On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:24:20 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:


I understand that just a few atoms of plutonium in the lungs can produce
cancer in a relatively short time. I wonder why anyone would handle a piece
of the stuff at all, unless it was somehow contained, wrapped, etc.

After reading what Bill said, I googled it and found that in warhead
form (solid, metallic-like) it is pretty harmless if not ingested or
inhaled. As I recall correctly my bucket was to contain a couple
quarts of lube oil into which the plutonium would be dropped.
The gloves were heavy rubber.
But the DC officer never mentioned that the stuff wouldn't kill
me, and whenever I thought back on the scenario and recall
the chalk marks representing plutonium on the deck near the ASROC, I
figured that was about the lamest - and last - thing I would have
done. The Navy isn't exactly death-averse.
But Bill said otherwise, and is right.

--Vic

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
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On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:24:20 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:


I understand that just a few atoms of plutonium in the lungs can produce
cancer in a relatively short time. I wonder why anyone would handle a
piece
of the stuff at all, unless it was somehow contained, wrapped, etc.

After reading what Bill said, I googled it and found that in warhead
form (solid, metallic-like) it is pretty harmless if not ingested or
inhaled. As I recall correctly my bucket was to contain a couple
quarts of lube oil into which the plutonium would be dropped.
The gloves were heavy rubber.
But the DC officer never mentioned that the stuff wouldn't kill
me, and whenever I thought back on the scenario and recall
the chalk marks representing plutonium on the deck near the ASROC, I
figured that was about the lamest - and last - thing I would have
done. The Navy isn't exactly death-averse.
But Bill said otherwise, and is right.

--Vic

ASROC? Automatic suspendible reptile oxidizing container?

Don White wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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RG wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
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Read something interesting in this morning paper about the USS Wasp
visit here this week.
Seems the sailors have a small 'motorcycle gang' called the 'Wasp
Raiders' aboard and bring their bikes along so they can terrorize
foreign ports.
Just stand in the corner and tremble, Don. Try not to **** yourself.
It'll be over soon.

Ahh, another turd drop into rec.boats by Rusty Glands.

He's working overtime to be the biggest jerk in here. Dan better up his
game.




Maybe he is Dan. Their posts read about the same, from what I see of them.

On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:39:16 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
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On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:24:20 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:


I understand that just a few atoms of plutonium in the lungs can produce
cancer in a relatively short time. I wonder why anyone would handle a
piece
of the stuff at all, unless it was somehow contained, wrapped, etc.

After reading what Bill said, I googled it and found that in warhead
form (solid, metallic-like) it is pretty harmless if not ingested or
inhaled. As I recall correctly my bucket was to contain a couple
quarts of lube oil into which the plutonium would be dropped.
The gloves were heavy rubber.
But the DC officer never mentioned that the stuff wouldn't kill
me, and whenever I thought back on the scenario and recall
the chalk marks representing plutonium on the deck near the ASROC, I
figured that was about the lamest - and last - thing I would have
done. The Navy isn't exactly death-averse.
But Bill said otherwise, and is right.

--Vic

ASROC? Automatic suspendible reptile oxidizing container?

Yep. The nuke version.

--Vic

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
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On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:39:16 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
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On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:24:20 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:


I understand that just a few atoms of plutonium in the lungs can produce
cancer in a relatively short time. I wonder why anyone would handle a
piece
of the stuff at all, unless it was somehow contained, wrapped, etc.

After reading what Bill said, I googled it and found that in warhead
form (solid, metallic-like) it is pretty harmless if not ingested or
inhaled. As I recall correctly my bucket was to contain a couple
quarts of lube oil into which the plutonium would be dropped.
The gloves were heavy rubber.
But the DC officer never mentioned that the stuff wouldn't kill
me, and whenever I thought back on the scenario and recall
the chalk marks representing plutonium on the deck near the ASROC, I
figured that was about the lamest - and last - thing I would have
done. The Navy isn't exactly death-averse.
But Bill said otherwise, and is right.

--Vic

ASROC? Automatic suspendible reptile oxidizing container?

Yep. The nuke version.

--Vic

I know these things. You can't fool me.

On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:44:50 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:



I know these things. You can't fool me.

Damn straight. Wouldn't think of even trying.

--Vic

Simple, it's a port visit without full embarkment. CO probably decided
it was ok. Nothing wrong with that.
If you had a slight clue as to hard a Sailor works, how little they are
paid, and how long they're gone for, you'd understand why something like
this is a huge deal. Probably the only time in their career this will
happen. It will go far in motivating them to a deeper motivation in
serving.
John

"Don White" wrote in message
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Read something interesting in this morning paper about the USS Wasp
visit here this week.
Seems the sailors have a small 'motorcycle gang' called the 'Wasp
Raiders' aboard and bring their bikes along so they can terrorize
foreign ports. One Petty Officer 1st Class has a Harley Davidson 2000
Electra Glide.
Seems more like a Club Med cruise!
http://www.hfxnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=39084&sc=89

"Midlant" wrote in message
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Simple, it's a port visit without full embarkment. CO probably decided it
was ok. Nothing wrong with that.
If you had a slight clue as to hard a Sailor works, how little they are
paid, and how long they're gone for, you'd understand why something like
this is a huge deal. Probably the only time in their career this will
happen. It will go far in motivating them to a deeper motivation in
serving.
John



Relax...I grew up in a navy town and still live here.

"Don White" wrote in message
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"Midlant" wrote in message
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Simple, it's a port visit without full embarkment. CO probably decided it
was ok. Nothing wrong with that.
If you had a slight clue as to hard a Sailor works, how little they are
paid, and how long they're gone for, you'd understand why something like
this is a huge deal. Probably the only time in their career this will
happen. It will go far in motivating them to a deeper motivation in
serving.
John



Relax...I grew up in a navy town and still live here.


This is America. We must fight, or at least look for an argument, even if
there is no enemy anywhere. We'll make one.

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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"Don White" wrote in message
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"Midlant" wrote in message
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Simple, it's a port visit without full embarkment. CO probably decided
it was ok. Nothing wrong with that.
If you had a slight clue as to hard a Sailor works, how little they are
paid, and how long they're gone for, you'd understand why something like
this is a huge deal. Probably the only time in their career this will
happen. It will go far in motivating them to a deeper motivation in
serving.
John



Relax...I grew up in a navy town and still live here.


This is America. We must fight, or at least look for an argument, even if
there is no enemy anywhere. We'll make one.

I must admit I threw the bike issue in just to rev up a couple of the
regulars in here. Looks like I'm getting more than my monies worth.