In the days of yore crossing the equator was a time honored tradition held by sailors to commemorate the occasion by cleansing a Slimy WOG (one who has not crossed the equator yet) via a ceremony held by Shellbacks(ones who have already been cleansed). Well as of today I am now an honored Shellback. I am including pictures of some of the fun that was had by all. Enjoy.
This is my Trident I drew to represent King Neptune and my worthiness to become an Honorable Shellback.
That stuff on me is water and food coloring and I am rolling around in it to clean the passageway as to not create a hazard for other Wogs.I have been singled out because one I am khaki and two because I was back talking because I wasn’t intimidated due to the fact that this was nothing compared to what I have been through in other “ceremonies”.
This is us after eating a hearty breakfast prepared by the royal chef. The girl to the left is Ingrid Candelaria a fellow Chief and the guy (yes I said guy) on the right is ASWO my division officer. Of course it is a wig. I think?! We are being cleaned by a 2.5” fire hose with saltwater. Very tasty.
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