Administrators Eric Posted July 18, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted July 18, 2019 9 minutes ago, janice6 said: I would agree that it's a frightening scenario to consider accidentally dropping a thermonuclear device. BUT. Remember, none that were accidentally dropped, went off. Tell that to the bovine bystander. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Just now, Eric said: Tell that to the bovine bystander. You know that that was eventually an intended food source, but in his wildest dreams that farmer never thought his beef would go for that much per pound. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Posted July 18, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted July 18, 2019 1 minute ago, janice6 said: You know that that was eventually an intended food source, but in his wildest dreams that farmer never thought his beef would go for that much per pound. Irradiated beef is pricey. Although the fissile material was not in the bomb when it dropped, the Tritium, or whatever they used to boost the detonation was. I bet the cleanup costed Uncle Sugar plenty. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 26 minutes ago, Eric said: Irradiated beef is pricey. Although the fissile material was not in the bomb when it dropped, the Tritium, or whatever they used to boost the detonation was. I bet the cleanup costed Uncle Sugar plenty. I agree. I also would venture that to say the military was embarrassed about this fiasco, would be the understatement of the year. Worst words in the military language: "Oh God, not again!". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentpoet Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 12 hours ago, kerbie18 said: They paid off a farmer for dropping a hydrogen bomb on his cow. I can only imagine what an awkward conversation that must have been...? Moo....BOOOOOM I like my beef well done too. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Silentpoet Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 1 hour ago, janice6 said: Andre may have worn it better, but she wore it out! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentpoet Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 I can't stand the Disney Star Wars trilogy. Rogue one was good though. Solo was mediocre at best. But I do not hate the actors. I hate the writing and direction, but I think for the most part the actors are doing an ok job given the utter **** the writers have handed them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipedreams Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 9022dcec63678217.mp4 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul53 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 When all is said and done, Albuquerque is the only major American city to have an atom bomb dropped on it. So far. That we know of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul53 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 The greatest benefit of being an ER nurse is, just when you think you've seen it all, people start huffing wasp spray! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul53 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) Won a contest. All I wanted was a DVD player. Got the the Grand Prize! Got my DVD player, a TV and X-Box I gave to my son in law, 4 boxes of Jolly Time popcorn monthly for a year, and this thing. Commercial popcorn machine, taking up space in my one room apartment. Nobody wants to buy it (MSRP > $2000, hoping for $500) now thinking of what school or church I can "donate" it to for a tax break if they send me the paperwork putting me over the SS income limit. I know, I know. First world problem! Open to suggestions......no, can't weaponize it, but makes great popcorn! Or take Tom Lehrer's suggestion and poison pigeons in the park. Edited July 19, 2019 by Paul53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ricordo Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Paul53 said: Won a contest. Salvation Army. They'll give you a receipt. Fill it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul53 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 11 minutes ago, Ricordo said: Salvation Army. They'll give you a receipt. Fill it out. Outstanding thought! Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ricordo Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Paul53 said: Outstanding thought! Thank you! Check this out. https://satruck.org/Home/DonationValueGuide There's no listing for a commercial pop corn machine. You might be better off consulting your accountant. I would think that a fair value is at least $500.00, but I'm not an accountant. Best, Edited July 19, 2019 by Ricordo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul53 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 12 minutes ago, Ricordo said: Check this out. https://satruck.org/Home/DonationValueGuide There's no listing for a commercial pop corn machine. You might be better off consulting your accountant. I would think that a fair value is at least $500.00, but I'm not an accountant. Best, I'LL TRY AGAIN. iT SHOULD ONLY SHOW FOR Southern Maine. Although the MSRP seems absorbitant, I'm hoping for 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricordo Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 https://goodwillnne.org/donate/donation-value-guide/ The sliding scale there is helpful. Determine and multiply. I can imagine that some people would go nuts over it. Many a man caves without one. Or theater rooms. Or for outdoor get-togethers/parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Paul53 said: The greatest benefit of being an ER nurse is, just when you think you've seen it all, people start huffing wasp spray! So many people always looking for something. They can not put into words what they want, but their doing things that contradict logic and reason. This is no different than intended suicide. Trying for the ultimate experience (which to many is death), while putting little effort into the hunt, shows that you have little respect for your own existence. With this in mind, I find it hard to have respect for you too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Paul53 said: Won a contest. All I wanted was a DVD player. Got the the Grand Prize! Got my DVD player, a TV and X-Box I gave to my son in law, 4 boxes of Jolly Time popcorn monthly for a year, and this thing. Commercial popcorn machine, taking up space in my one room apartment. Nobody wants to buy it (MSRP > $2000, hoping for $500) now thinking of what school or church I can "donate" it to for a tax break if they send me the paperwork putting me over the SS income limit. I know, I know. First world problem! Open to suggestions......no, can't weaponize it, but makes great popcorn! Or take Tom Lehrer's suggestion and poison pigeons in the park. I see some auto dealers with these in their waiting room or on the display floor. Just a thought! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul53 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 May have to put it out front with a "For Sale, cash only" sign. Should be gone by morning, then I'll have a police report for the deduction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Posted July 19, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted July 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, Paul53 said: May have to put it out front with a "For Sale, cash only" sign. Should be gone by morning, then I'll have a police report for the deduction. Why don't you put it out front and sell some popcorn? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipedreams Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Paul53 said: The greatest benefit of being an ER nurse is, just when you think you've seen it all, people start huffing wasp spray! Dang that stuff is nasty........................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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