OT: Trivia Time

Capt Squid · 05-02-09, 02:14 PM

No, not a dog vane.

This is a BAGGYWRINKLE, anti-chafing gear on the rigging to prevent the sail from being worn through by friction.

Good question, huh?

'NOTHER QUESTION:

During the buildup for D-Day, the amount of men and material in England was colossal. So much so, that it was joked that these were the only things keeping England from sinking into the sea. What were "these?" Pix, pls.

Torplexed · 05-02-09, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt Squid

During the buildup for D-Day, the amount of men and material in England was colossal. So much so, that it was joked that these were the only things keeping England from sinking into the sea. What were "these?" Pix, pls.

Capt Squid · 05-03-09, 12:00 AM

Pretty smug, aren't you, Torplexed??? Well, sir, here's yer cookie AND a glass of milk. You're pretty good at deciphering my questions.

By D-Day, about 3000 of those gasbags had been produced. A Barrage Balloon Battery was equipped with 45 balloons. The purpose was to deter low-level aircraft. Most were over England, although some were in use at Normandy. Germany used very few, but they did have effective counter-measures in effect. Even the doodle bugs weren't bothered by the balloons because cable cutters had been built into the wing's leading edges.

'NOTHER QUESTION:

Who/what is/was Pluto??? (Careful, there are multiple answers and I want the main ones!) (There are far too many minor ones.)

Jester107th · 05-05-09, 10:58 AM

The name of Squid's first stuffed animal??

Capt Squid · 05-05-09, 01:59 PM

If only we could send you to a Marching Party, Jester.

gunter · 05-05-09, 05:28 PM

Who: A dog

What is: A planet. (At least when I was in school)

Was: In WWII it was a plan to construct pipelines in the channel from England to France.

Or

It was the code name of the Bay of Pigs Invasion.

Capt Squid · 05-05-09, 11:35 PM

You forgot this guy:

The Roman God of the Underworld.

Ah, why not? Here's yer cookie.

Jester, you get NUTHIN!

'NOTHER QUESTION:

You should be able to recognize this structure/area. Were there any others like this? If so, where?

05-03-09, 12:00 AM	#3
Capt Squid Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Patrol Depth at 3 knots Posts: 115 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Pretty smug, aren't you, Torplexed??? Well, sir, here's yer cookie AND a glass of milk. You're pretty good at deciphering my questions. By D-Day, about 3000 of those gasbags had been produced. A Barrage Balloon Battery was equipped with 45 balloons. The purpose was to deter low-level aircraft. Most were over England, although some were in use at Normandy. Germany used very few, but they did have effective counter-measures in effect. Even the doodle bugs weren't bothered by the balloons because cable cutters had been built into the wing's leading edges. *'NOTHER QUESTION:* Who/what is/was Pluto??? (Careful, there are multiple answers and I want the main ones!) (There are far too many minor ones.) Last edited by Capt Squid; 05-03-09 at 12:58 PM.

05-05-09, 10:58 AM	#4
Jester107th Sailor man Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 49 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	The name of Squid's first stuffed animal?? __________________ Jim Nowak

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05-02-09, 02:14 PM	#1
Capt Squid Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Patrol Depth at 3 knots Posts: 115 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	No, not a dog vane. This is a BAGGYWRINKLE, anti-chafing gear on the rigging to prevent the sail from being worn through by friction. Good question, huh? *'NOTHER QUESTION:* During the buildup for D-Day, the amount of men and material in England was colossal. So much so, that it was joked that these were the only things keeping England from sinking into the sea. What were "these?" Pix, pls.

05-05-09, 01:59 PM	#5
Capt Squid Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Patrol Depth at 3 knots Posts: 115 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	If only we could send you to a Marching Party, Jester.

05-05-09, 05:28 PM	#6
gunter Sub Club Alum Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 22 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Who: A dog What is: A planet. (At least when I was in school) Was: In WWII it was a plan to construct pipelines in the channel from England to France. Or It was the code name of the Bay of Pigs Invasion.

05-05-09, 11:35 PM	#7
Capt Squid Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Patrol Depth at 3 knots Posts: 115 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	You forgot this guy: The Roman God of the Underworld. Ah, why not? Here's yer cookie. Jester, you get NUTHIN! *'NOTHER QUESTION:* You should be able to recognize this structure/area. Were there any others like this? If so, where?