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Old 07-20-2018, 11:31 AM
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LiLV, post as much as you want. I usually log out right about now, someone has to keep talking!!

You've got this. Enjoy your peaceful quiet week. aaaaaaaahhhhhh.
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Old 07-20-2018, 11:40 AM
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So what are they transporting in those that they need to be so big, I wonder? Other fuselages for big but smaller planes? We see fuselages on trains here all the time. Boeing has a couple different manufacturing locations around here for fabrication etc.
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plane sub-assemblies are made in various places around Europe & the Belugas are used to take them to a central location for final assembly
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Old 07-20-2018, 11:53 AM
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Yeah, I see this one around in the skies quite a bit, and that's its primary purpose. I think there are four of them so far.

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Old 07-20-2018, 12:01 PM
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That would indeed make a cute gift! Just add a bit of ribbon

It looks so massive and so heavy and despite understanding the physics behind it on a cognitive level, it looks to me like it should be impossible for that thing to fly....
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Old 07-20-2018, 12:02 PM
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Check out the Super Guppy.

Anyways Goodnight for real this time.
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Old 07-20-2018, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by kevlarsjal2 View Post
That would indeed make a cute gift! Just add a bit of ribbon

It looks so massive and so heavy and despite understanding the physics behind it on a cognitive level, it looks to me like it should be impossible for that thing to fly....
Realistically, a big empty tube carrying big empty tubes.
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Old 07-20-2018, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by kevlarsjal2 View Post
That would indeed make a cute gift! Just add a bit of ribbon

It looks so massive and so heavy and despite understanding the physics behind it on a cognitive level, it looks to me like it should be impossible for that thing to fly....

I know, when I see it up in the sky it's so big it looks like it's just hanging there...it does fly, though.

Okay, I'm out! Have great day W-enders.
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Old 07-20-2018, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by biminiblue View Post
I know, when I see it up in the sky it's so big it looks like it's just hanging there...it does fly, though.

Okay, I'm out! Have great day W-enders.
I used to see c5-a's in the air and it was awesome.
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Old 07-20-2018, 02:00 PM
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It's friday night here and usually I feel okay or even enjoy being home alone, having a cosy night in. But tonight I just feel super anxious and lonely. All of my fears are coming to say hi and I was close to a panic attack earlier.

Just trying to count the days until I get rid of my crutches, 2 more weeks. I need to move, this sitting around all day long drives me crazy. My moods are so changeable, one moment I'm just depressed and feel nothing, then I'm extremely sad and have all this emotional pain, then I get frustrated and angry, then I'm okay again, then anxious... So exhausting.

At least I know for sure there's no chance I will drink cause I can't even make it to the supermarket myself!

I was playing with the thought of taking (too much) of my anti anxiety meds that I still have left from early recovery about 1,5 years ago. Haven't taken them since and I think I would be really annoyed and disappointed with myself if i did. Also being sober for a while now, I think I don't like feeling numbed. I just don't know how to handle this anxiety and pain without being able to walk, run, take a bath,...

Can't really use my usual tools. In that regard I feel as unequipped for life again like I did when I just got sober.

I guess writing helps me which is why I post here. And knowing that there are friendly souls somewhere out there who can relate and who care.

Isn't it sad that these days most people live in big cities and there are more than enough people around us physically but it's all so superficial and about looking okay on the outside. With no emotional connection. To be able to talk about our feelings we have to be online and anonymous. I mean I am extremely glad that there are places like SR, but it's sad that our society is so insensitive in so many ways.
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Old 07-20-2018, 02:18 PM
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Cave Of Forgotten Dreams by Werner Herzog? I think you’d enjoy it.
Yes, I did, Snufkin! I just wished it had been longer and had even more pics of the cave walls - it was just gorgeous. Do you know if they filmed it in IMAX? I'd love to see a walkthrough of Lascaux, Altamira, Trois-Fre'res (need a special character in there) or any of those sites in IMAX. Narrated by F. Murray Abraham - who would we sign up for the soundtrack?
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Old 07-20-2018, 03:07 PM
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I know it was filmed in 3D, but I only watched it on my crappy laptop. A walkthrough of all the places you mentioned would be amazing to see in IMAX! F. Murray Abraham - omg, perfect! As for the soundtrack... now, that's tough. We should go big. I say Ennio Morricone!
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Old 07-20-2018, 03:39 PM
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Welcome to Weekenders LivininLV! Congratulations on 67 days, awesome.

Sending positive vibes your way Kevlarsjal.

I think those Beluga XLs are designed to carry a pair of wings themselves.

I was right about Ten Pin, it was drinkier than usual but still better than a pub or bar.
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Old 07-20-2018, 04:12 PM
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Hello Weekenders!

Another sober Friday night for me!
Without the massive destruction I've been going through all my life on Fridays...oh boy! This is nice!

I'm so grateful to be with you guys on SR!
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Old 07-20-2018, 04:36 PM
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Welcome CODPlayer and LivininLV
congrats on 30 days LHW

Have a great sober weekend everybody

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Old 07-20-2018, 04:42 PM
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You too, Dee!
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Old 07-20-2018, 05:24 PM
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Hello fellow Illinoisan. Up north near Wisconsin border. Yes. Rainy all weekend.
Hey! Fortunately, I have a covered patio and it is 72 degrees outside. Alas, my body craves the sun!

Edit: Read your profile... do you have twins as well?
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Old 07-20-2018, 05:33 PM
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Wow... I need to check this thread more often... had a lot of catching up to do since yesterday!
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Old 07-20-2018, 05:41 PM
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Wow... I need to check this thread more often... had a lot of catching up to do since yesterday!
Well, yeah! we talk!
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Old 07-20-2018, 06:16 PM
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Old 07-20-2018, 06:26 PM
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As always, in the eastern sky...
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