Aircraft Carrier for sale!

[scooper]

So what do you think? We all chip in and buy it, then christen it the USS FOFC? Who's going to captain this bad boy?

Carrier for sale (http://www.frenchcreekboatsales.com/details.asp?File_Number=BOP12)

[vex]

Ok, we didn't get Brett Favre's house last time, we have to get this!

I've got 6 bucks.:)

[scooper]

Everybody chip in, but save a few bucks. We're going to need some airplanes.

[scooper]

Dola.

Duh! Ardent will captain the vessel!

[Bee]

Quiksand lives in Annapolis, we can park it at his house.

[Coffee Warlord]

I got 20 bucks for this.

I call XO!

[bbor]

Can we fish with it?

[scooper]

Originally posted by bbor
Can we fish with it?

Heck yes. Who's gonna stop us? I think we'd officially have the fifth most powerful navy in the world. If a couple of us can scrounge up some bass boats, we'll move up to fourth.

[cmp]

Let's see. I have 75 cents in my pocket. I'll put that in the pot.

[Bee]

We could take over France! I can see it now...

We roll up in our Aircraft Carrier.

They surrender.

Wine and cheese for everyone.

:D

[scooper]

I can see it now. This group standing on the deck looking like the guys in the boat from the movie One Crazy Summer. Bowling shirts and viking helmets for all.

[Jets80]

I would have to have my machinist look it over before I buy it.

[JeeberD]

Sweet! I'll chip in a $20. But I have to be able to steer the thing for at least five hours per week...

[illinifan999]

I have $20 I can put in. But I want to fire some missiles or something destructive.

[Coffee Warlord]

If you'll also note. It's not nuclear powered. That sucker is gonna take one helluva lot of gas.

We may have to cut back our air force by a plane or two to fuel the sucker.

[Coffee Warlord]

Dola.

XO Coffee Warlord demands that his quarters be outfitted with a hot tub, and all the winners of Hot Chick Survivor.

[DataKing]

Originally posted by Coffee Warlord
If you'll also note. It's not nuclear powered. That sucker is gonna take one helluva lot of gas.

We may have to cut back our air force by a plane or two to fuel the sucker.

Can you gas-and-go with an aircraft carrier?

Who's going to stop us? :D

"The bill comes to how much?!?!?!" BOOM!

[CamEdwards]

I'll throw in 50.

[VPI97]

I'll put in $20 if I can be the guy who waves the flags around when planes take off. He looks like he's having a massive spasm attack...that'd be cool.

[tucker342]

I've got a 20 I can throw in:D

[Marc Vaughan]

Originally posted by Coffee Warlord
If you'll also note. It's not nuclear powered. That sucker is gonna take one helluva lot of gas.

We may have to cut back our air force by a plane or two to fuel the sucker.

What do you mean fuel? - its an English ship, its got paddles surely? ;)

(count me in for $20 :D)

[JeeberD]

Originally posted by CamEdwards
I'll throw in 50.

Wow, Cam's rich!

[JonInMiddleGA]

Put me down for $45 -- That should be good for .001%

[JeffNights]

Damn! i always wanted one!

I'll dip deep into the piggy bank and pony up $250.

[cartman]

I've got a plan where we possibly can get it for free, much along the lines of the "Gas n' Go" plan.

We have to see if they take the American Express card. If so, I'll break out the Platinum Card, and we can sail off into the wild unknown, and take care of any bill collectors if they are brave enough to follow! We then use the same scheme for planes, fuel, and munitions, and we are home free!

[illinifan999]

And if they get close. Bam, bam, bam I blow them up with some big guns! I'll also add to my $25, and put in $100. (babysitting is a very lucrative job). ;)

Now where can we get some cruise missiles?

And we gotta play football with the catapult like in that one movie which name escapes me. ;)

[AnalBumCover]

Wow! 36,000 HP! Sure beats my Accord V6...

[Craptacular]

98,000 gallons of fuel. That might take a while to fill up. Don't forget to get the discounted car wash with that.

[Coffee Warlord]

So who's gonna swab the deck?

[sterlingice]

I'll chip in $5 if I can fish off the side of it.

SI

[auwillie]

How many skiers will it pull....

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

Heck with 2800 members that would be enough of for the crew .
Im in but I have to be the official Boat Idiot .

[ColtCrazy]

Personally, I've always wanted to buy a tank, but I'll chip in $50 as well. Maybe you all will let me park my tank on top someplace. We need a landing force after all :D

[scooper]

Originally posted by sterlingice
I'll chip in $5 if I can fish off the side of it.

SI

Great, then it's settled, you get to feed the crew. Bring a lot of bait.

[Airhog]

Hmm I will chip in 10 bucks, but I wanna be the one that blows up france :D


Okay just kidding about blowing up the france...

