Tag Archives: typhoon

Afterwards

Posted on July 10, 2014 by spikekalashnikov

“It’s now the storm is over and we are safe on shore We’ll drink a toast to the Holy Ground and the girls that we adore. We’ll drink strong ale and porter and we’ll make the taproom roar, And when … Continue reading →

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Neoguri

Posted on July 8, 2014 by spikekalashnikov

Well, there has been a lot said about this typhoon. Brig. Gen. James B. Hecker, the 18th Wing commander, declared Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 3, or TCCOR 3, and base personnel began evacuating their aircraft July 6, in preparation … Continue reading →

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Hark, Now Hear the Sailors Cry, Smell the Sea, and Feel the Sky, Let your Soul & Spirit Fly, into the Mystic.

Posted on July 7, 2014 by spikekalashnikov

I am up early and prepare for the voyage. I put on sunscreen, put on my hat, put water beer, suchi, onigiri into the icebox and clamber into Dileas.  I both forgot my camera and to bring sunscreen. Turquoise lagoon, deep … Continue reading →

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Smugglers

Posted on November 4, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

I have enjoyed getting in touch with my masculine side this weekend. First driving a truck up to Kunigami and today untangling nets. On my morning beach cleaning constitutional, I come across this. Nets, rope, fishing line and maritime stuff … Continue reading →

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Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.

Posted on September 15, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

There is a cuddly sort of typhoon passing North of Okinawa at the moment. Nothing too dramatic but enough to cause choppiness in the waters of the lagoon. My boat frets at anchor. However, I worry not as she is well … Continue reading →

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