jfields 0 #1 January 29, 2003 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-558570,00.html The "latest craze"? This is nothing new. Just practice safe potato-gunning folks. Yeah, right. People were firing them straight up, at night, covered in glowing lightstick fluid the last time I saw one in use. Sheesh! Skydivers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #2 January 29, 2003 I demand immediate registration of all potato guns and a strict licensing process to ensure that they don't fall into the wrong hands. Actually, they should just be banned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #3 January 29, 2003 Dammit Justin! First bullets, now vegetables! You'll have my potato when you pry it from my cold dead hands! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #4 January 29, 2003 Quote I demand immediate registration of all potato guns "You'll have to pry my potato gun out of my cold dead hands." - Me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #5 January 29, 2003 We built a monster cannon on a crappy day up in new england last summer. Equipped with a bbq grill igniter. We mounted it like a turret on the top of a jeep and drove around the DZ with it. Good fun, especially with pure ether. Kabooom!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #6 January 29, 2003 Damnit. When I take the time to quote properly, I'm just not fast enough. You bastard! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #7 January 29, 2003 I think it would be interesting to compare the accident and death statistics from various countries, then argue about it amongst ourselves endlessly... After all, potatoes don't kill people, people kill people...... I even think we could discuss the possibilities that certain countries have vegetables of mass destruction, and whether we should invade them? -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #8 January 29, 2003 NacMac, I think we would find the inspections inconclusive. The vegetables of mass destruction were all cut up and turned into unaccounted-for french fries. The current whereabouts of the french fries are unknown, but the arrival of a McDonalds in the area leads us to believe there is a terrorist connection between Saddam Hussein and Ronald McDonald. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #9 January 29, 2003 When distilled, the potato is even more dangerous, in its liquid form it inspires delusions like being able to tow canopies behind trucks and other forms of madness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #10 January 29, 2003 German technology... HAH! What weenies. If you want to see high-tech spud guns, go to the Spud Tech site. Or to escalate to W of MD, the ones that chunk a 8lb pumpkin 200 meters. Superior Firepower More pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #11 January 29, 2003 Quote NacMac, I think we would find the inspections inconclusive. The vegetables of mass destruction were all cut up and turned into unaccounted-for french fries. The current whereabouts of the french fries are unknown, but the arrival of a McDonalds in the area leads us to believe there is a terrorist connection between Saddam Hussein and Ronald McDonald. "French Fries" I should have known the French were involved in this conspiracy somewhere. And how does the Hamburglar fit into the Homeland Security agenda? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #12 January 29, 2003 My bet is that the French Fries have already surrendered.....Hehe, too much fun for me guys... cya D -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #13 January 29, 2003 QuoteAnd how does the Hamburglar fit into the Homeland Security agenda? He's going to head up the Total Information Awareness program. rubble rubble rubble Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #14 January 29, 2003 That would be the "Golden Arches-de-capitulation" right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #15 January 29, 2003 Shoot first and ask questions later. Just make sure you can drag them into your house and make it look like self defense. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #16 January 29, 2003 OH MY GAWD. Think of the children!! Patrick-- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #17 January 29, 2003 As usual, the so-called "authorities" are trying to "ban" something, which is far simpler than either attempting to address the root cause of a problem, or legitimize it with supervision. "Authorities" around here have tried to restrict sales of spray paint in an effort to prevent tagging. Fat lot of good that will do. Still, these kids are pussies: Three years ago, I came very close to purchasing a 3/4 scale Napoleon cannon. Built with a proofed 2-3/4" stainless bore, it could fire a cement-filled beer can one mile. I changed my mind when I realized I could get a Cohorn Mortar that would do the same thing at a fraction of the cost. Bowling Ball Mortars look like great fun too. The Napoleon sure looked like fun, though. If I was flush, I'd buy a full-size one. Nothing like having your own field artillery. Some friends of mine in Calfornia owned a surplus 60mm howitzer, and every year they'd save up for shells and take it out into the desert. One day they happened to stop in town in front of a bank with this howitzer in the bed of their pickup. That caused a little stir...heh "The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #18 January 29, 2003 Jeremy Clarkson did this on his show a few years ago. Used a pasta tube, hairspray, and a spud. Then put it on the cooker. I can't remember if this was before or after he sucked up a gallon of petrol with a vacuum cleaner and connected a corgette to the mains ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #19 January 29, 2003 Quote Quote And how does the Hamburglar fit into the Homeland Security agenda? He's going to head up the Total Information Awareness program. rubble rubble rubble This group falls under my organization Total Information Technology Security. We have a wide base of support for our group. I have a D rating. I spend every available moment researching the topic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy 0 #20 January 29, 2003 [replyYeah, right. People were firing them straight up, at night, covered in glowing lightstick fluid the last time I saw one in use. Sheesh! Skydivers. Ya,, an don't they look cool!! Should be one at Lost Prairie this year,, we,, I mean they usually launch from camp towards the bonfire with all the military types screaming "INCOMING!!" Natural Born FlyerZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #21 January 29, 2003 Quote Ya,, an don't they look cool!! Well, duh! Of course they look cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,032 #22 January 29, 2003 The PVC pipe used in these can become quite brittle when it's cold outside. I strongly recommend wrapping the chamber and barrel in duct tape as a precaution against injury from flying shards of PVC. (Unfortunately it also makes for an ugly gun).... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #23 January 29, 2003 Quote The PVC pipe used in these can become quite brittle when it's cold outside. Like, say... FreezeFest at x-Keys? Actually, I don't own a potato gun myself. I'm much more of a watch-n-smirk spectator. Usually, the shenanigans continue long after I'm asleep. However, your safety advice is duly noted, and I'll pass it along should I be in an appropriate situation. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #24 January 29, 2003 Gatling Spud Gun"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #25 January 29, 2003 Ok..that's just too cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
