A rather exciting day for me today. It’s been over a year and I’ve finally gotten to step aboard a “real” Navy boat. I say “real” because it’s a moored training ship and will never go anywhere ever again, BUT it’s still got a functional nuclear reactor inside!

I was given my first tour of the boat this afternoon and it was one of the most interesting experiences I’ve ever had. I mean, come on, how many people can say they’ve been inside a nuclear submarine and seen a real nuclear reactor up close? Plus, think of all the babes you could impress and pick up by mentioning this random little fact to them. What woman wouldn’t love to hear about nuclear power (ZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzz…..)

The boat is formerly known as the U.S.S. Daniel Webster SSBN-626 . (Not to be confused with Experiment 626). For obvious reasons I can’t mention specifics about the 626’s insides, nor take any photographs for myself, but it was impressive.

I myself am going surface ships (A.K.A. carriers) so I hope this is my first, last, and only submarine. Call me crazy, but I like the idea (or illusion) of outside air and email once in a while.

I’d also like to take this opportunity to discuss the safety of nuclear power. It’s not as bad as you think, so don’t worry about. In fact, there are hardly any side effects to humans at all.

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