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Monday October 14, 2002 |
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Monday October 14, 2002 |
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The temperature has dropped, winds are howling, sweatshirts and jackets
are the dress of the day, but spirits remain high! Things are jumping
in Myrtle Beach. I was told 350 additional members and guest were
expected today and from the crowds in the registration area, I think they
all arrived! The lobby and registration area are filled with groups of men swapping handshakes and manly hugs. Working my way through the crowds, I heard story after story being told. Also, I saw photos and books being shared among shipmates and friends. The Carolinas Chapter of DESA has a fantastic model of USS Bangust DE 739, built by Neil O. Sides. It is located at the entrance to the convention center. I estimate this model is 8 feet in length and is mounted on a trailer, as you can see in the photo. At Noon, two Greyhound-type tour buses were filled for a day boat tour down the back waters of Myrtle Beach. The less than perfect weather did not keep these old salts from "boarding the ship!" It is 5:30 p.m. EST and I am off to the Early Bird Gathering and will
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