I thought this would be kind of interesting/entertaining. Ask me questions about CAP, CAP Talk etc... but try not to ask something that can be answered with a reg cite. Looking for questions where I can give an opinion rather than just an answer. I reserve the right to decline to answer questions at my discretion.
So is Darrel Lippman still involved with the squadron?
Are you really experiencing global warming up there? What's your take on that?
Quote from: wawgcap on April 12, 2007, 08:58:59 PM
So is Darrel Lippman still involved with the squadron?
He maintains membership, but rarely attends meetings... Someone has to watch the kids.
Quote from: capchiro on April 12, 2007, 09:04:59 PM
Are you really experiencing global warming up there? What's your take on that?
Winter seems to be getting later and later. It snowed a bit today.
Do you think TP should get 3 stars like I heard he wants?
What is Shelly doing?
What exactly is a chafing dish used for?
Why is it colder in April than it was in January?
Did the interesting/entertaining part happen in this thread yet? :P
Quote from: tedda on April 12, 2007, 10:16:16 PM
Did the interesting/entertaining part happen in this thread yet? :P
I hope not, I'm just getting started.
Quote from: RogueLeader on April 12, 2007, 09:56:29 PM
Do you think TP should get 3 stars like I heard he wants?
No. I think that idea would have the flight characteristics of a brick if presented to the USAF.
Quote from: wawgcap on April 12, 2007, 10:06:39 PM
What is Shelly doing?
She's doing the Deputy Commander for Seniors gig and some other odd jobs... Hence Darrel being home with the kids.
Quote from: CaptLord on April 12, 2007, 10:10:50 PM
What exactly is a chafing dish used for?
It's a pan that uses Sterno or other heat source underneath to keep food warm... Often used at buffets and the like. I saw
Hot Shots too. :D
Quote from: RogueLeader on April 12, 2007, 10:13:28 PM
Why is it colder in April than it was in January?
It wasn't very cold in December... That's for sure. It seemed like things didn't get going until February IIRC.
Quote from: tedda on April 12, 2007, 10:16:16 PM
Did the interesting/entertaining part happen in this thread yet? :P
Not yet, let's see how it goes.
Why is the sky not red or yellow or green? and Why Blue of all colors?
Quote from: RogueLeader on April 12, 2007, 10:35:29 PM
Why is the sky not red or yellow or green? and Why Blue of all colors?
Why is the sky blue? (http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/physics/General/BlueSky/blue_sky.html)
Because of the angle of incidence of the suns light rays.
What is the next big thing CAP will face?
What is the next big thing that will likely change CAP?
Have at it...
Why does general Pineda want to have term limits for national commanders eliminated?
Guys, this is is Ask MIKE not Ask Maj Gen Pineda.
Are you going to the Region Confrence at West Point?
Quote from: mikeylikey on April 13, 2007, 01:34:30 AM
Are you going to the Region Confrence at West Point?
I dunno about Mike, but
I probably will be. We should arrange for another CAPTalk social get-together. :)
I'm not attending the NER Conference.
If you had the power to change just one thing in CAP, what would it be?
Quote from: MIKE on April 13, 2007, 01:51:08 AM
I'm not attending the NER Conference.
Why? ;D >:D
Quote from: JC004 on April 13, 2007, 02:35:49 AM
If you had the power to change just one thing in CAP, what would it be?
I make all decisions regarding uniforms... With USAF concurrence. >:D
Quote from: MIKE on April 13, 2007, 02:59:17 AM
Quote from: JC004 on April 13, 2007, 02:35:49 AM
If you had the power to change just one thing in CAP, what would it be?
I make all decisions regarding uniforms... With USAF concurrence. >:D
Hmm...as long as you promise to do away with Pluto...
In your opinion what is the ONE thing we can do to boost our reputation and increase our usefulness as an organization?
Quote from: SAR-EMT1 on April 13, 2007, 01:23:54 PM
In your opinion what is the ONE thing we can do to boost our reputation and increase our usefulness as an organization?
Hey....I'm a "MIKE" (of sorts), so can I answer?
Part of signing up a new member should be an "ego waiver," which asserts that blatant acts of ego display will be met with severe beatings about the head and shoulders.
9 times out of 10, people's ego - whether on display, spoken, or combination of the two - is the stuff that reigns unchecked...and culturally separates us from external consideration as "useful."
CAP would be well-served by reinvesting in the mindset of "walking softly, but carrying a big stick." 'Till then, CAP walks like a purple elephant, with no real stick to speak of....and everybody knows it.
;)
Why is the sky blue?
Quote from: msmjr2003 on April 13, 2007, 01:45:39 PM
Quote from: SAR-EMT1 on April 13, 2007, 01:23:54 PM
In your opinion what is the ONE thing we can do to boost our reputation and increase our usefulness as an organization?
Hey....I'm a "MIKE" (of sorts), so can I answer?
Part of signing up a new member should be an "ego waiver," which asserts that blatant acts of ego display will be met with severe beatings about the head and shoulders.
...
...with a ball pien hammer. :o
1. How does one know they truly exist?
2. What is the meaning of life?
3. Why can't you dream in color?
Did you do it for love?
Did you do it for money?
Did you do it for spite?
Did you think you had to, honey?
Quote1. How does one know they truly exist?
Ask yourself...if the answer is yes, you exist.
Quote2. What is the meaning of life?
A bag of water that starts small gets bigger until it burns
Quote3. Why can't you dream in color?
Because your dreams don't reflect light photons
Last night, our squadron had it's weekly meeting...yet, due mostly to it being Spring Break in the school systems, there were only three senior members and one cadet present. However, our AE guy brought his super fantastic, 10" Discovery telescope on swivel stand. We saw Saturn and it's rings...the Orion Nebula...the International Space Station as it passed over, and numerous other celestial cool sigts. My question is this...how can we help the American Citizenry recapture even a part of it's love for space exploration?
