Proper pesonal introduction is overdue..

[Chief Gunner]

1st I'd like to say Thank you all and the Mods for letting me come aboard here and Thank You to the few I have met on the Waters Edge and fished with. I lurked here for quite a while before signing up, I think there are some really good people here who "Get it".

Anyway; My name is Aaron and I've been a very Avid Fisherman just about all my life and like most Retired Military people here in the San Diego here I am a transplant (From New England). I Grew up in the closest thing to Alaska in the lower 48 in the Great state of Maine. Fishing, Hunting, Guns and being Outdoors is in my blood in a big way

I've been Retired from The World's Greatest Navy since April of '09, and as my "handle" here implies I am a former "Chief Gunner"& Still working on the Water Front as a "Tech Rep".

My time in the Worlds finest "Canoe Club" allowed me to fish in the biggest Pond in the world; From it's Northern most edges to it's Southern, Eastern, Western Edges & far beyond as well (and allot of places in between) and I can tell you it was an Awesome life experience/s that I will always remember.

I take allot of pride in being "Old School" when it comes to fishing or just about anything I do and who I am; 12-18 hour days in my PA on the water is my norm. I won't brag without pics but I've been known to bring home some serious bacon LOL

THANK YOU again for having me and I'm looking forward to meeting up with some of you from time to time and getting out on the water.

Aaron

Originally Posted by Chief Gunner

1st I'd like to say Thank you all and the Mods for letting me come aboard here and Thank You to the few I have met on the Waters Edge and fished with. I lurked here for quite a while before signing up, I think there are some really good people here who "Get it".

Anyway; My name is Aaron and I've been a very Avid Fisherman just about all my life and like most Retired Military people here in the San Diego here I am a transplant (From New England). I Grew up in the closest thing to Alaska in the lower 48 in the Great state of Maine. Fishing, Hunting, Guns and being Outdoors is in my blood in a big way

I've been Retired from The World's Greatest Navy since April of '09, and as my "handle" here implies I am a former "Chief Gunner"& Still working on the Water Front as a "Tech Rep".

My time in the Worlds finest "Canoe Club" allowed me to fish in the biggest Pond in the world; From it's Northern most edges to it's Southern, Eastern, Western Edges & far beyond as well (and allot of places in between) and I can tell you it was an Awesome life experience/s that I will always remember.

I take allot of pride in being "Old School" when it comes to fishing or just about anything I do and who I am; 12-18 hour days in my PA on the water is my norm. I won't brag without pics but I've been known to bring home some serious bacon LOL

THANK YOU again for having me and I'm looking forward to meeting up with some of you from time to time and getting out on the water.

Aaron

Thank you for your service Chief. Welcome aboard! (See what I did there? muahhaha)

[DanaPT]

pics or it didn't happen.

Cool intro, thank you for your service. Hope I run into you out in the great wide open.

maybe you'll teach me a few things.

[YakMedic]

You are now formally welcomed. I'm hoping to be a transplant in reverse order of you one day. I love Maine!

Sounds like your putting in the work in the Prangler, looking forward to the pics.

Thank You for your service

[Chief Gunner]

Thaks guys; I will do my best to make positive contributions here. Like other sites & groups I have been a member of (ADV Riders, San Diego Adventure Riders, VMAX Forum.net) we all share a common interest which leads to new & lasting friendships and having allot of great times together enjoying and sharing what we do is what it's all about.

See you on the water!

[mtnbykr2]

Originally Posted by Chief Gunner

Thaks guys; I will do my best to make positive contributions here. Like other sites & groups I have been a member of (ADV Riders, San Diego Adventure Riders, VMAX Forum.net) we all share a common interest which leads to new & lasting friendships and having allot of great times together enjoying and sharing what we do is what it's all about.

See you on the water!

Excellent intro, thanks to you and all for your service, now let's go catch some fish....

[Devildawgjj]

Welcome aboard shipmate! How about picking a rank/rate....

You are either a "Chief" or "Gunner"

You can't be both!!

Squids always trying to promote themselves where they see fit

[Chief Gunner]

Originally Posted by Devildawgjj

Welcome aboard shipmate! How about picking a rank/rate....

You are either a "Chief" or "Gunner"

You can't be both!!

Squids always trying to promote themselves where they see fit

Sure I can be both; "Chief Petty Officer" / "Chief Gunners Mate"= "Chief Gunner"

It's ok though I understand....I was raised by the guy kneeling in the center of this pic (Dad) He was a 3rd Recon Battalion, Alpha Co., 1st Platoon Team Member. (The pic was taken at Camp Reasoner ,Phu Bai Vietnam 1967)

He made damn sure that the way he raised me would make my 20+ in the Navy EASY Compared to what he went through

[bus kid]

Originally Posted by Chief Gunner

Front row bottom right thats me.
Welcome to BWE

[Devildawgjj]

[QUOTE=Chief Gunner;123113]Sure I can be both; "Chief Petty Officer" / "Chief Gunners Mate"= "Chief Gunner"


I was traking first time Chief....Just bust'in your balls.

Thank's for you and your family's service!!

Semper Fi

[RedSledTeam]

Originally Posted by Chief Gunner

...It's ok though I understand....I was raised by the guy kneeling in the center of this pic (Dad) He was a 3rd Recon Battalion, Alpha Co., 1st Platoon Team Member. (The pic was taken at Camp Reasoner ,Phu Bai Vietnam 1967)

He made damn sure that the way he raised me would make my 20+ in the Navy EASY Compared to what he went through

I know what you mean Aaron. I was raised by the Senior Chief and you remember the 2 Golden Rules: it starts off something like..."the Chief is always right..."
Now, I'm involved with making some really neat "hardware" for that 'World's finest Canoe Club' you speak about.

[RockyRaab]

Crisp salute, my naval brother. 23 Air Force years here - and living in Utah, I'm still a mile above you, LOL!

[RobFish]

Welcome Chief.
Thanks for your service. Now it's time to go kayak fishing with your new pals.
ADV huh? Well then, with a warm embrace and a cold beer...

FYYFF

RobFish

[Chief Gunner]

Thank You all for the replies; Freedom is not Free and until my dying breath I will thank the Lord that I was shown the "Way" in my Life; The time I spend on the water and the serenity it brings me each time I go out is a blessing that takes me to a better place

[RedSledTeam]

Originally Posted by Chief Gunner

Freedom is not Free and until my dying breath I will thank the Lord that I was shown the "Way" in my Life; The time I spend on the water and the serenity it brings me each time I go out is a blessing that takes me to a better place

Amen Brother!