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Hello, have been reading since about 2002.  Special thanks to Dan Hogan and 
Frank Reed for saving the list (and especially the archives).

Did my time in the US Navy 1986-1992 (active).  One year sea time as a 
division officer on an Adams class destroyer out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 
then two years as a department head on a Knox class frigate out of Norfolk, 
Virginia (I was fast-tracked).  The rest of the active time was schooling, 
travel and leave.  The Navy sure likes their schools, but I learned they're a 
world apart from the real world (the fleet).

My interest in navigation isn't practical anymore.  I pull out my log tables a 
few times a year and do a few problems - I'm of the age of never having a 
math class with a calculator.  Reading this list has been enlightening, 
especially from the real world folks like "the merchie" Jeremy.  I'm envious 
that he has the time to play - to us destroyermen free time meant six hours 
of sleep instead of four.

I you're interested then I can bust some myths regarding the school (i.e. 
Dutton's) vs. reality.  I still have my copy of Dutton's, and it's in 
pristine condition.  Didn't even bring it to my second ship.  Let me know if 
you want some stories.

Joe



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