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At random: The late Capt. Don Ulmer, USN SS (Ret.), and noted submarine author, began his military career by enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1947 and in 1949 while serving as an electrical technician E-4 aboard the submarine USS Clamagore, he was transferred to the Naval Academy. When he asked his commanding officer why he was being sent to Annapolis, the skipper replied, "I don't think you're smart enough to make E-5 and I need the bunk space." Ulmer graduated in 1954 and in 1967 returned to command Clamagore, possibly the only officer to command a U.S. warship having served on it as an enlisted man.

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RCK

Posted 2009-10-17 7:49 PM (#31633)

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Subject: The Sign Said it all

On Armistice Day 1945 there was a sign in Picadilly Square that said "Guiness Is Good For You". I'll go get me some and let you know later!!!

steamboat

Posted 2009-10-18 4:27 AM (#31634 - in reply to #31633)

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Location: Boydton, Virginia

Subject: RE: The Sign Said it all

AHHHH, Guiness, necter of the Gods!!
Too bad the imported stuff they sell here is not like found in Ireland, but it will do.
Steamboat sends

Steve

Posted 2009-10-18 7:36 AM (#31637 - in reply to #31633)

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Location: Santa Fe, NM

Subject: RE: The Sign Said it all

I was in Ireland for 2 weeks in Sept. Went to the Guinness Storehouse for a tour. The last stop is at the Gravity Bar on the 7th floor. There you get a free pint of fresh Guinness. For Arthur's Day on Sept. 24, I was in a pub in Limerick. We all drank a toast to Arthur Guinness at 5:59 pm (1759) to celebrate the signing of his 9000 year lease on Sept. 24, 1759.

steamboat

Posted 2009-10-18 10:16 AM (#31640 - in reply to #31637)

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Location: Boydton, Virginia

Subject: RE: The Sign Said it all

Steve, sounds like you have been to heaven and returned!!! The birthplace of Guiness, WOW!
Oh for a good thick, dark, warm pint.
Steamboat sends

BlackBeard

Posted 2009-10-18 12:31 PM (#31643 - in reply to #31633)

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Location: Inyokern, Ca.

Subject: RE: The Sign Said it all

Not warm- Cellar temperature. Which in Ireland is roughly in the high 40's to low 50's. I drank it from Sligo to Cork and it was always cool, never warm.

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