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obamanut2012

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6. Coming from a Navy family

Reply to gateley (Reply #3)

Mon Jan 16, 2012, 04:47 PM

Jan 2012

I can tell you it wasn't thoughtful. It was against every regulation and every bit of common sense. No one with a Captain's License should ever think of putting their passengers and ship in harm's way like that.

I'm not snarking at you, but I can tell you that watermen and waterwomen from kayakers to Admirals are shaking their heads over this.

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That's too bad, it was a very thoughtful gesture but he should have made sure it was safe. nt gateley Jan 2012 #3

Coming from a Navy family obamanut2012 Jan 2012 #6

You've opened my eyes - and I didn't think your were snarking. Thanks for the info! nt gateley Jan 2012 #9

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