Bring me the head of Diego Garcia...and the Mayor of Addu Atoll too!

[Alfred]

ORIGINAL: Mynok

the sky is darkened by wave after wave of Wapiti

I'd bet that is the first time in the history of the world that phrase has been used.

Ah, that is because you haven't paid due attention to the benefit of flying a biplane (better still a triplane). Those wings don't neccesarily sit perfectly on top of each other, so the increased wing surface area blocks out the sun's rays from reaching the grunts down below.

Yes, I can see it perfectly now. There in the distance, with dawn breaking and the rising sun behind them, wave after wave of Wapiti looming larger as they approach. Closer they arrive and above the sound of their engines, more audible becomes the sound of the March of the Valkyres which is being played out through the speakers specially modifed by M&M Entreprises, Entertainment Division.

You have to think about combined arms operations. Overload the enemy's sensory organs. As Nemo would say, don't be conservative in devising means to disrupt the enemy's OODA cycle.

Alfred

[khyberbill]

OODA cycle.

How many wheels does an OODA cycle have?

[Mynok]

ORIGINAL: Alfred

ORIGINAL: Mynok

the sky is darkened by wave after wave of Wapiti

I'd bet that is the first time in the history of the world that phrase has been used.

Ah, that is because you haven't paid due attention to the benefit of flying a biplane (better still a triplane). Those wings don't neccesarily sit perfectly on top of each other, so the increased wing surface area blocks out the sun's rays from reaching the grunts down below.

Yes, I can see it perfectly now. There in the distance, with dawn breaking and the rising sun behind them, wave after wave of Wapiti looming larger as they approach. Closer they arrive and above the sound of their engines, more audible becomes the sound of the March of the Valkyres which is being played out through the speakers specially modifed by M&M Entreprises, Entertainment Division.

You have to think about combined arms operations. Overload the enemy's sensory organs. As Nemo would say, don't be conservative in devising means to disrupt the enemy's OODA cycle.

Alfred

Did they even make enough of them to imitate a little cumulus cloud? [:D]

[Alfred]

ORIGINAL: Mynok

ORIGINAL: Alfred

ORIGINAL: Mynok




I'd bet that is the first time in the history of the world that phrase has been used.

Ah, that is because you haven't paid due attention to the benefit of flying a biplane (better still a triplane). Those wings don't neccesarily sit perfectly on top of each other, so the increased wing surface area blocks out the sun's rays from reaching the grunts down below.

Yes, I can see it perfectly now. There in the distance, with dawn breaking and the rising sun behind them, wave after wave of Wapiti looming larger as they approach. Closer they arrive and above the sound of their engines, more audible becomes the sound of the March of the Valkyres which is being played out through the speakers specially modifed by M&M Entreprises, Entertainment Division.

You have to think about combined arms operations. Overload the enemy's sensory organs. As Nemo would say, don't be conservative in devising means to disrupt the enemy's OODA cycle.

Alfred

Did they even make enough of them to imitate a little cumulus cloud? [:D]

I've still got 23 of the mean war machines in my pools. I don't think they are painted green. Surely if there was a shortage of them, they would be painted green, which as we all know, Milo is consistently pointing out is the colour of scarcity.

I'm certain Milo would make me a good offer for my 23 Wapiti which he could add to purchases from other AE players and then bundle up the lot at a keen price to Cap Mandrake.

In any case, my 23 flying line abreast surely must cover at least 3 degrees of the horizon. That has to be more than a little cumulus cloud. And if not, I'm certain M&M Enterprises, 3D division, would be able to come up with some computer generated graphics to make up any shortfall. Milo is well ahead of the game, CGG is bound to be a cinch for him in 1942.

Alfred

[Cap Mandrake]

Prior readers may recall that M&M Enterprises constructed artifical icebergs in the Medium Sundas from coconut husks and copra. Perhaps the technology could be adapted for clouds in some fashion. The problem is that this was WWII(b) (I think) and therefore Mr. Minderbinder will not remember. However, given the proper "alignment of incentives", I feel confident the solution will rise to the surface naturally.

I now have a question for the accumulated wisdom of the forum. There are doubtless some experts on this matter.

Anyway, here it is. So I go to the lab yesterday to add a lab test on a patient after the lab is closed. There is only one tech left, a young chap whom I have never seen before. We discuss the lab test add and he looks at the order and says, "Oh, Dr. Mandrake, do you work out?"


HUH? My Gaydar threat warning indicator starts chirping like crazy. I manage to answer lamely, "Oh..no..not really..I just walk the dogs and work in the yard". Anticipating the next question will be about gladiator movies, I quickly fire up the ECM transmitter and head back to the office..."Thanks, let me know if there is a problem".

Right, so here is the question. Was I misperceiving that exchange?

[Cap Mandrake]

On another note, we, the Allied High Command, are going to need a serious diversion for Operation Stoat/Weasel/Aardvark.

Any ideas?

[Smeulders]

A little monkey playing the accordion ? 

[Cap Mandrake]

ORIGINAL: Smeulders

A little monkey playing the accordion ?

BRILLIANT! Operation Organ Grinder it shall be!

[witpqs]

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake

Was I misperceiving that exchange?

I think it's a matter of percentages. IMO 70% to 80% chance you got it right.

[Cap Mandrake]

ORIGINAL: witpqs

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake

Was I misperceiving that exchange?

I think it's a matter of percentages. IMO 70% to 80% chance you got it right.

