From Naval Observatories


COOTS, the Cruise On Over to the Texoma Sailfest, convenes on September 8, 2010 at noon.

BOOTS, that Friday, September 10, 2010 at 1800.

From Admiralty House, somewhere in Central Texas, the clock now reads:

  • COOTS - 'T' minus 418355 seconds.

    4 days
    20 hours
    12 minutes
    35 seconds

  • BOOTS - 'T' minus 612755 seconds.

    7 days
    2 hours
    12 minutes
    35 seconds

The quarterdeck last rang seven bells in the noon watch.