Awesome story, thank you, Vincent! All the way to the end I wasn't sure if they were playing a joke on you or maybe there was something else going on... Heard about the navy jokes but it is very interesting to hear one first hand. I wish you tell us more stories, anecdotes, like this one. :)
Oh, yes, the quartermasters uniform looks so thin and cold... why is it so?
It is a uniform that you wear only in hot countries, such as Tahiti.
Believe me, you don't want to wear pants and jacket when it is hot and humid!
Aaaah I see! I immediately had Adriatic in mind and the fast occurring winds...