BACK TO ROTA SPAIN!

THE AIR TERMINAL. I REMEMBER FLYING IN AT ABOUT THREE O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING, WITH GUYS LIKE STEWART, BARNEY, AND HUNGATE. CPL. MARK GOMIEN PICKED US UP.

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THE AIR TERMINAL. I REMEMBER FLYING IN AT ABOUT THREE O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING, WITH GUYS LIKE STEWART, BARNEY, AND HUNGATE. CPL. MARK GOMIEN PICKED US UP.

I DON'T KNOW WHO THESE GUYS ARE. BUT YOU CAN SEE THE BARRACKS BEHIND.

2009-10-08T12:02:29Z

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I DON'T KNOW WHO THESE GUYS ARE. BUT YOU CAN SEE THE BARRACKS BEHIND.

A SHOT OF THE PARADE GROUNDS, WITH THE CHOW HALL IN THE BACKGROUND.

2009-10-08T12:09:23Z

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A SHOT OF THE PARADE GROUNDS, WITH THE CHOW HALL IN THE BACKGROUND.

WHICH BARRACKS WAS OURS?

2009-10-08T13:31:47Z

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WHICH BARRACKS WAS OURS?

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THE GYM.

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THE GYM.

I'M NOT SURE, BUT I THINK THIS MIGHT BE THE WINDJAMMER.

2009-07-14T09:29:07Z

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I'M NOT SURE, BUT I THINK THIS MIGHT BE THE WINDJAMMER.

THE PIZZA PARLOR ON THE ROAD GOING TO THE ROTA GATE. THIS HAD JUST OPENED, BEFORE I LEFT. IT WAS ON THE CORNER, I THINK, ACROSS FROM THE MOVIE THEATRE.

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THE PIZZA PARLOR ON THE ROAD GOING TO THE ROTA GATE. THIS HAD JUST OPENED, BEFORE I LEFT. IT WAS ON THE CORNER, I THINK, ACROSS FROM THE MOVIE THEATRE.

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POST FOUR, AERIAL VIEW. SEE THE GUARDHOUSE BY THE ACCESS ROAD?

2009-10-08T12:42:02Z

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POST FOUR, AERIAL VIEW. SEE THE GUARDHOUSE BY THE ACCESS ROAD?

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THE OLD MOVIE THEATRE.

2009-10-08T12:28:59Z

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THE OLD MOVIE THEATRE.

the old drive in theatre, down by puerto gate and the housing area.

2009-10-07T18:43:13Z

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the old drive in theatre, down by puerto gate and the housing area.

THIS IS A SHOT OF ROTA CONTROL. I SPENT A LOT OF TIME STANDING POST IN THOSE UNCOMFORTABLE CHARLIES. HATED IT.

2009-07-14T09:42:10Z

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THIS IS A SHOT OF ROTA CONTROL. I SPENT A LOT OF TIME STANDING POST IN THOSE UNCOMFORTABLE CHARLIES. HATED IT.

navy patch.

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navy patch.

THIS IS WHAT ROTA CONTROL LOOKS LIKE TODAY.

2009-10-08T12:26:38Z

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THIS IS WHAT ROTA CONTROL LOOKS LIKE TODAY.

i think this was taken on base.

2009-10-07T19:03:42Z

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i think this was taken on base.

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WELCOME TO ROTA!

2009-06-23T08:06:20Z

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WELCOME TO ROTA!

ANYBODY RECOGNIZE THIS?

2009-10-07T18:47:47Z

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ANYBODY RECOGNIZE THIS?

LOOKING EAST TOWARDS FUENTABRAVIA, ABOUT A BLOCK SOUTH OF AMERICAN GHETTO.

2009-01-29T08:25:33Z

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LOOKING EAST TOWARDS FUENTABRAVIA, ABOUT A BLOCK SOUTH OF AMERICAN GHETTO.

looking southeast. the beach is behind that church.

2009-10-08T12:25:42Z

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looking southeast. the beach is behind that church.

A SHOT FROM TAXI ROW, BY ROTA GATE. LOOKING SOUTHWEST. BENNY'S WOULD BE AROUND THE CORNER.

2009-10-08T12:01:24Z

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A SHOT FROM TAXI ROW, BY ROTA GATE. LOOKING SOUTHWEST. BENNY'S WOULD BE AROUND THE CORNER.

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this is about a block from the base, going south to the beach. benny's would have been about a half block to the right, on the other side of those buildings.

2009-08-05T07:53:52Z

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this is about a block from the base, going south to the beach. benny's would have been about a half block to the right, on the other side of those buildings.

