I took an American friend to the footy on Sunday. This was great fun as neither of us supported either team who was playing. This gave us complete freedom to enjoy the game and slag off both sides. We had seats right behind the goal which did introduce a certain sense of danger to the proceedings. The practise session was the most dangerous and the nets were up to prevent he balls from hitting too many people. The look on my friends face when they took the nets down for the actual match was priceless. The look on his face when he looked up and a player was taking a bead on his seat was even funnier, fortunately the ball sailed over his head and back at least 4 more rows.
I have been away on USS LASSEN for the past 6 days. This is the alternative design to the Alvaro de Bazaan F100 described earlier. If the Spanish are like the ancient Athenians with good food and good living in comfortable surroundings, the USN are the Spartans, all warlike and hard living. I would prefer to live in the Spanish ship and fight in the US one. Why is life so full of difficult choices? I would like to thank the CO and crew of USS LASSEN for an amazing visit and incredible hospitality and it was a priveledge being at sea with these dedicated individuals.
