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Permalink Reply by A.. Parnell on September 19, 2009 at 4:56pm

Thank you Adam for keeping this professional.

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Permalink Reply by R. Hood on September 19, 2009 at 7:30pm

Awww Adam, I really liked my post concerning the little Ethan - Toby thing. The personalities that populate this profession (damn i love alliteration) will always be a spectacle to behold and that will at times cause some friction among individuals. I'm glad Ethan is not banned, even though he can be a little irritating to some, I think he's just being himself and if we in this great country ever put a ban on that, then I'm gonna be the first one in DC with my gadsden flag waving and my guns ablazing. hehehe (don't worry secret service - idle threats) Anyways usually if this sorta thing happens offshore it goes on for a bit to everyones amusement till it gets borderline outta hand - then some cooler headed idividual will slap down all the bs and remind everyone that they need to stop acting like they are on the playground and that we have some serious tasks at hand. (We were at the dock today for groceries and fuel, so i had a front row seat and got to watch it all playout--I was certainly entertained) Granted it can definately be taken too far and I suppose that u were right in getting a handle on it. This can be a rough business and u gotta be rough right back at it - I myself would be sad to see the rough around the edges smoothed out for the sake of toeing the line of the times. There is a good reason for this kinda mental conditioning - it exists in the army as well - it helps the skin grow a little thicker and developes a twisted sense of humor that allows individuals to better cope with austere environments and difficult situations. It brings people together who may have no better reason to look out for one another other than the fact that they shared a common expierence that most would never have the ability to imagine, let alone cope with, but i digress - i don't wanna make the toby-ethan scandal of '09 into some soap box for life lessons. anyway i hope to see both Toby and Ethan in many posts, photos and discussions to come. Yes its best to try and keep it professional - but it's fun to get a little rowdy too. Work hard, Play hard, but try and be safe.

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Permalink Reply by Sarah on September 20, 2009 at 12:29pm

You wrote the best post I had seen yet R. Hood, and it's too bad not all can read about your amusement courtesy the jingling bells of cDiver's jester.

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Permalink Reply by Toby Dodd on September 19, 2009 at 10:18pm

yes, thanks for the professionalism.

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Permalink Reply by Adam Broetje on September 20, 2009 at 9:49am

To keep things relaxed and fun, I think I'll meet any inappropriate content with some funny photo-shopping of my own. Ye be warned...

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Permalink Reply by Sarah on September 20, 2009 at 12:19pm

Oh that would be rich! A much better idea and more effective than banning people... PUBLIC HUMILIATION!! LOL

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Permalink Reply by Toby Dodd on September 20, 2009 at 12:43pm

there's a difference between being thick skinned and simply not wanting to deal with drama and kids.

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Permalink Reply by Ethan on September 20, 2009 at 1:23pm

So one day three damn good men are killed in a freak accident offshore....giant fish swallows em wh***. Nobody saw it comming. The three fine men were Ace, RHood, and Toby. RIP.

So the three men find themselves before St Peter at the gates and Peters checking his list and the mens' credintials

"you're all three good men and you're all welcome in the kindom of heaven. Yes, even you RHood. But, let me explain the ground rules of living in heaven..." and he goes on to explain the rules, "... and the most important rule DO NOT STEP ON THE DUCKS.

So off the three men go into an eternity of bliss when right off the bat our poor dearly departed brother Ace steps on a duck's foot. Suddenly the wind changes and lightning strikes and out of the sky two warrior angels swoop down and begin placing shackles and chains on Ace and on these shackles is the ugliest most disgusting female you can't imagine.
"Whats happening!? What have I done to deserve this?" Ace screams out.

The angels explain that punishment for stepping on a duck is what has been delt and it is forever.

So, now, a little more cautious RHood and Toby continue on. A few weeks later Hood lets his guard down and trips on one duck and steps square on the back of another. In pure horror Toby watches as the same cruel fate and justice is placed upon Hood, only the woman is even more hidious.

Poor Toby is terrified and almost paranoid and as an added precaution shuffle walks everywhere to ensure no chance of stepping on a duck and its working... when suddenly the sky bursts into flames and the angels appear and he sees they've brought him a woman so beautiful that it would bring mortal men to tears. and they chain her to him. Delighted Toby asks, "What have I done to be granted this honor?!" The angels say nothing only continue with their chains. Toby asks again "What did I do to deserve such a fine woman?

The woman speaks up, "My name is Liz and I dont know what you did but I STEPPED ON A DUCK

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Permalink Reply by Ethan on September 21, 2009 at 7:03pm

what is this "get Broke Out mountain" ? haha

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