How many licks DOES it take to get to the center of a tootsie roll tootsie pop??
Quote from: LtCol White on April 13, 2007, 04:59:36 PM
How many licks DOES it take to get to the center of a tootsie roll tootsie pop??
3 ;D
Quote from: Major Carrales on April 13, 2007, 04:43:33 PM
Quote1. How does one know they truly exist?
Ask yourself...if the answer is yes, you exist.
Quote2. What is the meaning of life?
A bag of water that starts small gets bigger until it burns
Quote3. Why can't you dream in color?
Because your dreams don't reflect light photons
Hey...this is ask Mike...you're Joe... ;)
Why does Teflon stick to the pan if nothing sticks to Teflon?
Why is the government spending theory: "Why buy one when you can have two at twice the price?"
When will we bring some Coast Guard into our uniforms?
Why is infinity such a large number?
Why is there no end to pi?
Why can't I have a slice of pie?
Why do robots in the dark seek out light?
Quote from: jimmydeanno on April 13, 2007, 05:13:35 PM
Quote from: Major Carrales on April 13, 2007, 04:43:33 PM
Quote1. How does one know they truly exist?
Ask yourself...if the answer is yes, you exist.
Quote2. What is the meaning of life?
A bag of water that starts small gets bigger until it burns
Quote3. Why can't you dream in color?
Because your dreams don't reflect light photons
Hey...this is ask Mike...you're Joe... ;)
Awe shucks... I want to be like MIKE. ;D Or so the commercials say.
It would help if there were questions I could actually comment on.
See the question embedded in my previous post.
Quote from: jimmydeanno on April 13, 2007, 03:59:31 PM
3. Why can't you dream in color?
I do. And you can too. :D
http://www.selfhelpmagazine.com/qa/qadream/qadream30.html (http://www.selfhelpmagazine.com/qa/qadream/qadream30.html)
http://www.dreamgate.com/dream/hoss/ (http://www.dreamgate.com/dream/hoss/)
Why are asteriods and hemmorroids call that? Shouldn't it be reversed??
;D
Quote from: LtCol White on April 13, 2007, 06:34:05 PM
Why are asteriods and hemmorroids call that? Shouldn't it be reversed??
;D
No, sir. Remember, there's only one "s" in asteroid... ;D
ok...new one...
What steps should CAP take to better our retention?
Quote from: JC004 on April 13, 2007, 06:37:43 PM
ok...new one...
What steps should CAP take to better our retention?
Coup d'etat
Okay, here is a real question: Why did they take swords away from Cadet honor (color) guards? Are they prohibited for CAP weddings by Seniors?
( I know that most of you Alabama Seniors had shotgun bearers at your weddings, but this is a different question)
Capt. Lord
Quote from: CaptLord on April 13, 2007, 06:56:25 PM
Okay, here is a real question: Why did they take swords away from Cadet honor (color) guards? Are they prohibited for CAP weddings by Seniors?
( I know that most of you Alabama Seniors had shotgun bearers at your weddings, but this is a different question)
Capt. Lord
Color guards use rifles, not swords.
Quote from: LtCol White on April 13, 2007, 06:49:00 PM
Quote from: JC004 on April 13, 2007, 06:37:43 PM
ok...new one...
What steps should CAP take to better our retention?
Coup d'etat
HEY! You aren't MIKE! But, you're right. And I think that I will make a good National Commander. Just remember to put me in when the coup is over. Warning: CAP under my generalship will involve a clear vision, comprehensive training, a closer working relationship with the Air Force, and a simplification of uniforms. Also, a chicken in every pot and maybe a .50 BMG on every ground team (the .50 cals are just for fun). >:D
Quote from: JC004 on April 13, 2007, 07:03:06 PM
Quote from: LtCol White on April 13, 2007, 06:49:00 PM
Quote from: JC004 on April 13, 2007, 06:37:43 PM
ok...new one...
What steps should CAP take to better our retention?
Coup d'etat
HEY! You aren't MIKE! But, you're right. And I think that I will make a good National Commander. Just remember to put me in when the coup is over. Warning: CAP under my generalship will involve a clear vision, comprehensive training, a closer working relationship with the Air Force, and a simplification of uniforms. Also, a chicken in every pot and maybe a .50 BMG on every ground team (the .50 cals are just for fun). >:D
Where do I sign to join in on your revolution?
Quote from: mikeylikey on April 13, 2007, 07:20:14 PM
Quote from: JC004 on April 13, 2007, 07:03:06 PM
Quote from: LtCol White on April 13, 2007, 06:49:00 PM
Quote from: JC004 on April 13, 2007, 06:37:43 PM
ok...new one...
What steps should CAP take to better our retention?
Coup d'etat
HEY! You aren't MIKE! But, you're right. And I think that I will make a good National Commander. Just remember to put me in when the coup is over. Warning: CAP under my generalship will involve a clear vision, comprehensive training, a closer working relationship with the Air Force, and a simplification of uniforms. Also, a chicken in every pot and maybe a .50 BMG on every ground team (the .50 cals are just for fun). >:D
Where do I sign to join in on your revolution?
I signed you up back in June.
As a Ground Team Leader, I object to arming ground teams with .50 Cal Brownings-way to heavy! Just a SAW and a few grenades would be fine.
Capt. Lord
M-4's a nice and light
Quote from: CaptLord on April 13, 2007, 06:56:25 PM
Okay, here is a real question: Why did they take swords away from Cadet honor (color) guards? Are they prohibited for CAP weddings by Seniors?
Actually, I walked under crossed swords while I was Group CC--cadets from each of my cadet units participated. I returned the favor by organizing the same for a good friend last summer. The Wing CC was present at my wedding (and I had asked him in advance about the swords--no problem). (NOTE: For most churches, the bigger issue is swords (arms) INSIDE the church--a no-no--check with your religious professional.)
http://www.phoenixsqdn.net/activities/wedding_november_2001.html (http://www.phoenixsqdn.net/activities/wedding_november_2001.html)
Should I renew my membership?
