Gawain 0 #1 June 23, 2007 I just got these in an email. It's actually quite the engineering marvel. But it does boil down to one thing (even if the humor behind it moves this to SC), our high fuel prices are basically buying the folks in Dubai UAE their own ski slope... ...that's right... So they can ski in the desert. It really is pretty neat to pull that off.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #2 June 23, 2007 If we had the oil we would be fucking the world the same way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jloirsdaan 0 #3 June 23, 2007 LOL....that resort is actually a very nice place from what I hear. Had a KBR employee I worked with in Iraq that went down to the UAE on R&R twice and went skiing there both times. I actually have LOTS of pictures of that place saved on my computer somewhere. Jordan Go Fast, Dock Soft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #4 June 23, 2007 Ok, I'll risk it. Dubai isn't nearly as oil rich as the other Gulf states. Consequently they are using thier existing oil wealth to build an economy not chained to petroleum. Just picture one of those slopes next to the tunnel in Eloy. L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #5 June 23, 2007 We all knew they were rich bastards. I figure it's just like all the water-amusement parks that are springing up all over the US. Most folks don't have a coastline with waves and other kinds of watersports nearby, so somebody spends big bucks to put up a waterpark and we pay through the ass to go and swim in the wave pool with all the little kiddies pissing in it. If we all lived on the coast there wouldn't be nearly as many of those parks around. This is the UAE's version of a waterpark. If they didn't have this they'd have to call their pilot, have him get their personal jet ready, have their driver take them all the way to their personal airstrip, get in the Gulfstream or whatever is hot right now, and fly to Europe or wherever to get in some skiing. And you have to admit that would just be a total waste of a day, right?! Elvisio "it sucks because it isn't me" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #6 June 23, 2007 Quote I just got these in an email. It's actually quite the engineering marvel. But it does boil down to one thing (even if the humor behind it moves this to SC), our high fuel prices are basically buying the folks in Dubai UAE their own ski slope... ...that's right... So they can ski in the desert. It really is pretty neat to pull that off. Now that it's their oil they can charge what they want. Same thing with the U.S. refinery's that are located in gulf port states like Texas it's their refinery's and if they don't want to/can't build excess refinery capacity they don't have to. Of course if your a whineing liberal or a god fearing neocon. Whine whine whine. 3, 2, 1, Speakers corner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #7 June 23, 2007 The thread was fine until you made your post. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #8 June 24, 2007 Quote The thread was fine until you made your post. We try to please It's early/weekend, there may be some others on the way after people quit jumping.BTW How taLL are you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txhoss 0 #9 June 24, 2007 Quote This is the UAE's version of a waterpark. If they didn't have this they'd have to call their pilot, have him get their personal jet ready ... Actually they have a really nice water park there call Wild Wadi. I do no think that I climbed a set of stairs more than 5 times while I was there. Most of the major rides are at the top of a uphill waterslide that pushes you all the way up then branches off to the various slide entrances . The only one that is better that I have been to in the states is Schlitterbaun (sp?) in Texas. Have Rig will travel ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobie331 0 #10 June 24, 2007 As I travel around I notice that my small town has some of the highest fuel prices around the midwest. Interestingly, we have a fuel producing refinery locally. Fuel trucks leave the facility and drive to the other end of town and fill the tanks at local gas stations. Can anyone explain our higher prices? It's a gift, I don't try to explain it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #11 June 24, 2007 Quote As I travel around I notice that my small town has some of the highest fuel prices around the midwest. Interestingly, we have a fuel producing refinery locally. Fuel trucks leave the facility and drive to the other end of town and fill the tanks at local gas stations. Can anyone explain our higher prices? Sounds like a whining neo conor It could be a conspiracy between the middle east and them gulf coast refineries. or Law of Supply and Demand. The refineries control the Supply so they can charge what they want, as long as you gas guzzling americans Demand their product.3, 2, 1, SC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #12 June 24, 2007 That was more than likely designed by the family that owns Schlitterbahn.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #13 June 24, 2007 ***The only one that is better that I have been to in the states is Schlitterbaun (sp?) in Texas. I was there as a kid a fwe times and loved it... I can only imagine it to have gotten bigger and better by now!Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuFantasma 0 #14 June 24, 2007 Spence: Thanks ! That's cutting through the bullshit. It's not bragging if you can do it.Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #15 June 24, 2007 Try to continue getting threads moved to SC and its a fast ticket to find yourself removed from this forum BTW, who is the "we" you refer to in your posts? If there is more then one voice in your head then you need to see a shrink. Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #16 June 24, 2007 Quote Try to continue getting threads moved to SC and its a fast ticket to find yourself removed from this forum BTW, who is the "we" you refer to in your posts? If there is more then one voice in your head then you need to see a shrink. Go back to Skymama's post dude. Did She ask for your help? Oops cyber space dumb question Green hat thats a grammer NaziYou take your meds today back at yoou with the PA Wanna remove us from this forum do your thing. Surprise us and cover your tracks by removeing this post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azdiver 0 #17 June 25, 2007 if u like the ski dubai mall check out the palm islands all part of there plan to make dubai the vacation spot of the worldlight travels faster than sound, that's why some people appear to be bright until you hear them speak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
