Those tub-toys are sooooo cuute! But you can't chase or shoot anyone with them.......and they got WINDOWS! No self resecting sewer pipe has windows!!!!

Did two tours out of Pearl Harbor and two in Groton, CT(Sub Capitol of the World) First Boat was the USS Hawkbill (SSN-666) (was originaly namedthe "Devilfish")A 637 Sturgeon class. I think they should have left the names alone. She is mostly gone now, the Sail ("tower") is in Arco, ID at a memorial and is called 'The Submarine of the High Desert'. Then the USS Honolulu (SSN-718) the last of the Non Verticle Launch L.A. class. She is Decommissioned also but from what I hear the front half is to be cut off to replace the front of the USS San Francisco (SSN-711) which hit a sea mount a few years ago. Then the USS Providence (SSN-719) First of the VLS L.A. class (She's still around), and last but not least the USS Philadelphia (SSN-690) I was on the Philly in 2001 andwas justreturning froma 6 mo. SEAL Team Suport Deployment to the MEDwhen we heard about the attacks on 9-11. Us 'Old Timers' wanted to go back and pick up the SEALs and do some SERIOUS DAMAGE, but they had us return home safe to our Families instead. Her next deployment (I was retired by then)to the MED She got run over by a Turkish freighter while she was on the surface. She was damaged but made it home safe, and is still 'punching holes' in the ocean. GOD Bless our men and women who serve to keep us safe!
MikeH

 

My dad was on the SSN Whale (638), he was on it when they punched through the ice cap at the North Pole the first time.

 

When I was there in....Like.....1989?? they had a submarine ride that went around the inside of the mall. It was an ACTUAL Sub!!! Pretty Cool actually!!

Deep Sea Adventure - Submarine Voyage And The World's Largest Indoor Lake
This attraction has four real submarines, self-powered and propelled, take 24 passengers on a 35 minute ride in a lake approximately 122m (400') long and up to 6m (20') deep where you can see 250 different types of marine life. The coral is real, with some parts over 2,000 years old. The submarines were built in Port Moody, British Columbia and are capable of reaching a depth of 46m (151'), and for many years formed a larger submarine fleet than the Canadian Navy's! The Mall also has 12 marine life exhibits containing over 250 gallons of salt water. 780-444-5300

 

I'm a Network Engineer. Lot's of types of engineers in here. I find it interesting that the Hummer brand really appeals to technical types.

 

We have Tim Horton's in Western New York Hummbob. Besides hockey and Pam Anderson it may be the best thing to come out of the Great White North!

 

Tim's is all over the states now Bob, we all get it[8D]

 

When did I POST THAT??????

 

Oh....Wasn't that LONG AGO(time wise, not POST WISE) 4/22/2008

 

What is a Tim Horton"s?

 

The BEST Coffee and Doughnuts!!

Especially the COFFEE!!! REAL COFFEE not that half-latte-crapicola junk!!![:@]