teh bunneh Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures I thought (and I'm no rocket scientist) we just called them rockets when we didn't want to 'splodey someone with them. That's what I thought too, but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whraven Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures I'm not certain, but I believe the term rocket technically refers to the drive and drive systems, at least when you are talking to someone in the industry. I once knew of a blond lady who worked on the shuttle boosters for Martin-Marietta. At social gatherings she wore a button that said "as a matter of fact, I *am* a Rocket Scientist.":nya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megaplayboy Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures I'm not certain, but I believe the term rocket technically refers to the drive and drive systems, at least when you are talking to someone in the industry. I once knew of a blond lady who worked on the shuttle boosters for Martin-Marietta. At social gatherings she wore a button that said "as a matter of fact, I *am* a Rocket Scientist.":nya: If a rocket scientist and a brain surgeon date, aren't they pretty much obligated to produce offspring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures I've got a coworker who did IT at NASA. I used to do that, too. Wrote code for the shuttle scheduling system. ObNeatPic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures If a rocket scientist and a brain surgeon date, aren't they pretty much obligated to produce offspring? Sadly, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures ObNeatPic: Habitrail for goldfish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Hawk Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures Dear old Dad worked for Rocketdyne before becoming a Geologist (Rock-it science). Rockets: unguided, ballistic. Missiles: have targeting system installed, guided. Military has both types that go explody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures Star Maiden -- a replica of a statue in the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition More info here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Celt Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures Dear old Dad worked for Rocketdyne before becoming a Geologist (Rock-it science). Rockets: unguided, ballistic. Missiles: have targeting system installed, guided. Military has both types that go explody. Makes sense. Learn something new etc etc rainbow star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveZilla Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures Learn something new etc etc rainbow star. Sometimes I wish there was an "about to speak, but then thinks better of it" emoticon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures Sometimes I wish there was an "about to speak, but then thinks better of it" emoticon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drhoz Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures be a sod to clean... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures If a rocket scientist and a brain surgeon date, aren't they pretty much obligated to produce offspring? The most famous example being this young lady: Yep, Dad's a rocket scientist, Mom's a brain surgeon. Turned out pretty well, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveZilla Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures Found on shirt.woot.com today: Mice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures I thought (and I'm no rocket scientist) we just called them rockets when we didn't want to 'splodey someone with them. Rockets refer either to the engines, or to an unguided projectile using rocket propulsion. A missle is a guided projectile or vehicle using rocket propulsion. It's warheads that make them go 'splodey. Or mishaps... Edit: Scooped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveZilla Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures Or mishaps... "We have had an anomaly." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh bunneh Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures My cat was mewing at something outside on our porch this morning, so I went over to take a look. I think we might have some new neighbors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures My cat was mewing at something outside on our porch this morning, so I went over to take a look. I think we might have some new neighbors! Since your cat wants to meet him, why don't you invite him in for lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures Since your cat wants to meet him' date=' why don't you invite him in for lunch.[/quote'] But what will the bird have for lunch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narf the Mouse Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures But what will the bird have for lunch? I suggest a hearty meal of cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures I suggest a hearty meal of cat. You know, I thought of that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures My cat was mewing at something outside on our porch this morning, so I went over to take a look. I think we might have some new neighbors! House finch! They like sunflower seeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures ... Does House finches limp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures ... Does House finches limp? That and they keep popping pills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Re: "Neat" Pictures Take a look at 1974! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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