Quote from: CaptLord on April 13, 2007, 07:59:45 PM
As a Ground Team Leader, I object to arming ground teams with .50 Cal Brownings-way to heavy! Just a SAW and a few grenades would be fine.
OK, point taken (although I did offer pack mules). We can go with SAWs and some nice grenades. Maybe some grenade launchers.
Quote from: LtCol White on April 13, 2007, 08:18:47 PM
M-4's a nice and light
Well, yes, but much less fun. As much fun as I have with the AR-15...
Quote from: Rangersigo on April 13, 2007, 09:32:29 PM
Should I renew my membership?
I propose this question be referred to KnowledgeBase. MIKE?
1. Who put the bomp in the bomp-a-bomp-a-bomp?
2. Who put the ram in the ram-a-lam-a-ding-dong?
3. Who put the bop in the bop-she-bop-she-bop?
4. Who put the dip in the dib-de-dip-de-dip?
;D
Shuzan held out his short staff and said, "If you call this a short staff, you oppose its reality. If you do not call it a short staff, you ignore the fact. Now what do you wish to call this?"
At high noon
or in the dark moonless night there is a light.
Can you see it?
And, by the way, who are you?
Yamaoka Tesshu, as a young student of Zen, visited one master after another. He called upon Dokuon of Shokoku.
Desiring to show his attainment, he said: "The mind, Buddha, and sentient beings, after all, do not exist. The true nature of phenomena is emptiness. There is no realization, no delusion, no sage, no mediocrity. There is no giving and nothing to be received."
Dokuon, who was smoking quietly, said nothing. Suddenly he whacked Yamaoka with his bamboo pipe. This made the youth quite angry.
"If nothing exists," inquired Dokuon, "where did this anger come from?"
Happiness is a belt-fed weapon.
Quote from: JC004 on April 13, 2007, 10:14:11 PM
Quote from: Rangersigo on April 13, 2007, 09:32:29 PM
Should I renew my membership?
I propose this question be referred to KnowledgeBase. MIKE?
Renewing is a lot easier than quiting outright and then deciding you want to come back later on only to find that you have to start over from the beginning. Might consider transferring to Patron to save some coin.
Quote from: Major Carrales on April 13, 2007, 12:27:47 AM
What is the next big thing that will likely change CAP?
The CAP uniform ???
Quote from: JC004 on April 13, 2007, 02:35:49 AM
If you had the power to change just one thing in CAP, what would it be?
Not the uniform! ::)
If the convenient store is open 24/7, why do are there locks on the doors?
Quote from: acarlson on April 14, 2007, 01:49:24 AM
If the convenient store is open 24/7, why do are there locks on the doors?
Oh! Oh! Pick me. Thanksgiving.
Question 3: When is CAP Talk going to get a favicon so I can more easily distinguish it on my links bar?
Quote from: JC004 on April 14, 2007, 02:16:18 AM
Question 3: When is CAP Talk going to get a favicon so I can more easily distinguish it on my links bar?
I asked for that a while ago, but it's not my AoR.
Quote from: JC004 on April 13, 2007, 10:14:11 PM
Quote from: CaptLord on April 13, 2007, 07:59:45 PM
As a Ground Team Leader, I object to arming ground teams with .50 Cal Brownings-way to heavy! Just a SAW and a few grenades would be fine.
OK, point taken (although I did offer pack mules). We can go with SAWs and some nice grenades. Maybe some grenade launchers.
Quote from: LtCol White on April 13, 2007, 08:18:47 PM
M-4's a nice and light
Well, yes, but much less fun. As much fun as I have with the AR-15...
There's always the M-468..
Quote from: LTC_Gadget on April 14, 2007, 02:28:40 AM
Quote from: JC004 on April 13, 2007, 10:14:11 PM
Quote from: CaptLord on April 13, 2007, 07:59:45 PM
As a Ground Team Leader, I object to arming ground teams with .50 Cal Brownings-way to heavy! Just a SAW and a few grenades would be fine.
OK, point taken (although I did offer pack mules). We can go with SAWs and some nice grenades. Maybe some grenade launchers.
Quote from: LtCol White on April 13, 2007, 08:18:47 PM
M-4's a nice and light
Well, yes, but much less fun. As much fun as I have with the AR-15...
There's always the M-468..
I have decided...we will just offer an array of weapons, and maybe come tanks. That way, everyone gets to choose their favorite. My aides and I will carry Springfield XD's (service models) in .45 (not sure on ACP or GAP yet...I'm thinking ACP).
Quote from: acarlson on April 14, 2007, 01:49:24 AM
If the convenient store is open 24/7, why do are there locks on the doors?
These stores, as well as most others, are typically closed during power outages and natural emergency/disaster conditions.
Quote from: MIKE on April 13, 2007, 11:56:51 PMQuote from: JC004 on April 13, 2007, 10:14:11 PM
Quote from: Rangersigo on April 13, 2007, 09:32:29 PM
Should I renew my membership?
I propose this question be referred to KnowledgeBase. MIKE?
Renewing is a lot easier than quiting outright and then deciding you want to come back later on only to find that you have to start over from the beginning. Might consider transferring to Patron to save some coin.
Based on personal experience, I would recommend following Mike's suggestion. Keep renewing for the cheapest amount possible until you decide that you are NEVER, EVER going to want to participate again.
If I had not my membership lapse some years back, I would be less than eight years from a paid life membership.
Quote from: SarDragon on April 14, 2007, 03:06:42 AM
Quote from: acarlson on April 14, 2007, 01:49:24 AM
If the convenient store is open 24/7, why do are there locks on the doors?
