Stein (FF 1065) - Naval Cruise Book

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Christmas and all through the STEIN, were posted, the brightwork was shined. all tucked away safe in their racks, of P. I. and frosty six-packs. were hung by the boilers with care, hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there. When, from up on the flight deck, there arose such a Clatter, That I sprang from my stateroom to see what was the matter. I flew through the light locker, undogged the hatch, Flung open the door and fastened the catch. Then, as I looked aft, in the moonlight appeared, An H-46 drawn by tiny reindeer! As the sparkling helo touched down on the deck, The pilot leaped out, and he looked quite a wreck. In his fur-trimmed red suit, he stepped light as a feather, But he sure wasn't dressed for this Indian Ocean weather. His white beard was matted, grease smudged cheek and brow, In his wool and black leather, he perspired like a sow. But his eyes, they were twinkling, as he ran to the mack -Then, that jolly old fat man, he leaped down the stack! And I thought to myself, as I struck down below, Quick, to the fireroom, this should be quite a show! And all the boiler techs looked on in wonder, When Santa hit the deck plates with a noise like the thunder. Me hearties! Me mateys! old Saint Nick exclaimed, Be dashed and be damned! Ye've done it again! Full many a league have I flown from the Pole, To join ye on Gonzo-now ain't it a hole? He smiled like dawn breaking over the Arabian Sea, And produced a fat gunny sack with obvious glee. I've brought ye some goodies-enough for the Force- This here U.S. Navy works Old Nick like a horse! He pulled out some Playboys, a stuffed and baked pig, A Case ofjack Daniels and a keg of San Mig , Some X-rated movies, 300 judy dolls, A Honda One Thousand, and fifty footballs, A ton of love letters that smelled like perfume, A rack of new shotguns, a hot air balloon, A shiny new Harley, all covered in chrome, But, best of all-300 tickets for home! Then, touching his red shiny nose with a grin, He said, I hope never to come here again! Roaring with laughter, he grabbed hold of his belly, Leaped twice in the air so it shook like plum jelly, Spun on his heel then, and jumped up the stack, And shouted, Go home, mates, and never come back! We saw him step briskly back into his craft, As the whole crew came running to the weatherdecks aft. Up Donner and Blitzen! he cried out aloud, On Prancer and Thrasher! and made for the clouds. To MIDWAYV' he cried, and then, passing from sight, - MERRY CHRISTMAS to STEIN!- and to all, a good night! -Steve Foiles