tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post4413607821842031481..comments2023-09-11T15:57:38.658+01:00Comments on The Submariners Lounge: THE DEMISE OF JACK TAR (Author unknown)Griffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07575548100628127947noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-57612016287747595462017-11-27T05:59:31.830+00:002017-11-27T05:59:31.830+00:00I am afraid I have to agree from a Combatchookstok...I am afraid I have to agree from a Combatchookstoker Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-10599942517936959122016-12-30T01:19:32.041+00:002016-12-30T01:19:32.041+00:00If you look as though you've had a few returni...If you look as though you've had a few returning onboard, the QM/OOD will breath-a-lyse you, if you're over 0.02 you get locked up, after three chances you're discharged, according to currently serving members.rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14350222923310804782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-23742423371715943352016-12-28T00:09:19.107+00:002016-12-28T00:09:19.107+00:00I served when men were made of steel,yes you took ...I served when men were made of steel,yes you took the good with the bad and made the most of it. The kids of today and yes they are kids. I would not like to be in the Navy with the attitude that is taught in todays Navy. The one thing that is missing from the sailors of today is respect.<br />LS QMG>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-64768403458263725892016-03-15T16:16:48.887+00:002016-03-15T16:16:48.887+00:00The original article was written by Mike "Gin...The original article was written by Mike "Ginge" Cundell who recently crossed the bar. It can be found here: http://rnsubs.co.uk/dits-bits/articles/crew/jack-tar.html<br /><br />Mike was a long serving member of the Barrow Branch of the Submariners Association who crossed the bar in December 2015. A former CMEM(M) who served on Porpoise, Courageous, Conqueror and Sceptre between 1967 and 1983Ianhttp://www.rnsubs.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-84520634119467943502014-09-29T13:28:48.116+01:002014-09-29T13:28:48.116+01:00Can't help but think that you were one of thos...Can't help but think that you were one of those jerks that couldn't get out of the rack for drills, relieved the watch late due to your delicate digestive system, never cleaned your watchstation, had to be personally mentored on what the difference between a radar and sonar contact, and could always be found on the mess decks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-61564553729410078722014-08-13T19:14:54.875+01:002014-08-13T19:14:54.875+01:00The description was my Old Man, RN 1938 to 1962, t...The description was my Old Man, RN 1938 to 1962, the best dad anyone could whish for, I only had him for 15 years of my life, and a few years of that he was at sea, firm but fair, had a few clips from him, but only when I deserved it, like swearing at my mother. His grandson(my nephew) joined up last year, what a difference, from what I was brought up with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-82240973329872310982014-07-10T01:36:11.331+01:002014-07-10T01:36:11.331+01:00Spot on I reckon. WAY TOO PC these days, if you as...Spot on I reckon. WAY TOO PC these days, if you ask me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06344866423338766243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-61369696159327451712014-07-07T01:36:44.120+01:002014-07-07T01:36:44.120+01:00I agree Bernard, this is a load of old Bollocks. ...I agree Bernard, this is a load of old Bollocks. I am 70 now and joined in 1959 and did my time. The kids who join nowadays are no different from what we were as regards to innocence. I had never drank a pint or been with a prostitute, (never have). Give them time to grow up, and they will be as stupid as all the three badge men of our time. Including the above people. These kids volunteered to serve the country. Well done to them. Thanks for listening.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-63756951094297905932014-05-12T15:28:23.245+01:002014-05-12T15:28:23.245+01:00What a bunch of old dinasaurs that cant accept cha...What a bunch of old dinasaurs that cant accept change, willing to work for peanuts all for the ability to be brainwashed into the work hard play hard get drunk mentality. You do realize that they gave you tots to keep your mind mush, that is something to be proud off. look I can go bang rocks with head. God forgive us the day the new sailors don't accept change like you monkeys. Do you all live in the back woods in a shack because you never thought of your financial future as well. Grow up, the navy matured, seems the only ones that didn't is you clowns. I did 30 years and saw a lot of change, didn't like some of it, but then again that is human nature, if you think the "good ole days" was better than today, you were truly brainwashed by the grog, just how they liked you, stupid and obedientAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-86145203118785522292014-05-12T11:59:29.137+01:002014-05-12T11:59:29.137+01:00Clearly - the young, educated, highly trained, eff...Clearly - the young, educated, highly trained, efficient, innovative and competent members in uniform today could not possibly handle 'real' operations as they are severely lacking in the key warfighters skills of alcohol dependency, discourtesy, social and cultural ignorance, and above all, flatulence! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-54530998282900537862014-05-12T11:44:54.207+01:002014-05-12T11:44:54.207+01:00Yes. 'Grown Ups' are talking...Yes. 'Grown Ups' are talking... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-65211770316934154122014-05-11T13:09:34.835+01:002014-05-11T13:09:34.835+01:00good on you Bernard - I did 28 years Army with a f...good on you Bernard - I did 28 years Army with a few stamps in my passport and while the army and the soldiers have changed I wouldn't dream of comparing the serving members of today to myself for the very reason it is different. My opinion, the Services today are using far more sophisticated equipment and are far more seasoned with operational service. Some of the toss bags on this post seem to forget we have been at war for over 10 years now and the blokes those above are criticising would be wearing the medals to prove it. My son recently joined the RAN and I am personally pleased that some of the wankers above with nothing bice to say are all out now - shane fletcher.