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Old 12-10-2012, 07:33 PM   #6
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Some years ago, the boat we had at the time sprung a garboard plank in Long Island Sound in December and we were taking on water big-time. The CG sent a 45' boat and a 5 man crew-I never had the urge to kiss a guy in an orange thermal suit, but when the first guy came on board I seriously considered it. In less than 45 minutes, they got 4 powered pumps going, flew in a 5th via chopper and managed to get us to a lift in Conn. In short, they saved our a$$!

I know as enlisted personnel they are not making a bunch of $$, but they are doing one hell of a job in circumstances most of us would not willingly face.
i am curious to know if the CG sent you a bill for the "rescue" afterwards?

as a side note whenever i see the CG in and around southern california they seem very militant, and also very young.
i prefer to avoid them, just kinda gives me that feeling of being "policed".

FW, I will have to catch that series though, perhaps it will change my perspective.
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