meatmissile 0 #176 October 22, 2002 I see four facts here. Cold, Wet, Strange, Used. I only see a problem with 25% of the above. My point: What exactly is your complaint? Ferdi NA #001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #177 October 22, 2002 Quote They're just much colder than the ones in your neighbourhood. True. There is probably about 70 Degrees C between ends Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #178 October 22, 2002 Quote I have deduced that you are also from that small place the Americans think of as "the rest of the world" Well, I did have the following conversation in the states a couple of years ago : yank (upon hearing my seth efriken accent) : "Where are you from?" me : "South Africa" yank : "Where in Africa is that?" I shit you not!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #179 October 22, 2002 >My point: What exactly is your complaint? Maybe it was the "ex"-part? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatmissile 0 #180 October 22, 2002 A girl said the following to me in Texas: South Africa? That's like, the capital of Africa isn't it? Like the United States of Africa? She was serious. Ferdi NA #001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #181 October 22, 2002 >me : "South Africa" >yank : "Where in Africa is that?" and >South Africa? That's like, the capital of Africa isn't it? Like the >United States of Africa? Wow. They have stupid people in the US too?Hmm. Now that I wrote that down I'm not even sure where my sarcasm was supposed to be pointed at. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkF 0 #182 October 22, 2002 Quote I read on the APF site that AADs are now mandatory for all unless you have a D-license....Maybe the rest of the world should know? >>>Nacmac dusts off his faded D-license Yeah I know. If only I'd kept jumping after I first started in '76. If I had I'd probably have an E or an F by now and still be immune to AAD disease. As it is I've resigned myself to the fact that I'll never jump without some battery powered, man-made electro mechanical device allegedly looking after my welfare. When I used to work in the explosives industry that category of thing was considered to be almost certainly lethal... NEVER take a battery powered gas tester into a bunker. Take a balloon and a pump and test the gas where there isn't as much bangy stuff...On another note... I've just watched a doco about Monsanto. Suffice to say that I have even less respect for them than I used to. It was close to zero. Now it's considerably less than zero. +++?out of rum error?+++ +++?need more Bundy OP?+++ Ooroo Mark F... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkF 0 #183 October 22, 2002 Quote The place the rest of the world refers to as the end of the world One of our OWN Prime Ministers (Paul Keating) referred to Oz as the arse end of the world. Today bits of the north western arse end of the world got up to 47degC...Whew. One of the locals said on the radio "...if there's any shade then sure as shit I'm in it..."Ooroo Mark F... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatmissile 0 #184 October 22, 2002 Quote Wow. They have stupid people in the US too? They are found everywhere in the world - the concentrations are just higher in some localities than others Ferdi NA #001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Void425 0 #185 October 22, 2002 Quote Quote I read on the APF site that AADs are now mandatory for all unless you have a D-license....Maybe the rest of the world should know? >>>Nacmac dusts off his faded D-license Yeah I know. If only I'd kept jumping after I first started in '76. If I had I'd probably have an E or an F by now and still be immune to AAD disease. As it is I've resigned myself to the fact that I'll never jump without some battery powered, man-made electro mechanical device allegedly looking after my welfare. When I used to work in the explosives industry that category of thing was considered to be almost certainly lethal... NEVER take a battery powered gas tester into a bunker. Take a balloon and a pump and test the gas where there isn't as much bangy stuff... That brings up an issue...how safe is it to bring a carry a battery powered device on a plane that has people letting out explosive fumes on the way up. Seem's like that asking for more trouble? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #186 October 22, 2002 "That brings up an issue...how safe is it to bring a carry a battery powered device on a plane that has people letting out explosive fumes on the way up. " I could wax technical on this....Anybody care to listen? I'm preparing a presentation on electrical devices in flammable atmosphers right now, even as we speak... Upshot is, the smell is likely to cause dillution of any flammable atmosphere present, cries of 'open the door for gawds sake' normally work....But if you are truly concerned.... -------------------- 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
Scratch 0 #187 October 22, 2002 Quote I've just watched a doco about Monsanto. About a year ago we built about 400 Yellow Phosphorus Tank Containers for Monsanto. Be afraid....be very afraid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #188 October 22, 2002 You guys crack me up. I am so glad you are up and motivating this early as I need entertainment. BTW...the US is full of stupid people, just like the rest of the world. Lisa -- 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
