John Balano
@johnnysail.bsky.social
I do electrical things near water
Lobster Fisherman, Merchant Marines, USN, Sailmaker, USCG,
USNA Hydromechanics Laboratories, NY3V
Currently in Southern Maryland
Lobster Fisherman, Merchant Marines, USN, Sailmaker, USCG,
USNA Hydromechanics Laboratories, NY3V
Currently in Southern Maryland
We're good. Worked my side gig on the first two weeks of the furlough. Got a solid paycheck from that prior to being made "excepted" and having to go in to work non pay.
In reality we could last a very very long time and not fall behind on bills/mortgage. Spirits otherwise are good too.
Thanks
In reality we could last a very very long time and not fall behind on bills/mortgage. Spirits otherwise are good too.
Thanks
November 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
We're good. Worked my side gig on the first two weeks of the furlough. Got a solid paycheck from that prior to being made "excepted" and having to go in to work non pay.
In reality we could last a very very long time and not fall behind on bills/mortgage. Spirits otherwise are good too.
Thanks
In reality we could last a very very long time and not fall behind on bills/mortgage. Spirits otherwise are good too.
Thanks
Predicting another shutdown Jan 31.
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Predicting another shutdown Jan 31.
Got the same letter in the mail. Stopping by their local branch office tomorrow to see if my electronic transfer is sufficient. I suspect it will not be.
November 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Got the same letter in the mail. Stopping by their local branch office tomorrow to see if my electronic transfer is sufficient. I suspect it will not be.
Schrödinger's mouse?
November 7, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Schrödinger's mouse?
Yup... found all the real headlines outside of mainstream media.
November 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Yup... found all the real headlines outside of mainstream media.
A long shot (very long), but I am holding a tiny bit of hope that if the elections on Tuesday are not to his liking, that he might entertain bringing people to the table.
No, on second thought, he is a complete toady and lost his backbone. F'n choad that man
No, on second thought, he is a complete toady and lost his backbone. F'n choad that man
November 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
A long shot (very long), but I am holding a tiny bit of hope that if the elections on Tuesday are not to his liking, that he might entertain bringing people to the table.
No, on second thought, he is a complete toady and lost his backbone. F'n choad that man
No, on second thought, he is a complete toady and lost his backbone. F'n choad that man
Nothing changes unless she is placed on a no fly list.
November 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Nothing changes unless she is placed on a no fly list.
I see what you did there
October 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I see what you did there
Served on three unrep ships. 1 USS, and 2 USNS. Awesome memories. Westpac, I.O., Med & Persian Gulf.
October 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Served on three unrep ships. 1 USS, and 2 USNS. Awesome memories. Westpac, I.O., Med & Persian Gulf.
Not sure I'd call it neglect, it's more a case of priorities. Chipping rust, priming and painting on the hull is done at the dock. These ships enjoy such moments but they are on a much lower priority than being at sea to support a carrier strike group.
October 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Not sure I'd call it neglect, it's more a case of priorities. Chipping rust, priming and painting on the hull is done at the dock. These ships enjoy such moments but they are on a much lower priority than being at sea to support a carrier strike group.
That is all I will be calling the fiasco from now on.
October 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
That is all I will be calling the fiasco from now on.
Context please. This is one of the U.S. Navy's civilian manned Military Sealift Command replenishment ships which often experience a higher operational tempo than those manned by active duty sailors. These ships often have very short upkeep periods & deploy with only essential crew.
October 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Context please. This is one of the U.S. Navy's civilian manned Military Sealift Command replenishment ships which often experience a higher operational tempo than those manned by active duty sailors. These ships often have very short upkeep periods & deploy with only essential crew.
Guessing you decided to be primaried?
October 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Guessing you decided to be primaried?
Finally admitting we have a kakistocracy.
September 23, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Finally admitting we have a kakistocracy.
Dear Lurie Daniel Favors, You have a new follower, thank you.
September 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Dear Lurie Daniel Favors, You have a new follower, thank you.
N - Namsos, Norway
E/W - Circumnavigated.
S - Freemantle, Australia
E/W - Circumnavigated.
S - Freemantle, Australia
August 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
N - Namsos, Norway
E/W - Circumnavigated.
S - Freemantle, Australia
E/W - Circumnavigated.
S - Freemantle, Australia
N Namsos, Norway
E/W- circumnavigated
S - Freemantle, Australia
E/W- circumnavigated
S - Freemantle, Australia
August 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
N Namsos, Norway
E/W- circumnavigated
S - Freemantle, Australia
E/W- circumnavigated
S - Freemantle, Australia
Not valuing scholastic achievement was a precursor to becoming idiocracy
August 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Not valuing scholastic achievement was a precursor to becoming idiocracy
It is against the grain
August 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
It is against the grain