[haggis]

Bill,
Well as we were looking at the first Trident in the Devonshire dock hall it was the top man himself that made the comment! I think that he would know . A true gent now sadly passed away.

[Bill McCarthy]

Sorry haggis, but again, not the case. I was in Barrow-in-Furness at the time, saw the fifth scale model from which the entire submarine scale is taken. It cost millions of pounds on it’s own and I took particular notice of the machinery layout as it was “my part of ship”. The aft end is left off until pre-installation trials are carried out on the main propulsion unit, then it is installed and the aft end closed up. These trials are necessary because the aft end would have to be cut off again to remove large “bits” should they fail on board. He was having you on, surely.

[Mr Bags]

This submarine reminds me of our own Airlander, both of which seem to be having that sinking feeling

[OCB]

Whether extensions (fnarr) were needed or not - I'm pretty sure that the invoices on all sides will have included 50 grand for a hammer etc.

One of my Uni profs used to build nukular power plants. He gave up trying to keep the sub-contractors "honest". He kept copies of invoices for temporary lighting that ran into millions, as he was sure one day there would be a Parliamentary Inquiry.

When it didn't turn up after 40 years, he kept them for teaching purposes.

[GolfHotel]

My nephew was a "Nuclear Safety Engineer" working on the subs at Barrow.

Naturally it was pointed out by his best man at his wedding that Homer Simpson was as well.

[Flintstone]

Sorry, got to call you on that one. As any fule no, Homer Simpson worked in the Springfield plant.

[GolfHotel]

Oh come on! Even the village irriot no’s Homer never did any work.

[OCB]

Are you kidding? It took Homer years to perfect the art of being in a job and doing nothing.

normally with that ability he should have been promoted to at least senior management levels, even Board level - but good old Homer knew eagles may soar, but weasels don’t get sucked into jet engines...

[Josh]

normally with that ability he should have been promoted to at least senior management levels, even Board level - but good old Homer knew eagles may soar, but weasels don’t get sucked into jet engines...

Weasels maybe, but I once hit a fox at around V1 on a 737. Didn’t go down the engine thankfully but left its earthly remains over the landing gear and the flap. I have a photo of the tech log entry somewhere.

[Paultheparaglider]

Fox hunting by 737? I hope you had your red tabard on.

[Flintstone]

I almost clipped a deer once, landing at Templehof.

I was landing, not the deer.

[Dave W]

Not Christmastime, then.

[OCB]

I almost clipped a deer once, landing at Templehof.

I was landing, not the deer.

Oh dear, the poor deer. I can imagine it would have been quite dear for you, and the deer would be dearly departed if you had hit it. I guess you have no idea if the deer was ok?

(I’ll get my coat....)

[Flintstone]

In this weather you don’t need a coat. Just get out.

[OCB]

..guy walks into a bar wearing a deerskin jacket.

Barman says “that must be a few bucks...”

Agreed, I’ll leave now....