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That is a good one. I will make sure I pass that on at the stations next all hands.

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Ignored post by paxmanoilburner posted

PBMKC

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I just look at it this way as long as BM are running boats and cutters MK's have the ultamate job security

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sardine_sandwich

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Dave, the simple answer to your question is tradition. The political answer is, Don't ask, I(we) do not know. My crazy answer, we need to get qualified DWO, COXN, XPO. Study and ask to take the board. Any rate can put in for XPO positions but keep in mind, to get to heaven you must go through hell. And as usual I may be wrong.

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Ignored post by sardine_sandwich posted

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quote:
Originally posted by MastersMate:
My chief engineer had a thought about that, on more than one occasion he'd remark something like, " You clowns up in the pilothouse get within a quarter mile of where you think you want to be, and you're patting each other on the back for a week. We in the engineroom, deal in thousandths of an inch on a daily basis, and think nothing about it."

Do you mind if I re-use that?

Posts: 70 | Registered: Mon 11 December 2006

Ignored post by DaveMK212 posted

dduren

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"We in the engineroom, deal with thousandths of an inch on a daily basis, and think nothing about it."
Are we talking about when you go to use the head??????... Just funning guys!!! An OLD Boatswains Mate who greatly appreciated all my MKs , and the job they did. Dave

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Bull444

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They just think their in charge but we all know the MK'S make it happen.

Just kidding I love the BM'S, hell if it weren't for them we wouldn't have anything to repair.

Posts: 142 | Registered: Thu 09 February 2006

Ignored post by Bull444 posted

Seagull1965

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Sailors may come
Sailors may go
Tis the engineer below
That makes it Suck, Push, Bang, and Blow

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Ignored post by Seagull1965 posted

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quote:
Originally posted by Seagull1965:
Sailors may come
Sailors may go
Tis the engineer below
That makes it Suck, Push, Bang, and Blow

Think I just found a new quote for my email

Posts: 70 | Registered: Mon 11 December 2006

Ignored post by DaveMK212 posted

canesMK3

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quote:
Originally posted by MastersMate:
My chief engineer had a thought about that, on more than one occasion he'd remark something like, " You clowns up in the pilothouse get within a quarter mile of where you think you want to be, and you're patting each other on the back for a week. We in the engineroom, deal in thousandths of an inch on a daily basis, and think nothing about it."

nice, i'll have to remember that one.

Posts: 11 | Registered: Mon 10 September 2007

Ignored post by canesMK3 posted

fuzzynuts1

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Originally posted by MastersMate:
DaveMK212

You may certainly keep that comment alive.

BUT
The another comment that we used, and on occasion would remind our engineering bretheren, of another seagoing tradition.

Aboard the lightships, it was the 04-08 deck watch that would turn on the galley range in the AM in preparation of the cooks arrival. This was a throwback to the older days of coal fired stoves. It was a deck Seaman responsibility to stoke the stove, because they believed that the Fireman was incapable of making the connection between coal and fire, once he got above the level of the waterline.

well we (MKs) all get a little light headed above the water line, but due to evolution MK's have stoped draging their knuckles unlike our holier then thaw boat driving friends.
i cant lie i love them all and they are all so cute when they are angry

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Ignored post by fuzzynuts1 posted

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well we (MKs) all get a little light headed above the water line, but due to evolution MK's have stoped draging their knuckles unlike our holier then thaw boat driving friends.
i cant lie i love them all and they are all so cute when they are angry[/QUOTE]

They make great pets too! Every ship should have 1

Posts: 70 | Registered: Mon 11 December 2006

Ignored post by DaveMK212 posted

stinky32

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MK's used to be mechanics, all I see them doing now is ordering parts for our fridge. Oh, that and actually taking the time to have an entire conversation about us online. One day somebody (probably not an MK) will come up w/something better to razz us about than asvab scores. At least I hope so. How many of you work for Boatswain's Mates, right now? is that why you're so mad?

Posts: 49 | Registered: Thu 10 May 2007

Ignored post by stinky32 posted

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HMM, curious how the BM's find their way into our forum... i don't read the BM forum - it must be because MK's are so awesome. People want to be like us, be near us, dress like us, talk like us... awe its kinda flattering. Hey Bm types - I know a really good book that can get you guys higher asvab scores so that you'll be eligible to switch rates if you want! heh

Posts: 28 | Registered: Thu 08 November 2007

Ignored post by Roboticboredom posted

zeus08

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THE BM'S ARE BITTER BECAUSE THERE JOB IS SO EASY A CAVE MAN COULD DO IT. I KNOW YOU GUYS HAVE SEEN THAT E-MAIL

Posts: 2 | Registered: Mon 12 November 2007

Ignored post by zeus08 posted

Bull444

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Stinky I'm pretty sure the MK1 and MKC work pretty hard to keep that 45 year old ship up and running.

I know we did when I was on there. How is the old Bucky holding up?

Posts: 142 | Registered: Thu 09 February 2006

Ignored post by Bull444 posted

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Wow its been a while since I posted this topic and I'm happy to see that people are still having fun with it.

But you guys arent gonna believe this. Before we got underway on this little jaunt we lost 3 members of the engineering department which in turn dropped the EOW's down do a 1 and 3 with a dog watch and the Oilers down to 1 and 3. A BM2 who was supposed to be standing QMOW is now breaking in Oiler with us under his own free will!

Posts: 70 | Registered: Mon 11 December 2006

Ignored post by DaveMK212 posted

stinky32

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Yeah, we do have some hard working greasemonkeys on here. The Bucky's holding up like a champ, surprisingly enough.

Posts: 49 | Registered: Thu 10 May 2007

Ignored post by stinky32 posted

Seagull1965

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I was the EPO on the Bucky from 83 to 86 I sure hope that isn't the same reefer that we had put in. If I remember right there was a hole cut into the gally through the side of the ship to get it in. If it still the same one I would it may be time for a replacement. Play some ice hockey in the slip this winter. With this weather so far it has to be a pretty easy bouy run.

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Ignored post by Seagull1965 posted

10968269

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I am currently the MK1 on the Buckthorn and yes it is the same old refer. I think Stinky needs to zip it since I am the one teaching him how to do his job on the boat. As far as this MK/BM I think its time to end it. We both have different jobs that require different skills and it really doesnt matter whos in charge as long as you work together.

Posts: 2 | Registered: Wed 05 December 2007

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