[Airhog]

Well only 4,499,369 left to purchase this wonderful ship.

[Mantle2600]

Ive got about 500 bucks total to my name so add that bit of change.

Oh yeah, and I want to be the one who makes the boat idiot his bitch...

[vex]

Can you imagine if a group of people like us really did get something like this?:)

[vex]

And the fuel is oil, not gas.

[EagleFan]

Uh oh, I think they just raised the security alert after reading this thread. We've just been given our own file among the list of terrorist organizations. Hamas, Al Qeida, PLO, FOFC... Good thing the sub isn't "nukuler" :D or they would already be putting together a plan to raid SkyDog's Wonderland Ranch. :)

All we need is a couple cesnas thrown on board and we'll not only be the 4th most powerful navy but we'd be the 5th most powerful armed forces.

Any U-boats for sale? We could really build our fleet.

If the UN starts to get upset with us we'll promise France some oil contracts and they'll veto any action against us.

[vex]

Ok, we only need $4,498,823.25 now:)

[TroyF]

I'm in for 20 bucks. I'll be in the IT department of the ship. I'm sure there will be a lot of computers to hook up.

I don't have any special demands, though I would like to sail to Australia at some point.

TroyF

[JeeberD]

Originally posted by Coffee Warlord
So who's gonna swab the deck?

I'm pretty sure that will be bbor's job. That's all those damn Canadians are good for anyways.. :D

[Rich1033]

Catapult: 1 Mactaggart Scott C – 3 steam powered 8.5 degree launch


I will throw in another $20, but if this is all that comes with it then France is about the only place we have a shot of conquering.

[Blackadar]

I'll drop $1k, but I get to be the Captain.

[Blackadar]

Actually, screw that. For $1,000, I get to be the Admiral.

[Travis]

Originally posted by EagleFan
Any U-boats for sale? We could really build our fleet.

If the UN starts to get upset with us we'll promise France some oil contracts and they'll veto any action against us.

We've got a couple at West Edmonton Mall that we could probably get for cheap, problem would be getting them to the ocean, but that's a problem for later, not now!

I'd chip in $20, but after conversion, that might set us back $5 american...

[bbor]

Originally posted by JeeberD
I'm pretty sure that will be bbor's job. That's all those damn Canadians are good for anyways.. :D

As long as i get to bunk with you buddy....we'll give new meaning to the words "poop deck"

:D:D

[Coffee Warlord]

You know. If my company pulls off the impossible, our insane profit sharing system is such that I could have enough money to purchase the sucker in a year or two. Assuming of course, clients decide to pay. :)

Admiral CW has a nice ring to it.

[bbor]

You work for Worldcom? :D

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

Heck I'll chip in 600 bucks , Would have wasted it anyway .

[Craptacular]

I've got about $300K, but I'll have to convince my wife to live on the boat.

[GoldenEagle]

Originally posted by Craptacular
I've got about $300K, but I'll have to convince my wife to live on the boat.

That should not be a problem, because, well I will be aboard. :D

[Poli]

Very nice indeed! What would my job be? I'm assuming I'm not going to be Captain now.

[tucker342]

ummmmm, that must be a pretty crappy aircraft carrier if it's only $4.5 million. Eh, oh well!

[Silver Owl]

Originally posted by Jets80
I would have to have my machinist look it over before I buy it.

Hey, I'm a machinist i'll be happy to look it over for you.
I'll throw in a $20.00 also.

[Poli]

I forgot, I'll throw in 300 dirhams...or whatever they call the UAE money.

[bbor]

Who's bringing the sails? :D

[Poli]

Originally posted by scooper
Dola.

Duh! Ardent will captain the vessel!

You're my boy, Blue! I mean, Scooper!

[JeeberD]

Originally posted by bbor
Who's bringing the sails? :D

Can't we just use a couple of pairs of your underwear? I'm sure they would catch more than enough wind to propel the sucker... :)

[bbor]

Originally posted by JeeberD
Can't we just use a couple of pairs of your underwear? I'm sure they would catch more than enough wind to propel the sucker... :)

LMAO!

[moore4807]

Put me in for 1K,
I vote for timeshares - we can make it the Cruise Ship of the FOFC and warmongering crowd... shoot waverunners off the steam catapults, survivors get thier trip for free and we could probably televise it as a reality show "The Love and War Boat"
LOL!

[sterlingice]

Time to get a working total. Many of you have pitched in cash but haven't gotten a job. They're filling up fast ;)

Finances
Cash towards boat: $3666.75 + ~81.68 (from AE's Dirham's using todays exchange rate)
Grand total: $3748.43
So we only have $4,496,251.57 to go. Dig deep, everyone!

