will get up wit ya later, DoN Vito.. On 04/13/01 Ross Chaney said: Rarely have I had more laughs surfing the net. Vito! You're alive! Man, I hope eveyone else is doing well. As you can tell by my enthusiasm and general happiness, I must be on the outside. Picking up my teaching certificate in History and English. Would you believe the only time I question my new calling is when I remember being underway? Hope all is well. Drop me a line if you get the time. I will answer. On 04/12/01 Mark Williams said: At Palmer Station... anyone is welcome to write and I'll send pictures if you'd like. mark On 04/06/01 Max S. Runge said: On The Big Red 10 from Dec 12 1988to June 10 1992.............. Dennis Schnarr I did not take your shirt in the TJ jail, Glen 'Chief Smart' Newby, Rob 'Blaze Orange Chuckys' Farmer, Marc Schuh, All blasts from the past. On 01/03/01 Kent W. Gambill said: Served aboard the Polar Star from 78 to 80.I was SN Gambill I rember Coangelo and Sn Leary hello to ya!.Capt.Vogel was A great Capt.Some of the best of times were there for me.One of my greatest adventures in life there.Went to Antartica and the North pole both.I was a bit of a trouble maker then haha.I was young and dumb.This is a great site on here. On 11/30/00 Mark Williams said: Okay you old timers (okay, not THAT old), I've taken a job at Palmer Station. While I was on the Star we went no where near the place so I don't know what to expect..... any comments? On 11/24/00 RM1 Stermolle said: I sailed on the Star 79-81. Glad to say hello to any shipmates. On 11/20/00 Wayne Jarvis said: O/B from 90-95. Made last trip with Barber Coleman and ushered in TANO. Knew most of you and it's good to see your postings. Keep in touch. I'll spread word of this sight to PStar friends. On 11/14/00 Vito A. Nicosia said: What's up Kid's? That is funny how so many of us are still in. Vito 92 to about 95 or so. Erika, Reilly, Mr. Wheeler, Toka, Ross (TREE), Big John Singleton is out here, BMC Potvin, Scott n' Jen, . I know it's crazy that I'm still in, well that's what every body says when I bump into them. (i.e. Mr. Finchum, Kalvin, Colt, Lurch. You would be shocked by how many people I bump into, all you damm deckies remember Mr. Alles. I have a question for all you breaker sailors; Why do I always bump into you people in warmest parts of the country? Well I got to go home, later vito in FL. On 11/01/00 Dave Landis said: ret. 1982, still going to sea after 41 years. may not be as much fun but after three wives oooh what memories.. where are u guys? especially Dan Grove. give me a shout..regard Dave Landis qmc ret On 10/27/00 Dave Alt said: Retired 3+ years & still remember my tour aboard Star as three of the best of 28 years. Never met or worked with a better group of people then the PO1s (75-78). We ran a great 1st class lounge. If there is a reunion anywhere if the free world & I am still alive count me in. On 09/26/00 CDR Steve Wheeler said: Jeez... damn coffee mug is missing again. Some things never change. On 09/25/00 Robert Farmer said: Hey Glenn, I am with you. Getting everyone together that is still up here in the NW would be great. How many of us are there anyway? I know Marc Schuh is, other then that I have no idea. Jeff, congradulations on the wife and kids. I always figured you for the family man. Well, I actually have a pretty good idea for people up around this area to get together. I am in charge of the Everett Haunted Forest (spend the night scaring children - talk about fun) this Halloween and could really use a little help. If any of you would be interested let me know. On 09/18/00 Charley Haardt said: Was a FN -MK3. 76-77 Bicentennial Break through/Breakdown. 