theonlyski 3 #26 August 24, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Popcorn would fit, but then the whole place would smell. They got a microwave and electricity down there?? Ummm, they can prepare it on the surface first, you know. I just had visions of popcorn running down these long tubes, deep into the earth. It's like Willy Wonka! Maybe they can disassemble a couple pick axes and send them down, so they can unbury themselves."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #27 August 24, 2010 Why so grumpy? Sheesh.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #28 August 24, 2010 QuoteWhy so grumpy? Sheesh. Im not grumpy... just trying to make the best of the situation... If I was to be stuck in a deep dark hole for months, you bet yer ass I will atleast TRY to get myself out."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #29 August 24, 2010 Can you just imagine? I'll bet those guys would do anything for a hot shower and a bed right about now.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedude325 0 #30 August 24, 2010 Quote Quote Quote That is crazy. The mental stress has got to be incredible. Oh quit whinning for these guys. Their fucking miners, not pussys.Who knows, there may be a female trapped too.Overtime, double time??? This is in China? um ... Chile same thing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #31 August 24, 2010 Makes one thankful of free education (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #32 August 24, 2010 Whoa.. That's insane.. I'm so impressed at how cheerful they sounded!! I mean, that note: "We're well, in the shelter, all 33 of us." Amazing. Thank goodness the rescue efforts didn't stop."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #33 August 24, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Who knows, there may be a female trapped too.Overtime, double time??? This is in China? Double time? I think you mean DP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #34 August 24, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Who knows, there may be a female trapped too.Overtime, double time??? This is in China? Double time? I think you mean DP Decimal Point??? "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #35 August 24, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote That is crazy. The mental stress has got to be incredible. Oh quit whinning for these guys. Their fucking miners, not pussys.Who knows, there may be a female trapped too.Overtime, double time??? This is in China? um ... Chile same thing! Sorry. Should have re read the article. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #36 August 24, 2010 Amazing! I hope it's sooner that they get them out but as long as they can keep them alive and their spirits up. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,061 #37 August 24, 2010 Hi John, Quote No toilet. That is the first thing I thought of when I heard that it might be months. Maybe I need some help. Possibly they could evacuate the body wastes via the 6" hole that they are sending things down; it sure would help IMO. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #38 August 24, 2010 I read one article that says they have not told the miners how long they think it'll be before they can get them out. I think if *I* was down there, that would be about the first thing I'd want to know. I get the point about not wanting to discourage them, but I kinda think they're going to notice entire weeks going by.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #39 August 24, 2010 Quote Hi John, Quote No toilet. That is the first thing I thought of when I heard that it might be months. Maybe I need some help. Possibly they could evacuate the body wastes via the 6" hole that they are sending things down; it sure would help IMO. JerryBaumchen It's going to suck if it starts to rain . . .I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burtonjm 0 #40 August 24, 2010 Imagine how horny you'd be after living underground for 4 months! If there is a woman down there with them, who wants to bet she comes out preggers?This shit, right here, is OK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #41 August 24, 2010 Quote Imagine how horny you'd be after living underground for 4 months! If there is a woman down there with them, who wants to bet she comes out preggers? Do they have a barrel?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #42 August 24, 2010 I think, I'd want to know 'how long', also. Even knowing 'how long' can get to a person. Keeping their spirits up can do big things for their survival. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #43 August 24, 2010 QuoteImagine how horny you'd be after living underground for 4 months! If there is a woman down there with them, who wants to bet she comes out preggers? Shit, 4 months cant hold a candle to these deployments. (yes, there are chicks, but they got more bugs than an alley cat in detroit)"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #44 August 24, 2010 QuoteQuoteImagine how horny you'd be after living underground for 4 months! If there is a woman down there with them, who wants to bet she comes out preggers? Shit, 4 months cant hold a candle to these deployments. (yes, there are chicks, but they got more bugs than an alley cat in detroit) . . . But that gives you more protein after you eat.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #45 August 25, 2010 QuoteImagine how horny you'd be after living underground for 4 months! If there is a woman down there with them, who wants to bet she comes out preggers? They could send some inflatable llamas down. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellis 0 #46 August 25, 2010 Quote Quote That is crazy. The mental stress has got to be incredible. Oh quit whinning for these guys. Their fucking miners, not pussys. Oh come on! Let me make it more clear Quote Stuck underground AT WORK .... for months Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,426 #47 August 25, 2010 >>no toilet. >That is the first thing I thought of when I heard that it might be months. Well, they do have several miles of tunnels carved out of fractured rock to use; I think that will be the least of their worries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #48 August 25, 2010 QuoteI kinda think they're going to notice entire weeks going by. Not necessarilly. If they have no clocks, watches, or mobile phones down there, and can't tell day from night, they'll lose track of time progress quickly.Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #49 August 25, 2010 QuoteQuoteI kinda think they're going to notice entire weeks going by. Not necessarilly. If they have no clocks, watches, or mobile phones down there, and can't tell day from night, they'll lose track of time progress quickly. just tell them that they are in a filming of "Groundhog Day 2"I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godfrog 2 #50 August 25, 2010 Miners aren't that dumb, they have probably already a good evaluation of they're situation. It looks like they have already made sound plans and have elected a good and knowledegable leader that can control situations. I am sure they know they're approximate elevation from the surface. The drifts must be fairly large since they have mechanized equipment down there and yes the refuge chambers are small but at least they are not restricted to staying in the chamber.Experience is a difficult teacher, she gives you the test first and the lesson afterward Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
