Fred's discussion board - Page 4

JohnDotCom · 1st June 2007, 23:30

I thought just for short a Hop across it would be OK, but Know what you mean, lets use a Gulfstream instead.
Perhaps time to call in either the Air Sea Rescue Helicopters to get us around/over the Coast,
or a Helpful RAF squadron, or even one of those Camera planes of Yours?

Simon W · 1st June 2007, 23:39

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Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

I thought just for short a Hop across it would be OK, but Know what you mean, lets use a Gulfstream instead.
Perhaps time to call in either the Air Sea Rescue Helicopters to get us around/over the Coast,
or a Helpful RAF squadron, or even one of those Camera planes of Yours?

A Gulfstream or Lear Jet would be OK John but I'd go for the RAF boys over anyone else - you can guarantee they won't mess up. They're a sentimental bunch and they love doing this sort of thing, particularly with very special bears like Fred.

All you have to do is ask them. We did, and the 109 pilot Geoffrey flew with was an Air Vice-Marshal!

Ken · 2nd June 2007, 11:31

To follow in Geoffrey's shoes or paw prints Fred the Ted has to go to some very special places indeed.

Kandyman · 2nd June 2007, 11:58

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Originally Posted by Ken

To follow in Geoffrey's shoes or paw prints Fred the Ted has to go to some very special places indeed.

The chateau de Bettembourg is a good starting point for Fred

Ken · 2nd June 2007, 13:04

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Originally Posted by Kandyman

The chateau de Bettembourg is a good starting point for Fred

Very good and with a submarine and the big apple to follow it could be telly time for Fred or even better than the telly with you tube, or even in the crowd at BB eviction night

The world is its lobster

Simon W · 2nd June 2007, 20:37

Note to John:

I've just worked it out.

You would need 647 Rover 75s (2.0 litre KV6) to move the average Royal Navy aircraft carrier at its normal speed.

Calculation is based on HMS Invincible (20,600 tons) which requires 97,000 horsepower.

Alternatively, you could use two English Electric Lightnings (now we're talking).

A pair of those would give you a total of 120,000 horsepower - assuming the afterburners are on - which is easily enough to move HMS Invincible at a stonking good speed (about 33 knots unless I've miscalculated).

The Lightnings would have the advantage over the 75s since, if they got bored with towing, they could naff off to the nearest pub and be back again before anyone on the ship even noticed they had gone.

JohnDotCom · 2nd June 2007, 22:16

Like it Simon.
Thanks for the Figures.
I think we will go for the Lightnings,
Or Lates could be very busy with Clutch Replacements!

Lates · 2nd June 2007, 22:34

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Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

Or Lates could be very busy with Clutch Replacements!

Noooo, release dates for hydraulics not here yet

JohnDotCom · 2nd June 2007, 22:46

Don't worry Lates a few more Grey Hairs, just get that order in for I think Simon said would be.........if they all burn out, 647 Clutches,
God Forbid, and I bet everyone would want them done next day too

Lates · 2nd June 2007, 23:00

647 clutches x Xhours labour = sunshine retirement home

1st June 2007, 23:30	#31
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I thought just for short a Hop across it would be OK, but Know what you mean, lets use a Gulfstream instead. Perhaps time to call in either the Air Sea Rescue Helicopters to get us around/over the Coast, or a Helpful RAF squadron, or even one of those Camera planes of Yours?

2nd June 2007, 11:31	#33
Ken Busy doing nothing! . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6,373 Thanks: 33 Thanked 44 Times in 16 Posts	To follow in Geoffrey's shoes or paw prints Fred the Ted has to go to some very special places indeed.

2nd June 2007, 20:37	#36
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	Note to John: I've just worked it out. You would need 647 Rover 75s (2.0 litre KV6) to move the average Royal Navy aircraft carrier at its normal speed. Calculation is based on HMS Invincible (20,600 tons) which requires 97,000 horsepower. Alternatively, you could use two English Electric Lightnings (now we're talking). A pair of those would give you a total of 120,000 horsepower - assuming the afterburners are on - which is easily enough to move HMS Invincible at a stonking good speed (about 33 knots unless I've miscalculated). The Lightnings would have the advantage over the 75s since, if they got bored with towing, they could naff off to the nearest pub and be back again before anyone on the ship even noticed they had gone.

2nd June 2007, 22:16	#37
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Like it Simon. Thanks for the Figures. I think we will go for the Lightnings, Or Lates could be very busy with Clutch Replacements!

2nd June 2007, 22:46	#39
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Don't worry Lates a few more Grey Hairs, just get that order in for I think Simon said would be.........if they all burn out, 647 Clutches, God Forbid, and I bet everyone would want them done next day too

2nd June 2007, 23:00	#40
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	647 clutches x Xhours labour = sunshine retirement home