I am.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
True Story:Originally Posted by Naharaht
For Rose Festival here in Portland, one of the features is the "Rose Festival Fleet" -- ships from the USN, USCG, and RCN parked along the waterfront downtown.
One of the last years they allowed hoi polloi onto the ships, the Canadians sent down four of their minesweepers. They were parked next to one of the Big USCG Cutters -- one of the ones with the Bofors autocannon on the prow.
As folk are cycling around, I find myself talking to the Commanding Canuck -- the guy in charge of the whole Canadian contingent there. We discuss the finer points of his ships, and the armament of same (mainly a couple of 0.50-cals); then I look over at the CG ship next door, and, in my best Embarrassed tone, say, "You realize that monster over there outguns your entire detachment put together?"
Without missing a beat, he replies, "You noticed that, too, eh?"
It's the way you tell 'em Chris.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Now mine.
This is a bit near home for me.
Bligh.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
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