mike777 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 A 3 or 4 day shore leave with my shipmates in Manila. We stayed at the Philippine Plaza Hotel, ate dinner in the Prince Edward dining room (with cigars and brandy after), lounged by the pool, saw the sights in Manila, had a good time with some Australian women we met. I had the dubious pleasure of standing a four hour quarterdeck watch, 1200 to 1600, in 95+ degree heat, while 800 civilians came aboard to tour the ship. With a hangover. After the Command Duty Officer (CDO) changed the watchbill to put me on that watch, instead of the later midwatch (midnight to 4 AM — it would have been considerably cooler). I swore to him that I would get even for that, and someday I will! :P My grandmother lived in a cave...yes a cave during WWII. in the Philippines. I try and keep this in mind when people talk about the poor or hard times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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