These stores, as well as most others, are typically closed during power outages and natural emergency/disaster conditions.
How does a urinal get clogged? That is a truely thought provoking question, I've seen this at three different major airports. (well,
Love Field and Corpus Christi International are major Airports!!!)
Quote from: Major Carrales on April 14, 2007, 03:13:58 AM
Quote from: SarDragon on April 14, 2007, 03:06:42 AM
Quote from: acarlson on April 14, 2007, 01:49:24 AM
If the convenient store is open 24/7, why do are there locks on the doors?
These stores, as well as most others, are typically closed during power outages and natural emergency/disaster conditions.
How does a urinal get clogged? That is a truely thought provoking question, I've seen this at three different major airports. (well, Love Field and Corpus Christi International are major Airports!!!)
I have seen some causes of this. You don't want to know, actually. Something about maybe all the stalls were in use?
What is this rash, and when will it go away? :-[
Oh Magnificent Mike... What came first... the chicken or the egg?
Quote from: Pylon on April 14, 2007, 03:19:13 AM
What is this rash, and when will it go away? :-[
MIKE is not a doctor, he doesn't even play one on TV. Consult a medical professional.
Quote from: alexalvarez on April 14, 2007, 03:22:19 AM
Oh Magnificent Mike... What came first... the chicken or the egg?
Chicken nuggets.
Quote from: SarDragon on April 14, 2007, 03:06:42 AM
Quote from: acarlson on April 14, 2007, 01:49:24 AM
If the convenient store is open 24/7, why do are there locks on the doors?
These stores, as well as most others, are typically closed during power outages and natural emergency/disaster conditions.
Why do I always get a serious answer to my fun 24/7 question?
[wise-guy answer redacted]
Quote from: acarlson on April 14, 2007, 06:18:21 PM
Quote from: SarDragon on April 14, 2007, 03:06:42 AM
Quote from: acarlson on April 14, 2007, 01:49:24 AM
If the convenient store is open 24/7, why do are there locks on the doors?
These stores, as well as most others, are typically closed during power outages and natural emergency/disaster conditions.
Why do I always get a serious answer to my fun 24/7 question?
(http://home.hawaii.rr.com/shorning/bunny_pancake.jpg)
Quote from: acarlson on April 14, 2007, 01:49:24 AM
If the convenient store is open 24/7, why do are there locks on the doors?
Perhaps the same reason there's brail on drive-up ATM buttons... :P
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Quote from: Pylon on April 13, 2007, 10:19:13 PM
What is this rash, and when will it go away?
MIKE is not a doctor, he doesn't even play one on TV. Consult a medical professional.
Quote from: alexalvarez on April 13, 2007, 10:22:19 PM
Oh Magnificent Mike... What came first... the chicken or the egg?
Chicken nuggets.
Rash = Ed Zachary's disease
Chicken Egg? Isn't that a personal question?
Question, why dosen't the quote feature work when I'm using IE exploder 7 but does with mozillia?
Quote from: flyerthom on April 15, 2007, 06:21:50 PM
Question, why dosen't the quote feature work when I'm using IE exploder 7 but does with mozillia?
Why would someone use that rather than Firefox 2?
Why is ECI-13 so boring and never corrected from a technical stand point?
Quote from: flyerthom on April 15, 2007, 06:21:50 PM
Question, why dosen't the quote feature work when I'm using IE exploder 7 but does with mozillia?
??? It works fine in IE 7.
Quote from: MattPHS2002 on April 15, 2007, 07:06:47 PM
Why is ECI-13 so boring and never corrected from a technical stand point?
I agree AFAIDL-13 does need to be re-written to a modern manual. Why does it have to be the way it is though? Remember it was written by the AF.
Why is the weather still so crappy?
The Earth is Yaw'ing on its axis (Sun moves from south horizion to north horizion) and it is causing uneven heating of the earth's surface causing wind that pushes the high and low pressure boundaries across the nation causing cold and hot weather.
If it's yawing on it's axis, is it going to fall over like a spinning top does when it yaws?
Quote from: BillB on April 16, 2007, 12:29:44 AM
If it's yawing on it's axis, is it going to fall over like a spinning top does when it yaws?
Scientifically speaking it can't. Remember what causes an orbit, speed, mass, and a gravitational pull.
It is known that the earth yaws as well as spins. The earth rotates every 24 hours, give or take a few minutes (causing leap years).
The Yawing causes seasons.
Quote from: JC004 on April 15, 2007, 07:00:56 PM
Quote from: flyerthom on April 15, 2007, 06:21:50 PM
Question, why dosen't the quote feature work when I'm using IE exploder 7 but does with mozillia?
Why would someone use that rather than Firefox 2?
Safari is the way to go. 8)
Quote from: Fifinella on April 17, 2007, 04:58:21 AM
Quote from: JC004 on April 15, 2007, 07:00:56 PM
Quote from: flyerthom on April 15, 2007, 06:21:50 PM
Question, why dosen't the quote feature work when I'm using IE exploder 7 but does with mozillia?
Why would someone use that rather than Firefox 2?
Safari is the way to go. 8)
MIKE! What is the best web browser?
MIKE uses IE 7 and Firefox 2. MIKE thinks most sites look better in IE 7 than in Firefox 2 though.
When is the earth going to reverse it's polarity again?
It HAS Happened numerous times before. . . . . . .
Simple question:
What is?
Quote from: mikeylikey on April 16, 2007, 12:09:49 AM
Why is the weather still so crappy?
I just saw this great movie call "Inconvenient Truth" I am positive it is global warming.
Quote from: Rangersigo on April 17, 2007, 06:56:46 PM
Quote from: mikeylikey on April 16, 2007, 12:09:49 AM
Why is the weather still so crappy?
I just saw this great movie call "Inconvenient Truth" I am positive it is global warming.
