Factor Report post Posted December 29, 2019 All: I thank you and commend you for your service. I was raised by a WW2 US Navy Sailor. He was in the South Pacific Fleet and served under Admiral "Bull" Halsey. Was in Task Force 38 and rode the typhoon and all. Shellbacks all of them.. Amen for the World's Greatest Navy. Long may your big jib draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted December 29, 2019 Factor, I was wondering where the 1400 came from & then, "Fair winds and following Seas!" I was Army, Nam 62/63 then out & into the Oil Patch! Retired 2/11/85! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted December 29, 2019 45 minutes ago, manholt said: "Fair winds and following Seas!" This is a combination of two Navy Expressions. "Fair Winds" = May you alway have good winds as you sail. "Following Seas" = May the winds always be st you back. They together are used when Christening a New Ship. I have used it for year to express "Safe and easy travels". As you can see in mysignature. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted December 30, 2019 Herman, you got to do a correction on the right side of your signature! Same with left side..Under President years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted December 30, 2019 I know, have tried everything I can but it won't return to normal. I will visit with Jayson and see if he can correct it while in Tucson. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted December 30, 2019 Herman, I suspect somehow word-wrap is involved; which might be in the website design. Wonder if choosing bullet format would work? Just thinking out loud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted December 30, 2019 Thanks Ray but you are miles over my head. 🤔 Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Factor Report post Posted December 31, 2019 On 12/29/2019 at 9:09 AM, manholt said: Factor, I was wondering where the 1400 came from & then, "Fair winds and following Seas!" I was Army, Nam 62/63 then out & into the Oil Patch! Retired 2/11/85! As Herman said its a phrase used as a Blessing as seen here https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/research/library/manuscripts/b/admiral-arleigh-burke-farewell-letter-to-the-us-navy.html "My service life has been rich and rewarding, and no man can ask for more. May you, too, find satisfaction and throughout your careers experience fair winds and following seas." https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/e/estocin--ffg-15-.html "On the morning of 15 December 2000, Vice Adm. Michael G. Mullen, Commander, Second Fleet, called upon Estocin to wish the frigate “fair winds and following seas” as she embarked upon a five-month deployment to the southern Caribbean." https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=110076 Here is good short history http://jayneormerod.blogspot.com/2012/04/beach-tale-origins-of-phrase-fair-winds.html Here are some of the other Slogans https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/heritage/famous-navy-quotations.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Factor Report post Posted December 31, 2019 On 12/29/2019 at 9:18 PM, hermanmullins said: Thanks Ray but you are miles over my head. 🤔 Herman Herman & Bobbie Mullins, F302225 Whitewright, TEXAS Chairman FMCA Review Council Senior Vice President and Rally Master for Six-State Rally Association Lone Star Chapter Past President years 2013 & 2019 Stars of Texas ---South Central Wanderers ---Rally in the Pasture Safety Officer at National Conventions Moderator FMCA Forum 2002 Monaco Dynasty, 40-foot 400 HP ISL 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (M & G air brakes) Blue OX Tow Bar & Base Plates U.S. Navy PR-3 1956 to 1964 Try this Herman Copy and paste this right below your Fair Winds quote. The text had a lot of space in it. I cut all of that out and formatted it. Not sure if I got it the way you want it. I should look better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Factor Report post Posted December 31, 2019 On 12/29/2019 at 9:09 AM, manholt said: I was wondering where the 1400 came from Carl not sure what this is. On 12/29/2019 at 9:09 AM, manholt said: I was Army, Nam 62/63 Sir you never got the thanks you deserve. The treatment you all got coming home was so Poor.. I was not born then but I thank you all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Factor Report post Posted December 31, 2019 Quote U.S. Navy PR-3 1956 to 1964 Dad was a Shipfitter 3rd class (Cross Hammers). I think they call them Hull Techs now. I was raised to respect hard work and knowledge. Born to older parents. That taught me life was "my responsibility". You know dig a ditch, drive a nail, pull yourself up and all that. My dad was born in 1924, went through the great depression, fought in WW2, and beat Prostate Cancer by 7 full years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted December 31, 2019 Factor. On your original post, you said you would be back on at 1400, that's 2:00 PM to most folk! In 6 of the 7 languages I speak + the Military, they use the 24 hour clock, rather than AM/PM! My first thought was that you where in the Military. Happy New Year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Factor Report post Posted December 31, 2019 @hermanmullins You got it buddy.. The signature looks good... Hope I helped.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Factor Report post Posted December 31, 2019 Oh lol. Yes sorry. Military time. More coffee...for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