Jobs filled
Admiral: Blackadar
XO: Coffee Warlord
Captain: ardent enthusiast
Pilot: JeeberD (5 hours per week)
Missiles: illinifan999
Landing Party: ColtCrazy and his tank
France Destroyer (maybe): Airhog
Flag Waving Guy: VPI97
Fisherman/Cook: sterlingice
IT Guy: TroyF
Swabbie: bbor
Official Boat Idiot: CHEMICAL SOLDIER
Boat Idiot's Bitch-Maker: Mantle2600

[GoldenEagle]

Should we bring Darkkiler along as our ambassador to France?

[Marc Vaughan]

PS. I want the job of 'Ships Cat' ..... I'm very good at curling up in a ball and sleeping for long periods of time, so feel well qualified for the position ;)

[McSweeny]

i'll chip in $200 bucks as long as i don't have to be the guy who cleans the bilge pumps or the latrines

[bbor]

Originally posted by Marc Vaughan
PS. I want the job of 'Ships Cat' ..... I'm very good at curling up in a ball and sleeping for long periods of time, so feel well qualified for the position ;)

Marc...i don't think you wanna be a Pussy on a ship that goes out to sea for long periods of time...specially filled with this group of Gents....

[RendeR]

Originally posted by Craptacular
98,000 gallons of fuel. That might take a while to fill up. Don't forget to get the discounted car wash with that.


realize that will only keep her mobile for 2 weeks at full power......

[RendeR]

I'll chip in a grand as long as I get to be the chief engineer. Give me a month and a welding set and we can rent this puppty out as the ultimate deep sea fishing / diving /research /party boat.

and I mean party, water skiers will love us, 50mph on the open ocean! Divers can

[riz]

Mmmm....aircraft carrier.

Influenced by the 'Ships Cat', I've decided to chip in with $20. But I insist we are allowed to setup a floorball rink on the deck every once in a while to play a few games. Oh, and if there are any cannons/heavy guns aboard, I can look after them. I served in the coastal artillery...

[Anrhydeddu]

I'm in for $1,000. I can handle the mapping duties.

[Coffee Warlord]

As XO, I reserve the right to use the catapult to launch any unwanted boat flunkies off in spectacular fashion.

[Vince]

I'm in for 20 bucks :) CW, you can use the catapult to launch flunkies, but I want to be catapult operator otherwise.

[scooper]

We'll need a new name. And a flag.

How about the USS Asshat? Or the USS Kleenex.

I'm not sure what to put on a flag, but with the multi-national group signing up here, we'll need one of our own.

[JeeberD]

Eh, we'll just use an American flag. It's the only flag that matters anyway... :p

[scooper]

Originally posted by JeeberD
Eh, we'll just use an American flag. It's the only flag that matters anyway... :p

Maybe so, but I was looking for something a little more fun from the group that brought us Mr. Nibbles and Asshat street signs.

[Coffee Warlord]

What flag is even a question?

We need a pirate flag, obviously.

How else can we plunder the Spanish Main?

[Fritz]

Aircraft Carriers are for Pussies

[JeeberD]

Originally posted by Fritz
Aircraft Carriers are for Pussies

That's why we have Marc "Meow" Vaughan on board...

[wbatl1]

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughn.
PS. I want the job of 'Ships Cat' ..... I'm very good at curling up in a ball and sleeping for long periods of time, so feel well qualified for the position

So that means you get to kill all of our rats and mice. My cat's feeling pretty hungry right now with envy. :D

By the way, I'll chip in my 20.

WB

Edit(twice) for grammer

[Blackadar]

USS Tobias

Our crew's nickname: The Ice Weasles.

[BishopMVP]

Originally posted by Coffee Warlord
We need a pirate flag, obviously.

How else can we plunder the Spanish Main?

HARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

Seriously, I'll chip in 100 bucks as long as I go nowhere near the job of fluffer on this boat.

[Airhog]

I say we bring HM along to make sure the catapault works, I bet france would surrender immediately if we flung him their way.

[Airhog]

Dola but we should name it the A.S.S Hat

[sterlingice]

Originally posted by Airhog
Dola but we should name it the A.S.S Hat

I second the A. S. S. Hat.

I suppose this is why people like us aren't allowed to name ships.

SI

[VPI97]

http://www.kingsnet.net/asshatflag.jpg

[MrBug708]

50 dollars from me.

Let me be the intelligence officer! Don't let my first name of Kyle throw you off

[MrBug708]

Dola

Originally posted by Airhog
I say we bring HM along to make sure the catapault works, I bet france would surrender immediately if we flung him their way.


You mean HM isn't French Texan?

[AnalBumCover]

I'll pitch in $50.

