We're all living on borrowed time

[Skybird]

Anyone remembering Nevil Shute's novel "On the beach"? We had it in English class at school.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Beach_%28novel%29

The New York Times called it "the most haunting evocation we have of a world dying of radiation after an atomic war."[7] San Francisco Chronicle reviewer called it "the most shocking fiction I have read in years. What is shocking about it is both the idea and the sheer imaginative brilliance with which Mr. Shute brings it off."[7] Daily Telegraph calls it "Shute's most considerable achievement" and The Times states that it is "the most evocative novel on the aftermath of a nuclear war."[8] The Guardian comments that "fictions such as On the Beach played an important role in raising awareness about the threat of nuclear war. We stared into the abyss and then stepped back from the brink."[8] Los Angeles Times describes the novel as "timely and ironic...an indelibly sad ending that leaves you tearful and disturbed" and The Economist calls it "still incredibly moving after nearly half a century."

[Garion]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Are you kidding? It's my dream to live in a post-nuclear apocalyptic world, where the the rules do not exist, except one: survive. Where men will throw Darwinism into high gear in a landscape of burnt out cities and throngs of rag-tag refugees. Where a single mention of gun control, civil rights, or women's lib would start a mad riot of violence, and orgies would become the new Netflix. No more computers, no more job, no more IRS or Uncle Sam. Just bare existence without any excuses.

Well, come on, doesn't everyone have a dream?

Me too. I want to drive fast, armed to the teeth with a faithful hound by my side, change my name to Max and go meet Tina Turner... Man that's the life for me.

It's either that or do a Keven Kostner when the world floods

It Would be interesting

Sign me up Onkel Neal

Edit: I did a bad thing and spelt Onkle Neal Wrong.......
Cheers
Gary.. erm sorry Max.... or Kevin.

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Garion

Sign me up Onkel Neil

I'm sure he will...once you get his name right.

[Garion]

OOPS I blame the meds ....

Cheers

Gary

[Onkel Neal]

Originally Posted by Tribesman

I suppose you could not bother waiting for the nuclear holocaust and just move to Somalia.

I could, but I think I would stand out more there. Good idea, though

Originally Posted by Garion

Me too. I want to drive fast, armed to the teeth with a faithful hound by my side, change my name to Max and go meet Tina Turner... Man that's the life for me.

It's either that or do a Keven Kostner when the world floods

It Would be interesting

Sign me up Onkel Neal

Edit: I did a bad thing and spelt Onkle Neal Wrong.......
Cheers
Gary.. erm sorry Max.... or Kevin.

A dream is always better when it's shared

[Betonov]

Well, if the world goes back to the dark ages, someone will need a siege engineer.

[Garion]

Originally Posted by Betonov

Well, if the world goes back to the dark ages, someone will need a siege engineer.

Yer hired, start tomorrow and bring a packed lunch

Cheers

Gary

[Wolferz]

Two men enter. One man leaves.

Embargo ON!

[Betonov]

Ready

[Mr Quatro]

Overheard in a backroom of one Iranian admiral while talking to a visiting unnamed DPRK dignitary,

"The closer we can get to the American coast line with one of our submarines without being detected ... means a shorter range for our nuclear tipped missiles"

Silly people don't even know what a white room is

[Wolferz]

Originally Posted by Mr Quatro

Overheard in a backroom of one Iranian admiral while talking to a visiting unnamed DPRK dignitary,

"The closer we can get to the American coast line with one of our submarines without being detected ... means a shorter range for our nuclear tipped missiles"

Silly people don't even know what a white room is

They're also unfamiliar with the Virginia class attack sub.

[Onkel Neal]

They will get to know them soon

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

They will get to know them soon

LOL