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bigboywooly · 03-10-07, 11:56 AM

Tis 5 smaller roundabouts around one large
Surprisingly its easy to navigate and works

Hackett · 03-10-07, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bigboywooly

Tis 5 smaller roundabouts around one large
Surprisingly its easy to navigate and works

That must be confusing to folks who don't live in the area or tourists, UK rounabouts are left traffic, and that centre "Island" is right traffic. Looks simple on the overhead view, but I bet a little intimitating at street level for someone who's never seen it before.

bigboywooly · 03-10-07, 01:57 PM

You know Hackett in all the times I have used it I never thought about the centre one being the other way - direction wise

:hmm:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon)

Buggins · 03-10-07, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bigboywooly

You know Hackett in all the times I have used it I never thought about the centre one being the other way - direction wise

:hmm:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon)

You must be that guy who came roaring past me in the wrong direction last time I was up that way!

Hackett · 03-10-07, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Buggins

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigboywooly

You know Hackett in all the times I have used it I never thought about the centre one being the other way - direction wise

:hmm:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon)

You must be that guy who came roaring past me in the wrong direction last time I was up that way!

Safe-Keeper · 03-10-07, 03:32 PM

I never understood what was up with the lack of rotaries in the US. They're so incredibly good at decreasing traffic jams that it's a joke.

Iron Budokan · 03-10-07, 05:30 PM

We have a roundabout (or rotary) right here in Jackson, MS. (We call it a doughnut, however.) It's right outside the airport and without it traffic would be backed up for miles every day, especially during peak driving times.

ReallyDedPoet · 03-10-07, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Roundabouts are intersections without traffic lights.

There is one on PEI where I live the size of a bagel

, wish I had a picture to show.

Sgian Dubh · 03-10-07, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Barkhorn1x

I have respect for you Brits in many areas - but what the hell is that??

It is, obviously, a swarm of sp*rm trying vailiantly to get to the egg in the center

(I am refering to the bottom diagram of the M-25)

Onkel Neal · 03-11-07, 01:28 PM

Contest closed, results are being fed into the Subsim computer now.

Kapitan_Phillips · 03-11-07, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgian Dubh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barkhorn1x

I have respect for you Brits in many areas - but what the hell is that??

It is, obviously, a swarm of sp*rm trying vailiantly to get to the egg in the center

(I am refering to the bottom diagram of the M-25)

Wrong. Thats a line of British sperm queuing patiently to get to the egg in the center

tommyk · 03-11-07, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Contest closed, results are being fed into the Subsim computer now.

and the winners are... [drummroll]

Onkel Neal · 03-11-07, 01:56 PM

Here are the winners!

Matthew Brown, score 60
LUKE YAXLEY, score 55

runnerups:
Stan Kaestner, 50
DC Broodo, 50
Nancy Matthews, 45
William Dean, 45
Shawn Smyth, 45
Kyle Warner, 40
Preston Jones, 40
Rich Wilson Peters, 40
Eric Waterson, 25
Manileve, 25
Danny Resser, 15
matthew griggs, 15
paul summers, 15
Denis Dickerson, 15
Paul Johnstone, 15

tommyk · 03-11-07, 01:57 PM

congrats to the winners! enjoy it!

Onkel Neal · 03-11-07, 02:21 PM

Some of the correct and more intersting answers to the survey questions

1. In WWII, which US sub sank the most Japanese subs?
The USS Batfish, with 5 IJN subs, currently a museum piece in Muskogee

2. In Silent Hunter I, how many kids did the skipper have and what were they, sons/daughters?
Two daughters AND A BABY, judging by the AND 6 MONTHS distance between their polka dots on their dresses, I presume ages six and four.

3. What is one technique a US sub skipper could employ to avoid detection by destroyer?
Run slow and deep, change thermal layers and zig zag.
Ask for silent running
Keep 5000 yards away from them
Join the Marines.

5. Which US sub commander sank five Japanese destroyers?
Sam Dealey, USS Harder. He was a Texan so I knew Neal would put a question like this on the test.

6. What did Bernard leave in torpedo tube #5?
I'm going to guess it was either his inflatable dutch wife, the cook or my personal favourite, Training torpedoes
A Bible
all the crews dirty laundrey he was supposed to wash
Ask Tomsen, it took him three hours to clean out!!!
amputated leg
the captains pet iguana
red triangle, everyone knows that!
his service record, he was hoping to jettison it

8. During the Battle of the Philippine Sea, which two US subs sank which two Japanese carriers?
The Albacore (SS-218, not AGSS-569) fired upon and sunk the Taiho, and the USS Cavalla sunk the Shokaku
Cavalla and Albacore, another question Neal would use since he is a volunteer on Cavalla in Galveston!

9. Name one thing that was good for morale in Silent Hunter III.
Sinking the enemy! Well, it always made me feel better.
the good docter
promotion (grade up)
Ample supplies of playboys, twinkies and USO sponsored Villiage People performances...
music playing

10. Name one of the Barb crew who blew up the Japanese train.
William Hatfield, who rigged the trigger for the explosive
Markuson
Link on Train operations

11. In Silent Hunter III, which officer gave the player the weather?
The Navigation Officer in vanilla
the nav
Frau Gruppeneuher ze vezzerman und ze singing und dancing llamas of Paris
navigation officer

12. Name two of the programmers of Silent Hunter II.
Dave Bringhurst, Scottt Daley
Troy Heere and Dave Bringhurst
Rick Martinez - Bill Becker (Ed. actually these guys were SH1)
Shaun Storc and Carl Norman... (Ed. these were the producers, not programmers)

13. What did Dick O'Kane attribute the loss of Wahoo to?
The circular run of one of her own torpedoes.
Circular torpedo run, then damage, then Coastal gun, followed by
seaplane attack, followed by sub-chasers, followed by lack of propellor
probably followed by a lot of water being where it shouldn't be...Basically
they were sh*t outa luck...

