Plane Crash in Husdon River 16th Jan 2009 - Page 2

Cicero · 01-16-2009, 01:02 AM

It was 2 flocks of birds.....

Scriveyn · 01-16-2009, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Cicero

It was 2 flocks of birds.....

Mmmm, coordinated attack.

What puzzles me is that they didn't sink a vessel or two on the river - or did they?

Anyway, a big kudos to the crew and captain.

Pie · 01-16-2009, 07:59 AM

I might support the invasion of Canada to do battle with their so-called 'geese'. Them f*ckers are mean!

TheMercenary · 01-16-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Pie

I might support the invasion of Canada to do battle with their so-called 'geese'. Them f*ckers are mean!

When we lived at Ft. Monmouth, NJ, next to Red Bank, the Geese would use the post as a landing area on the migration, mostly because of the large wide open parade fields. They would crap everywhere, you couldn't even walk down the sidewalks without stepping in the geese grease. Nasty birds. Fun to look at, not so fun to have around.

Sundae · 01-16-2009, 10:22 AM

Saw this on the front pages this morning.
Great rescue effort. Also on the press conference just now, a spokesperson (sorry, I wasn't paying full attention) said that the majority of people were calm and just grateful to be rescued. Wonderful. I'd like to think I'd be the same, rather than having ther screamie-meemies and demanding attention. But if I'd been on a plane that crashed I have a horrible feeling I'd have been in the minority....

Elspode · 01-17-2009, 08:23 PM

Security cam videos have been released. Amazing, amazing job.

Subsequent to the splashdown, you see the people standing on the wings, and the plane floating downstream at an alarming rate.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-18-2009, 03:28 AM

In 50 feet of 32 degree water.
I am, however, uncomfortable with the label "Hero", for the pilot and crew. They did a perfect job, exactly what they had been trained to do. I have nothing but praise for their performance, I still think Hero is not appropriate.

Griff · 01-18-2009, 08:12 AM

He put her down so smoothly. Amazing.

glatt · 01-18-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

In 50 feet of 32 degree water.
I am, however, uncomfortable with the label "Hero", for the pilot and crew. They did a perfect job, exactly what they had been trained to do. I have nothing but praise for their performance, I still think Hero is not appropriate.

If he's a hero, then so is everyone who does their job to the best of their ability. I think it fits. Not many people do their jobs that well.

Elspode · 01-18-2009, 10:32 PM

I'm okay with the guy being a hero. I mean, if he'd fucked up severely and killed everyone, he'd sure as hell be a goat.

Aliantha · 01-18-2009, 10:34 PM

If he's not a hero, then neither are the marines or soldiers or airforce pilots either.

They're just doing the job they've been trained for.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-20-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Aliantha

If he's not a hero, then neither are the marines or soldiers or airforce pilots either.

They're just doing the job they've been trained for.

That's right. Heroes do more than their job, over and above the line of duty. They are the one's that get medals(sometimes) for extraordinary deeds.

Urbane Guerrilla · 01-19-2009, 01:04 AM

Wot Ali sed. Bruce, you need to appreciate heroes more, and have some also, and be able to say why. This may be why you and I argue so much. You aren't appreciating some of the things that really make life worth living. Heroism is one of these.

TheMercenary · 01-19-2009, 05:55 PM

You have got to be kidding me.

http://consumerist.com/5134413/spiri...on-flight-1549

Elspode · 01-19-2009, 06:01 PM

That's it. My next protest song is going to be entitled "Its all about the money".

Please PM me your best examples of insane shit that is done in the name of money.

01-16-2009, 01:02 AM	#1
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	It was 2 flocks of birds..... __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

01-16-2009, 07:59 AM	#3
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	I might support the invasion of Canada to do battle with their so-called 'geese'. Them fckers are mean*! __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

01-17-2009, 08:23 PM	#6
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Security cam videos have been released. Amazing, amazing job. Subsequent to the splashdown, you see the people standing on the wings, and the plane floating downstream at an alarming rate. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

01-18-2009, 03:28 AM	#7
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	In 50 feet of 32 degree water. I am, however, uncomfortable with the label "Hero", for the pilot and crew. They did a perfect job, exactly what they had been trained to do. I have nothing but praise for their performance, I still think Hero is not appropriate. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-18-2009, 08:12 AM	#8
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	He put her down so smoothly. Amazing. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

01-16-2009, 10:22 AM	#5
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Saw this on the front pages this morning. Great rescue effort. Also on the press conference just now, a spokesperson (sorry, I wasn't paying full attention) said that the majority of people were calm and just grateful to be rescued. Wonderful. I'd like to think I'd be the same, rather than having ther screamie-meemies and demanding attention. But if I'd been on a plane that crashed I have a horrible feeling I'd have been in the minority....

01-18-2009, 10:32 PM	#10
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I'm okay with the guy being a hero. I mean, if he'd fucked up severely and killed everyone, he'd sure as hell be a goat. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

01-18-2009, 10:34 PM	#11
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	If he's not a hero, then neither are the marines or soldiers or airforce pilots either. They're just doing the job they've been trained for. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

01-19-2009, 01:04 AM	#13
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	Wot Ali sed. Bruce, you need to appreciate heroes more, and have some also, and be able to say why. This may be why you and I argue so much. You aren't appreciating some of the things that really make life worth living. Heroism is one of these. __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

01-19-2009, 05:55 PM	#14
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	You have got to be kidding me. http://consumerist.com/5134413/spiri...on-flight-1549 __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

01-19-2009, 06:01 PM	#15
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	That's it. My next protest song is going to be entitled "Its all about the money". Please PM me your best examples of insane shit that is done in the name of money. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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