I feel your pain Stangman...
During Desert Storm (Part One), we were out on the Saratoga in the Red Sea for 8 MONTHS! Usually cruises are 6 months, which is bad enough.... God it sucked.... Hang in there man.... You'll make it!!
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Uncle Sam
"What the hell is up with all the gauges?
Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."