I figured it was because that the sun is burning more hot than usual, as well as the fact that the degree of axial tilt has changed to where the climatological patterns have been noticeably altered. Just nature being itself. Pay Gore no mind. he has always needed other people to do his thinking for him.
Dear Mike:
My wife and I have been married for 5 years this December. She has been dropping subtle hints about wanting to take a 'warm weather' vacation in celebration.
Last year we went on a Caribbean vacation that included, Aruba, Puerto Rico, Curacao, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. She does not want to 're-visit' any of these locations.
I recommended Alaska, but sadly, she had no interest.
Do you have any recommendations for warm weather destinations that you have been to? I hope Al Gore is right, because I'll save a lot of money on these 'vacations' during the winter...I mean, he invented the internet, so I should take his word for it, right? ;)
My folks said Hawaii was nice. They liked Alaska too.
Quote from: jimmydeanno on April 17, 2007, 07:20:35 PM
Dear Mike:
My wife and I have been married for 5 years this December. She has been dropping subtle hints about wanting to take a 'warm weather' vacation in celebration.
Last year we went on a Caribbean vacation that included, Aruba, Puerto Rico, Curacao, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. She does not want to 're-visit' any of these locations.
I recommended Alaska, but sadly, she had no interest.
Do you have any recommendations for warm weather destinations that you have been to? I hope Al Gore is right, because I'll save a lot of money on these 'vacations' during the winter...I mean, he invented the internet, so I should take his word for it, right? ;)
Being a guy, and thus knowing little subtle hints- giving or receiving- I would ask point blank about where she would like to go.
I was being sarcastic for the reasons of being a guy. I do, however, DO have problems with subtlety.
Quote from: RogueLeader on April 17, 2007, 07:44:34 PM
Quote from: jimmydeanno on April 17, 2007, 07:20:35 PM
Dear Mike:
My wife and I have been married for 5 years this December. She has been dropping subtle hints about wanting to take a 'warm weather' vacation in celebration.
Last year we went on a Caribbean vacation that included, Aruba, Puerto Rico, Curacao, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. She does not want to 're-visit' any of these locations.
I recommended Alaska, but sadly, she had no interest.
Do you have any recommendations for warm weather destinations that you have been to? I hope Al Gore is right, because I'll save a lot of money on these 'vacations' during the winter...I mean, he invented the internet, so I should take his word for it, right? ;)
Being a guy, and thus knowing little subtle hints- giving or receiving- I would ask point blank about where she would like to go.
I was being sarcastic for the reasons of being a guy. I do, however, DO have problems with subtlety.
Oh, if only it were that easy...she's probably dropped some other 'subtle' hints somewhere along the way that I was supposed to pick up on; an open magazine, commenting on some TV show, etc. Point blank asking could have such dire consequences as being accused of not wanting to take enough time to think of something she might like...you know how it can be ;)
Really though, she just wants somewhere warm, and I don't want to tell her that hell is warm...that might be bad ;D Perhaps the Med...
Quote from: jimmydeanno on April 17, 2007, 07:20:35 PM
Dear Mike:
My wife and I have been married for 5 years this December. She has been dropping subtle hints about wanting to take a 'warm weather' vacation in celebration.
Last year we went on a Caribbean vacation that included, Aruba, Puerto Rico, Curacao, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. She does not want to 're-visit' any of these locations.
I recommended Alaska, but sadly, she had no interest.
Do you have any recommendations for warm weather destinations that you have been to? I hope Al Gore is right, because I'll save a lot of money on these 'vacations' during the winter...I mean, he invented the internet, so I should take his word for it, right? ;)
I spent two weeks in the jungle of central west Africa last summer; Cameroon to be specific. I'd recommend any third-world country in Africa or South America for a really cool, unforgettable "warm-location" vacation.
You think "roughing it" will suck? Half of my time in Cameroon was at a beach resort in Kribbe, on the Atlantic coast. Not only did we have a private beach that stretched for miles with a gorgeous view, a decent room with A/C, and seafood caught fresh each day for our meals cooked by the resident chef, but we also were
the only guests at the resort at the time. Oh, did I mention my room was only $22 a night?
I hear of similarly fun experiences in places like Brazil. Get creative. Ignore the 2-dozen "travel/vacation destinations" you're
supposed to pick from and surprise the heck out of her with an unforgettable experience.
(Or was that question directed to the
other Mike? :angel: )
Mike..... all of the little faces (emoticons?) show up (like the smiling guy and the kissing guy) but the applause guy isn't showing up, all it has is an "x" and the word "applause". Why is that happening? I am using IE 7, should I switch to Firefox, would it make the little guy show up then?
Quote from: Pylon on April 17, 2007, 07:50:55 PM
I spent two weeks in the jungle of central west Africa last summer; Cameroon to be specific. I'd recommend any third-world country in Africa or South America for a really cool, unforgettable "warm-location" vacation.
You think "roughing it" will suck? Half of my time in Cameroon was at a beach resort in Kribbe, on the Atlantic coast. Not only did we have a private beach that stretched for miles with a gorgeous view, a decent room with A/C, and seafood caught fresh each day for our meals cooked by the resident chef, but we also were the only guests at the resort at the time. Oh, did I mention my room was only $22 a night?
I hear of similarly fun experiences in places like Brazil. Get creative. Ignore the 2-dozen "travel/vacation destinations" you're supposed to pick from and surprise the heck out of her with an unforgettable experience.
(Or was that question directed to the other Mike? :angel: )
Did you come back with any awesome diseases? At the very least any cool shrunken heads?
Quote from: jimmydeanno on April 17, 2007, 07:48:38 PM
Quote from: RogueLeader on April 17, 2007, 07:44:34 PM
Quote from: jimmydeanno on April 17, 2007, 07:20:35 PM
Dear Mike:
My wife and I have been married for 5 years this December. She has been dropping subtle hints about wanting to take a 'warm weather' vacation in celebration.
