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Visiting CA and ....
I'm out in CA for the inactivation ceremony for my first ship ... the USS Albuquerque Ship Submersible Navy 706. Anyway went up north to visit a friend and came across this McLaren dealership by our hotel ...
Took some pics: http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...910/9gagyp.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...910/Dv4OLf.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...908/6bDAEQ.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...908/g1EjmF.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...911/GbGVZZ.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...905/TOaH3p.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...907/Fn4aNV.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...911/BZPnss.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...903/efLHey.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...908/8WwSlc.jpg |
That's the one in Palo Alto.......used to be a Volvo dealership. 5 miles up the road is the Ferrari dealership one of only a few owned directly by Ferrari. Silicon Valley is full of pretentious Asshats, these 2 dealerships confirm that:) if your around Palo Alto downtown and hungry......try Nola's it's one of my favorites.
McLaren sent me an invitation to do a test drive and track experience session......I have better things to spend my $$$$ on that some British built depreciating asset. |
You are correct .... a good friend lives in Palo Alto and this dealership was on the corner. Never seen these cars up close and personal let alone take a couple pics!
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That orange color is what made me want my car orange. Enjoy your time in Cali.
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Oh yeah .... my buddy just sent me a pic of one of his Challengers, pretty nice shape!
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...905/ibU52B.jpg Stock Challenger! http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...911/DTnJmR.jpg The other car is a '70 white 440 six-pack under the cover! |
do we get any pictures of USS Albuquerque Ship Submersible Navy 706?
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Im not pretentious. Besides, i'd rather have a hat on mine than a stick up it. :D |
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http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...909/59C4eW.jpg Four sonarmen back in the shack! http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...909/g7jP9j.jpg Good friends ... I'm the only one in uniform! http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...633/nhJdtk.jpg Standing the watch just like back in the day! http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...909/spQ5wl.jpg Two good sonar friends and the ship we so loved! http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...909/yQsmpR.jpg The guest speaker was actually once the captain in '96 ... that's our girl! http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/102...911/0CPeIi.jpg That's OUR captain ... would have gone to the bottom for him if he asked! I will update some photos when everyone send me their pics. Some good memories and good friends! |
Awesome in so many ways!
Looks like you were the only one ABLE to get into his uniform! LOL |
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Greg you are so right on both accounts! |
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Great post Chief!
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Sounds like you had a great time Michael, thanks for all the pictures. Are you still in CA? It is getting cold here, ugh.
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Kevin .... I'm home, yeah today's high was only 49 and rainy! Man I love the four seasons, spring, summer, road construction, and winter!
Michael |
Excellent post SC!
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I've got so many questions about life on a submarine. Thanks for the post! love the pictures.
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Chief Glad you had a good time. After you posted where you were going I read up on the 706 Pretty interesting. Were you on the first crew to sail on her?
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And if I told you anything about defending this great nation during the cold war I'd have to ... you know! Wayne ... yes we are Plankowners, first crew to take her to sea. There is only one first crew! STSC/SS (Retired) Michael Avery |
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