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Glenn (Erik Von Zipper): Blue arrived just fine in
Pittsburgh at about 1730. We stopped at my place for a shower and then we were
off to dinner - but that never happened. We hit a few bars first and then all
the eatries were closed. So Blue and I went bar hopping.
I would like to blame him for our strange behavior, but that would be a
lie. We had a great time and were thrown out of the bar right near my place.
No, no, it was closing time.
We are trying to get ourselves together to meet John Paterson down at the
Requin. We have to have breakfast or some type of food. So off we go. Paul is
just one great guy. More later, when I can see straight.
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Blue, Glenn's favorite barmaid Paula, and Von Zipper himself. Next, Blue
John Paterson and Glenn with the Requin behind.
Blue's Version of Night One: It was him not me that dragged the
two of us into some bars last night. As those that have met me already, I am
not a drinker...ok, maybe just a dozen. lol Gee, two nights of drinking is
killing me. *_*
Had a great night at the Legion with Bill - Olgoat 'n Toots - Art - Dex 'n
Solveig, lots of stories were told by none other than Dex and for those that
have asked me if he talks like he writes, the answer is 'yes'.... it was
wonderful to meet him and listen to his stories..... and Olgoat with his jokes,
well, some of them were funny! lol Caught the 'dog' to Pittsburgh, met a real
nice lady and if Rene (hope I got the name right) is actually reading this,
please drop me a line (paulh1962@yahoo.com.au)
Through blurry eyes and a muddled brain (more muddled than normal at least) we
caught up with John Patterson and his family for a tour of the Requin. Nice to
meet them all.
Ok, a bit of truth now... it was me that dragged Glenn out and corrupted him,
Glenn being a former USN Submariner and a Fireman would never drink a drop of
alcohol! *_*
Glenn on Blue's Departure of 3/29/2004: After our adventure
Saturday Night, which both of us have different versions of, we had breakfast
Sunday morning at Eat'N'Park, which was on the way to town. There we met John
Paterson and his family at 1030, which meant that Blue and I had about enough
sleep to sorta sober up. John met us at the science center, where the Requin is
tied up. He had a pass, that got us in for free.
John has a beautiful family. We saw some other exhibits and then went on the
481. A sub sailor named Greg gave us a real nice tour. It was a fun visit.
Sunday night we went to dinner for Italian. Then it was home to my place.
I was beat, but atyed up until 0100 hours. Blue lasted alittle longer, but I was
the last one to bed Saturday Night. We just had time for breakfast Monday and
then he caught the "Dog" to Detroit.
He should be there about 2200 hrs. All I can say is Blue is a special person. I
admire is commitment to this journey. - Glenn
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Blue 3/30: Doc
Gardner, took me for a tour of downtown Detroit and then met up with a Marine
buddy of his from Vietnam days, had a nice time and doing it all again tomorrow
before we head for a meal in Canada. Going by the pics (below) you can see
why I am going there again! *_*