3 Knots all the way back from the ice. Remember Chief Roe, Foley,Sua,Fitzpatrick, Reily,Langston, many many days in the yards,Im memory of FN Brogan R.I.P. On 09/09/00 Mike Colangelo said: I signed on to this table back in 97, a lot of the names on here since then are very familiar to me. My e-mail address has changed since then and I thought I had changed it. Oh well say hi if you remember my name. On 08/15/00 CWO Robert Seabolt said: Hey Mark good to hear from you. Sorry to see you have to constantly hear all the crap. As far as I am concerned what happened with you is past history and your business. I sailed with you and would sail with you again. On 08/07/00 Greg Reilly said: Wow! A lot of familiar names from my 91-93 tour on the Polar Pig. This is Greg Reilly, QM3 and diver back in the day. I traded in my seabag for a bookbag after I left the guard, traded my bookbag for a merchant seabag after that (got my 1600 ton ticket, worked tugs and passenger vessels), traded in my seabag for a bookbag again and now I'm sitting behind my desk in Seattle with a briefcase (I traded bags again). Glad to hear that my old shipmates are still out there doing great things and have yet to get old and dull! Drop me a line, especially if you'll be in Seattle. On 08/07/00 Mark Williams said: Well, I responded to Scott W's posting for information about what happened to me and got what I suppose would be kindly put, as an angry response from Jenn. I'll post here, in public, that if anyone is interested in what happened with regards to me - e-mail me and I WILL answer the question honestly. I've heard half truths, assumptions and outright lies about what I 'said' or 'did'. PLEASE ask what you will and I will answer. A lot of things were attributed to me that I had no knowledge of; please take the time to learn the truth. I really don't care, but if it helps someone else to understand, then ask away. I heard from Jenn that I 'KNEW' RM3 Caron was 'screwing' with her and 3 other people. I did not, nor do I now know what was/is going on. I just ask that you don't make assumptions. Again, a LOT of things were attributed to me that I knew nothing of. I made poor choices and screwed my career up, but I DID NOT intentionally 'screw with people'. The CPO mess on DF '94 wasn't the friendliest to the crew, most of you knew that. I went round and round more than once with other chiefs supporting issues that helped the crew. I went round and round concerning particular people with other chiefs. Think what you want, there are enough of those CPO's left - drop them a mail and ask if you must know. Back stabbing and name calling wasn't just reserved for the Wardroom or the messdecks; we had it too. I no longer have anything to hide about what happened - if you want to know the truth, from the horses mouth, ask. Assume I'll lie if you want, I don't care, I've just heard enough lies about me and it's not fair to anyone on that ship to not know the truth. - mark On 08/04/00 Jeff Van Tassel said: Hey Glenn, uh hum, Mel! Good to hear your still gross bud! Don't ever change! I am now a responsible, well sort of, family man with two great kids and a pain in the ass wife that I'm nuts about. I still miss all the crazy ass stuff and practical jokes you guys used play me and one another. One never forgets, nor has those times again my friends. Enjoy the mamories! Schnarr! I hear they named the front table in the Razzemataz strip joint the 'Dennis Schnarr memmorial table' after you! Is this true? How much money did you spend on lap dances bro?! I got mine for free! ha ha! What ever happened to SN Buss? I heard you guys drove him to the brink right after I left. Shame, shame! Hey Mr. Vinson. Guess I was a real peice of work (shmuck) back then, but I think I turned out O.K. Thanks for being a hard ass when I needed it. Hello to: Edgington, Farmer, Kanaley, Schuh, Oberfield, Olmstead, Noakes, Lymann, Reinders, etc.. take care dudes. If you get bored, drop me a line. Jeff Van 'Boot' Tassel On 08/02/00 Mark Williams said: Scott W..... write me and let me know what the rumors are - I'll give you the straight scoop on it :) Anyone else on DF 94 too...... Tell me what's up? You're one of the people I've always wondered about what happend after I left there.... mark (last RMC aboard the Star) On 07/31/00 glenn newby said: hey schnarr! unfortunatly i have quit eating boogers in public( still enjoy one every now and then