My Journey as a Sailor......

Greetings Everyone! Just allow me a few minutes to tell you a little about myself. I am a Native New Yorker that has transplanted myself in the huge state of Texas. So I guess you could call me a Southern Yankee! I spent 10 years in the Navy as you probably suspected, and yes, it was definitely an adventure as the commercial advertisements have stated. At least for me it was. I spent several years in Florida, Connecticut, Panama Canal and England. During my travels I learned a lot about the different cultures, customs and different taste that people have in food. The English people enjoy their food rather bland I must say; the Floridians love their seafood and have a taste for the alligator that they say taste like chicken. I never got a chance to find out if it really does taste like chicken. The Panamanians also love seafood and enjoy a cultural melody of African, Spanish and native dishes. And of course the folks in Connecticut have a varied range of American style cuisines along with a variety of ethnic plate specific dishes. A sophisticated bunch I might add. It has been several years since my days in the Navy and all I have left are my memories of travel, fine dining, mingling with and learning from the natives. I even learned the custom of having high tea with the English and drank tea with my pinky finger in the air. And of course, I won't forget the loves of my life. Good or bad. However, we don't need to dredge up old loves at this time. Although my Navy days are in the past, I definitely won't forget the memories and times I spent serving my country. I felt honored to have worn the Navy uniform and represent the great US of A! I will always think back on the many friendships made and the friends lost whether it was due to death because of the reality of military life or just because we lost touch. Those were good old days and I definitely have a whole heap of sea stories to tell. Perhaps at another time I will tell of my many romantic, mischievious and even horrifying adventures...........!