I’m Robin Smith and this page has a few of my thoughts about a variety of things. You’re welcome to comment as long as you’re polite*. I’m not here to debate anyone. I may remove any comments I don’t like.
Some things about me …
Military Brat – my father’s career in the US Army took us to several places around the world as I grew up.
Submariner – I’m a Brother of the ‘Phin, an ex-submariner and Cold Warrior. USS Sam Houston (SSBN-609G).
Nuclear Power – my career. I’m a semi-retired electronics technician and control systems engineer in the commercial nuclear power industry. Now, I restrict my work to preparing instrument setpoint and uncertainty calculations.
Geology – I have a geology degree from Cal State Long Beach, which was the result of, and subsequently fueled, my love of the Mojave Desert.
Law – I have a law degree from Georgia State University and am an inactive member of the Georgia State Bar. Never used the license.
Tennis – I am a passionate tennis enthusiast and was a fairly decent player. I’m not anymore.
Cats – life without cats is unthinkable.
Death Valley – Scatter my ashes from the top of Telescope Peak, please. Death Valley is my place of solace, where I long to be.
Married – three decades and counting with the greatest photographic artist who ever lived.
Democrat – I’m a closet commie, I guess.
I like cars, especially any Ferrari; I dabble in woodworking; I’m a beginning but promising golfer; I hang around a lot of foodies and am the head cook in my house; I am a Yelper.
*Polite in this context means no hate, against me or any other person or group of people. It does not mean use polite language. I’m ex-Navy. Cursing is part of polite conversation.
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ETR2 (SS) nuke. SSN 682, 1976-1982, and outta there as quickly as possible. Civil Engineering degree from Georgia Tech (the finest school in the country) on the GI Bill. Proud Democrat for almost 50 years now.
Came here hoping to find specs for the green band (which I’ve forgotten). I believe it was within ten degrees of 400F. Please don’t reply, because I’m convinced NSA is monitoring everything and the statute of limitations hasn’t expired on classified material.
Intrigued that you have a law degree from Georgia State, and will be reading your blog from start to finish.
FYI, I hit EAOS in 1982 and attended my first Tunny reunion in 2021, New Orleans after four of my RC_Div buddies “bullied” me into attending. It was fantastic to visit with guys I hadn’t seen in 40 years.
unclehud@yahoo.com, and I did my last startup so drunk I had to hang onto the foul weather grab bar to stand. Latched rods while pulling out; yessir!
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