when i'm by myself though!) i have also quit throwing kacka at people, i think you know what i'm talking about. and for you 'van boot' you seem to forget that it was edge who looked like howdy doody, i'm the one who looked likw mel gibson! it's good to see your guys comments, it's been a long time. it would be great to have some sort of a reunion in seattle sometime, we could make the world trade riots look like a church picnic!!! On 07/28/00 Dennis Schnarr said: (May 90-May 92) Jeff Van Tassel? Would that be Jeff (WHEELS) Van Tassel? Mr V. Good to see you can still make us feel like boots all over again. Even after 10 years. Binder a lifer. Who would have guessed? Newby.... Still eating boogers in the chow line. Edge.... What can be said? Does anyone know whatever happened to Mick Fincham or Max Runge? Rob Farmer. I'll be you are staying away from Mexico as far as possible huh? To much fin in the old TJ jailhuose EH? I am still in Long Beach and hope to get back onto one of the Big Reds again in the next SPEAR season. If anyone wants, just drop me a line. On 07/26/00 Michael A Mintun said: Howdy shipmates, Hey Bones Mintun here, MK2 Calvert Holy @#*$.. congrats Man. An unfortunate parting hmmm.. I like your selective choice of words there. Mr. Wheeler, myself (a few others, who shall remain nameless..hmm..hmmmmm) would like to thank you for saving our collective butts over the Christmas beer incident, thank you again sir. Binder, Donze, Seabold, Skelly, fuller I'm glad your all doing well. Anyone know how to get a hold of Best, Dammit I wanna move to Costa Rica. If any of the fantail (PATIO) clan reads this drop me a note. It sure is funny that so many people complained about how crappy the Star was, (w)andering (A)rctic blah.. blah.. etc.. etc.. I bet most of them look back on it now as some of best times of there lives. later. p.s. Racine, thats where all my #$%*@@#$% cd's went.... On 07/23/00 Scott and Jenn Whaley said: I guess we're another Polar Star romance. Got married July '97. Went to N.C. for awhile and then spent a couple of years here in Hawaii. We'll be leaving here soon. (Hence the e-mail address.) If any of you other ice-breaker sailors remember us, drop us a line. Especially if you remember all the happeneings with TCC/TC1 Williams. I'm still hearing rumors... On 06/28/00 Jeff Van Tassel said: Well hello fellers! Glad to see a web site that all my ice bros frequent! Jeff Van Tassel here,89-91 (a.k.a. Van Boot!) Don't know if you guys remeber me or not, but damn glad to read you all here. Glenn. Do you still look like howdy doody? Just kidding, good to here from you. Hey kevin, rob, mr. V., Marc, Deck Force, Etc.. How the hell are ya all? Hope all is great. Nuff sunshine for now. Wish I hadn't drank so much and maybe I could remember more. C-Ya. On 06/19/00 glenn newby said: new e-mail address On 05/26/00 Craig Graham said: New e-mail address On 05/22/00 Robert Seabolt said: Hello everyone, just checking in. Still stuck here at Tiscom. Will be hanging it up in Sep01 unless I can get a job on one of the Red Ones. Always nice to see more shipmates signing in. On 05/13/00 TAMMY KOKKE said: HEY I WAS STATIONED ON THE STAR OCT98 TO MAY00. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM FORMER SHIPMATES, I LOVE GETTING EMAIL. HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING GOOD.:) On 05/12/00 John Godek said: Hey all - was on the Star from '87 to'89, now a professional student at Michigan. Tim B, email me you number when you get out west and I'll drop by to see you. Still can't believe you are a lifer! On 05/03/00 Randy Borovicka said: G'day to the Star Boys from '89-'90: Farmer,Newby,Binder,Schuh,Edge,Twomey,and Barber.It's great to hear you guys are doing well. Binder a lifer? Well, good for you! But I need some help with my car stereo? A very special thank you to Don Vinson for bailing me and Mclure out of King county jail on a Sunday afternoon. That was very Christian of you to forgo your weekly church visit to save us.I owe you one! Do you guys know what became of Sommerhof or Cumberland? Please let me know. Anybody besides me still dream about those Aussie babes ?????? On 04/30/00 BRUCE BRADY said: 2nd ALL ICEBREAKER SAILORS REUNION TO BE HELD IN VALLJEO, CA IN AUGUST. FOR INFO, CONTACT ME. THANKS. On 04/30/00 Cori Douglas said: Anybody remember Kevin Cooper'Coop' and what ever happened to him?