"Got a Whale of a tale t'tell ya lads..."

Well Sir, here be a true sea story about sumthin that Cookie experienced back in 1965 while standing "Port Topside Lookout" on the Submarine USS Piper(photo in the sidebar). We were running on the surface heading south on what was affectionately known as a "Rum Run" down to various Caribbean Islands. The enlisted crew called these sojourns "Rum Runs" because while down there we would purchase as much Rum and other alcohol spirits as we could afford at "Duty Free", and inexpensive prices, and sell the booze when we returned, usually making a hefty profit.

At any rate, it was very nearly sundown and the Montauk Point Lighthouse on Long Island was roughly 10 miles to our starboard (right side) stern. As a lookout, my duty was to report just about anything I see to the OOD (Officer On Duty) who was on the Conning tower bridge with us. The setting sun was behind me and I was basically looking easterly out into the Atlantic Ocean.

Then I noticed two roundish shapped objects about 20 to 30 feet away from the "Boat" that appeared to be glowing. Remember, the sun was behind me a few degrees above the horizon. I immediately informed the OOD of these objects. As we all looked to identify what they were, the OOD said "Holy Shit! Look down!" We all looked and there were two long tentacles with large pads lightly feeling the side of the submarine as we passed. It then became clear that we were all witnessing a Giant Squid who was probably checking us out as a possible meal. The two round "glowing objects" were the squid's eyes reflecting the setting sun. Holy Shit, shades of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea".

We continued on and the squid was left in our wake, the entire incident only lasting less than a minute. Now Sir, at the time of this occurrence Cookie was only about 21 years old and did not realize that what we had just witnessed was something very unusual and rare. To this young Sailor, I thought it was something that probably happened somewhat regularly but it would make a great story to tell my kids and grand kids.

Over these past years when watching the Discovery, History and National Geo. channels about marine biology or giant squids, the narrator almost always made the statement "No one has ever seen a giant squid on the surface alive." Well Sir, this man did, along with two other shipmates.

TRUTH, I swear by my tattoo!!

If'n y'all don't believe the Cookie, watch this video!

Be Prepared mates, a Tip fer y'all, and a musical lookback fer "Squids", "Bubbleheads" and "Boomers".

First off, just about anyone capable of posting a blog on the Internet is also intelligent enough to have some degree of forethought regarding current world events and situations.

Some of you, like myself were Boy Scouts in our youth, and what was our motto.... BE PREPARED!

Well Sir, the below video is of a generator self destructing as a result of an Internet Cyber Attack. More and more of our infrastructure power, water, air traffic control grids are connecting to the Internet, thus making them more and more vulnerable to Cyber Attacks.

Lets be honest. if you make sure to stock up on non-perishable staple, water and food supplies,... Just In Case, and nothing happens, then nothings lost. BUT, your gonna be kicking yourself in the ass should there be a natural disaster or infrastructure attack and your not ready!

Just say'n!



Now Sir, the following ain't no advertisement fer Cabela's, but a tip to whomever might be interested regarding some affordable Emergency Meals. Cookie hasn't been able to afford the better Military grade MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat), but I found this Emergency 60 Meal Food Kit supply for a very reasonable price ($129.00). If'n yur interested, ya might wanna check it out.
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Now Sir, on a lighter note, here be a musical lookback fer all you old "Squids", "Bubbleheads" and "Boomers" who enjoyed Petula Clark....

Obama Billboard, "Change Me, I Stink!", and, A sign of the times!!

I'm sure there's more than a few of y'all out there who feel similarly.
What'cha all think about this???



Incompetence!. You can only hide it for just so long!!
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The book "Understanding Women" has finally arrived in book stores. I think this is the condensed version ... or it may be Vol. 1.

Gotta Thank me buddy "Patrick" from over at "PRH...A Day in the Life" fer this one.



















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This ad is GREAT, and a very real sign of the times!!!

"A Torch with No Flame." and some humor.

My good amiga frum down Eagle Lake Texas way, Susan Gertson sent me this commentary by Charlton Heston regarding our 2nd Ammendment.

