Agerholm (DD 826) - Naval Cruise Book

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The Flag is up, they're on the starting line, and King has placed his bet. 1.- 'it' 1515- V fiii n xv il in Yfk , . Call you and raise 3 money orders. Heh, heh, heh-we're non watch standers ! Tippacanoe and San Miguel Too! Whad'ya mean, Easy Ed sent you? Cap'n, where's my Daddy?

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lt has been a long hard cruise, even for a destroyerrnan, but nevertheless we have had our humorous moments. 'r The theft of the ship's wheel in Pearl l-larbor didn't seem too funny to some, but most of the crew thought it a great joke.. And seeing the assorted bandages, black eyes and bruisesesouvenier of Block Arena-was humorous in it's own way. Will we ever forget the Aggie sailor who chased a man right up to the quarterdeck of his ship 3. We were probably the first U.S. Navy ship ever to leave Keelung flying a rebel flag, While fhe Chaplain was busy lighting off fire-crackers. And the Supply Officer's immortal words that Christmas Day still ring throughout the ship- So help me, Jose! ' The basketball anal softball games and the ship's bowling league satisfied the athletic inclinations of most of us, but there were a few who would hunt up the nearest golf course. Usually they would begin and end at the l9th hole. The Shadow of Officer's Country, alias Lamont Cranston, did his best to liven up the cruise. Stealing hats, pillows and mattresses, leaving his calling card in the form of a can of louse powder or a disappearing picture, the Shadow certainly must have the power to cloud men's minds. In Japan, the X.O. appointed himself guide to show a group of officers the sights of Kamakura. Unfortunately, Japanese roads being what they are and Kamakura being in the opposite direction, the group ended up in Yokohama. Just a slight plotting error. The continuous schedule changes furnished a bit of humor, as it was never possible to say what would happen next or where we would be. Refuelling, replenishment and highline operations were usually complete surprises and really kept us iumping. There were many other incidents which kept us smiling and brightened our days. Bringing stores aboard by bum-boat, Charlie Grant as a loau waiter at the Yoko CPO Club, Arab and Big John with their raffles and anchor pools, LTJG Boden as Santa Claus and our Father Time, Chief Schow, and New Year Babe, ENS Burrow. To all we are indebted for helping make the days pass quickly and the hard work seem a little easier. r Just remember, Son, change the schedule as you see fit. c, - ?,,,4Q K s'fr?qs4 i Xxx . 111' S ll W' lg X Would you please route the message ff , board ? .Q 1 F I 'v 5 -5 .. 'V t' xB?Qg'if3-E Wm'- Merry Christmas, Y'all l

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Y-.' , .i i K1 9 Q 9 . 1 u, f l . r ,U Ever hear of an owl, 500 miles at sea? Now station the Helo Detail. Brannon, loan me your iifeiacket. Parrette, loan me your gun. He's coming back! V s-Sr Limbo King of the Fl l. l say, Matey, is this Coca-Cola? M ew ' V wg, ,ff 7 W M ,,, Where's the Chiet's Club, Bing 3 .,f-- l