(mid 80's) On 04/25/00 Timothy Henderson said: Hi all. SN to FN Henderson. Stationed aboard october 94-june 96. Just want to say hi to all my old shipmates. Also if anyone knows the whereabouts of Tyrone Lopez, went to TC school as an SN from the boat, please drop me a line. On 04/24/00 Don said: OK YOU KNUCKLEHEADS, SETTLEDOWN AND LISTEN UP: I'll tell you something about growing up. It just makes the memories that much sweeter. Edge! Ya can enjoy Australia even over 40... Newby! If I'd known ya were havin so much fun visiting my stateroom, I'm sure there were many reasons we could have arranged visits (Ones I'm only now finding out about..) Marc, Now you know why I had so many gray hairs... 18 1/2 years sea duty with the likes of this group... Didn't have to look for excitement, everyday was an adventure. Tim B. Wait till you see the water tight doors on the Healy. Your DCPO's will be busy every day... For you ALL, Yes Newby (Poor Keith Johnson, He caught more shit from & for the Deck Force than he deserved. Made a better officer out of him) YOU TOO, The Annual Old Timers Picnic is in Mobile, Laborday Weekend Saturday 02 September 2000. Watch Bulletin Board here at Freds Place. Ya know how to reach me... Holler.. On 03/25/00 ralph martin said: I was on the Polar Star from Mar 81 to Jan 82. Saw some familiar names. Marty Smith, Brownlow, Chief Ojeda, Sharkey. I have seen a lot of those folks since then however On 03/21/00 Robert Farmer said: Oh, I was SK3 Farmer on board 89-92. On 03/21/00 Robert Farmer said: Wow, I come across this site hoping to find some old shipmates and they are all over the place. How is everyone doing? On 03/21/00 GLENN NEWBY said: HEY TIM I'VE GROWN UP ABOUT AS MUCH AS YOU HAVE!! I NEVER FIGURED YOU FOR A LIFER, KEVIN AND I ARE BOTH CIVILIANS NOW. I WORK FOR BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD IN SEATTLE, I'LL STOP BY SOME TIME AND LOOK YOU UP On 03/20/00 Tim Binder said: Hey Edge where ya at these days, Newby, i hope you have grown up a little. Well its good to see people come here every now and then. I will be in Seattle on the 1st of aug to report to the Healy. Once a breaker sailor always breaker sailor. Hope to serve with you losers angain someday. On 03/09/00 Marc Schuh said: Talk about old time. I still hear all the words of wisdome from Mr Vison. One of the best time I ever had and learned a lot. Hope to talk to you all soon. On 03/05/00 GLENN NEWBY said: HEY KEVIN SPEAK FOR YOURSELF, I STILL GET A MAIL CALL FROM ROME EVERY NOW AND THEN, I THINK I STILL MISS GOING UP TO MR V'S STATEROOM EVRY PAYDAY WHILE HE MADE YOU AND I PAY OUR BILLS!! On 03/05/00 Kevin Edgington said: Well Glenn, Its about time you came clean! You forgot to confess about all the stuff you put Link & Oatmeal thru! BTW Mr. Vinson, Glen and I finally took care of Rome(those crooks). Well I can say that I had a great couple of trips. You can't beat being 19 and in Australia! On 03/04/00 GLENN NEWBY said: MR. JOHNSON ITS CONFESSION TIME. IT WAS I GLENN NEWBY WHO HOISTED THE RUSSIAN FLAG OUTSIDE OF PERTH ON DEEP FREEZE 90' SORRY FOR THE INCONVIENIENCE BUT I SURE ENJOYED WATCHING YOUR REACTION!! GLAD TO SEE YOU FINALLY GOT YOUR OWN BOAT. GOOD LUCK On 02/27/00 Steve Reeves said: I sailed AWS-81, AWW-82, & DF-82/83. (Miss the old days). It's great to see comments from all of you. I'm still around. Hope to hear from any of you shipmates I sailed with. On 02/04/00 DC2 Binder said: Holy Cow Mr J a captian on the polar Sea, MR Wheeler the XO what a command.well i am going to the Healy Next so i will be in Seattle i will look up those i can On 01/25/00 Tim Lannan said: Made Deep Freeze 77/78, 78/79 Telephone Tech. Go to top Copyright 2007 Military Advantage, Inc.