Last year we went on a Caribbean vacation that included, Aruba, Puerto Rico, Curacao, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. She does not want to 're-visit' any of these locations.
I recommended Alaska, but sadly, she had no interest.
Do you have any recommendations for warm weather destinations that you have been to? I hope Al Gore is right, because I'll save a lot of money on these 'vacations' during the winter...I mean, he invented the internet, so I should take his word for it, right? ;)
Being a guy, and thus knowing little subtle hints- giving or receiving- I would ask point blank about where she would like to go.
I was being sarcastic for the reasons of being a guy. I do, however, DO have problems with subtlety.
Oh, if only it were that easy...she's probably dropped some other 'subtle' hints somewhere along the way that I was supposed to pick up on; an open magazine, commenting on some TV show, etc. Point blank asking could have such dire consequences as being accused of not wanting to take enough time to think of something she might like...you know how it can be ;)
Really though, she just wants somewhere warm, and I don't want to tell her that hell is warm...that might be bad ;D Perhaps the Med...
Not asking point blank could hurt too, IF you never figure out where she wants to go.
What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
Quote from: Rangersigo on April 17, 2007, 09:38:49 PM
What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
http://www.style.org/unladenswallow/
Quote from: RogueLeader on April 17, 2007, 07:00:54 PM
Quote from: Rangersigo on April 17, 2007, 06:56:46 PM
Quote from: mikeylikey on April 16, 2007, 12:09:49 AM
Why is the weather still so crappy?
I just saw this great movie call "Inconvenient Truth" I am positive it is global warming.
I figured it was because that the sun is burning more hot than usual, as well as the fact that the degree of axial tilt has changed to where the climatological patterns have been noticeably altered. Just nature being itself. Pay Gore no mind. he has always needed other people to do his thinking for him.
I think Gore is the cause of global warming.
Quote from: jimmydeanno on April 17, 2007, 07:20:35 PM
Dear Mike:
My wife and I have been married for 5 years this December. She has been dropping subtle hints about wanting to take a 'warm weather' vacation in celebration.
Last year we went on a Caribbean vacation that included, Aruba, Puerto Rico, Curacao, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. She does not want to 're-visit' any of these locations.
I recommended Alaska, but sadly, she had no interest.
Do you have any recommendations for warm weather destinations that you have been to? I hope Al Gore is right, because I'll save a lot of money on these 'vacations' during the winter...I mean, he invented the internet, so I should take his word for it, right? ;)
St Croix! just went in February... beautiful... and no cruise ships ! peace and quiet... and island warming!
Mike....If nothing ever sticks to Teflon, how do they make Teflon stick to the pan?
Quote from: acarlson on April 17, 2007, 10:43:53 PM
Quote from: RogueLeader on April 17, 2007, 07:00:54 PM
Quote from: Rangersigo on April 17, 2007, 06:56:46 PM
Quote from: mikeylikey on April 16, 2007, 12:09:49 AM
Why is the weather still so crappy?
I just saw this great movie call "Inconvenient Truth" I am positive it is global warming.
I figured it was because that the sun is burning more hot than usual, as well as the fact that the degree of axial tilt has changed to where the climatological patterns have been noticeably altered. Just nature being itself. Pay Gore no mind. he has always needed other people to do his thinking for him.
I think Gore is the cause of global warming.
?!(http://www.theonion.com/content/files/images/Al-Gore-R.jpg)
Quote from: mikeylikey on April 17, 2007, 07:59:05 PM
Mike..... all of the little faces (emoticons?) show up (like the smiling guy and the kissing guy) but the applause guy isn't showing up, all it has is an "x" and the word "applause". Why is that happening? I am using IE 7, should I switch to Firefox, would it make the little guy show up then?
Other Mike and I are looking into it, but we may need to pass it off to Jerry.
Quote from: stillamarine on April 17, 2007, 10:42:12 PM
Quote from: Rangersigo on April 17, 2007, 09:38:49 PM
What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
http://www.style.org/unladenswallow/
African or European swallow?
Quote from: alexalvarez on April 17, 2007, 11:30:16 PM
Mike....If nothing ever sticks to Teflon, how do they make Teflon stick to the pan?
Somebody already asked that one... I got nothing.
Mike.... How can someone "draw a blank"?
Mike,
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
Quote from: MIKE on April 18, 2007, 01:40:05 AM
Quote from: mikeylikey on April 17, 2007, 07:59:05 PM
Mike..... all of the little faces (emoticons?) show up (like the smiling guy and the kissing guy) but the applause guy isn't showing up, all it has is an "x" and the word "applause". Why is that happening? I am using IE 7, should I switch to Firefox, would it make the little guy show up then?
Other Mike and I are looking into it, but we may need to pass it off to Jerry.
Quote from: stillamarine on April 17, 2007, 10:42:12 PM
Quote from: Rangersigo on April 17, 2007, 09:38:49 PM
What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
http://www.style.org/unladenswallow/
African or European swallow?
Quote from: alexalvarez on April 17, 2007, 11:30:16 PM
Mike....If nothing ever sticks to Teflon, how do they make Teflon stick to the pan?
Somebody already asked that one... I got nothing.
Because the get teflon embeded with the metal during contruction, and teflon adheres to teflon. . . :)
Where is Mike?
I think we burned Mike out! Too many mind blowing questions.
Well he said we could ask him anything.
Quote from: RogueLeader on April 21, 2007, 11:26:40 AM
Well he said we could ask him anything.
Betcha he wishes he hadn't said that now!
Jack
Yeah... I shouldn't of put that etc in there.
Real Questions:
I have heard that at least one WWII Sub "kill" awarded to CAP has been discredited ( Found sunk in another engagement millions of miles away) How many CAP Submarine kills have been awarded and remain confirmed?
Also, How many wolf kills does CAP claim from the wolf eradication program? ( We haff ze wullf vinal zalution!)
