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    When I was 7, I made a space ship out of a cardboard box. It worked! It wasn't in space though. When I was 7 I built a space ship - and it acheived an approximate altitude of 4500 feet. Dad was pissed that I burned the driveway. He had no idea of the 'genius' in his midst. Chuck
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    It's complicated Yes, it is! We sure wouldn't want to piss-off Mexico. Chuck
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    Wouldn't surprise me if they were. Chuck
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    Coots died just before the blowout (at 86), and the company is being acquired (maybe) by Halliburton. But I'd hope that every single person with that kind of expertise (like, for instance, Boots) is at least being consulted for their opinion. Wendy P. Thanks for the info, Wendy! I've been away from the oil patch for some time and hadn't kept-up. It sure couldn't hurt to consult him. With his knowledge and all... Chuck
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    I've seen blow-outs here on land and they were usually taken care of in 3-5 days. A blow-out as deep as this on is, under water, has got to be a chore. Chuck
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    They could put a BOP onto the cut off section of the riser, but they couldn't close it because the stuff attached to the top of the original BOP (called the LMRP, Lower Marine Riser Package) is not designed to handle the well pressure. What they could do is unbolt the LMRP from the BOP and install another BOP. They would have to deal with the fact that there are two pieces of drill pipe side-by-side in the open end of the riser that likely extend down through the LMRP and likely into the BOP. There are discussions about removing the drill pipe on ~pages 28-29-30 here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/uscgd8/4551846015/page28/. No solution is simple and they all come with risk of making the thing worse. What they're doing right now isn't the greatest for capturing the oil, but it's low-risk. Interesting stuff! No matter how you slice it, it's a heckuva mess. The Gulf is in dire straits. Chuck
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    The way they went at it, I'd be surprised if thye got a clean cut, they still had almost a thousand pounds of side presure from th ebent pipe , as they cut into the straight section, Needless to say, the side presure broke th ecut off wire, cuasing a delay...but guesss they worked that out, by the next time I looked at the live feed, the bent section was gone! I ahve never heard of trying to cap a pipe with a flat peice, (which is what It apears they did)....Duh...how is that going to cap it? i am sure greater minds than mine are working on this, I am only a half ass machinist and a metal fabricator...but suire looks stupid to me, several aproaches they have taken! Too bad, Red Adair is no longer with us. There's always 'Boots and Coots'... they could cap it. Chuck
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    I understood, when the pipe was cut-off, something went wrong and they wound-up with a jagged edge. I thingk they were wanting to put a BOP or something on the pipe and now, they can't. ??? Chuck
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    Politics be damned! We've got a horrible situation in the Gulf. Git after it, Mr. Norris! Chuck
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    Duct tape? Chuck
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    van der Sloot confessed today, to killing the Chilean girl according to an AP story! Chuck
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    Quenville, keeping his lines mixed-up was a good move. Kept Philly on their toes. Laviolette, was trying to slow his guys down a bit in game 4... so they could last. This is really anyone's series to win. Chicago just needs to keep their heads-up and in the game. Chuck
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    You got that right! Niemi has been doing real good. Maybe, a little more help from his teamates wouldn't hurt. The Blackhawks need to out-speed the Flyers and wear them down. Keep their mind in the game and play hard for 60-minutes. I'm afraid if, the Blackhawks make any mistakes in game 6, theFflyers will have the edge in game 7. Quenville has been to the finals and led the Blues to the Cup... he knows what to do. Kane and Toews need to really, be on their toes and 'centered'. Go Blackhawks!!! Chuck
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    I dont even know what that means, but it sure funny. I guess it is kinda like getting "fucked sideways while running up a hill in Louisiana" Something I heard while in the Army. Sideways? I didn't know it had been moved! Chuck
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    Just scoring more goals would work (and did). Chicago definately stepped-up their game. They were letting Philly bully them in the last two games. Last night, they got after it and used their speed and better passing. The hard hits on Philly didn't hurt any. Also, Quenville kept mixing-up his lines and I think, that threw Philly off. Chicago has to keep their confidence up and their heads in the game. Chuck
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    Damn - You're rich . . . It's only PBR. Chuck DAYUM Chuck.. I like you.... A Texican with tastes for soething other than the crap that passes bor beer in that part of the world I grew up in Milwaukee The beer capital of the world! Shoot, my Grand-dad drank it, my Dad drank it... good enough for me! Chuck
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    Ain't that the cowboy pick up line? You bet! It works, too! Chuck
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    Damn - You're rich . . . It's only PBR. Chuck Oh - My bad. Naw... cheap date! That and a couple of two for one bean burritos! Chuck
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    Looking good after two periods. If, they can just hold-on. Go Blackhawks!!! Chuck
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    Being a 'Broad Street Bullies' fan, I guess, you would! I've seen Chicago come from behind and win. The next game is for either team to win. Here's hoping. the home ice will help the Blackhawks. Chuck
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    Woord? Chuck
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    Actually, you know, you're right. So, basically, personally speaking and to be honest with you, I'm annoying myself, talking like that! Chuck
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    I know what you mean! Chuck
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    Another one I find annoying is 'O.K.' as whoever's first word in a sentence. Chuck