Jet man

David Morton · 25th November 2009, 01:23 PM

A non political post.
Yves Rossy failed in an attempt to cross between North Africa and Europe (Morocco to Spain) in his unique jet powered wing and ended up crashing into the sea.
Jetman rescued from Atlantic as stunt fails - Asylum UK | For All Mankind -- Men's Lifestyle, Opinion and Humour

Maybe crashing is a bit strong as he used a parachute and then waited for a helicopter to rescue him.

There were no politicians harmed during the writing of this thread.

The Baron · 25th November 2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Morton

A non political post.
Yves Rossy failed in an attempt to cross between North Africa and Europe (Morocco to Spain) in his unique jet powered wing and ended up crashing into the sea.
Jetman rescued from Atlantic as stunt fails - Asylum UK | For All Mankind -- Men's Lifestyle, Opinion and Humour

Maybe crashing is a bit strong as he used a parachute and then waited for a helicopter to rescue him.

There were no politicians harmed during the writing of this thread.

David you know I'm not so sure. Presumably this guy created a hell of a carbon footprint just to fail in his attempt and what's more - what about the pollution & potential threat to marine life from kerosene and rare earth metals used in the jet pack?

I think you are going to have to try a little harder in your feeble attempts to become politically correct mate.... and I'm also darned sure that there are politicians of a certain hue monitoring this thread to say nothing of Greepeace.

Pete McCluskey. · 25th November 2009, 05:15 PM

I totally agree Keith, It is an obvious attempt by David to start a political bun fight about the foolishness of people who undertake such adventures.
And the cost to the taxpayer of the S.A.R. effort. Not to mention the huge carbon footprint imposed upon all creatures, by the idiot jet man and the ships and aircraft used in the rescue.
A blatant attempt to politicise the forum once again! Shame.

The Baron · 25th November 2009, 06:10 PM

I wonder whether we should just ignore him Pete via the forum Ignore fangly doodle thang.

Jack · 25th November 2009, 06:15 PM

You guy's are funny and entertaining, love the humor..

Pete McCluskey. · 25th November 2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith1

I wonder whether we should just ignore him Pete via the forum Ignore fangly doodle thang.

I don't think so Keith, I think rather than ignore David we should appoint ourselve's as Deputy PC police,keep a close eye on him and be ready to pounce next time he oversteps the PC line.
And in case of extreme trangressions email Ron.

The Baron · 25th November 2009, 06:40 PM

Good thinking - yes that's the answer...

Pete McCluskey. · 25th November 2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by molleur

You guy's are funny and entertaining, love the humor..

Au Contraire' young man, Keith and I are quite serious and intend to bring self control and Political correctness back to the paddock.

Jack · 25th November 2009, 08:29 PM

Aw, I enjoy the fun and games...

Brian Hamilton · 26th November 2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete

Au Contraire' young man, Keith and I are quite serious and intend to bring self control and Political correctness back to the paddock.

OH GOD!!

IS THERE NOWHERE SACRED?!

Hehehe! Bloody Brits are going to ruin it all for us!

David Morton · 27th November 2009, 02:42 AM

Pete = non Brit. Probably offspring of a deportee

but we have no way of knowing as no records were kept. Surname is more Celtic so a possible stowaway.

Dalton Veitch · 27th November 2009, 05:42 AM

Gee, "David Morton" sounds like a nom de plume doesn't it? How terribly deliberately British. He's probably actually christened Dom Mortoni or some such, and hides his real identity while he writes inflammatory stories about ocean crossing attempts and other allegorical messages. Thank goodness that Pete and Keith have him pegged.

The Baron · 27th November 2009, 06:07 AM

Ever watchful.

Dave yellow card mate...

To quite honest I really don't what the fuss is about Botany Bay it looks a nice place to me and has a cafe, toilets and crazy golf too..

I realise that you have to go through Margate to get there (if you're coming from London) and nowhere is perfect, least of all Margate where you tend to bump into a load of mature males in pubs, talking out of the corner of their mouths and muttering things about train robberies and such, but the fresh clean air wafting over from Zeebrugge will soon put you right..

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David Morton · 27th November 2009, 07:33 AM

Years ago I did have an Italian nickname and Italian girlfriend from Genoa when I was stationed with the 203 Nimrod Squadron in Malta in the early seventies. She used to fly into Malta every Thursday evening and departed again on Monday morning. It was all so long ago I would have to ring her up an ask what it was. Apart from that, I am really 'almost' a Geordie (north east England from the same pit village as the late and very great Sir Bobby Robson - Langley Park).

Terry Oxandale · 27th November 2009, 10:58 AM

I love waking up to a good cup and a funny (really funny) string!!!

Pete McCluskey. · 27th November 2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by David Morton

Pete = non Brit. Probably offspring of a deportee

but we have no way of knowing as no records were kept. Surname is more Celtic so a possible stowaway.

Hmmmm.. Very close David, I'll give you a hint. My Grandfather knew a lot
of Irish rebel songs.

David Morton · 28th November 2009, 02:16 AM

Italian nickname was 'Tesca'. From another time I guess or at least lost on me.
ps Initially I thought she was saying it was 'Tesco' but corrected me with 'a' at the end. If it was Tesco I could have used my loyalty card......

David Morton · 28th November 2009, 02:20 AM

Pete- I didn't know Ireland deported people to the colonies as well.
In the 50s and 60s there was a scheme here that you could buy a ticket to Australia
for £10. The return fare was a shed load more apparently.

Pete McCluskey. · 28th November 2009, 03:37 AM

Ireland didn't deport anyone David, but plenty of Irish were transported to the colonies for crimes against the Crown.
The ten pound scheme was an immigration policy initiated by Australia a long time later, after WW2. Di's family came to OZ as ten pound migrants.

Russ Noble · 28th November 2009, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Conquest351

OH GOD!!

IS THERE NOWHERE SACRED?!

Hehehe! Bloody Brits are going to ruin it all for us!

I agree Brian!

I think we should banish all poms to their own seperate GT40 forum! I think I'll PM Ron and suggest that!

He's always pretty receptive to constructive ideas to improve this forum!!