THIS WAS TAKEN JUST OUTSIDE THE BASE. TAXI ROW, AND THE AMERICAN GHETTO, WOULD BE TO THE LEFT OF THIS PHOTO. THE EMPTY LOT ON THE RIGHT, USED TO BE THE TAXI BAR. THOSE OLD MEN USED TO SIT ...

2009-07-14T10:05:21Z

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THIS WAS TAKEN JUST OUTSIDE THE BASE. TAXI ROW, AND THE AMERICAN GHETTO, WOULD BE TO THE LEFT OF THIS PHOTO. THE EMPTY LOT ON THE RIGHT, USED TO BE THE TAXI BAR. THOSE OLD MEN USED TO SIT ...

ANOTHER SHOT FROM TAXI ROW. NOTICE THE TAXI BAR AND THE CAR LOT IS GONE.

2009-07-14T10:16:37Z

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ANOTHER SHOT FROM TAXI ROW. NOTICE THE TAXI BAR AND THE CAR LOT IS GONE.

i don't know what the hand is all about, but this is about a block outside rota control.

2009-08-11T01:10:52Z

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i don't know what the hand is all about, but this is about a block outside rota control.

LEAVING THE BASE THROUGH THE ROTA GATE.

2009-10-08T12:10:55Z

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LEAVING THE BASE THROUGH THE ROTA GATE.

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LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ABOUT A BLOCK OUTSIDE THE ROTA GATE ON THE LEFT. I BELIEVE LONNIE HUNGATE USED TO LIVE NEARBY.

2009-10-07T19:30:59Z

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LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ABOUT A BLOCK OUTSIDE THE ROTA GATE ON THE LEFT. I BELIEVE LONNIE HUNGATE USED TO LIVE NEARBY.

THE OLD TRAIN STATION, OUTSIDE ROTA GATE TO THE RIGHT.

2009-10-08T12:16:07Z

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THE OLD TRAIN STATION, OUTSIDE ROTA GATE TO THE RIGHT.

THIS IS THE OLD "BENNY'S". THEY TORE IT DOWN A FEW YEARS AGO. DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE NAME OF THAT OTHER BAR NEXT DOOR?

2009-07-14T09:41:15Z

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THIS IS THE OLD "BENNY'S". THEY TORE IT DOWN A FEW YEARS AGO. DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE NAME OF THAT OTHER BAR NEXT DOOR?

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THIS IS ONE OF THOSE ALLEY ROADS WITH ALL THE STORES AND SHOPS. I THINK THIS IS LOOKING NORTH TOWARD THE BASE.

2009-10-08T12:45:01Z

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THIS IS ONE OF THOSE ALLEY ROADS WITH ALL THE STORES AND SHOPS. I THINK THIS IS LOOKING NORTH TOWARD THE BASE.

looking towards the base.

2009-10-07T19:28:47Z

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looking towards the base.

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i think this street was avenida de sevilla.

2009-10-08T12:00:15Z

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i think this street was avenida de sevilla.

HEADING SOUTH AND WEST TOWARDS CHIPIONA. HOTEL CARIBE IS ABOUT THREE BLOCKS DOWN ON THE RIGHT.

2009-10-08T11:59:10Z

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HEADING SOUTH AND WEST TOWARDS CHIPIONA. HOTEL CARIBE IS ABOUT THREE BLOCKS DOWN ON THE RIGHT.

heading north towards the base.

2009-10-08T11:56:02Z

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heading north towards the base.

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2009-01-29T08:25:33Z

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i believe three kings bar was on the road turning right.

2009-10-08T12:46:21Z

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i believe three kings bar was on the road turning right.

ZEPPLIN'S IS ON THE NEXT BLOCK DOWN ON THE RIGHT.

2009-06-23T08:03:16Z

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ZEPPLIN'S IS ON THE NEXT BLOCK DOWN ON THE RIGHT.

an alley shot of the water. I think there was a little restaurant on the left side.

2009-10-08T11:51:46Z

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an alley shot of the water. I think there was a little restaurant on the left side.

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Cpl. Anthony Cordero's wedding.

2009-09-01T08:49:45Z

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Cpl. Anthony Cordero's wedding.

CENTER OF TOWN. BEACH IS TO THE LEFT.

2009-01-29T08:25:33Z

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CENTER OF TOWN. BEACH IS TO THE LEFT.

THE OLD CITY. THE BASE IS TO THE FRONT AND LEFT. THIS PIC IS TAKEN LOOKING NORTH EAST TOWARDS PUERTO OR JEREZ.

2009-10-07T19:17:41Z

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THE OLD CITY. THE BASE IS TO THE FRONT AND LEFT. THIS PIC IS TAKEN LOOKING NORTH EAST TOWARDS PUERTO OR JEREZ.

