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10/02/2021 1:37 pm
I served aboard (aircraft carrier) USS Nimitz from "pre-commissioning" in 1974 through commissioning (May '75) until my discharge in Feb '78. AS part of the "pre-comm" crew, I am a "plankowner" & own a piece of her after she is decommissioned (2025) & later turned into "razor blades".
As such, I was aboard her during her (Navy) "acceptance trials" when this photo was shot - hard to port, full speed...
I could tell you how fast she can go, but then I'd have to "dispose of the bodies"...
Zeeky Banutski
The People’s Republic of Maryland
10/02/2021 2:20 pm
What a great photo! On the matter of speed I was shocked to read that one could water ski behind the '30s liners QMI and Normandie - I guess that means one could water ski behind USS Nimitz ? 33/ 34 Knots?
10/02/2021 2:40 pm
I could tell you how fast she can go, but then I'd have to "dispose of the bodies"...
@terryslekar, A man with your experience can be valuable to JK Enterprises, Terry. you can submit a resume to Jack. Put it in a plain manilla envelope with a...er...generous expression...of your sincerity.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
10/02/2021 2:53 pm
@jkuvakas I agree JK; Terry's marine experience and ability to "keep things close to his chest" are valuable assets to JK Enterprises Int'l. Our fleet of cigarette boats would benefit from his skill set; especially the night shift operations down south. The amount of his financial "expression of interest" would of course indicate his level of commitment to our organization. It's not about the money for us obviously; it's all about trust and dedication.
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Topic starter
10/02/2021 3:22 pm
What a great photo! On the matter of speed I was shocked to read that one could water ski behind the '30s liners QMI and Normandie - I guess that means one could water ski behind USS Nimitz ? 33/ 34 Knots?
ROTFLMAO! If I told you I'd have to...you know...LOL
Zeeky Banutski
The People’s Republic of Maryland
Topic starter
10/02/2021 3:22 pm
I could tell you how fast she can go, but then I'd have to "dispose of the bodies"...
@terryslekar, A man with your experience can be valuable to JK Enterprises, Terry. you can submit a resume to Jack. Put it in a plain manilla envelope with a...er...generous expression...of your sincerity.
ROTFLMAO!
Zeeky Banutski
The People’s Republic of Maryland
Topic starter
10/02/2021 3:23 pm
@jkuvakas I agree JK; Terry's marine experience and ability to "keep things close to his chest" are valuable assets to JK Enterprises Int'l. Our fleet of cigarette boats would benefit from his skill set; especially the night shift operations down south. The amount of his financial "expression of interest" would of course indicate his level of commitment to our organization. It's not about the money for us obviously; it's all about trust and dedication.
Hmmm...does this mean I can join the club?
Zeeky Banutski
The People’s Republic of Maryland
10/02/2021 3:25 pm
ROTFLMAO! If I told you I'd have to...you know...LOL
@terryslekar I reckoned being a safe distance I might get away with asking - especially if the question were innocently disguised.
10/02/2021 3:28 pm
Hmmm...does this mean I can join the club?
@terryslekar remember Terry you can join, but there's no leaving.
10/02/2021 3:33 pm
@terryslekar Terry; JK as CEO of course has the ultimate decision; but I can tell you that once we receive your application, including generous fee, it will be just a matter of time before you get a response. Please consider including details of your considerable computer skills in image enhancement. We are hoping to reconfigure the surfaces of our cigarette boat fleet to make them radar resistant.
Topic starter
10/02/2021 4:19 pm
Just tell me when to stop...
As a maritime engineer supporting the Navy, I can assure you that my skill set meets (at a minimum) or exceeds (at a maximum) your needs...case closed. 👍
Zeeky Banutski
The People’s Republic of Maryland
10/02/2021 4:27 pm
That ship isn't being chased by a red and white Torino, is it?
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Topic starter
10/02/2021 4:33 pm
The Starsky & Hutch one? Hmmm...🤔
Zeeky Banutski
The People’s Republic of Maryland
10/02/2021 4:36 pm
Wow! That's a lot of fifties, Terry! Can you make more?
BTW, we're not a club. We are an elite, multi-national organization of altruists and humanitarians who blah, blah, blah. For more information, you can talk to ur lawyers, Dewey, Cheatum, and Howe.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
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