Comments on: the see-everything-and-sweat tour http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour The Official Dana Stabenow Web Site Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:39:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.2 By: Dana Stabenow » repair locker 3 http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour/comment-page-1#comment-8025 Dana Stabenow » repair locker 3 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 04:37:21 +0000 http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour#comment-8025 [...] There are two main repair lockers. On Munro, a repair locker is sort of like the firehouse. It’s where our unvolunteer fire departments report to when there is an emergency. At present, Repair Locker 2, forward, is up to speed. Repair Locker 3, aft (where the Vise Gang hangs), is getting there. (There is no Repair Locker 1. No one has been able to explain why.) [...] [...] There are two main repair lockers. On Munro, a repair locker is sort of like the firehouse. It’s where our unvolunteer fire departments report to when there is an emergency. At present, Repair Locker 2, forward, is up to speed. Repair Locker 3, aft (where the Vise Gang hangs), is getting there. (There is no Repair Locker 1. No one has been able to explain why.) [...]

]]> By: Dana Stabenow » tack numbers http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour/comment-page-1#comment-7107 Dana Stabenow » tack numbers Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:30:31 +0000 http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour#comment-7107 [...] Decks below the main deck are whole numbers. So the Vise Gang’s address is 2-304-2-Q. 2 is one deck down from 1, or the main deck. 304 is the frame number, so if zero begins more or less at the bow and the ship is 378 feet or frames or ribs long, this is well aft. 2 is even-numbered, so they’re on the port side of the centerline or the equator of the ship. Q means miscellaneous, like for the repair shops. [...] [...] Decks below the main deck are whole numbers. So the Vise Gang’s address is 2-304-2-Q. 2 is one deck down from 1, or the main deck. 304 is the frame number, so if zero begins more or less at the bow and the ship is 378 feet or frames or ribs long, this is well aft. 2 is even-numbered, so they’re on the port side of the centerline or the equator of the ship. Q means miscellaneous, like for the repair shops. [...]

]]> By: Lynn Lagasse http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour/comment-page-1#comment-6097 Lynn Lagasse Sun, 08 Apr 2007 17:28:28 +0000 http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour#comment-6097 Dana - I'm sure that all would agree that the USCG chose well in giving you access to the officers and crew of the Munro who seem to have given you ample access to a wide range of experiences and much material to work with. The fact that you are encouraged to extend your stay or return if possible speaks for itself - they are obviously not rushing you off the ship as it seems you have made yourself a welcome guest. High praise I'm sure, from what is a serious-minded group with a serious mission. Your accounting of life on a 378 is inspiring to the family and friends that love and admire their coasties - you have given us more detailed reasons for that being the case by sharing this daily chronology with us. I trust that our coasties are possibly more enthusiastic but certainly no more grateful than their families, for having their commitment and talents documented this way. It will be difficult for all of us to say good-bye when it it is time for you to go. We have become accustomed to daily updates of the latest goings on of the Munro. Likewise I can only imagine that the crew has developed a sense of pride in having you report on their activities knowing you are generously sharing them with all of us. I could not have imagined possible, an even deeper appreciation and respect for the officers and crew of the Munro than I already had. You've provided all of us with a unique and treasured experience - one that will be sorely missed. Thank you for sharing their world with us in a way that is so much richer and more real than anything that I could imagine. Happy Easter to all - enjoy your feast and sunset mass. We as always, are thinking of you, sending our love and prayers to you and trying not to miss you too much! Sincerely, Lynn L Dana – I’m sure that all would agree that the USCG chose well in giving you access to the officers and crew of the Munro who seem to have given you ample access to a wide range of experiences and much material to work with. The fact that you are encouraged to extend your stay or return if possible speaks for itself – they are obviously not rushing you off the ship as it seems you have made yourself a welcome guest. High praise I’m sure, from what is a serious-minded group with a serious mission.

Your accounting of life on a 378 is inspiring to the family and friends that love and admire their coasties – you have given us more detailed reasons for that being the case by sharing this daily chronology with us. I trust that our coasties are possibly more enthusiastic but certainly no more grateful than their families, for having their commitment and talents documented this way.

It will be difficult for all of us to say good-bye when it it is time for you to go. We have become accustomed to daily updates of the latest goings on of the Munro. Likewise I can only imagine that the crew has developed a sense of pride in having you report on their activities knowing you are generously sharing them with all of us.

I could not have imagined possible, an even deeper appreciation and respect for the officers and crew of the Munro than I already had. You’ve provided all of us with a unique and treasured experience – one that will be sorely missed. Thank you for sharing their world with us in a way that is so much richer and more real than anything that I could imagine.

Happy Easter to all – enjoy your feast and sunset mass. We as always, are thinking of you, sending our love and prayers to you and trying not to miss you too much!

Sincerely, Lynn L

]]> By: Dana http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour/comment-page-1#comment-6048 Dana Sun, 08 Apr 2007 03:55:46 +0000 http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour#comment-6048 Thanks, Kris! Thanks, Kris!

