Liz

I think the last time I had a really go pub crawl was back in 1992 in Sydney.

That time is still fuzzy in my mind but I don't mind, as I have some memory. LOL

It would be great to be there with Fred and relive the past.

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Wayne Johnson
(B149415)
OSC(SW) RET (RADARMAN)
Joined the Navy Jan 6, 1970, retired Jan 31, 1994
USS Trenton LPD-14, Hermitage LSD-34, Shreveport LPD-12, Saipan LHA-2, COMPHRIBRON-4 staff embarked in the Guam LPH 2, Saipan LHA-2, Nashville LPD-13, and Wasp LHD-1

Sadly, Wayne and I are stuck here. We will have to have one or two maybe more in solidarity with you as you attend the pub crawl.

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Fred Russell

Enlisted USMC 3 March 1972 on delayed entry. Active duty 17 June 1972. Due to a Reduction In Force as the Vietnam War wound down, discharged for a minor medical problem , 23 July 1972.

It is with regret that Sandy & I will have to pull out of the Rock Run this year.

My sister, who lives in Mudgee has terminal cancer and taken a bad turn. She is back in hospital.
Last time this happened, the doc gave her 3 transfusions and lots of hydration and got her out looking after herself, but she is not holding up and has regressed.
Not looking good.

My other sister is coming up from Albion Park tonight and we will leave Sydney tomorrow morning for the drive to Mudgee.
This will be the fourth trip in the past 4 months and they are getting closer together.

I expect to see lots of piccies of you lot out on the town when we get back.
Nave a good one.

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Gordon Robertson
ex-CPOETC
R42793
15th MOBI Intake
July63 to March74
Nirimba, Sydney III, Collingwood(UK), WSTG(UK), Lonsdale, Swan, Cerberus, Kuttabul, Harman, Kuttabul(RANTAU)

Sorry to hear that Gordo. Hope all will turn out well.

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Liz Stoffels (WBCB)
Kellick Writer
ADFM and Clasp, ADM
1977-1990; 2000-2010 Cerberus x 2, Navy Office x 4, Albatross, Kuttabul x 2.

Sorry to hear the news. There's not a lot I can say, but to wish you and your family the best outcome for your sister.

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Brian Carney
R43371
Ex-WOMTP5
22nd Mobi Intake
Jan 67 - Jan 89
RANATE, Sydney, Swan, Creswell, Stalwart (FMU), Cerberus, Derwent, Nirimba, Parramatta, Nirimba, FHQ (FMMO).

Sorry to hear the sad news Gordo, I hope your Sister's status improves when she's surrounded by Family Members...

You and Sandy will be sadly missed at the 'Rocks Run', I can't readily recall one without you... but mind you, the memory cells probably aren't what they used to be...

We'll quaff a beverage or two to you two in absentia...

We may wind up with a few unexpected 'extras' today... We ran into Ray Findlay and Dickie Roebuck at the 'Basin Trials' at 'The Frisco' (who hope you catch up
with us after their harbour cruise of the IFR ships,) along with a younger ex-MTH Dino (last name escapes me,) who was at 'The Frisco' as well...

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Rick Pengilly
WEBMASTER
Ex-CPOMTH3
R42630
13th MOBI Intake
July'62 to July'74
HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Melbourne - HMAS Cerberus - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Lonsdale - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Brisbane

Good luck with everything Gordo, hopefully just a minor blip for your siister.

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Graeme 'Smiley' Rhodes
R94714
Ex-CPOMTP(D)5
Jan'65 Leeuwin Intake (10th) - Jan'66 Nirimba Intake (20th)
Jan'65 to Mar '88
Leeuwin, Nirimba, Stalwart, Samarai, Lae, Penguin, Curlew, Buccaneer, Navy Office, Barbette, Cairns, RANTTU (based in Port Moresby), Stirling, Bunbury.

Sorry to hear about your sister Gordon, I hope it all turns out for the better.

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Mike (Pony) Moore
O42860
Ex-LT GLEN(ME)
16th MOBI intake
Jan 64 - Jul 88.
Anzac, Nirimba, Stalwart, Moresby, Creswell, Waterhen, Penguin, Vampire, GMGID (PJP), Coonawarra, Attack, Ardent, Cook, Kuttabull, Cerberus.

May your walls know joy; May every room hold laughter and every window open to great possibility.

Well, I've done the smart thing, arriving home from the 'Rocks Run' 10 minutes ago, unlike Charlie and Tim, who I left at 'The Orient', (don't know where we lost Neil,)
and Col, Sue, Shep, Seejay and Viv, who headed back to 'The Frisco' to get away from the overcrowded bedlam unfolding in the CBD, with hordes of people heading for
The Rocks, Circular Quay and other chock-a-block vantage points around Sydney Harbour to watch the Light Show and Fireworks Spectacular about to start at 7:30PM...!

As I walked from The Rocks back towards Wynyard to catch my bus back to Mosman, this is the view I was confronted with, of eager spectators, heading down to The Rocks
and Circular Quay hoping the secure a vantage point to watch tonight's show...



Full report on the 11th Annual RAN Skilled Hands Sydney Rock Xmas (and IFR) Pub Crawl Smokey to come in due course, as soon as all the photos come in...!

But right now, I'm going to kick bak and watch the Light Show/ Fireworks Spectacular from the best vantage point in Sydney, in my lounge room in front of the TV...!

(A few surprises in store, watch this space...!)

P.S. For those who participated in today's 'Rocks Run' please send your best photos to me on roman27@tpg.com.au for uploading 'the best of...'

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Rick Pengilly
WEBMASTER
Ex-CPOMTH3
R42630
13th MOBI Intake
July'62 to July'74
HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Melbourne - HMAS Cerberus - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Lonsdale - HMAS Tarangau - HMAS Nirimba - HMAS Brisbane

Just got home after leaving the ever dwindling group and viewing the fireworks from the Cahill Expressway. Holy hell, what a display and what a crowd. Seeing 90% of the crowd making their way to Wynyard station we decided to walk back over the Bridge. Held up at the steps but finally made it back to Milsons Point the car at Waterhen and home.

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Brian Mackenzie
ex-Shipwright Instructor
Oct '88 to Dec '93 (NIRIMBA) before and beyond