ernokaikkonen 0 #189 October 22, 2002 >BTW...the US is full of stupid people, just like the rest of the world. Amen to that! Nacmac: >I'm preparing a presentation on electrical devices in flammable >atmosphers right now, even as we speak... Go on, give us a snippet of this presentation then... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #190 October 22, 2002 Quote just like the rest of the world. Ummmm No. How does it go again..."Send me your poor, your starving, your stupid....." something like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #191 October 22, 2002 "Go on, give us a snippet of this presentation then... " well you did ask, this is from the inroduction..... Model Code of Safe Practice for the Petroleum Industry: Part 15 Model Code of Safe Practice Part 15: Area Classification Code for Installations Handling Flammable Fluids This new publication is the eagerly awaited update to the well-established and internationally accepted IP Model Code of Safe Practice for the classification of hazardous areas in the petroleum industry. The new edition provides a demonstrable methodology to comply with the area classification requirements under the UK’s new Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR), which implement the safety aspects of the European Chemical Agents Directive and Explosive Atmospheres (Protection of Workers) Directive. The new Code will be of particular interest to those responsible for managing installations handling flammable fluids, engineers with responsibility for hazardous area classification and consultants advising on safety at petroleum, petrochemical and similar installations. The IP’s new Code: - applies the latest understanding in modelling two-phase releases - takes account of high-pressure releases and mist and spray formation - has been broadened to encompass petrochemical as well as petroleum installations - now specifically covers LPG Subjects covered by the new Code include: - scope, applicability and definitions - step-by-step guide to classifying hazardous areas - the technique of hazardous area classification using direct example and point source approaches - how to classify typical facilities such as storage tanks and road tanker loading - the classification of drilling rigs, onshore and offshore - basis and application of point source methodology - the effect of ventilation - the selection of electrical equipment - ignition risks arising from non-electrical equipment..yadda, yadda, yadda, more heavily plagiarised text follows-------------------- 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
meatmissile 0 #192 October 22, 2002 QuoteThat brings up an issue...how safe is it to bring a carry a battery powered device on a plane that has people letting out explosive fumes on the way up. Seem's like that asking for more trouble? Once at a Snake Valley boogie long ago, me and Ed sat next to a girl. The plane was a South African Airforce C-130. She was "The Girl That Does Not Sweat" from Bloemfontein in the Orange Free State. She had shortish, black hair a tight black jumpsuit with orange trim, and a perfect backside. Well, then Ed let one rip, managed to shift the blame to me, and f@#ked it up. -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #193 October 22, 2002 Trust me you guys took us up on the offer. Of course there are lots of stupid people left over there for ya'll to enjoy. L -- 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
Scratch 0 #194 October 22, 2002 Quote and a perfect backside. Something like this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #195 October 22, 2002 QuoteTrust me you guys took us up on the offer. Of course there are lots of stupid people left over there for ya'll to enjoy. True true. Some of them got lost and ended up in SA. Not many mind you but enough to be noticed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatmissile 0 #196 October 22, 2002 Quote Something like this? Almost exactly like that! Say Scratch, do you have Tito's e-mail adress? FWD it to him! Imagine how it would encourage saving if our money really looked like that! -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #197 October 22, 2002 QuoteTito's e-mail adress Here you go Mainmanwhatcounts@Robbingusblind.co.za Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluefingers 0 #198 October 22, 2002 and this is what we get to spend ... Kerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluefingers 0 #199 October 22, 2002 While we're on the subject of politicians, here's something from our esteemed health minister ....(prev one, I think, don't follow these things ....) Artery : The study of paintings Bacteria : Back door of the cafeteria Barium : What u do with dead patients Bowels : A E I O U Caesarian Section : A suburb in Rome Catscan : A search for kitty Cauterize : making eye contact with the nurse Colic : A sheep dog D & C : Where Washington is Dilate : To live longer Enema : Not your friend Fester : Quicker Genital : Not a Jew Impotent : Distinguished and well known Labour pain : Getting hurt at work Medical Staff : Doctor's walking stick Morbid : Higher offer Nitrates : Cheaper than day rates Node : Was aware of Out Patient : A person who's fainted Pap Smear : A fatherhood test Pelvis : A cousin of Elvis Post Operative : A letter courier Recovery room : A place where you do upholstery Rectum : Damn nearly killed him Sciatic : An attic with a a view Seizure : The roman Emperor Tablet : A small table Terminal illness : when u get sick at the airport Tumor : More than one people Urine : The opposite of "you're not" Varicose : Very angry or close bye Vein : Conceited ZUMA : Zero Understanding of Medical Affairs Kerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatmissile 0 #200 October 22, 2002 Quote Of course there are lots of stupid people left over there for ya'll to enjoy Lisa, are you a Texan? I must say, if I had to be an American, I would prefer to be a Texan. But are Texans really Americans? I guess we could consider letting Texans be Honorary Non-Americans -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
