US Navy Birthday Ball
One of the great honors of being able to work for a military base overseas is that civilians like myself sometimes get the opportunity to drop in on the formal events that our military counterparts enjoy. This year, the US Navy celebrated its 232nd birthday on October 13, 2007. Conveniently, it was also the same day that I ran 13.1 miles in the World Wide Half, but you can read about that part of my day here. We made plans to attend the Navy Ball that evening and had a blast, though I wish I had the strength at the time to dance with Nicki... I owe her one. Thanks to Thomas and Nathalie for sharing pictures from the evening:
The Mabori Crew
Not bad for a guy with sore feet, knees and quads. Of course it helps to be seated with such a beautiful woman.
The Mabori Crew
Not bad for a guy with sore feet, knees and quads. Of course it helps to be seated with such a beautiful woman.posted by Unknown | 8:57 PM
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Let me test your history. Where was the first U.S. Navy formed?
David
On Friday, October 13, 1775, meeting in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress voted to fit out two sailing vessels, armed with ten carriage guns, as well as swivel guns, and manned by crews of eighty, and to send them out on a cruise of three months to intercept transports carrying munitions and stores to the British army in America. This was the original legislation out of which the Continental Navy grew and as such constitutes the birth certificate of the navy.
Okay, did you know that already or did you have to look it up? Glad you were awake at all after your busy day, Mike. Nicki, your dress looks awesome and so do you.
Love You,
Mom
Glad you had fun. We haven't been to a Navy Ball since college! LOL. You guys look awesome.
Let me just start off by saying kudos for going to the Navy ball after such a hard day on your feet! Nicki, you look just stunning! I'm glad you guys had fun!
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