Predators and Prey
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Simo
Professional Watermelon Farmer
*peeks in again*
Will be back up north tomorrow---then I can tend to various things again; so much to do!
Savings Skunk is giving away free tickets to the Skunk Hollow Zoo to coincide with Cheetah Fest; get one free entry with each bag of Cheetos Cheesy Chee Snacks. One lucky winner gets to spend the night in the same enclosure as @A Minty cheetah; free libations provided by Mischief Mart; meals catered by Burger Fox.
Will be back up north tomorrow---then I can tend to various things again; so much to do!
Savings Skunk is giving away free tickets to the Skunk Hollow Zoo to coincide with Cheetah Fest; get one free entry with each bag of Cheetos Cheesy Chee Snacks. One lucky winner gets to spend the night in the same enclosure as @A Minty cheetah; free libations provided by Mischief Mart; meals catered by Burger Fox.
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A Minty cheetah
~C H E E~
*chomps on some Cheetos*
DRGN Juno
AAAAAAAAAAAAAA -Sukhoi, 2020
*Caffeinates*
Let's have a Minifact to start off the day.
In 1940, Germany began their occupation of France. The Nazi regime forcibly took control of manufacturing in the country like they'd done with everyone else they occupied, shuttering plants that opposed them or otherwise weren't useful and forcing the rest to build their equipment. Citroen chairman Pierre-Jules Boulanger didn't want to, but had no say in the matter. He was to build his company's Type 45 trucks for the Nazis, end of discussion.
So Mr. Boulanger decided that while he had to build the trucks, he wasn't about to let the Germans have a free lunch. He quietly sabotaged the effort in a number of ways, including telling his staff to work as leisurely as possible while appearing to be busy. But his greatest sabotage was in the design. Mr. Boulanger had ordered a 'Nazi spec' version of the Type 45 when the Germans took over. This "special" version built for his oppressors was identical in every way to the ones he normally built, except for one small difference - the oil dipstick on the German trucks was moved slightly lower compared to the normal versions.
Citroen's engineers had relocated the dipstick strategically. They left just enough oil so that the engines would wear out quickly enough to be of no use to the Germans, but also run long enough that they wouldn't suspect a thing. When the Germans took delivery and did their routine maintenance, they would check the oil and see that all was well when the truck was actually low on oil. Then after a few thousand kilometres of running, the truck engines began seizing when the Germans were in the middle of operations, leaving their troops and supplies vulnerable.
Towards the end of the war, Mr. Boulanger would be highly pleased to find his name on an "Enemies of the Reich" hit list when the Parisian Gestapo HQ was raided. Following the war and just before his death in 1950, PJB would oversee the production of a multipurpose car that could go anywhere, carry anything, and be driven by anyone. This project of his was nicknamed the Tres Petit Voiture, or TPV, which translated to "very small car" - the foundations of the company's iconic 2CV.
Let's have a Minifact to start off the day.
In 1940, Germany began their occupation of France. The Nazi regime forcibly took control of manufacturing in the country like they'd done with everyone else they occupied, shuttering plants that opposed them or otherwise weren't useful and forcing the rest to build their equipment. Citroen chairman Pierre-Jules Boulanger didn't want to, but had no say in the matter. He was to build his company's Type 45 trucks for the Nazis, end of discussion.
So Mr. Boulanger decided that while he had to build the trucks, he wasn't about to let the Germans have a free lunch. He quietly sabotaged the effort in a number of ways, including telling his staff to work as leisurely as possible while appearing to be busy. But his greatest sabotage was in the design. Mr. Boulanger had ordered a 'Nazi spec' version of the Type 45 when the Germans took over. This "special" version built for his oppressors was identical in every way to the ones he normally built, except for one small difference - the oil dipstick on the German trucks was moved slightly lower compared to the normal versions.
Citroen's engineers had relocated the dipstick strategically. They left just enough oil so that the engines would wear out quickly enough to be of no use to the Germans, but also run long enough that they wouldn't suspect a thing. When the Germans took delivery and did their routine maintenance, they would check the oil and see that all was well when the truck was actually low on oil. Then after a few thousand kilometres of running, the truck engines began seizing when the Germans were in the middle of operations, leaving their troops and supplies vulnerable.
Towards the end of the war, Mr. Boulanger would be highly pleased to find his name on an "Enemies of the Reich" hit list when the Parisian Gestapo HQ was raided. Following the war and just before his death in 1950, PJB would oversee the production of a multipurpose car that could go anywhere, carry anything, and be driven by anyone. This project of his was nicknamed the Tres Petit Voiture, or TPV, which translated to "very small car" - the foundations of the company's iconic 2CV.
