I remember after I got out of the Navy, I thought it would be neat to put the General Quarters alarm on my phone. Just as a reminder of the Navy, and to wake me up too. The bad thing was I was dreaming I was still on a ship somewhere overseas and I learned that even though you're dreaming you will still fly out of your "rack" and scramble for your coveralls and boots wondering why the hell Berthing looks so weird.

I was in college at the time, shortly after the incident I deleted it from my phone.


Beware of any old man in a profession where one usually dies young.

Calm seas don't make sailors.