skydiver30960 0 #1 August 22, 2008 Imagine NASA comes to you with a proposition. They say "We want you to be the first human being to travel to another star system and land on an Earth-like planet. We can guarantee you that you will arrive safely on that planet and have XYZ number of days to explore. You will be the first to bask under an alien sun. Unfortunately, the system we have in place is a one-way trip, you will not be able to return. We're sending you with gear to try farming on the new planet, but if it doesn't work, you'll starve when your supplies run out." And let's SKIP all the jokes about NASA being able to guarantee anything. Let's just say, for the sake of argument, that they actually have this one nailed down. Wouldya do it? Yay? Nay? Or is it one of those "maybe long ago, but that time has passed" kinda thing for those of you with families? Dunno where this came from, just something I've pondered for a while... Elvisio "just a thought" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 August 22, 2008 In a heart beat. Where do I sign up?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #3 August 22, 2008 Sweet! I was all for it too... right up to the day I got married. Don't think the wifey would be all that thrilled at the idea now. Now, if it were a two-person mission... Elvisio "repopulating the old fashioned way" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #4 August 22, 2008 In order for this mission to establish a permanent presence, we will need to provide for succeeding generations. Therefore I will need the US Women's Volleyball team to accompany me. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #5 August 22, 2008 Quote In order for this mission to establish a permanent presence, we will need to provide for succeeding generations. Therefore I will need the US Women's Volleyball team to accompany me. Women's gymnastic team please.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #6 August 22, 2008 nope. i don't like new things...they scare me. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #7 August 22, 2008 Quote Quote In order for this mission to establish a permanent presence, we will need to provide for succeeding generations. Therefore I will need the US Women's Volleyball team to accompany me. Women's gymnastic team please. Gymnasts are short. And by the time the ship got there, they'd all be legal. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheStepchild 0 #8 August 22, 2008 Quote Quote Quote In order for this mission to establish a permanent presence, we will need to provide for succeeding generations. Therefore I will need the US Women's Volleyball team to accompany me. Women's gymnastic team please. Gymnasts are short. And by the time the ship got there, they'd all be legal. Blues, Dave Ahem. I saw that. Why can't pirates and cowboys co-exist in perfect harmony? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lastchance 0 #9 August 22, 2008 I'd jump on the chance to go into space. There are a few things on this rock that I'd still like to see but they would pale in comparison to atrip into space. I'd need a gun though. Just in case the farming doesn't work. I can live on space game or end it for myself instead of starving to death. I may be getting old but I got to see all the cool bands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #10 August 22, 2008 Can I have Les Stroud, "Survivorman", along as a partner? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #11 August 22, 2008 Brokeback space trip? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #12 August 22, 2008 Will there be an In 'N Out Burger or Taco Bell in case the farming thing doesn't work out? If not; no. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #13 August 23, 2008 Absa-fuckin-lutely! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #14 August 23, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Quote In order for this mission to establish a permanent presence, we will need to provide for succeeding generations. Therefore I will need the US Women's Volleyball team to accompany me. Women's gymnastic team please. Gymnasts are short. And by the time the ship got there, they'd all be legal. Blues, Dave Ahem. I saw that. It's not my fault. Turtle's the one who brought up the women's gymnastic team, and the whole thing is hypothetical anyhow, and, and... Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #15 August 23, 2008 As a solitary individual HELL NO. With some people maybe You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #16 August 23, 2008 In a heartbeat.... I would go. I do have a modicum of survival skillsWhat an incredible opportunity as well as an adventure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leapinglizardto 0 #17 August 23, 2008 Quote Brokeback space trip? Bullseye! Pepsi out the mouth & nose and all over the computer & screen.Oh and : HELL YEAH! I'D GO! Elvisio!It's pretty pathetic when you have to TELL people you're fucking cool Skymama «narrative»This thread will lock in 3..2.. What a load of narrow-minded Xenophobic Bullshit!-squeak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #18 August 23, 2008 Quote In a heartbeat.... I would go. I do have a modicum of survival skillsWhat an incredible opportunity as well as an adventure. your to old, you'd died of ancientness before you got there me too probablyYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #19 August 23, 2008 Wrong!!!!! I am way to ornery to go peacefullyWomen in my family tend to live VERY long lives.. My great grandmother lived to 96 and my grandmother 89. Mom is only 79 and she still walks about 5 or 6 miles on the beach everyday... and takes the boat out on patrol ( USCG Aux) Zero G... that would be REALLLLY nice for all those little gravity induced aches and pains I have racked up by being into far too many extreme activities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBachelor 5 #20 August 25, 2008 If Obama wins, I'll be the first one in line. There are battered women? I've been eating 'em plain all of these years... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RastaRicanAir 0 #21 August 26, 2008 Quote If Obama wins, I'll be the first one in line. I believe THIS is the dark, cold, barren, loveless realm YOU'RE looking for. If you can find some semblance of rational life there, we'll consider you for the other planet thing.OrFunV/LocoBoca Rodriguez/Sonic Grieco/Muff Brother #4411 -"and ladies....messin with Robbie is venturing into territory you cant even imagine!-cuz Robbie is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #22 August 26, 2008 After three years on the moon, your body would be so used to the lesser gravity that your heart and muscles would be atrophied. You probably wouldn't survive a return to Earth. That said, keep asking these imaginative questions. What would the world be like without hypothetical questions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #23 August 26, 2008 Quote . What would the world be like without hypothetical questions? You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misternatural 0 #24 August 26, 2008 >Zero G... that would be REALLLLY nice for- Your magnificent jumleys which would expand even more in space- yeaahh baby! Smashing!Beware of the collateralizing and monetization of your desires. D S #3.1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
