Operation Dynamo, May 1940 - Page 2

ryanglavin · 06-22-10, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GoDeep

Do you suppose he's found a new side business?

Trust me, he sure does.

Jimbuna · 06-22-10, 09:10 AM

timmy41 · 06-22-10, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

LOL

GoDeep · 06-22-10, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

What can I say...I'm a glutton for punishment...

Kafka BC · 06-22-10, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

It reminds me of Larry Niven's "Piersons Puppeteers". They were a three-legged two-headed alien race who were all cowards. Their leader was the most cowardly, and was affectionately called "The Hindmost".

Gosh, I haven't read Niven in years, one of the last of the great "Old School" SF writers.

Forget the Kzinti, the Pierson's Puppeteers were by far the most interesting and original alien race ever invented. Any that were met in Niven's books were, by their own standards, quite insane...since no "sane" Puppeteer would leave the safety of their home planet and travel offworld.

If I remember correctly you certainly couldn't make them "Be More Aggressive", with the possible exception of Nessus from Ringworld. They were, however, pretty adept at manipulating events behind the scenes and getting others to do their dirty work...all in the interests of their own safety of course.

Do you think Jim appreciates the parallel?

- Kafka BC

ryanglavin · 06-22-10, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Jim, you must make a killing on this stuff!

GoDeep · 06-23-10, 01:02 AM

I just hope that that doesn't become my epitaph.
I was ordered to patrol there.

Gerald · 06-23-10, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GoDeep

I just hope that that doesn't become my epitaph.
I was ordered to patrol there.

They are gently and have plenty of beer,so after the visit you can go onward to nearest port and relaxing....

HW3 · 06-23-10, 05:50 AM

I once slipped right into the main entrance of Dunkirk harbor at night, torpedoed several ships, and then slipped out the opening on the East side, and made a clean get away. Talk about nerve racking.

06-22-10, 09:10 AM	#17
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,712 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-23-10, 05:50 AM	#24
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,576 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	I once slipped right into the main entrance of Dunkirk harbor at night, torpedoed several ships, and then slipped out the opening on the East side, and made a clean get away. Talk about nerve racking. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

06-23-10, 01:02 AM	#22
GoDeep Planesman Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Netherlands Posts: 188 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I just hope that that doesn't become my epitaph. I was ordered to patrol there.