OK, here's the plan: First, we raise $500 million,
 

...then, we jointly buy one of these and launch Subsim SSK#1.

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/2006/08/s80-scorpenes-for-spain-to-sail-out-on-the-main/index.php

We may need an additional $20 mill to get our crew trained by the builders, convert the torpedo room to a lounge with networked PCs, and stock the boat with Springsteen Cds. I'll check the sofa and car for change.

http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/scorpene/scorpene1.html

This sub is just the right size for a Subsim crew of 30, and it comes in black, my favorite color. We're good to go.

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/...Higgins_lg.jpg

We can borrow the money from Bill Gates.

Neal, have you figured out how much money each of us would have to cough up? I'll ask my wife if I can participate. :up:

She said no. :nope:

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Actual time elapsed between asking and getting an answer: zero :rotfl:

I'll PM you when my line of credit gets up into the millions, Neal. Collectors won't be able to find me on an SSK I suppose.

PD

Ok, while we work on raising the money, we may as well start discussing the officers and crew. Who here has the most naval experience, and achieved the highest ranking in a real submarine?

Submarines don't have a Paratroopers so i'll have to pass. :|\\

My guess would be Bill. There used to be a guy who said he commanded an RN boat that frequented the SC forums, but he's not around anymore. I've taken a few sailing classes, so hopefully that gets me a spot. ;)

PD

My closest real submarine experiences were when I capsized with sail boats :cry:

Do glass-bottom boat tours count?

Can I sit next to the window? Can I? Can I?

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Just one point i wanna make, if picked for the crew theres no way in hell im going to be the cook! Message runner OK. Sonar man dont trust me unless you dont mine sinking whales.

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I hold the highest educational credentials. Back in the day, that would make me new aristocracy. Therefore, by age of sail standards, I should be captian. I'll go practice my 'hand on coat with look of importance' pose for when we get the boat. I'd better get a tricorner hat too.

Well since im the only one here who has actully handled a sub I should be the skipper :smug: