I have to say I've not seen as many Polite and Friendly YOUNG (ohhh so young to my eyes - 20's to 24's I would guess) service persons in quite a long time.
Of course they are all in mufti - since the wearing of uniform in foreign ports is not allowed for safety reasons - but their general military bearing, good manners, great haircuts, and possibly the accents give them away.
Had I been better organised I'd have asked any of my fellow Soldiers' Angels troop supporters if any of their lads or lasses would be in town - and then would have treated them for a day out at the Koala Sanctuary. Next time Gromit Next time!
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/us-navy-docks-in-brisbane-20130709-2pnyn.html
I love looking at young men.
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they have accents? Where were they from...New York?
ReplyDeleteThe few I heard seem to be mid-western to my uneducated ear (I *know* Cali; I've heard Bronx; I *like* Texan and Georgian)
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My Texan ears have a hard time understanding real English sometimes.
ReplyDeleteWe'd say "ya'll sailors come on down for a Ka-Walla pardy" I laughed when he said something like "It won't just be potty time for the say-lah's. oh... PARTY time for the SAILORS!
Actually, it sounded like really good training for them to work on-board with the marines.
Mari, it just means you've moved up into the Captain/Admiral age bracket...
ReplyDeleteY'all are going to have fun with those poor sailors... :-)
ReplyDeleteThe ole Good Man Richard. Those kids will remember that float and port o call for the rest of their lives.
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