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

glatt · 01-16-2009, 07:42 AM

It's those damn pesky Canadian Geese.

This is the excuse we need to invade Canada. We'll need their fresh water eventually. Might as well do it now.

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!

Trilby · 01-16-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf

Oh, come on. "Flock of birds" is a euphemism for "laser guided anti-aircraft missle."

You've made my day!

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.

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

Aliantha · 01-19-2009, 06:00 PM

Surely it's just an automatic response which many airlines have in place? I'm sure it'll all be sorted out.

I imagine they recieved the call from CS who probably just had a list of people to call (and might not be too bright) about not using their tickets and the passengers probably went straight to the media with the story rather than go to the airline and put forward their case.

Sensationalism at its worst.

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, 07:59 AM	#17
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	#21
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	#22
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	#23
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

01-18-2009, 10:32 PM	#25
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

01-16-2009, 07:42 AM	#16
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	It's those damn pesky Canadian Geese. This is the excuse we need to invade Canada. We'll need their fresh water eventually. Might as well do it now.

01-16-2009, 10:22 AM	#20
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, 10:34 PM	#26
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	#27
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	#28
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, 06:00 PM	#29
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Surely it's just an automatic response which many airlines have in place? I'm sure it'll all be sorted out. I imagine they recieved the call from CS who probably just had a list of people to call (and might not be too bright) about not using their tickets and the passengers probably went straight to the media with the story rather than go to the airline and put forward their case. Sensationalism at its worst. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

01-19-2009, 06:01 PM	#30
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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