4. Dubious Flirtation

The USS San Francisco was just hours away from getting underway. It was time for us to bring her to life. I was standing an under instruction watch in engine room lower level with Jay-Jay during the startup. We were just a couple of dudes in the engine room when—wait. Sorry. Forgot. There are no… Continue reading 4. Dubious Flirtation

3. Treasure Island

“Only one man in a thousand is a leader of men; the other nine hundred and ninety-nine follow women.” Groucho Marx was right. Queen La Chiefa was one in a thousand and a natural leader of men. However, I only followed Chief Queen because I had to. Once he cut us loose for the day,… Continue reading 3. Treasure Island

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1. Aloha

“Ladies and gentlemen, as we begin our descent into Honolulu, please make sure that your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position, that your seat belt is securely fastened, and that all carry-on luggage is stowed underneath the seat in front of you or in the overhead compartment.” So far, looking out the window above the… Continue reading 1. Aloha

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