14. In Silent Hunter I, how many stories high was the tallest building in the coastal cities?
6 at a guess.
3
12, look really closely for signs about mid 90's era japanese porno websites... closer...

Correct answer was 12

Thanks for participatin in the contest, as always, you guys made it fun!
Neal
Subsim

03-10-07, 11:56 AM	#46
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Tis 5 smaller roundabouts around one large Surprisingly its easy to navigate and works __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

03-10-07, 01:57 PM	#48
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	You know Hackett in all the times I have used it I never thought about the centre one being the other way - direction wise :hmm: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon) __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

03-10-07, 03:32 PM	#51
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	I never understood what was up with the lack of rotaries in the US. They're so incredibly good at decreasing traffic jams that it's a joke. __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.

03-10-07, 05:30 PM	#52
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	We have a roundabout (or rotary) right here in Jackson, MS. (We call it a doughnut, however.) It's right outside the airport and without it traffic would be backed up for miles every day, especially during peak driving times. __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

03-11-07, 01:56 PM	#58
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,284 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Here are the winners! Matthew Brown, score 60 LUKE YAXLEY, score 55 runnerups: Stan Kaestner, 50 DC Broodo, 50 Nancy Matthews, 45 William Dean, 45 Shawn Smyth, 45 Kyle Warner, 40 Preston Jones, 40 Rich Wilson Peters, 40 Eric Waterson, 25 Manileve, 25 Danny Resser, 15 matthew griggs, 15 paul summers, 15 Denis Dickerson, 15 Paul Johnstone, 15 __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

03-11-07, 01:28 PM	#55
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,284 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Contest closed, results are being fed into the Subsim computer now.

03-11-07, 01:57 PM	#59
tommyk Watch Officer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Near U-995 (Kiel, Germany) Posts: 337 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	congrats to the winners! enjoy it! __________________ Gute Jagd und fette Beute!

03-11-07, 02:21 PM	#60
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,284 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Some of the correct and more intersting answers to the survey questions 1. In WWII, which US sub sank the most Japanese subs? The USS Batfish, with 5 IJN subs, currently a museum piece in Muskogee 2. In Silent Hunter I, how many kids did the skipper have and what were they, sons/daughters? Two daughters AND A BABY, judging by the AND 6 MONTHS distance between their polka dots on their dresses, I presume ages six and four. 3. What is one technique a US sub skipper could employ to avoid detection by destroyer? Run slow and deep, change thermal layers and zig zag. Ask for silent running Keep 5000 yards away from them Join the Marines. 5. Which US sub commander sank five Japanese destroyers? Sam Dealey, USS Harder. He was a Texan so I knew Neal would put a question like this on the test. 6. What did Bernard leave in torpedo tube #5? I'm going to guess it was either his inflatable dutch wife, the cook or my personal favourite, Training torpedoes A Bible all the crews dirty laundrey he was supposed to wash Ask Tomsen, it took him three hours to clean out!!! amputated leg the captains pet iguana red triangle, everyone knows that! his service record, he was hoping to jettison it 8. During the Battle of the Philippine Sea, which two US subs sank which two Japanese carriers? The Albacore (SS-218, not AGSS-569) fired upon and sunk the Taiho, and the USS Cavalla sunk the Shokaku Cavalla and Albacore, another question Neal would use since he is a volunteer on Cavalla in Galveston! 9. Name one thing that was good for morale in Silent Hunter III. Sinking the enemy! Well, it always made me feel better. the good docter promotion (grade up) Ample supplies of playboys, twinkies and USO sponsored Villiage People performances... music playing 10. Name one of the Barb crew who blew up the Japanese train. William Hatfield, who rigged the trigger for the explosive Markuson Link on Train operations 11. In Silent Hunter III, which officer gave the player the weather? The Navigation Officer in vanilla the nav Frau Gruppeneuher ze vezzerman und ze singing und dancing llamas of Paris navigation officer 12. Name two of the programmers of Silent Hunter II. Dave Bringhurst, Scottt Daley Troy Heere and Dave Bringhurst Rick Martinez - Bill Becker (Ed. actually these guys were SH1) Shaun Storc and Carl Norman... (Ed. these were the producers, not programmers) 13. What did Dick O'Kane attribute the loss of Wahoo to? The circular run of one of her own torpedoes. Circular torpedo run, then damage, then Coastal gun, followed by seaplane attack, followed by sub-chasers, followed by lack of propellor probably followed by a lot of water being where it shouldn't be...Basically they were sht outa luck...* 14. In Silent Hunter I, how many stories high was the tallest building in the coastal cities? 6 at a guess. 3 12, look really closely for signs about mid 90's era japanese porno websites... closer... Correct answer was 12 Thanks for participatin in the contest, as always, you guys made it fun! Neal Subsim