IT IS SPOT ON and very well done

If you value the freedoms you have, please, take a few minutes and watch. I know many of us old "Geezers" from the 40's, 50's, 60's and early 70's will definitely relate. I know I'm going to begin talking with my grandchildren yet again about this topic.

We have to begin teaching our children and grandchildren about respecting firearms and how to safely handle them, just like many of us were taught by our fathers and big brothers. If you live in an urban setting and don't hunt, after you yourself learn about firearm safety, then take your child to a range and practice with him/her. There are two benefits to this, one, the child is learning gun safety and having some fun, but mostly its time together with your children.
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HEADS UP MEN!! An important Public Service Announcement!!!



Gotta Thank "Upstate Nikki" fer the last one. Thanks Amiga!!

If'n yur ever in West (BY GOD) Virginia don't......

Well Sir, yesterday I had the opportunity to meet a few new folks in the blog-o-sphere, and one of em was originally from West Virginia. During our conversation I was reminded of sumthin that happened to Cookie about 20-25 years ago when I was visit'n some friends down around Logan, WV (about 50 miles frum where the Hatfields and McCoys are frum).

I was drive'n on roads I wasn't familiar with and look'n fer the house of a good friend of mine who, at that time was the Police Chief of Logan, WV. He'd give'n me directions but I accidentally took a turn up the wrong "Holler".

I knew sumthin was wrong after I had driven for about ten minutes further up into the holler than what I should have driven accord'n t'his directions. As I neared the end of the Holler, me and my car with New York plates (and Police PBA stickers on the side window) were greeted with a scene that looked somethin like all of the below photygraffs.....

Now Sir, this was a real "Awww Shit!" moment t'be sure. I told them I was lost and I'll be leaving immediately but they weren't satisfied with that and a couple of them stood behind my car. They spotted the Member PBA (Police Benevolent Association) on the side window and asked if'n I was "Law". Well Sir, obviously lie'n wouldn't have wurked at this point so's I answered "Yup, up in New York".

After a couple a more questions one of em finally asked, "Well, who ya look'n fer?" At this point I didn't know if I should tell them the Police Chief of Logan or not. Finally, figure'n out I didn't know hardly anyone in this area at all, I told them, "Police Chief So & So, he's a friend of mine". After a few seconds went by, one of em finally said, "Well why didn'tcha ya say you was friends with So & So in the first place. He's in the next holler over". They all became visibly more relaxed and in no time I was head'n back out of that holler as fast as I could. WHEW!!

I found out later frum my friend the Chief that these here folks had a few "Stills" operating a little further up into the holler. He also told me I was pretty lucky to be in one piece as these here folks definitely didn't cotton to strangers, specially "Law" folks. The Police Chief had lived his whole life in the area and was known by everyone and he had a good relationship going with this particular clan.

So, if'n yur ever down in the lower part of WV, careful which hollers ya drive into!!!

Y'all gotta love this video and song !!

Well Sir, t'day, I was made aware of a blog called "The Scottcarp Dream", and it came well recommended from several sources. I stopped over to see what this blogger was all about and while there I just had t'steal this here version of "Obama's Prison Blue's"!!

Now Sir, I gotta say that cause of some health problems I took a great deal of time off from both the computer and blog'n throughout the Spring & Summer months, and this here video could be an old one that I'm just not familiar with, so's, if'n y'all have seen it already, well....watch it again cause its true!!




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Wednesday Wanks.....

SOME ADULT CONTENT AHEAD!!!

Well Sir, most of y'all know Cookie lives on Oneida Lake in upstate New York, and as such, I'm an avid fisherman. I've got a 19 foot Sea Nymph Great Lakes Special fer my fish'n boat, and it happens to be equipped with a 115 HP Johnson, long shaft outboard motor.

Now Sir, when my good old Gyrene buddy The Chief sent me this here video early this morn, I just couldn't stop laff'n fer quite a spell. Here t'is....

"I got a Big Ol Johnson"


A Big Cookie's Place HAT TIP to "The Chief" fer send'n this along t'me!!
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Me old Submarine mate "SubVet" recently recommended this below listed blog to me, and after peruse'n it yesterday and t'day, I also VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND folks to make it a daily read,

ESPECIALLY HIS POST FER SEPTEMBER 26!!!

WoodsterMan