I was stationed on a destroyer home ported in Portland. I've crossed the Columbia bar many times. Winter in the North Pacific is no joke.
You shouldn't disrespect the chief. 20 years of naval service does involve some sacrifice....
I was an lse on a destroyer. Absolutely terrifying.
Hardest work I ever did was when I ran away from home at 15 and got a job at the East Irvine bean and grain growers association filling sacks of beans and grain.
Grueling physical work...
Cool.
Any preference as to which god I should offer my prayers to ?
If you have no preferences . . . I'll offer my prayers for your good health to Lord Bhairava, the protector of dogs :
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