What the hell?

Fuel Economy

Alright, so i'm traveling the world right now...except I'm using my poky computer. I can't wait from the books I ordered (new I might add) from the library to arrive, so I'm studying ahead of time. Obviously I need a social life, but considering where I am this is the best option. (*Add one beer.)

Anyhoo - I'm bouncing between Colombia and Diego Garcia I wish 'my' car's tank of gas would last as long as the B-52s.

Dude, so I'm reading about Diego Garcia (the teeny island my brother is stationed at) and was surprised to read the following:

The fact that Diego Garcia is more than 3,000 miles south of Iraq, and a shade closer to Afghanistan, does not pose the logistical problem one might expect. According to the U.S. Air Force, B-52s have an "unrefueled combat range in excess of 8,800 miles." (During the Gulf War, B-52s took off from Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, launched cruise missiles on Iraq, and returned to Barksdale 35 hours later—the longest non-stop combat mission in the history of the B-52.)

Could you hold your bladder that long?

I suspect neither could the pilots. Oy. My butt hurt more than it should have on my recent trips. Either the excess cushioning that pads my rear is mushing forward and creating saddlebags, or I'm just getting older. I don't recall having my derrier ache from sitting on a plane.

Wait - here's a higher point of view.

Context is everything. And now I remember how close to Asia you are sibling. You're not going to catch SARs are you? -evil eyebrow raise-

When I have more time I'll look at ted morris' DG links.

Here's an idea - what about a trip to Australia? Hmmm??

posted by irene @ 4/04/2003 09:55:00 PM