THIS IS ONE OF MY OLD APARTMENTS. IT WAS A COUPLE OF BLOCKS WEST OF THREE KINGS BAR. I USED TO SIT OUT ON MY BALCONY, READING SHERLOCK HOLMES, DRINKING CRUZCAMPO, AND EYEBALLING THIS CHICK ...

2009-10-08T12:41:45Z

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THIS IS ONE OF MY OLD APARTMENTS. IT WAS A COUPLE OF BLOCKS WEST OF THREE KINGS BAR. I USED TO SIT OUT ON MY BALCONY, READING SHERLOCK HOLMES, DRINKING CRUZCAMPO, AND EYEBALLING THIS CHICK ...

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THIS IS A PHOTO FROM 88' I FOUND ONLINE. ZEPPELIN IS NO LONGER OPEN. DID YOU EVER GO?

2009-01-29T08:25:33Z

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THIS IS A PHOTO FROM 88' I FOUND ONLINE. ZEPPELIN IS NO LONGER OPEN. DID YOU EVER GO?

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2009-01-29T08:25:33Z

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THIS PLACE WASN'T HERE IN THE 80'S. BUT ACROSS THE STREET TO THE RIGHT TAKES YOU TO THREE KINGS BAR. TO THE LEFT, YOU'LL END UP AT THE SANGRIA SHACK. STRAIGHT AHEAD AROUND THE CORNER TO T ...

2009-06-23T08:12:18Z

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THIS PLACE WASN'T HERE IN THE 80'S. BUT ACROSS THE STREET TO THE RIGHT TAKES YOU TO THREE KINGS BAR. TO THE LEFT, YOU'LL END UP AT THE SANGRIA SHACK. STRAIGHT AHEAD AROUND THE CORNER TO T ...

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2009-01-29T08:25:33Z

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THIS PLACE WAS A RESTAURANT. THE ROAD BEHIND TO THE LEFT HEADS TO THE BASE. THE ROAD IN FRONT LEADS TO XENON'S, OXIS, AND FURTHER UP SOME LITTLE SHITHOLE BAR NICHOLS CALLED "TUN TAVERN". T ...

2009-06-23T08:10:44Z

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THIS PLACE WAS A RESTAURANT. THE ROAD BEHIND TO THE LEFT HEADS TO THE BASE. THE ROAD IN FRONT LEADS TO XENON'S, OXIS, AND FURTHER UP SOME LITTLE SHITHOLE BAR NICHOLS CALLED "TUN TAVERN". T ...

my favorite spanish dish, paella!

2009-08-05T07:46:25Z

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my favorite spanish dish, paella!

A PICTURE OF A WALKWAY LEADING DOWN THE BEACH TOWARDS THE SQUARE.

2009-10-08T12:01:36Z

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A PICTURE OF A WALKWAY LEADING DOWN THE BEACH TOWARDS THE SQUARE.

early morning on the beach. i had an apartment in the high rise on the left.

2009-10-07T19:01:32Z

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early morning on the beach. i had an apartment in the high rise on the left.

AN OLD SHOT OF THE BEACH LOOKING EAST, CIRCA 1982.

2009-07-14T09:58:32Z

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AN OLD SHOT OF THE BEACH LOOKING EAST, CIRCA 1982.

the beach walk on the beach in rota.

2009-07-15T05:00:52Z

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the beach walk on the beach in rota.

ladies hanging out on the beach.

2009-07-15T05:49:55Z

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ladies hanging out on the beach.

THE BEACH IN ROTA. LOOKING EAST TOWARDS FUENTABRAVIA.

2009-01-29T08:25:33Z

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THE BEACH IN ROTA. LOOKING EAST TOWARDS FUENTABRAVIA.

another shot of the rota beach.

2009-08-11T00:36:53Z

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another shot of the rota beach.

THE BEACH AT NIGHT, LOOKING EAST TOWARD CADIZ.

2009-10-08T12:20:57Z

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THE BEACH AT NIGHT, LOOKING EAST TOWARD CADIZ.

this one is taken in the same place, looking in the opposite direction, at night.

2009-06-23T07:37:07Z

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this one is taken in the same place, looking in the opposite direction, at night.

NICE SHOT OF THE SHORELINE IN ROTA

2009-01-29T08:25:33Z

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NICE SHOT OF THE SHORELINE IN ROTA

MOST OF YOU PROBABLY REMEMBER THE BEACH AREA LOOKING LIKE THIS. HERMAN'S IS UP ON THE LEFT. THE BASE IS STRAIGHT BACK.