]]> By: Kris Molnar http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour/comment-page-1#comment-6014 Kris Molnar Sat, 07 Apr 2007 22:56:53 +0000 http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour#comment-6014 Thank you so much for all of the wonderful information you have been passing along to the families. You have made the last 3 weeks fly by. I hope you can come back and spend more time with the cutter. Kris Molnar Munro Ombudsman Thank you so much for all of the wonderful information you have been passing along to the families. You have made the last 3 weeks fly by. I hope you can come back and spend more time with the cutter.

Kris Molnar
Munro Ombudsman

]]> By: Dana http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour/comment-page-1#comment-5958 Dana Sat, 07 Apr 2007 12:55:45 +0000 http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour#comment-5958 Judi--I couldn't have said it better myself. Lou--thanks! Judi–I couldn’t have said it better myself.

Lou–thanks!

]]> By: Dana Stabenow » the noon approach http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour/comment-page-1#comment-5940 Dana Stabenow » the noon approach Sat, 07 Apr 2007 05:45:31 +0000 http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour#comment-5940 [...] Skip navigation HomeNovelsBlindfold GameKate Shugak SeriesA Cold Day for MurderA Fatal ThawDead in the WaterA Cold-Blooded BusinessPlay With FireBlood Will TellBreakupKilling GroundsHunter’s MoonMidnight Come AgainThe Singing of the DeadA Fine and Bitter SnowA Grave DeniedA Taint in the BloodA Deeper SleepLiam Campbell SeriesFire and IceSo Sure of DeathNothing Gold Can StayBetter to RestStar Svensdotter SeriesSecond StarA Handful of StarsRed Planet RunNewsletterLinksAbout DanaContact « the see-everything-and-sweat tour [...] [...] Skip navigation HomeNovelsBlindfold GameKate Shugak SeriesA Cold Day for MurderA Fatal ThawDead in the WaterA Cold-Blooded BusinessPlay With FireBlood Will TellBreakupKilling GroundsHunter’s MoonMidnight Come AgainThe Singing of the DeadA Fine and Bitter SnowA Grave DeniedA Taint in the BloodA Deeper SleepLiam Campbell SeriesFire and IceSo Sure of DeathNothing Gold Can StayBetter to RestStar Svensdotter SeriesSecond StarA Handful of StarsRed Planet RunNewsletterLinksAbout DanaContact « the see-everything-and-sweat tour [...]

]]> By: Lou & Mondo http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour/comment-page-1#comment-5926 Lou & Mondo Sat, 07 Apr 2007 03:31:55 +0000 http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour#comment-5926 Dana, Thanks for taking us on the grand tour of the engineering deck. It was awesome to read and learn about the "heart" of the Munro. The pictures were great too! I now have a better understanding of why my son gets so excited about his job! Sweat, diesel engines and oil leaks. Yeah! That's right up his alley and my son has always liked being a grease Monkey! I have to agree, they are a special breed. I can understand why he's been so enthused about becoming an engineer Coastie! Thanks a bunch for the insight and all the sweat it took to get it done. Great job! With much regard and blessings to all the crew, Proud Coastie MOM - Lou =) Dana,
Thanks for taking us on the grand tour of the engineering deck. It was awesome to read and learn about the “heart” of the Munro. The pictures were great too! I now have a better understanding of why my son gets so excited about his job! Sweat, diesel engines and oil leaks. Yeah! That’s right up his alley and my son has always liked being a grease Monkey! I have to agree, they are a special breed. I can understand why he’s been so enthused about becoming an engineer Coastie! Thanks a bunch for the insight and all the sweat it took to get it done. Great job!

With much regard and blessings to all the crew,

Proud Coastie MOM – Lou =)

]]> By: Judi Hernandez http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour/comment-page-1#comment-5925 Judi Hernandez Sat, 07 Apr 2007 03:20:25 +0000 http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour#comment-5925 Dana, Thank you for the two stories on the engine rooms tours. I have been down there myself (though not at 120 degrees). I recognized several of the crew from your great photos. Those engineers and mechanics are kinda like offensive lineman who protect the quarterback but don't always get the credit. Judi Hernandez Dana, Thank you for the two stories on the engine rooms tours. I have been down there myself (though not at 120 degrees). I recognized several of the crew from your great photos. Those engineers and mechanics are kinda like offensive lineman who protect the quarterback but don’t always get the credit.

Judi Hernandez

]]> By: Dana http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour/comment-page-1#comment-5870 Dana Fri, 06 Apr 2007 18:11:02 +0000 http://www.stabenow.com/2007/04/05/the-see-everything-and-sweat-tour#comment-5870 It is in fact a Fairbanks Morse, there are two of them, and the turbines are Pratt & Whitney 707s. It is in fact a Fairbanks Morse, there are two of them, and the turbines are Pratt & Whitney 707s.

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