Chuck,

Tell your son congrats for signing up. What field will he be getting into?

I've been in the Coast Guard for about 25 yrs. When I started to join upin 1980, I only planned on doing one hitch. Not sure what happened though. I guess I liked what I was doing (CG aviation)and didn't have anywhere else to go on the outside. I was 19 at the time, goofing around on the beach when I decided to sign-up. Turned out to be a great career.....so far!

I'mstationed in Oregon at the moment but getting transferred to Wash DC. I have to leave in about 2 weeks.I was thinking of stopping by my bro-in-laws farmin Pensacola for a2 day hunt.I'll probablybe stopping by Daytona to see my folks. They're getting older and I haven't seen them in a year or so.I might even try to sneak in a hunt whilethere.

It would be nice to make a harvest as I got skunked here in Oregon this year. No deer,elk or bear. Did great last year.

Take care and good luck on your new hunting spot.......John