2009-06-23T08:06:31Z

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MOST OF YOU PROBABLY REMEMBER THE BEACH AREA LOOKING LIKE THIS. HERMAN'S IS UP ON THE LEFT. THE BASE IS STRAIGHT BACK.

THIS WAS BEING BUILT JUST BEFORE I LEFT ROTA IN JANUARY 86. TO THE LEFT, OUT OF THE PICTURE, WOULD HAVE BEEN THE SCHNITZEL HAUS, AND THAT OTHER BAR RIGHT NEXT TO IT. I DON'T REMEMBER THE N ...

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THIS WAS BEING BUILT JUST BEFORE I LEFT ROTA IN JANUARY 86. TO THE LEFT, OUT OF THE PICTURE, WOULD HAVE BEEN THE SCHNITZEL HAUS, AND THAT OTHER BAR RIGHT NEXT TO IT. I DON'T REMEMBER THE N ...

I'M SURE EVERYBODY RECOGNIZES THIS.

2009-06-23T08:12:53Z

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I'M SURE EVERYBODY RECOGNIZES THIS.

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ON THE SQUARE, BY THE BEACH.

2009-10-08T12:20:49Z

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ON THE SQUARE, BY THE BEACH.

FROM THE MAIN BEACH

2009-01-29T08:25:33Z

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FROM THE MAIN BEACH

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LOOK FAMILIAR? I DON'T REMEMBER THE NAME OF THE BAR ON THE CORNER IN FRONT TO THE RIGHT, BUT THE SCHNITZEL HAUS WAS NEXT DOOR.

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LOOK FAMILIAR? I DON'T REMEMBER THE NAME OF THE BAR ON THE CORNER IN FRONT TO THE RIGHT, BUT THE SCHNITZEL HAUS WAS NEXT DOOR.

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dinner at sunset on the beach in rota.

2009-07-15T05:29:46Z

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dinner at sunset on the beach in rota.

a view of the beach from the main square.

2009-10-08T12:42:49Z

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a view of the beach from the main square.

from el duque de najera hotel looking west.

2009-06-23T07:25:40Z

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from el duque de najera hotel looking west.

this picture was taken looking west towards playa de la luz. the lighthouse is to the right rear.

2009-06-23T07:31:17Z

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this picture was taken looking west towards playa de la luz. the lighthouse is to the right rear.

A MORE RECENT PICTURE OF THE ROTA BEACH LOOKING WEST TOWARD PLAYA DE LA LUZ. THE SKYLINE LOOKS A LOT DIFFERENT NOW.

2009-07-14T10:06:06Z

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A MORE RECENT PICTURE OF THE ROTA BEACH LOOKING WEST TOWARD PLAYA DE LA LUZ. THE SKYLINE LOOKS A LOT DIFFERENT NOW.

LOOKING WEST TOWARDS CHIPIONA. CAN YOU SEE PLAYA DE LA LUZ?

2009-01-29T08:25:34Z

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LOOKING WEST TOWARDS CHIPIONA. CAN YOU SEE PLAYA DE LA LUZ?

if you were standing on the beach facing the water, this would be to your extreme left, near the old town area.

2009-07-14T09:57:02Z

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if you were standing on the beach facing the water, this would be to your extreme left, near the old town area.

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THIS IS THE MARINA AREA. STRAIGHT AHEAD PAST THE BUILDINGS IS THE BEACH. BEHIND IS THE BASE DOCKS. TO THE RIGHT IS AMERICAN GHETTO AND EVENTUALLY THE ROTA GATE.

2009-10-08T12:15:37Z

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THIS IS THE MARINA AREA. STRAIGHT AHEAD PAST THE BUILDINGS IS THE BEACH. BEHIND IS THE BASE DOCKS. TO THE RIGHT IS AMERICAN GHETTO AND EVENTUALLY THE ROTA GATE.

does anyone remember this?

2009-10-08T12:32:40Z

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does anyone remember this?

SEE THE SIGN ON THE TOP RIGHT HAND THAT READS "BASI"? THAT USED TO BE OXIS OR XENON'S. UP THE ROAD TAKES YOU TO "TUN TAVERN" AND ULTIMATELY THE LIGHTHOUSE.

2009-06-23T08:10:29Z

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SEE THE SIGN ON THE TOP RIGHT HAND THAT READS "BASI"? THAT USED TO BE OXIS OR XENON'S. UP THE ROAD TAKES YOU TO "TUN TAVERN" AND ULTIMATELY THE LIGHTHOUSE.

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I DRANK ENOUGH OF THIS SHIT TO OWN STOCK IN THE COMPANY.

2009-06-23T08:10:11Z

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I DRANK ENOUGH OF THIS SHIT TO OWN STOCK IN THE COMPANY.