How many REAL missions have been flown with our ARCHER Hyperspectral systems? Any successes? ( Oh please don't tell me about secret missions with stellar success that we can't talk about, please?)
How many lives have been saved by CAP ELT missions?
Was Lee Harvey Oswald really a cadet, or is that an internet myth and photo hoax?
You wanted real questions? You gottem'!
Capt. Lord
Why do ELT's sound like a submarine preparing to dive?
Why do I sometimes hear ELTs that aren't really there?
Quote from: CaptLord on April 21, 2007, 03:09:27 PM
Real Questions:
Was Lee Harvey Oswald really a cadet, or is that an internet myth and photo hoax?
You wanted real questions? You gottem'!
Capt. Lord
I recently saw a program about the Kennedy assassination and aftermath, and they showed a pic of Oswald in a cadet uniform that I had never seen before (ID card style), so I would be inclined to give that one a true vote.
Actually I understood him to have been a Boy Scout and a member of an Army JROTC group.
He later went into the Marine Corps.
CAP cadet pic... does he have the AF AUX triangle? Or the pepsi patch?
In the picture of Oswald, he had the old "C.A.P.C." cut outs which cadets wore.
Elided. See below.
What is a challenge coin and what's so impressive about them? I never heard of them prior to CAP and Is aw two handed out today and have no clue why they're such a big deal.
Quote from: flyerthom on April 23, 2007, 06:25:12 AM
What is a challenge coin and what's so impressive about them? I never heard of them prior to CAP and Is aw two handed out today and have no clue why they're such a big deal.
Wikipedia.....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_coin
Quote from: flyerthom on April 23, 2007, 06:25:12 AM
What is a challenge coin and what's so impressive about them? I never heard of them prior to CAP and Is aw two handed out today and have no clue why they're such a big deal.
Well because they are round (the coins!), some of our members think that challenge coins are food. Lower-ranking cadets will also settle for electrical wires, but there is nothing like a challenge coin. I like them, but mostly because I like shiny things. I work extra hard for ribbon attachments so I can have more shiny. I think I'm up to like 12 attachments now. ;D I'll let MIKE answer the rest, if he so chooses.
Quote from: CadetProgramGuy on April 23, 2007, 06:30:35 AM
Quote from: flyerthom on April 23, 2007, 06:25:12 AM
What is a challenge coin and what's so impressive about them? I never heard of them prior to CAP and Is aw two handed out today and have no clue why they're such a big deal.
Wikipedia.....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_coin
Re: Ask MIKE
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Quote from: flyerthom on Today at 01:25:12 AM
What is a challenge coin and what's so impressive about them? I never heard of them prior to CAP and Is aw two handed out today and have no clue why they're such a big deal.
Well because they are round (the coins!), some of our members think that challenge coins are food. Lower-ranking cadets will also settle for electrical wires, but there is nothing like a challenge coin. I like them, but mostly because I like shiny things. I work extra hard for ribbon attachments so I can have more shiny. I think I'm up to like 12 attachments now. I'll let MIKE answer the rest, if he so chooses.
Thank you both for the info and smile!
Quote from: SAR-EMT1 on April 22, 2007, 10:24:49 PM
Actually I understood him to have been a Boy Scout and a member of an Army JROTC group.
He later went into the Marine Corps.
CAP cadet pic... does he have the AF AUX triangle? Or the pepsi patch?
Cadets did not wear the pepsi patch.
What is the AF AUX triangle? I see nothing like that in
here (http://cgi.ebay.com/US-CIVIL-AIR-PATROL-INSIGNIA-1942-1985-NR_W0QQitemZ270112905899QQihZ017QQcategoryZ4723QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem).
Oswald was wearing essentially the same style uniform I wore as a cadet in 1964. That's why I said cadet uniform.
Whats the latest thing going in your wing?
Why is Civil Air Patrol now called U.S. Civil Air Patrol, anyway?
Quote from: 12211985 on July 02, 2007, 05:36:54 AM
Why is Civil Air Patrol now called U.S. Civil Air Patrol, anyway?
So we aren't confused with the Australian or Brazilian Civil Air Patrols... ::)
:)
^^ Why is every thread that was not a uniform/U.S. CAP/
I hate TP......turning into a uniform/ U.S. CAP/ I hate TP thread?
To be fair... The thread was intended to be a way to get my opinion on various CAP and CAP Talk related subjects... Some stuff I just can't answer.
MIKE, what part of the cow does the Angus come from?
Quote from: 12211985 on July 03, 2007, 12:41:16 AM
MIKE, what part of the cow does the Angus come from?
Angus is a type of cow vs a part of a cow. i.e. Holstein, Dairy, ect....
Referencing aircraft a cessna is a cessna, however there are 152's, 172's ect....
Quote from: CaptLord on April 21, 2007, 03:09:27 PM
Real Questions:
How many lives have been saved by CAP ELT missions?
Capt. Lord
I know of 2 (in same crash about 3 years ago) - Mishap aircraft on final on ILS in IMC, crashed in remote area, ELT went off. CAP aircraft with qualified crew happenned to be in general area RTB from maintenance and was diverted in flight by ATC, identified lat/long from DF'ing ELT (never saw the ground or the crash due to cloud cover). Ground teams used lat/long to hike in to crash site. Two survivors injured, third DOA. Credited w/ 2 saves by AFRCC. It was pretty impressive.
Of course we've all done lots of "fell off the bench in the avionics shop" ELT Missions
Quote from: CadetProgramGuy on July 03, 2007, 01:50:11 AM
Quote from: 12211985 on July 03, 2007, 12:41:16 AM
MIKE, what part of the cow does the Angus come from?
Angus is a type of cow vs a part of a cow. i.e. Holstein, Dairy, ect....
Referencing aircraft a cessna is a cessna, however there are 152's, 172's ect....
