Forrestal going to the breakers

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besilarius

October 23, 2013, 08:19:02 PM
"Most gods throw dice, but Fate plays chess, and you don't find out until too late that he's been playing with two queens all along".  Terry Pratchett.

During filming of Airplane, Leslie Nielsen used a whoopee cushion to keep the cast off-balance. Hays said that Nielsen "played that thing like a maestro"

Tallulah Bankhead: "I'll come and make love to you at five o'clock. If I'm late, start without me."

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"With your eyes closed?"
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GDS_Starfury

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October 23, 2013, 08:33:52 PM
interesting that in todays money it cost only 1/3 or so of the newest Nimitz class.
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mirth

#2
October 23, 2013, 08:49:37 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on October 23, 2013, 08:33:52 PM
interesting that in todays money it cost only 1/3 or so of the newest Nimitz class.

Interesting is the word for it.
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GDS_Starfury

#3
October 23, 2013, 08:52:10 PM
well I can see where some nuclear reactors and modern electronics might add to the cost a bit.
Jarhead - Yeah. You're probably right.

Gus - I use sweatpants with flannel shorts to soak up my crotch sweat.

Banzai Cat - There is no "partial credit" in grammar. Like anal sex. It's either in, or it's not.

Mirth - We learned long ago that they key isn't to outrun Star, it's to outrun Gus.

Martok - I don't know if it's possible to have an "anti-boner"...but I now have one.

Gus - Celery is vile and has no reason to exist. Like underwear on Star.

mirth

#4
October 23, 2013, 09:01:08 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on October 23, 2013, 08:52:10 PM
well I can see where some nuclear reactors and modern electronics might add to the cost a bit.

$4 Billion worth of additional cost?
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Staggerwing

#5
October 23, 2013, 09:01:17 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on October 23, 2013, 08:52:10 PM
well I can see where some nuclear reactors and modern electronics might add to the cost a bit.

Yep, was just going to mention this. First nuclear carrier was the Enterprise, laid down several years later. She is still the longest warship ever built. Ever.
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GDS_Starfury

#6
October 23, 2013, 09:09:22 PM
Quote from: mirth on October 23, 2013, 09:01:08 PM
$4 Billion worth of additional cost?

wiki says that cost of all 10 Nimitz's averaged to $4.5 billion each.
Jarhead - Yeah. You're probably right.

Gus - I use sweatpants with flannel shorts to soak up my crotch sweat.

Banzai Cat - There is no "partial credit" in grammar. Like anal sex. It's either in, or it's not.

Mirth - We learned long ago that they key isn't to outrun Star, it's to outrun Gus.

Martok - I don't know if it's possible to have an "anti-boner"...but I now have one.

Gus - Celery is vile and has no reason to exist. Like underwear on Star.

LongBlade

#7
October 24, 2013, 08:49:31 AM
OK, why the heck did none of you guys bid two cents for that?

It's perfect for a Grogheads cruise.
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Not all those who wander are lost;
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besilarius

#8
October 24, 2013, 03:34:04 PM
They let maintenance down and she has running rust.
Have you got a crew of dwarves willing to chip and scrape and paint to get over this?
"Most gods throw dice, but Fate plays chess, and you don't find out until too late that he's been playing with two queens all along".  Terry Pratchett.

During filming of Airplane, Leslie Nielsen used a whoopee cushion to keep the cast off-balance. Hays said that Nielsen "played that thing like a maestro"

Tallulah Bankhead: "I'll come and make love to you at five o'clock. If I'm late, start without me."

"When all other trusts fail, turn to Flashman." — Abraham Lincoln.

"I have enjoyed very warm relations with my two husbands."
"With your eyes closed?"
"That helped."  Lauren Bacall

Master Chiefs are sneaky, dastardly, and snarky miscreants who thrive on the tears of Ensigns and belly dancers.   Admiral Gerry Bogan.

bayonetbrant

#9
October 24, 2013, 03:43:19 PM
We've got Gus.  Does that count?
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LongBlade

#10
October 24, 2013, 03:48:38 PM
Quote from: besilarius on October 24, 2013, 03:34:04 PM
They let maintenance down and she has running rust.
Have you got a crew of dwarves willing to chip and scrape and paint to get over this?

You're telling me that we can't get two cents worth of fun out of it before it sinks?
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
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