Can I play "the Professor"? We're going on a three-hour tour when we get the boat right?

[scooper]

Originally posted by VPI97
http://www.kingsnet.net/asshatflag.jpg

We have a winner. As a prize we give you Paris.

[Marc Vaughan]

Position Available:
===============
Wanted, evil* mastermind to steer large warship around the world invading small countries.

A preliminary tour of France has been booked already, after which the successful applicant will be required to adlib other equally attractive locaatiosn to visit.

Previous experience not neccassary.

Salary is non-existant, however fishing should be bountiful off the ships bow (bring your own rod and bait).

* well not actually evil, more bloody minded and sarcastic now you mention it :D

[Poli]

Originally posted by Marc Vaughan
Position Available:
===============
Wanted, evil* mastermind to steer large warship around the world invading small countries.

A preliminary tour of France has been booked already, after which the successful applicant will be required to adlib other equally attractive locaatiosn to visit.

Previous experience not neccassary.

Salary is non-existant, however fishing should be bountiful off the ships bow (bring your own rod and bait).

* well not actually evil, more bloody minded and sarcastic now you mention it :D

I'd just like to note, this position isn't the Captain's spot, which is mine. This is the officer of the deck, who works for me :)

By the way, Coffee, you also work for me. Part of the XO's role is to inspect berthings. Good luck with that with the crew we have so far. :)

[Coffee Warlord]

Originally posted by ardent enthusiast
I'd just like to note, this position isn't the Captain's spot, which is mine. This is the officer of the deck, who works for me :)

By the way, Coffee, you also work for me. Part of the XO's role is to inspect berthings. Good luck with that with the crew we have so far. :)

Did I *ever* mention I was planning on being a compentant XO? :)

[Poli]

Originally posted by Coffee Warlord
Did I *ever* mention I was planning on being a compentant XO? :)

Seeing as you are the "Coffee Warlord" as well...it never crossed my mind :)

However, a hacker convention in the hanger bay I hear is already in the works :)

[scooper]

Hey, good idea, ae. We can rent it out for conventions. Today France! Tomorrow, American Dental Association!

[WSUCougar]

Put me down for $500. I'll be the Air Boss. Maybe Maverick can buzz me and spill my coffee.

Too bad it's a not a sub, or we could go with Colossal Squid for a name.

U.S.S. Dolamite has a ring to it. But in keeping with U.S. carrier names, the U.S.S. Kirby Puckett works well.

[Coffee Warlord]

Originally posted by ardent enthusiast
Seeing as you are the "Coffee Warlord" as well...it never crossed my mind :)

However, a hacker convention in the hanger bay I hear is already in the works :)

I know. I'm hosting it. :)

Er wait. No I'm not, Captain. It's a bingo parlor in the hangar, sir. Really.

[Fritz]

Originally posted by WSUCougar
U.S.S. Dolamite has a ring to it. But in keeping with U.S. carrier names, the U.S.S. Kirby Puckett works well.

Needs a middle initial

[Fritz]

you guys are all suckers. Wait'l AE introduces you to the paint chipper.

[tucker342]

U.S.S Kirby Puckett works for me:D

[Poli]

Originally posted by Fritz
you guys are all suckers. Wait'l AE introduces you to the paint chipper.

Paint chips...yum.:)

[MrBug708]

Disposal Services Authority (http://www.edisposals.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/Disposals-Public-Site/en_US/-/GBP/ViewProductDetail-Start;pgid=MieqQ4wkQg8000ArvQ_8K1sp0000giKn52gz?ProductUUID=38jAqBIQwVwAAAEsaApaBWLN&CatalogCategoryID=VaLAqBELPagAAAED8GeasfoP&JumpTo=OfferList)

[sterlingice]

Bump- because, really, this needs to go into GD after the recent news :D

SI

[vex]

The engines are removed. This really hinders our plans of world domination.

[DaddyTorgo]

The engines are removed. This really hinders our plans of world domination.

Generators and pumps not working either...

[lighthousekeeper]

we don't need engines - we can just float and/or paddle into international waters and rent out space to the pirate bay.

[sterlingice]

And Wikileaks?

SI

[BishopMVP]

And Wikileaks?

SIIf the 3 women on the board are ok with it, why not? ;)

[fantom1979]

I am going to guess that the original aircraft carrier you guys bought was run into the ground....

This aircraft carrier is the 7th named Invincible. Maybe they should retire that name. If they were truly invincible, they wouldn't have needed 7 of them.

[Mustang]

I added it to my shopping cart just so I can say I added a carrier to a shopping cart once.

[EagleFan]

Then we can go get these...

Thornton Aircraft Company (http://www.thorntonaircraft.com/body/body.cfm?page_name=mil)