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[CarolM]

Good morning CDR [emoji851][emoji173]️[emoji217]

Good Morning Noel.

 

[CarolM]

So yesterday we went to see the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid. You kind of know these ships are massive, but it’s not until you get on board you realise how big!

There’s a huge collection of military aircraft on the flight deck and a building housing the Space Shuttle USS Enterprise.

The weather was dire, so apologies for the dark photos


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It looks huge. Nice photo's.

 

[CarolM]

By contrast, submarine USS Growler moored on the other side of the pier was tiny and required agility to visit. They crammed bunks in anywhere they could, even by the missile bays, and the sailors couldn’t shower or do laundry during a 2 month tour!
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Oh shame. I wouldn't want to do that. I couldn't go without a shower for 2 months.

 

[JoesMum]

Great pictures [emoji41]
Brings back pictures of when I was in the Navy [emoji851]

There was a Brit volunteering on Intrepid. He was a retired officer from aircraft carrier HMS Arkroyal. We had a long chat with him

 

[CarolM]

Great pictures [emoji41]
Brings back pictures of when I was in the Navy [emoji851]

In the navy. Da da da . In the navy.....

When were you in the navy?

 

[Maro2Bear]

I hope @JoesMum is at Rockefeller Center now watching the arrival of the 2018 Xmas Tree.

 

[Moozillion]

So yesterday we went to see the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid. You kind of know these ships are massive, but it’s not until you get on board you realise how big!

There’s a huge collection of military aircraft on the flight deck and a building housing the Space Shuttle USS Enterprise.

The weather was dire, so apologies for the dark photos


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Good Lord!!!! I had no idea they were THAT big!!!

 

[Moozillion]

By contrast, submarine USS Growler moored on the other side of the pier was tiny and required agility to visit. They crammed bunks in anywhere they could, even by the missile bays, and the sailors couldn’t shower or do laundry during a 2 month tour!
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Oh, MY!!!!
That's no place for tall people or anyone with claustrophobia!!!!!
...and the ENTIRE crew with NO SHOWERS for 2 months!!?!?!?!??

Not for me.
No. Uh-Uh. Nope. Not for all the Nopes in Nopeville.

 

[Moozillion]

Oh shame. I wouldn't want to do that. I couldn't go without a shower for 2 months.

I'm with you, Carol!!!

 

[JoesMum]

I hope @JoesMum is at Rockefeller Center now watching the arrival of the 2018 Xmas Tree.

We saw it on the tv at breakfast

We are at One World Trade Center now. They’d only built the foundations last time we were in NYC.

The weather is much better today and the views are spectacular

 

[CarolM]

Oh, MY!!!!
That's no place for tall people or anyone with claustrophobia!!!!!
...and the ENTIRE crew with NO SHOWERS for 2 months!!?!?!?!??

Not for me.
No. Uh-Uh. Nope. Not for all the Nopes in Nopeville.

Whahaha. You said it far better than I did.

 

[CarolM]

We saw it on the tv at breakfast

We are at One World Trade Center now. They’d only built the foundations last time we were in NYC.

The weather is much better today and the views are spectacular
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Those are stunning views.

 

[Maro2Bear]

We saw it on the tv at breakfast

We are at One World Trade Center now. They’d only built the foundations last time we were in NYC.

The weather is much better today and the views are spectacular
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Very cool - great panoramic views.

 

[Yvonne G]

We saw it on the tv at breakfast

We are at One World Trade Center now. They’d only built the foundations last time we were in NYC.

The weather is much better today and the views are spectacular
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Just thinking about all the people in that area gives me the willys! And how small the statue of liberty looks in that picture!

 

[JoesMum]

It’s HUGE!


The 9/11 memorial

 

[Momof4]

Oh, MY!!!!
That's no place for tall people or anyone with claustrophobia!!!!!
...and the ENTIRE crew with NO SHOWERS for 2 months!!?!?!?!??

Not for me.
No. Uh-Uh. Nope. Not for all the Nopes in Nopeville.

They would throw me overboard if I couldn’t shower!!
Us girls need our shower!!

 

[Yvonne G]

It’s HUGE!
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What the hell is all that "plastic" looking stuff attached to the outside of the building? They can sure think of lots of different ways to make the cost of something higher, huh? From far off it's an interesting look, but up close it looks like plastic and wire. I've never heard of the One World Observatory. I'll have to look it up.

 

[Momof4]

If you go to Rockefeller to NBC to get on the Today Show news please tell us ahead of time!! I watch it every morning!!

 

[JoesMum]

What the hell is all that "plastic" looking stuff attached to the outside of the building? They can sure think of lots of different ways to make the cost of something higher, huh? From far off it's an interesting look, but up close it looks like plastic and wire. What building is that?

One World Trade Center ... and it’s glass

 

[Yvonne G]

What the hell is all that "plastic" looking stuff attached to the outside of the building? They can sure think of lots of different ways to make the cost of something higher, huh? From far off it's an interesting look, but up close it looks like plastic and wire. I've never heard of the One World Observatory. I'll have to look it up.

Ah. . . it's NYC's tallest building. Here's a picture from my friend, Google:

Did you go up to the top? YIpes!!! I'd NEVER!!!!