Sorry-- No Go.
There are Beef Cows and there are Dairy Cows
Holstein is breed in Dairy, Angus in Beef, etc etc.
Quote from: RogueLeader on July 03, 2007, 03:08:26 AM
Quote from: CadetProgramGuy on July 03, 2007, 01:50:11 AM
Quote from: 12211985 on July 03, 2007, 12:41:16 AM
MIKE, what part of the cow does the Angus come from?
Angus is a type of cow vs a part of a cow. i.e. Holstein, Dairy, ect....
Referencing aircraft a cessna is a cessna, however there are 152's, 172's ect....
Sorry-- No Go.
There are Beef Cows and there are Dairy Cows
Holstein is breed in Dairy, Angus in Beef, etc etc.
I trump thee with thine Linky.....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angus_cattle
Quote from: RogueLeader on July 03, 2007, 03:08:26 AM
Quote from: CadetProgramGuy on July 03, 2007, 01:50:11 AM
Quote from: 12211985 on July 03, 2007, 12:41:16 AM
MIKE, what part of the cow does the Angus come from?
Angus is a type of cow vs a part of a cow. i.e. Holstein, Dairy, ect....
Referencing aircraft a cessna is a cessna, however there are 152's, 172's ect....
Sorry-- No Go.
There are Beef Cows and there are Dairy Cows
Holstein is breed in Dairy, Angus in Beef, etc etc.
This is just a slap with the glove now........
http://cattle-today.com/
What does *bump* mean?
I see people write this every now and then on the forum, and have no clue what it means.
It means that the thread was dead for awhile and someone resurrected it by "bumping" it to the top...there you go.
Now you know, and knowing is half the battle!
Quote from: Gorfour20 on July 03, 2007, 05:41:33 AMNow you know, and knowing is half the battle!
Reminds me of those dubbed-over GI Joe PSAs on ebaumsworld. Ever seen those? They're hilarious.
This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mceixfgUAvc) is the funniest one, in my opinion.
Quote from: RogueLeader on July 03, 2007, 03:08:26 AM
Quote from: CadetProgramGuy on July 03, 2007, 01:50:11 AM
Quote from: 12211985 on July 03, 2007, 12:41:16 AM
MIKE, what part of the cow does the Angus come from?
Angus is a type of cow vs a part of a cow. i.e. Holstein, Dairy, ect....
Referencing aircraft a cessna is a cessna, however there are 152's, 172's ect....
Sorry-- No Go.
There are Beef Cows and there are Dairy Cows
Holstein is breed in Dairy, Angus in Beef, etc etc.
Furthermore, the species is cattle (or more specifically, bovine). Cows are adult female cattle who have given birth to two or more calves. :)
No I just made the [darn] quote up and what the 'heck' does that have to do with the thread? Wow, you really defined yourself today, I guess an ample response that has nothing to do with the thread will be sent soon in response to this post. Ad hoc reasoning in the flesh!
QuoteBovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Ongoing Surveillance Plan
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/hot_issues/bse/downloads/BSE_ongoing_surv_plan_final_71406%20.pdf
It explains it ALL!!! READ THE RESEARCH!!!
Quote from: Gorfour20 on July 03, 2007, 06:18:24 AM
No I just made the [darn] quote up and what the 'heck' does that have to do with the thread? Wow, you really defined yourself today, I guess an ample response that has nothing to do with the thread will be sent soon in response to this post. Ad hoc reasoning in the flesh!
"Now you know, and knowing is half the battle!" comes from those old GI Joe PSAs on television. The National Fensler Film Council took all the PSAs and dubbed them over, making them funny as heck. They came to mind when you said "Now you know, and knowing is half the battle!" Here's
another (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GK9RtrNX_s) one.
Quote from: CadetProgramGuy on July 03, 2007, 05:18:24 AM
Quote from: RogueLeader on July 03, 2007, 03:08:26 AM
Quote from: CadetProgramGuy on July 03, 2007, 01:50:11 AM
Quote from: 12211985 on July 03, 2007, 12:41:16 AM
MIKE, what part of the cow does the Angus come from?
Angus is a type of cow vs a part of a cow. i.e. Holstein, Dairy, ect....
Referencing aircraft a cessna is a cessna, however there are 152's, 172's ect....
Sorry-- No Go.
There are Beef Cows and there are Dairy Cows
Holstein is breed in Dairy, Angus in Beef, etc etc.
I trump thee with thine Linky.....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angus_cattle
I should have said "Normal uses" for those breeds,
and you USED Wilipedia as a source ::)
not the most credible, my friend
But still better than NOTF >:D
Quote from: RogueLeader on July 03, 2007, 02:06:23 PM
Quote from: CadetProgramGuy on July 03, 2007, 05:18:24 AM
Quote from: RogueLeader on July 03, 2007, 03:08:26 AM
Quote from: CadetProgramGuy on July 03, 2007, 01:50:11 AM
Quote from: 12211985 on July 03, 2007, 12:41:16 AM
MIKE, what part of the cow does the Angus come from?
Angus is a type of cow vs a part of a cow. i.e. Holstein, Dairy, ect....
Referencing aircraft a cessna is a cessna, however there are 152's, 172's ect....
Sorry-- No Go.
There are Beef Cows and there are Dairy Cows
Holstein is breed in Dairy, Angus in Beef, etc etc.
I trump thee with thine Linky.....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angus_cattle
I should have said "Normal uses" for those breeds,
and you USED Wilipedia as a source ::)
not the most credible, my friend
But still better than NOTF >:D
^^Anything is better than NOTF....Besides I did somthign they don't...I have two sources.....Mooo
Is this still valid? Ie still ask questions.
Can I be the "Resident Curmudgeon" rather than a "Salty & Seasoned Contributor"? Please?
Yep, me too. I am far closer to a curmudgeon(just ask my wife).