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Jan 1, 2012 - 4:37PM

Re: Christmas Past correction (Freshwater) Freshcreek is Andros Bahamas,

Chuck Cable

Yes George and Dee the memories just come flooding back from Argentia NFLD, our first Christmas as a married couple. We were living with Ed and Barb Mulhauser (sp) in a cottage in Freshwater owned by Mr Mayer. We were waiting for an appartment to open up in Freshwater also owned by Mr. Mayer.
In Hawaii I purchased a Santa Suit and that is where my I started to play Santa to our daughter and Dave & Bonnie Williams' son. I do remember "Bag Man" at the Airport at various times throughout the yeas(s) while stationed there. Bermuda 1st tour saw Santa make many appearances at gatherings, and private homes. My first Elf was not typical in appearance as the typical Ell, but my second tour did offer a more typical Elf.
Times sure does not stand still even for a second!

ALL, have a wonderful Christmas and a great New Year.

Chuck & Linda

Karen (Frank, Misfeldt) Bain

Dec 20, 2011 - 3:24AM

Re: Christmas Past

These memories always remind me of Christmas in Hawaii, when the QA division put on the Christmas party for the kids, and OTAC Jerry Giles played Santa. He even got the Fire department to haul him in on the fire engine. The first kid to cry when sitting on Santa's lap was his own.

Dec 20th, 2011 - 3:24 AM

Randy Scott

Dec 20, 2011 - 8:11AM

Re: Christmas Past

Nice post, George! I reflected back when you mentioned the Navy Exchange and recalled the many "layaways" that Chris I made over the years. Thank goodness they had those, especially in the early years!
Among other things, I believe a key reason most of us have such fond memories of Christmas overseas was the simplicity of it all. We stayed very busy at our jobs but really it came down to work, family and friends. The distractions from those entities were minimal and we weren't exposed to the face paced, hectic life so many have today. I hope each of you and your families have a wonderful Christmas season and perhaps take pause to reflect on George's comments; it truly is who we were.

Dec 20th, 2011 - 8:11 AM