" Nothing is
ever the same
as they
said it was. "
Diane Arbus
Cunard's Queen Elizabeth visiting Hawaii
" There are people
who live their whole lives
on the default settings,
never realizing
you can customize. "
Robert Brault
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" To be ignorant
of what occurred
before you were born
is to remain
always a child.”
Marcus Tullius Cicero
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Amphibious Assault Ship
USS Makin Island (LHD 8)
Visited Hawaii recently.
I thought it was
a historic vessel.
But she's just well used
Delivered to the U.S. Navy
16 April 2009
Commissioned at Pascagoula, Mississippi
26 June 2009
U.S. Coast Guard
The sea is
a singular neighbor
bringing good, bad,
all things - anything.
Beautiful, ugly,
roaring, whispering.
The sea,
our neighbor
barely notices us;
Yet never fails
to charm.
cloudia
" I could never stay
long enough on the shore;
the tang of the untainted,
fresh, and free sea air
was like a cool,
quieting thought. "
Helen Keller
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Thank You, Captain
for sheltering here
a while!
cloudia
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Hello Cloudia, wonderful images of the sea and the ships! It would be cool to cruise around the Hawaiian Islands, but there is nothing like spending more time there..My son was born on Pearl Harbor Day, so we are always reminded of what occurred on this day. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the photographs of the ships. The Queen Elizabeth is very beautiful. The Coast Guard vessel looks very sharp. It's amazing how much wear on the assault vessel, too. The sea can be unforgiving to vessels.
ReplyDeleteEveryday you have wonders in your vicinity; I appreciate your sharing them with us! Have a great day!
You definitely can customise, can't you? :-)
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
I'm happy to share your sea shanties anytime :) Happy weekend Cloudia.
ReplyDeleteHi Cloudia, beautiful sea and ships pics. The sea can be beautiful as well as frightening.
ReplyDeletei like the 'default' quote. :)
ReplyDeleteIt must be fun to see so many interesting stopovers come your way.
ReplyDeleteThat default/customize quote really spoke to me today. Thanks for that.
My thoughts are bouncing with joy and sailing high across your lovely quotes!
ReplyDeleteYour ship shots are in ship-shape!
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Totally cool. I love your words about the sea. The pictures of ships are spectacular.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots- those ships certainly stand out.
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