When the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN72) being maneuvered into Pearl Harbor en route to their home port in Everette, Washington. They were met by a number of wives & relatives after their extended tour in the Gulf...
The Lincoln was finally inching up to the pier at Pearl Harbor when the captain of the ship noticed a sailor on the flight deck gesturing wildly with semaphore flags. He then noticed an attractive young woman standing on top of a station wagon, also waving semaphore flags.
Always concerned about security and never having seen something like this, the captain barked at his bridge signalman, "What message are those two people sending?" The signalman concentrated intently and soon reported,
"Sir, he is sending FOXTROT-FOXTROT and she is sending ECHO-FOXTROT." Not having any clue as to what these messages could mean, the captain dispatched an armed Marine to escort the sailor back to the bridge. The sailor arrived, out of breath from running up the many ladders to the bridge, and saluted smartly.
"Seaman Endicott reporting as ordered, sir!"
"Seaman", shouted the captain, "Who is that woman on the pier and why are you exchanging signals FF and EF?"
"Sir, that's my wife, Sir, and she wants to eat first!"
Mixed Signals
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, Mar 12 2005 12:54 PM
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Posted 12 March 2005 - 12:54 PM
We all must believe in something... I believe I'll have another beer
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Posted 12 March 2005 - 01:39 PM
And the sierra hotel india tango is about to hit the foxtrot alpha november.
Roger that.
Roger that.
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Posted 12 March 2005 - 04:23 PM
In England, "Roger that" does have a meaning somewhat different..... Or at least when uttered as an instruction.
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Posted 12 March 2005 - 06:38 PM
Yep that is so true.
I worked for NATO for three years and I had two British secretaries. It was an experience to say the least.
I learned you cant come sliding into the office yelling...who wants to shag??? (long before the movies).....even thought to you it is a North Carolina line dance.
And, you dont really have to worry when she says....You've cocked up....
it is ok to stand....
We started a British and American phrase of the week. It proved very useful.
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I worked for NATO for three years and I had two British secretaries. It was an experience to say the least.
I learned you cant come sliding into the office yelling...who wants to shag??? (long before the movies).....even thought to you it is a North Carolina line dance.
And, you dont really have to worry when she says....You've cocked up....
it is ok to stand....
We started a British and American phrase of the week. It proved very useful.
rich
The great thing about excruciating pain is....at least you know you are alive.
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Posted 12 March 2005 - 07:32 PM
Sounds like to me one of you gentleman should do a new thread on this!!! Could be fun! -ww
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Posted 13 March 2005 - 08:08 AM
In Britain they smoke fags and it's ok to knock up your girlfriend.
We all must believe in something... I believe I'll have another beer
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Posted 14 March 2005 - 11:58 AM
Ok I split out the British vs US "ENGLISH" thread! This should be good! -ww
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