Gargleblaster: What’s the frequency, Kenneth?

On 20/07/201421/07/2014 By tnkerrIn Gargleblaster, Random Scribbles, writing

Click,
“Conn, Sonar: Target bearing zero seven zero, speed fourteen, course zero three zero”

Click,
“Conn, ESM: Single contact, designated Echo-1, Navigation”

Click,
“ESM, Conn: Aye, I have a visual bearing zero seven zero. Fire Control, do you have a solution?”

Click,

20 thoughts on “Gargleblaster: What’s the frequency, Kenneth?”

glasgowdragonfly

This played out in my mind as a scene from a movie like Apollo 13. Smart work with the prompt!

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21/07/2014 at 2229 Reply
1. tnkerr
  
  Thanks. Thanks a bunch.
  
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  22/07/2014 at 0437 Reply
DragonSpark

Straight out of James Bond for me! Was it die another day that had a sub?

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22/07/2014 at 0417 Reply
1. tnkerr
  
  I’m not sure which one had a submarine. I’m getting a bit old I guess. Thanks for the read DS.
  
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  22/07/2014 at 0444 Reply
Tina

I guess that they did not have a solution. Good use of tension!

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22/07/2014 at 1115 Reply
1. tnkerr
  
  Thanks so much.
  
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  23/07/2014 at 0419 Reply
Creative Brevity

This reminded me of a song about a guy on a submarine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziwxlMYSk1A Its in German though, just thought I’d share it.

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22/07/2014 at 1837 Reply
1. tnkerr
  
  Thanks for sharing that. There is not a lot of airplay here for songs that are not in English. I miss a lot as a result.
  Submarines were indeed the inspiration for this week’s submission to the supergrid. Hope you liked it.
  
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  22/07/2014 at 1958 Reply
my white picket life

I like how the resolution is understood, even though it isn’t stated. I also love how the word “click” functions as a visual break, and also an auditory break when read. (I’m not sure if that explains it correctly- it’s late!)

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22/07/2014 at 2311 Reply
1. tnkerr
  
  Thanks for the nice comment. I am pleased that you liked it!
  
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  23/07/2014 at 0418 Reply
Ellie

Immediate thoughts of ‘Hunt for Red October’ sprang to mind when reading this (in Sean Connery’s voice!) Loved that last line ‘click’.

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23/07/2014 at 0653 Reply
1. tnkerr
  
  Thanks Ellie.
  
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  24/07/2014 at 0412 Reply
Jennifer G. Knoblock

I agree about the “click.” The drop at the end–I think my jaw did that, too. 🙂

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23/07/2014 at 0654 Reply
1. tnkerr
  
  I am pleased that you enjoyed it.
  
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  24/07/2014 at 0412 Reply
Renada Styles

This is like that point in the movie where you’re on the edge of the seat, tension is high and you just know something is about to go down!

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23/07/2014 at 0837 Reply
1. tnkerr
  
  If I got you on the edge of your seat then I did something right. Your work always has me leaning forward. Thanks
  
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  24/07/2014 at 0414 Reply
theinnerzone

“Click” – powerful ending. I can so relate to these communications from my Cessna flying days. Good piece.

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24/07/2014 at 0718 Reply
1. tnkerr
  
  Thank you. It takes years to learn to speak that language. Glad you understood.
  
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  24/07/2014 at 1757 Reply
Meg

You are so good at sticking the landing! I envy that. One powerful “click” says it all. Great job, Thom.

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24/07/2014 at 2203 Reply
Esther

It got me on the edge of my seat too! Great job with the tension.

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25/07/2014 at 0840 Reply