Greasy Rider wrote in message . ..
On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 13:31:14 -0800, "W. D. Allen Sr."
proclaimed:
Ever hear the naval term, "sea story"?

Do you know the difference between a fairy tale and a sea story?

A fairy tale begins with "Once upon a time...."

A sea story begins with "This is no **** .......".

Years later, settled into their post-service lives, the story has a
new beginning: "It was a dark and stormy flight...."