USCG Alum - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

relentless · 03-16-2005, 07:32 AM

Crow,

Thanks for the reply, things have changed today for the better as we have the smartest groups of in coming recruits and OC'S ever. The mentoring process in place sets folks up to succeed and the opportunities are there for the taking. Today in my office we have several youg mena dn women attending college during the evening reaping the benefits after a tour at sea. I wish I did the same but have been very busy between owning a charterboat and raising two teenagers with one headed off to Mass Maritime next year. What type of work do you do now, I often wonder what the future after CG will bring into my life? A good friend of mine was the last CO of Sta Rockaway when it closed. I remember going over there when we would take the tug to Mullers Shipyard down by King Plaza.

Have a great day and keep in touch.

Respectfully,

Dave Waldrip

PS: No Sir or Mr, just call me Dave

MakoMike · 03-16-2005, 07:36 AM

dave,
I stand corrected, I don't know why I thought you were retired. See you at the Providence show and I'll buy you a beer. I'll be working the Nor'east booth on Sat & Sun.

relentless · 03-16-2005, 08:23 AM

Mike,

Look for me on Sunday as Saturday will be a day, someone will be running my booth for me. I have to go to Mass Maritime Academy for a student parent orientation from 8-4. After the orientation, I will get to the show. I am looking forward to meeting you.

Respectfully,

Dave

Gotofish · 03-16-2005, 09:24 AM

Thanks for replying everyone. My appointment got changed to Thursday and I'll let you all know how it goes.

Relentless (and others), when you talk about "small-boat stations"- are those the local stations you see in most ports?

Thanks again guys, it's been great reading over everyone's posts.

relentless · 03-16-2005, 09:36 AM

Yes they are, stations where the boats are less than 65'. Do you have an appointment with a recruiter or with an OCS Board? Where is your appointment?

Good Luck?

Dave

MakoMike · 03-16-2005, 12:52 PM

Dave,
We met at least year's RISAA show. We chatted for while, mainly about your participation on Noreast.com. You introduced me to Frank Blount. Ringing any bells?

BobT · 03-16-2005, 07:28 PM

Mr Waldrip I also salute you sir. But I would try hard to talk anyone into going aviation. I got such a fantastic high after lifting someone aboard the chopper after they had been in the water for hours or had been injured on a ship. Yes……the flying can get bad at times but it’s worth it. I just finished a book by Spike Walker called “Coming Back Alive”. I couldn’t put it down. If anyone has a chance to read it, you’ll see what the guard is all about. Again…….I salute you sir.

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