Ccc | Saturday, September 16, 2000 - 04:48 pm  I can't believe I didn't think of this before. But those rubber water baloon slingshots we used to use on the dock would get the stuff over easily. They claim about 200 yards, but you can esily get 100 yards with one. It takes 3 people to use it, though. Think they were about 30.00. I hate to admit that we aimed at other boats - but only the ones illegally speeding by the marina. We were just lucky we never hurt anyone! Boat stores or maybe a sporting goods store carry them. Are yours open on Sunday? |
Zelda | Saturday, September 16, 2000 - 05:01 pm  Ccc you are too much ... I wish you lived closer ... I wish everyone did! |
Kitkat | Saturday, September 16, 2000 - 07:10 pm  How about some doggie shampoo for Pugita? |
Jana | Saturday, September 16, 2000 - 07:26 pm  good ideas guys...Sunday just might be the day that we strike ;) |
Shipwreck | Saturday, September 16, 2000 - 07:37 pm  CCC I hope you hit a few jetskis with those water balloons. Good idea for government cut on a sunday afternoon! Angels be careful...be clever. Godspeed! |
Zelda | Saturday, September 16, 2000 - 08:06 pm  I'll try again !! |
Zelda | Saturday, September 16, 2000 - 08:17 pm  OK - we are meeting tonight to work on our strategy. the necessities may be OK, could use another idea or two for goodies. Keep your ears open for ideas - it's not to late to post them. Don't forget us !!!!!!!! |
Ccc | Saturday, September 16, 2000 - 08:36 pm  I almost had a heartattack - thought this thread had dissappeared LOL!!! Zelda, they were just talking about personal items and Curtis said he still has 4 razors left!!?? I like the Sunday paper idea Carm suggested - it probably won't have anything about BB anyway!! |
Admin | Saturday, September 16, 2000 - 08:41 pm  No, it's such a hot topic, it got it's own area! |
Jana | Saturday, September 16, 2000 - 08:43 pm  i hope someday the Angels will get to REALLY make this mission come true! let's cross our fingers!....maybe next week we can get this all together..keep sending us idea folks! |
Ccc | Saturday, September 16, 2000 - 08:45 pm  Neil - way cool, sounds better than the Toilet Paper Angels ! You guys are making history. . Has anyone had the nerve in other BB houses? Shipwreck - No jets. LOL WE were responsible drunks! Just the big boats with big wakes. You know government cut? Do I know you??? |
Egbok77 | Saturday, September 16, 2000 - 09:42 pm  Jana, I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Go Angels GO!! You can do it!! |
Zelda | Saturday, September 16, 2000 - 10:04 pm  Thanks! Looks like Neil wants a new thread - so I'm moving. |
Zelda | Saturday, September 16, 2000 - 10:06 pm  Looks like Neil wants a new thread. Fine by me. |
Shipwreck | Saturday, September 16, 2000 - 11:16 pm  So this is where they moved it! CCC...shipwrecked woodstock on a reef in tonga |
Glass | Sunday, September 17, 2000 - 01:51 am  Ccc - great (and devious) minds think alike. I posted a similar slingshot recommendation yesterday evening. I still think it would work best (mounted on two short poles and braced against something for stability?). It was followed up by someone's plan for a potato cannon (how funny). What's next a mobile catapult?? A Jai Lai(sp?) scoop?? A spear gun (too dangerous)?? As for what to include in the next care package - how about some shorts for George that fit. A can of tuna for Eddie (his favorite). An autograph book for Curtis (could have used it at the Emmys). A pen pal letter for Josh (so he won't be lonely anymore). And for Jamie a halloween costume (A Tammy Faye Mask perhaps?) Too mean you say? Well how about a can of slim fast? You angels are so cool!! I only wish I was there to help. Keep up the great work! |
Ccc | Sunday, September 17, 2000 - 02:50 am  Glass - the slingshot we used could be handled by 3 girls, if one (Raz ?) has a strong arm. We did it - but it requires a little practice. And maybe the beer we all drank first helped! Ours also might have been a wimp compared to yours!! It was rubber with handles at each end. Don't know if I could do it now, but in my early 30's I could. Come to think of it, they may cost more than 30.00 now - or even be illegal! (I'm a bit Jurassic, myself). Anyway, didn't mean to step on your idea - I didn't see it. They should go to a boat store or wherever and ask to try it out first! Do you think they could land a package far enough in for the guys to see it? I'm actually serious here. |
