Ha ha ha, glorious!
Ashley, the “syncopated eyeball” above sent me here, and despite I have seen this before, my risible muscles did not regret I overcame my laziness and followed her link. Thank you.
Laughing out loud, and loudly here, Barbara!!! Of course, I expected a ‘serious’ photo…but you’ve given me the precious gift of a hearty laugh instead! Thank you!!!
Of course, the US naval captain’s arrogance notwithstanding, it wouldn’t have killed the lighthouse people to identify themselves and mention they were a lighthouse a tad earlier in the exchange. This reads like an urban legend to me.
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This is kind of horribly funny.
The US captain must think that seeing as ‘might is right’ there exists no need for brains.
Ha ha ha, glorious!
Ashley, the “syncopated eyeball” above sent me here, and despite I have seen this before, my risible muscles did not regret I overcame my laziness and followed her link. Thank you.
LOVE the Canadians calling the U.S. on their arrogance!
Laughing out loud, and loudly here, Barbara!!! Of course, I expected a ‘serious’ photo…but you’ve given me the precious gift of a hearty laugh instead! Thank you!!!
I do enjoy this tale. It’s been around a while now. A real David/Goliath tale. I am however sad to report it is not true. http://www.snopes.com/military/lighthouse.asp
Whatever happened to all the fancy radar gear on board that is supposed to identify friend-foe-lighthouse?
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Too funny but sadly evocative of the power plays that often go on between leaders.
Of course, the US naval captain’s arrogance notwithstanding, it wouldn’t have killed the lighthouse people to identify themselves and mention they were a lighthouse a tad earlier in the exchange. This reads like an urban legend to me.
HA HA HA — a lighthouse – awesome retort!
Sadly hilarious – true or not it does point up some cultural differences…
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If ever the American Navy showed its might, this was the time.