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TR273
Pirate Fox Mom
I'll just throw a little WWII trivia in here too.
During the battle of Britain standard RAF tactics were for formations of German fighters and bombers to be intercepted by Hurricanes and Spitfires (Spitfires engaging the fighter screen while the Hurricanes mauled the bombers), this tactic was so successful that it began to sap German morale. Sick of seeing their friends launching on missions and not coming back, some in the Luftwaffe had had enough and refused to cross the channel (the condition was actually given a name Kanalkrankheit or channel sickness). Enraged and this and the perceived failure by the fighters to protect the bombers Goering visited the forward headquarters at Pas-de-Calais and berated senior officers and veteran pilots for the failure. Naturally this went down as well as you would expect and he was met with a stony silence. Perhaps feeling he may have gone too far he softened his stance a little and asked what they needed from the Reich to help them do their jobs. One pilot replied that a more powerful engine for the 109's was needed, Goering promised them new engines, then he turned to Adolf Galland (the top German ace) and asked 'And you, what do you need?'
Galland pondered for a moment, then without fear simply stated:
'A squadron of Spitfires!'
Goering turned on his heel and stormed out of the room, speechless with rage.
During the battle of Britain standard RAF tactics were for formations of German fighters and bombers to be intercepted by Hurricanes and Spitfires (Spitfires engaging the fighter screen while the Hurricanes mauled the bombers), this tactic was so successful that it began to sap German morale. Sick of seeing their friends launching on missions and not coming back, some in the Luftwaffe had had enough and refused to cross the channel (the condition was actually given a name Kanalkrankheit or channel sickness). Enraged and this and the perceived failure by the fighters to protect the bombers Goering visited the forward headquarters at Pas-de-Calais and berated senior officers and veteran pilots for the failure. Naturally this went down as well as you would expect and he was met with a stony silence. Perhaps feeling he may have gone too far he softened his stance a little and asked what they needed from the Reich to help them do their jobs. One pilot replied that a more powerful engine for the 109's was needed, Goering promised them new engines, then he turned to Adolf Galland (the top German ace) and asked 'And you, what do you need?'
Galland pondered for a moment, then without fear simply stated:
'A squadron of Spitfires!'
Goering turned on his heel and stormed out of the room, speechless with rage.
Furrium
Hmm
I can describe this week as "shut up, I want to sleep." Today I did my homework in chemistry (analysis of Na, K, Mg ions) and physics (error theory), tomorrow I have to do English and draw some kind of crap. Now I'm watching a movie with Brad Pitt, I understand that I'm in shit and drink tea.
Keefur
aka Cutter Cat
What do you have to draw?
Furrium
Hmm
Assembly drawing of the filter on A2 paper, these are just some of the main details from this filter. That is, you are given drawings of parts, and you must draw them in one mechanism (in pencil or on a computer) with all sizes, frames,... nerves
Niru the Husky
Can easily be persuaded with bacon...
I win 
Oh wait...false correct thread
Oh wait...
*gives you @Rystren and chaperones you to the appropriate thread*I win
Oh wait...falsetrue thread
Simo
Professional Watermelon Farmer
*inflates @Manchesterite with helium and floats him off to The Skunk Hollow Zoo*
Ravofox
back to Aussie foxying!
*inflates @Manchesterite with helium and floats him off to The Skunk Hollow Zoo*
*watches the spectacle, stunned*
Hope he doesn't hit anything pointy, or else...as they say...pop goes the weasel
Simo
Professional Watermelon Farmer
*watches the spectacle, stunned*
Hope he doesn't hit anything pointy, or else...as they say...pop goes the weasel
*giggles*
I hear they are giving away weasel balloons with every Mischief Meal at Burger Fox.
Ravofox
back to Aussie foxying!
Ravofox
back to Aussie foxying!
Pygmepatl
Spotted Skunk
*Cackles with Elias**Elias cackles in amusement*
Pygmepatl
Spotted Skunk
*Eats popcorn and shares with all of you**Starts a campfire, makes some popcorn, also watches in amusement*
Ravofox
back to Aussie foxying!
*Starts a campfire, makes some popcorn, also watches in amusement*
yay!!!
I'll add some popcorn chicken into the mix too
Hehehe!!! His laughter surely is infectious!! XD