Ccc | Sunday, September 17, 2000 - 03:46 am  Shipwreck - OUCH - Do I understand you hit a reef in a wooden boat in a gov cut pass on Tonga? (I'm simple!) |
Jana | Sunday, September 17, 2000 - 08:36 am  thanks for including me in on the fun girls! it was fun to keep in contact with Zelda last night, she was having a GREAT time! |
Zelda | Sunday, September 17, 2000 - 09:00 am  Thanks to you Jana for all of your help! I think my favorite part was hearing the HGs scream to us and talking to all my new friends on the phone ... the bill will be huge but it was worth it! |
Shipwreck | Sunday, September 17, 2000 - 11:20 am  CCc: email me pepper@weather.org. Our Hylas 47 Woodstock Hit a reef and sank in Tonga. We started out in Lauderdale and sailed across the Pacific. |
Glass | Sunday, September 17, 2000 - 12:11 pm  Ccc - Time is running out. Maybe a few calls around could locate one and maybe some quick experimentation and a little practice would determine the best trajectory and the amount of strength needed to launch items successfully. Is should be easily transportable but would take a few persons to operate. Are the angels sure of the complete layout and fencing situation (Are there more than two fences and can the distances be accurately estimated?) This is definitely a workable plan. Time is the biggest obstacle. |
Monkeygirl | Sunday, September 17, 2000 - 03:24 pm  we made these (balloon launchers) ourselves in college. no need to buy one. at pharmacy or medical supply store, buy 15-20 yards of surgical tubing. cut it in two equal halves. take a plastic funnel, cut 2 holes opposite one another near the mouth of the funnel, and thread half of the tube through each one. you want to have both ends of the tubing in a person's hand, a knot would come undone from the funnel. one person holds funnel, open in front of them, with whatever goodie inside, two people hold loose ends on either side. person in middle pulls backwards and sits on ground (to ensure upward flight path), then let's fly. practice at the park until you get the trajectory down. wait til they're out in back yard, then fire a couple practice shots with water balloons first (to practice getting into the yard. it will take a few adjustments to get it right), then send your care package. good luck! i wish i was in LA to help |
Enb | Sunday, September 17, 2000 - 05:20 pm  This is too cool. Reminds of the 'hunky shotguns' we used to make. You take tin cans and tape them together in a certain fashion. Then lighter fluid, a bit of shaking and a match, and you could shoot a tennis ball a good 50 yards or more! |
Ccc | Sunday, September 17, 2000 - 09:35 pm  Hey Glass - I read a post somewhere about an angel who was checking into a purchase at Toys R Us. I'm in rural Mo., now - finding such a thing would require driving 100 miles... I 'spect you've figured out that the 4 or so posts above from "Zelda" (all dtd 9/16) were bogus. I've no idea of their 'next' time frame now. I was sorta drafted at the last minute - but I'm sure they have a layout. It's posted on megaphone lady's website. I'm intrigued with your name - do you do glassblowing, stained glass?? |
Glass | Monday, September 18, 2000 - 12:04 am  Ccc - (I looked for an email but none was listed) I am a glass fuser (5 different kilns) and a bead maker (with a torch). I started with stained glass 15 years ago and have tried glassblowing but there are no local facilities (big ole furnace needed). For the past 12 years I have been designing and creating custom jewelry. I do art shows in the summer months and really enjoy working for myself. My company name is GLASSWEAR. (I noticed that you are in rural MO. I am stuck out in west TX, literally in the middle of nowhere - Midland.) I think that your posts are interesting and will keep an eye out for you. |
Ccc | Monday, September 18, 2000 - 12:45 am  Glass - sorry about the email. I thought I had fixed that - it is there now. Maybe since this thread is sorta obsolete, we can get away with one last OT message! That is so cool. I love artisans (my major was fine arts). I haven't been to a show of any kind since I left Fl a few years ago - no one wants to come here!! But we had lots of them on the beaches, etc. I know absolutely nothing about glass fusing or glasswork of any kind - but I admire it. I once commissioned a stained glass piece as a gift. It was a little studio in Ybor City (the old cigar section of Tampa). Anyway, I love it when I find someone who can actually make a living at something they enjoy. Congrats. |