U.S.S. YANCEY AKA-93

Ken Grooms's Navy A story for the USS Yancey

The Night Before Christmas

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This story was told to me (Ken Groom) by J.W. Young at the last reunion. It is from his personal experience and mostly true. Now his story can be told.

Twas the night before Christmas and all thru the ship

The Captain said "No Alcohol not even a sip"

The crew was all settled in their canvas/frame beds

With warm thoughts of "Christmas cheer" dancing in their heads

When down in the compartments a plan was in a quandary

"Bring me your Scrip, Dollars and Yen" was said by the gang in the Laundry

The plan was to buy some nectar with powers of motion

It came in a square bottle and was labeled "Ocean"

A square bottle was best to be hidden in a box

Rather than the usual concealment in your sox

It was at Miss Lille's place they wrapped "Ocean" with care

In hopes that shipmates would get their share

Two of the gates on the base allowed you to pass

If you chose the one with "gyreens" it would be you're a--.

So it was thru the ship's store with 3 packages under their arm

Pass the Shore Patrol who would do you no harm

At the Fleet Landing, waited "Mac" The Mailman

He had an empty mail sack when he reached land

The "Ocean" was stuffed in the bag with care
In hopes that the OOD would not look there
On to the boat and to The Yancey with "Ocean" in hand
Up the gangway to The Officer in Command

"Permission to come aboard sir", with a salute
"Granted" and welcome aboard; to boot

The crew welcomed the 6 wise men with bliss
Some might have included a kiss

Thank you J.W. and the laundry gang for the good cheer
And to all a good night and a happy New Year


Ken Groom by J.W. Young
11/14/2005

Submitted 2/10/07
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