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longshot
03-03-2005, 11:50 AM
I could care less.

I can't think of a more worthless achievement.

Is anyone pumped about this??
Parkbandit
03-03-2005, 11:56 AM
To be the first to do anything is generally an achievement. I can't say I am 'pumped' up about it though.
peam
03-03-2005, 12:07 PM
It's my reason to drink this weekend.
theotherjohn
03-03-2005, 12:45 PM
Originally posted by Parkbandit
To be the first to do anything is generally an achievement. I can't say I am 'pumped' up about it though.

I dont think he is the first
HarmNone
03-03-2005, 12:50 PM
If he makes it, he'll be the first to fly around the world, solo, non-stop and without refueling.
theotherjohn
03-03-2005, 12:59 PM
Originally posted by HarmNone
If he makes it, he'll be the first to fly around the world, solo, non-stop and without refueling.

The only thing he is doing is the solo part. In 1986 a plane went around the world without stopping for fuel
longshot
03-03-2005, 01:00 PM
I have the flu, so I'm home sick...

The guy on Headline News just called it "an important record".

I'm almost praying for a natural disaster so they an stop talking about it...
HarmNone
03-03-2005, 01:00 PM
Yep. It's the flying solo that makes his flight unique. He's had to do it without rest, or relief.
Latrinsorm
03-03-2005, 01:03 PM
It's hard to get pumped about someone flying around the Earth when we have people flying into space.

However, if the guy happens to be reading this and feels like a warm-down, I could use a trip to England. :)
theotherjohn
03-03-2005, 01:05 PM
Originally posted by Latrinsorm
It's hard to get pumped about someone flying around the Earth when we have people flying into space.



Japan planning a manned Moon base is something I find much more exciting
Latrinsorm
03-03-2005, 01:07 PM
Pfft, they can have the stupid Moon. George is taking us to Mars, and we all know the only reason George invades anything. :saint:
Jorddyn
03-03-2005, 01:09 PM
Originally posted by Latrinsorm
It's hard to get pumped about someone flying around the Earth when we have people flying into space.

However, if the guy happens to be reading this and feels like a warm-down, I could use a trip to England. :)

You're a little late. He should be landing in Kansas soon. However, if you want a ride to Kansas.....

Jorddyn
Parkbandit
03-03-2005, 01:22 PM
Originally posted by Latrinsorm
Pfft, they can have the stupid Moon. George is taking us to Mars, and we all know the only reason George invades anything. :saint: THERE MUST BE OIL ON MARS BECAUSE THERE IS NO OTHER EXPLANATION!!!
longshot
03-03-2005, 04:58 PM
I really don't get it.

How is this an important achievement?

They didn't exactly cure cancer...
Keller
03-03-2005, 05:30 PM
Originally posted by Latrinsorm
Pfft, they can have the stupid Moon. George is taking us to Mars, and we all know the only reason George invades anything. :saint:

Ah ha! So that is the reason for all of this "life on Mars" talk lately. Even the best rhetoric and semantics cannot justify liberating a lifeless planet.
Latrinsorm
03-03-2005, 06:09 PM
We're talking about the star that used gamma rays on its own planets!!
Parkbandit
03-04-2005, 08:13 AM
Originally posted by longshot
I really don't get it.

How is this an important achievement?

They didn't exactly cure cancer...

I don't think anyone said it was an "important" achievement.. it's just an achievement. Someone stayed pretty much awake and flew an aircraft around the world without stopping or refueling.. by himself. I think that's all the record will say.
Divinity
03-04-2005, 10:10 AM
Originally posted by longshot
I have the flu, so I'm home sick...

The guy on Headline News just called it "an important record".

I'm almost praying for a natural disaster so they an stop talking about it...


Err, someone said it. ;)
Warriorbird
03-04-2005, 10:16 AM
It's publicity.