[Mikev]

Do you sing in the car? ​

When do you sing in the car…

 

[Wandiwa]

Now I'm wondering if the USS Enterprise can manoeuvre backwards?

 

[Dennis]

Dennis R's Morning Pun, Knock- Knock, Who's there? Adore. Adore Who? Adore is between us, open up.

 

[Veggiepatch]

Now I'm wondering if the USS Enterprise can manoeuvre backwards?

The only naval ships that can reverse are those of the French Navy. The best destroyers can travel up to 52 knots - in reverse.

 

[Reet]

A senior couple were arguing about the wife's habit of leaving her car keys in the ignition.
"But if I take them out of the ignition, darling, I can never find them again." she explained.
"That's as may be," said her husband, "but what happens if someone steals the car?"
"No problem," the wife replied, "I keep a spare set of keys in the glove compartment."

 

[Mikev]

Thank you

 

[Mrtnst]

The only naval ships that can reverse are those of the French Navy. The best destroyers can travel up to 52 knots - in reverse.

Not strictly true, most naval vessels can reverse, but usually slower than going forwards. If they couldn't they could have serious problems in areas where there is strong currents, sometimes they have to go into reverse just to stay where they are.

BTW

One of our navy submarines got itself into real problems with a strong current.

The, new, commander forgot about the current and approached the dock too fast.

When he realised he immediately ordered full-reverse and ended up reversing into a tender vessel, watching over his manoeuvres.

It was during the brand new subs first harbour trial.

After seriously damaging the tender, he ordered full-ahead, ran straight into the dock, a very expensive device for lifting subs in and out of the water.

Not to mention the damage to the subs bow.

He spent the rest of his naval career commanding a desk, and rumour has it the Admiral ordered that desk and his chair nailed to the floor.

 

[Veggiepatch]

Not strictly true, most naval vessels can reverse, but usually slower than going forwards. If they couldn't they could have serious problems in areas where there is strong currents, sometimes they have to go into reverse just to stay where they are.

BTW

One of our navy submarines got itself into real problems with a strong current.

The, new, commander forgot about the current and approached the dock too fast.

When he realised he immediately ordered full-reverse and ended up reversing into a tender vessel, watching over his manoeuvres.

It was during the brand new subs first harbour trial.

After seriously damaging the tender, he ordered full-ahead, ran straight into the dock, a very expensive device for lifting subs in and out of the water.

Not to mention the damage to the subs bow.

He spent the rest of his naval career commanding a desk, and rumour has it the Admiral ordered that desk and his chair nailed to the floor.

In World War II, the French Army had tanks which had only one forward gear but 10 reverse gears to aid in a hasty retreat.

The French were renowned about being gutless in modern warfare and have been the target of numerous jokes over the years.

By the way, I am of French descent and I can't stand the arrogant arseholes!

 

[Mrtnst]

In World War II, the French Army had tanks which had only one forward gear but 10 reverse gears to aid in a hasty retreat.

The French were renowned about being gutless in modern warfare and have been the target of numerous jokes over the years.

By the way, I am of French descent and I can't stand the arrogant arseholes!

Those damned tanks really get around. First time I heard the story it was about Italian tanks in North Africa. Then it was Russian tanks in 1941, and more recently it was Arab tanks in the 6 Day war.

Having worked overseeing French contractors on behalf of an Australian/American company, I have a great degree of sympathy for your opinion of the 'Cheese Eating Surrender Monkeys'.

But only at the official level of the country and tge executives some of it's corporations.

I found the he French people to be good guys and gals.

 

[Dennis]

A senior couple were arguing about the wife's habit of leaving her car keys in the ignition.
"But if I take them out of the ignition, darling, I can never find them again." she explained.
"That's as may be," said her husband, "but what happens if someone steals the car?"
"No problem," the wife replied, "I keep a spare set of keys in the glove compartment."

Keep them coming Reet.

 

[Reet]

An elderly lady was walking through town when she was stopped by a young man with a clipboard.
"Excuse me, madam," he said, "We're conducting market research. Tell me, have you ever had a senior moment?"
The old lady looked thoughtful for a few moments before replying, "Sorry dear, what was the question again?"
"We'll put you down as a 'yes'' he said as he ushered her on her way.