Friday 27-10-2017 – Honouring Navy Day

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27 October, 2017 at 3:16 am #863773

katzenjammer
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In the United States, Navy Day is commonly celebrated on October 27th. This date was selected as it was the birth date of President Theodore Roosevelt, an avid supporter of the U.S. Navy.
On this Special Day give some well deserved attention to the proud U.S. Navy, and to all those who serve!

27 October, 2017 at 5:26 am #863776

Anonymous
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Sailors and cats have a special relationship that dates back thousands of years. It is likely that the ancient Egyptians were the first seafarers to realize the true value of having cats as shipmates. In addition to offering sailors much needed companionship on long voyages, cats provided protection by ridding ships of vermin. Without the presence of cats, a crew might find their ship overrun with rats and mice that would eat into the provisions, chew through ropes and spread disease. The more superstitious sailors believed that cats protected them by bringing good luck.

It’s Friday-Shore leave! 😛 😆

We’re saw “Only the Brave” yesterday. It breaks my heart knowing how much they meant to the community and America.

We’re going to see “Thank you for your Service.”

Cya and Have a happy~

PG

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27 October, 2017 at 10:40 am #863778

Moonshadow_NZ
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Cat in a hammock aboard the Royal Canadian Navy destroyer HMCS Iroquois

27 October, 2017 at 11:59 am #863780

katzenjammer
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Love all the pics of ship-shape kits!

27 October, 2017 at 3:23 pm #863781

Kittyzee
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They are adorable KJ! I guess I missed stopping into the cafe yesterday! I answered some SOS questions from peeps needing help early yesterday morning while Avery was sleeping, then realized I forgot to drop by the cafe… 😥

Well, it’s a gorgeous day and much warmer than yesterday’s low of 26*!!! Whew, that was nippy! BUT we are to get rain tonight and tomorrow with a chance of flurries! WHAT!? I shouldn’t be surprised as most Halloween trick or treat nights that I remember have been warm and balmy, or freezing cold with rain, or snow, or windy…..this is the time of year that is most unpredictable like spring. Which is why it’s the most like MS’ weather I think!

27 October, 2017 at 3:55 pm #863782

AV
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The cats in sailor hats are too cute, you guys!

HAPPY TGIF all!! … beautiful day here too, high 70s – nice and cool …. both Caddy and Abby are curled up in their fluffy beds (neither has moved since last night!) …. Lu is on Son’s bed and Ve is stationed at here usual window sill supervising what’s going on outside!

I have an easy file to do today, then Mr. AV will be taking me out to dinner … oh yeah he will!

Have a great day all!

27 October, 2017 at 5:18 pm #863787

Jeankit
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TGiF – plus it’s Doggie Friday!!

Cheers – plus Brutie is here!
Adding my 2.5 cents share:

#GoNavy – yup, my dad was in the Navy – WWII Shore Patrol: Kept eye on Sailors when in town on “leave” RR weekend.

OK, still li’l more to do before lunch…later/hopeful!

27 October, 2017 at 7:04 pm #863796

Jeankit
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Paw up afternoon waves…brrr…temps are dropping on another blustery day – only 38 was 40 earlier…according to yahoo feels like 28…must agree.
Finally turned on li’l foot heater at desk plus sipping another cuppa hot brew! Happy it’s Friiday – sure seemed like work week was endless~

Crabby ‘tudes around here too :/
Oh well, it’s just a job is currently my mantra!
With that – wishes for a pawsome or at least pleasant next couple of days…back on triple flip…later!

28 October, 2017 at 1:17 am #863802

JerseyJoan
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Loving the Navy kitties! My dad was in the Navy too, a WWII pilot. My brother was in the Navy too. He commanded nuc subs.

I had a busy couple of days at work, but happy to be home now! Tomorrow looks to be a nice day, but a nor’easter-like storm is moving in on Sunday, which coincidentally is the 5 year anniversary of superstorm sandy.

26 February, 2018 at 11:53 am #866181

lagatta4
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I thought the kitteners with Navy ties might like this story. I didn’t know Navy ships still got stuck in the ice; guess the ice must be throughout much of the Great Lakes system so a Canadian icebreaker breaking the ship out wouldn’t be much use!

They are helping out at a soup kitchen/shelter:

Stranded in Montreal, U.S. Navy ship crew lend a helping hand
Crew members of the USS Little Rock spent Friday morning at Welcome Hall Mission in Saint-Henri

full story and photos:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/us-navy-ship-stuck-montreal-crew-volunteer-1.4549946
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