Archive for The Motor Forum talking cars since 2006          The Motor Forum Forum Index -> General PG Indonesian asteroid This didn't get much coverage at the time. Apparently a 20metre asteroid hit the atmosphere just over a month ago. Nice big bang, no damage as it was too small. Rather puts some people's obsession with CO2 into context. When the big rock hits us that will be it. But actually I'm really reassured as "The White House is to develop a policy on the space object impact threat by October next year."   http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienc...-fears-about-Earths-defences.html Boxer6 Re: Indonesian asteroid PG wrote: But actually I'm really reassured as "The White House is to develop a policy on the space object impact threat by October next year."   Ooh good - so that's alright then!! God help us all...... .......       'G' A nice big party, a positive state of mind and a best case scenario would get such an event off to a good start. Running around screaming and climbing over others is no way to end a life with dignity. Anyway, it might just improve things in the long run. woof woof We should fit big rockets to the earth to move it out of the way of asteroids. Dr. Hfuhruhurr In which case, we could also move it slightly further from the sun and solve global warming ... 'G' Or perhaps we could land on it, place a few bombs on it, marvel at the bravery of the multinational Astronauts involved as they are lost one by one. Then make a film about it. Big Blue Why are the Indonesians firing asteroids at us? Dr. Hfuhruhurr They heard about the Northern Rock breakup so they wanted to get their own back ... Big Blue Dr. Hfuhruhurr wrote: They heard about the Northern Rock breakup so they wanted to get their own back ... So was it the "good debt" asteroid or the "bad debt" asteroid? Racing Erk! So it exploded at the sort of height (or lower) that airliners fly at? Turbonutter Was Bruce Willis informed?   DradusContact Racing wrote: Erk! So it exploded at the sort of height (or lower) that airliners fly at? Seemed to suggest it was much higher, 20km i think. Its scary but there is little you can do.  Any nation proposing any sort of credible defence (ie some sort of giant mass accelerator cannon or something in space) would be accused of all sorts. I think theres an anti 'weapons in space' ban too isnt there? Dr. Hfuhruhurr DradusContact wrote: I think theres an anti 'weapons in space' ban too isnt there? There you are then. Arrest the asteroids for contravening the treaty. Problem solved. Racing DradusContact wrote: Racing wrote: Erk! So it exploded at the sort of height (or lower) that airliners fly at? Seemed to suggest it was much higher, 20km i think. I was getting metres and feet confused! Still if you were flying at 37k ft and an asteroid exploded at 10k ft away from you with the force of three Hiroshimas, I'd imagine the shockwave would be unfunny! DradusContact Indeed.  Would be put your head between your knees time, if you even had that much warning. BeN I'm surprised that even I haven't heard of it. woof woof "Would be put your head between your knees.." Does it have to be your own knees? Dr. Hfuhruhurr In that situation, probably not! PG woof woof wrote: "Would be put your head between your knees.." Does it have to be your own knees? Bastardising the Jimmy Carr idea, it depends if you can still find your own knees. DradusContact woof woof wrote: "Would be put your head between your knees.." Does it have to be your own knees? since you have only got moments to live you migh as well go for it.... TimR DradusContact wrote: woof woof wrote: "Would be put your head between your knees.." Does it have to be your own knees? since you have only got moments to live you migh as well go for it.... Sounds like you've volunteered to sit next to Alan on the plane Dr. Hfuhruhurr Whenever I sit next to an attractive woman on a plane, I wonder if there'd be a chance of a shag if there was an emergency and we survived ... TimR Dr. Hfuhruhurr wrote: Whenever I sit next to an attractive woman on a plane, I wonder if there'd be a chance of a shag if there was an emergency and we survived ... ....then you look in the mirror and realise you'd have to rely on the old fallback of the Porsche keyring? Sorry Nick DradusContact Girl on Plane: (Repeated to different men throughout the movie) I don't mean to sound forward. I mean, I know I hardly know you. But I don't think we're gonna live through this. And... I've never been with a man before. Scouse Captain: "Ladies and gentlemen this is you captain speaking. We have lost power to both engines and are preparing for an emergency landing on the ocean. Please remain calm and adopt the crash position." Lady Passenger to male in next seat: "Oh My God! We're going die! Qucik before we do, treat me like a woman should be treated!" Male passenger quickly removes shirt & trousers: "Here, iron these." *gets coat* Dr. Hfuhruhurr Sandra Bullock: But I've heard that relationships based on stressful situations never last. Keanu Reeves: We'd better base it on sex then. DradusContact Scouse, if you did pull that joke, you can die safe in the knowledge everyone spent their last moments on earth in uncomfortable, tumbleweed silence Dr. Hfuhruhurr TimR wrote: ... and realise you'd have to rely on the old fallback of the Porsche keyring? If that worked, I don't think I'd want to shag her. Unless she was very fit, obviously ... Martin Dr. Hfuhruhurr wrote: TimR wrote: ... and realise you'd have to rely on the old fallback of the Porsche keyring? If that worked, I don't think I'd want to shag her. Unless she was very fit, obviously ... You'd be mad not to, we're not talking about anything long term!! Let me know if it works.  If it does, I might get an M keyring   DradusContact Ive got one of these Martin That'll work!!! I was going to get one of the '5' keyrings, but my kids bought me a round BMW one for my birthday and I didn't have the heart to change it as they chose it over the one I wanted. I'll just have to live with it looking like I drive something from lower down the range (model wise)....     Dr. Hfuhruhurr Martin wrote: If it does, I might get an M keyring   But you'd give yourself away by talking about the excellent mpg you're getting ... Martin I don't talk to women about mpg, I'm not completely daft!! I talk about the space in the back and wipe clean leather seats...... It must be working as a young (well, 26 so young to me!) girl in our procurement department has been pestering me to take her out for a ride in it. I never got that with the Passat   Dr. Hfuhruhurr Martin wrote: I don't talk to women about mpg, I'm not completely daft!! I talk about the space in the back and wipe clean leather seats...... It must be working as a young (well, 26 so young to me!) girl in our procurement department has been pestering me to take her out for a ride in it. I never got that with the Passat   I'm sure I told you about the young lady who showed no particular interest until I gave her a lift in the M3, whereupon she wanted to jump my bones ... Martin I guess the 2.0 litre diesel might not have quite the same effect, but my winning personality and good looks should fill the gap!!! She is a big car and motorsports fan so understands what engine I have! Dr. Hfuhruhurr Martin wrote: She is a big car and motorsports fan so understands what engine I have! So she must have liked the 130i. DaveGibson Martin wrote: .......  It must be working as a young (well, 26 so young to me!) girl in our procurement department has been pestering me to take her out for a ride in it.   ....... I didn't realise procurers were organised into departments. PG Martin wrote: She is a big car and motorsports fan so understands what engine I have! Yes, but does she know what engine the car has?   Martin PG wrote: Martin wrote: She is a big car and motorsports fan so understands what engine I have! Yes, but does she know what engine the car has?   I think I mentioned it   Dave - you wouldn't believe the size of our procurement department.  They do a good job in our area, but they always insist on us doing things properly (contracts approved by legal etc), which is arigh pain and slows me down!! DaveGibson Martin, I was equating 'procuring' with 'soliciting'. Apex clipper Dr. Hfuhruhurr wrote: In which case, we could also move it slightly further from the sun and solve global warming ... Stop talking sense and polluting our atmosphere with that porker!        The Motor Forum Forum Index -> General Page 1 of 1