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-2352072682724133902014-05-11T12:44:24.077+01:002014-05-11T12:44:24.077+01:00As an old and salty sea dog who's stoker caree...As an old and salty sea dog who's stoker career spanned many years, I for one would like to be remembered as a Jack Tar because that was the way the navy was! Work hard and play hard was our creed, live for today and sod being being politically correct,we got the job done and that was what mattered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-77444117591591513612014-05-11T12:02:43.449+01:002014-05-11T12:02:43.449+01:00Yeah! Get up the crusty old salts for posting this...Yeah! Get up the crusty old salts for posting this garbage, you young hipsters. I for one was proud on how well you guys surrendered so heroically <br />in the gulf to a few Iranians in dingys with pitchforks. And the interviews afterwards would make Falkland Veteran shed a tear over your struggle. <br />I'm sure the current RN and RAN 'salts' will bravely face enemy fire once the sickbay clears them of anxiety, bad backs, headaches etc etc. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-66769530497624855402014-05-11T08:14:46.506+01:002014-05-11T08:14:46.506+01:00What a load of wining crusty old sailors on here. ...What a load of wining crusty old sailors on here. Sure the RAN has changed, become more modern & politically correct - guess what, IT HAD TOO! I for one am glad I didn't serve with any of you negative salts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-57510211927832413852014-05-11T06:15:56.454+01:002014-05-11T06:15:56.454+01:00Some has been good change, some has been bad chang...Some has been good change, some has been bad change.<br /><br />We work harder now... there's no skimping on workloads in the 'minimum-manned world', but we are not allowed to balance that with 'play hard' anymore. Port visits are controlled down to curfews, ethics and morals warnings, and paperwork... yes the paperwork. dry port visits are becoming the norm. You get into trouble now for being 'imperfect' instead of being a bad sailor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-52265176408022296852014-05-11T01:01:54.684+01:002014-05-11T01:01:54.684+01:00Hush son.
Grown ups are talking.Hush son.<br />Grown ups are talking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-39584859490304262442014-05-10T23:50:19.619+01:002014-05-10T23:50:19.619+01:00Everything changes over time, it's a part of l...Everything changes over time, it's a part of life. Whether it's for the better or the worse either way the RN will still get whatever job needs doing, done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04076328485796219446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-35913121625044257332014-05-10T23:32:44.204+01:002014-05-10T23:32:44.204+01:00Times have changed.
For better AND for worse.
A l...Times have changed.<br /><br />For better AND for worse.<br />A lot of the younger lads in are whiney and have a sense of entitlement.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-27371213502123093792014-05-10T18:35:23.065+01:002014-05-10T18:35:23.065+01:00Well said Bernard, served for 28 myself, most rewa...Well said Bernard, served for 28 myself, most rewarding part of the job was passing on skills and traditions to the lads. Ex Chief WAFU not anonymous either Chris Harrell. Chris Harrellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-50865181263128364202014-05-10T18:22:56.072+01:002014-05-10T18:22:56.072+01:00when I joined as a young kid I didn't know any...when I joined as a young kid I didn't know anything about the ROYAL NAVY but I was taught by people who did know and were very intelligent in their own fields - and then when I was competent enough in my field EW I showed the new kids how to work the equipment and they in turn taught others and on and on it goes - 22 years and loved it - so stop fucking moaning about kids running the navy you sad bastards......Bernard Campbell - not ANONYMOUSBERNARD CAMPBELLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-82615463653456503912014-05-10T17:50:12.601+01:002014-05-10T17:50:12.601+01:00What a load of tosh, the navy is still the same as...What a load of tosh, the navy is still the same as it was 5, 10, 15 or 25 years ago - the people are still the same, who do all that you have mentioned - the only difference between then and now is SOCIAL MEDIA, people read and post what they want to, the core of the navy still doing that above are not those in the media spotlight. I am still serving after 17 year (sprog i know) and i still witness the same sense of humour, antics, swearing, routine, traditions that i witnessed when my dad was serving that made me want to join, but just like them days that does not make the media - The navy will alwasys breed a certain type of person which will be its backbone, time and technology will not change thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-22090705613499744252014-05-10T17:16:15.522+01:002014-05-10T17:16:15.522+01:00Times change people move on. Im 24 years still ser...Times change people move on. Im 24 years still serving - totally disagree. Same old routine, last generation having a pop at the next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-73827181720935808902014-05-10T13:01:18.843+01:002014-05-10T13:01:18.843+01:00I think the modern navy suits modern thinking - t...I think the modern navy suits modern thinking - to excessive drinking endless smoking and sometimes downright racism that was accepted as culture. The navy should teach more of the skills that are relevant in civvy street - it wouldn't take much to do that as many of the skills currently taught in the navy form a good basis for adaptation in civvy lifeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774368944298099895.post-30559387982681980452014-05-10T09:24:03.401+01:002014-05-10T09:24:03.401+01:00The world has evolved, times change and the human ...The world has evolved, times change and the human race has crawled out of the primordial ooze now....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com