Right..so what you are saying is the same thing happened to you 10 times..7 times your pereption was well founded...twice it was just very curious small talk....and one time you weren't sure?

[Cap Mandrake]

Now...as to Operation Organ Grinder..here are some ideas


1) Fake offensive directed toward Efate (which is just in range for B-17's from Suva). Perhaps even a nosiy buildup at Ndeni with an eye toward attracting attention.

2) A landing at one of the Jap islands near Parmashiro Jima. As this could not have carrier support it could not succeed in the long run but perhaps JJ would be persuaded.

3) New Guinea would appear a quite credible move to JJ but is not far enough as his fighters could redeploy in 1-2 d.

4) Marshalls?

5) Sumatra? Also not really plausible without carriers.

???

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: Smeulders

A little monkey playing the accordion ? 

I think the Lord Admiral would be most perturbed with this arrangement. Was it his lot to have the leash and the tin cup?

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake

Prior readers may recall that M&M Enterprises constructed artifical icebergs in the Medium Sundas from coconut husks and copra. Perhaps the technology could be adapted for clouds in some fashion. The problem is that this was WWII(b) (I think) and therefore Mr. Minderbinder will not remember. However, given the proper "alignment of incentives", I feel confident the solution will rise to the surface naturally.

I now have a question for the accumulated wisdom of the forum. There are doubtless some experts on this matter.

Anyway, here it is. So I go to the lab yesterday to add a lab test on a patient after the lab is closed. There is only one tech left, a young chap whom I have never seen before. We discuss the lab test add and he looks at the order and says, "Oh, Dr. Mandrake, do you work out?"


HUH? My Gaydar threat warning indicator starts chirping like crazy. I manage to answer lamely, "Oh..no..not really..I just walk the dogs and work in the yard". Anticipating the next question will be about gladiator movies, I quickly fire up the ECM transmitter and head back to the office..."Thanks, let me know if there is a problem".

Right, so here is the question. Was I misperceiving that exchange?

Interesting. I propose another point of view:

I've known several-rather rotund-friends that have personal hygeine issues. I'm sure it won't surprise you to hear that they are comic book / RPG fans. Nonetheless, one of these friends in particular has an ability to sweat whilest in a thermoneutral enviroment. His body default is to sweat-regardless of ambient temperature.

Perhaps this lab tech was really wondering, "Has this guy been working out? Otherwise, how could he have soaked through his shirt by just standing there handing me a sleeve of orders?" I understand that they have some prescription medications for that sort of thing, Cap'n.

[Cap Mandrake]

Personally, I disdain RPG's. Much more manly to use a Boys Rifle.

As for the fat issue, while not possible to violate the laws of Thermodynamics, I have found that after many years of Yoga training, I have developed the ability to determine where the fat is deposited.

[CaptDave]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake

Prior readers may recall that M&M Enterprises constructed artifical icebergs in the Medium Sundas from coconut husks and copra. Perhaps the technology could be adapted for clouds in some fashion. The problem is that this was WWII(b) (I think) and therefore Mr. Minderbinder will not remember. However, given the proper "alignment of incentives", I feel confident the solution will rise to the surface naturally.

I now have a question for the accumulated wisdom of the forum. There are doubtless some experts on this matter.

Anyway, here it is. So I go to the lab yesterday to add a lab test on a patient after the lab is closed. There is only one tech left, a young chap whom I have never seen before. We discuss the lab test add and he looks at the order and says, "Oh, Dr. Mandrake, do you work out?"


HUH? My Gaydar threat warning indicator starts chirping like crazy. I manage to answer lamely, "Oh..no..not really..I just walk the dogs and work in the yard". Anticipating the next question will be about gladiator movies, I quickly fire up the ECM transmitter and head back to the office..."Thanks, let me know if there is a problem".

Right, so here is the question. Was I misperceiving that exchange?

Interesting. I propose another point of view:

I've known several-rather rotund-friends that have personal hygeine issues. I'm sure it won't surprise you to hear that they are comic book / RPG fans. Nonetheless, one of these friends in particular has an ability to sweat whilest in a thermoneutral enviroment. His body default is to sweat-regardless of ambient temperature.

Perhaps this lab tech was really wondering, "Has this guy been working out? Otherwise, how could he have soaked through his shirt by just standing there handing me a sleeve of orders?" I understand that they have some prescription medications for that sort of thing, Cap'n.

Another possibility is that the tech is new to the area (Mandrake did say he'd never seen him before) and is just looking for a good place to go himself.

[witpqs]

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake

ORIGINAL: witpqs

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake

Was I misperceiving that exchange?

I think it's a matter of percentages. IMO 70% to 80% chance you got it right.

Right..so what you are saying is the same thing happened to you 10 times..7 times your pereption was well founded...twice it was just very curious small talk....and one time you weren't sure?

[:D] Nah, general knowledge of people. Any inquiries that tripped an alarm were, as you demonstrated, dealt with by jamming and evasive maneuvers.

There might have been some talk about you down in the lab (say, especially among his female colleagues) and he thought to ask; maybe some other innocuous reason; or maybe...

[witpqs]

ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake

Much more manly to use a Boys Rifle.

Boyish to use a Boys Rifle. Manly to use a Boyes Rifle.

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: witpqs
Any inquiries that tripped an alarm were, as you demonstrated, dealt with by jamming and evasive maneuvers.

So, what sort of jamming was in play here? What sort of manuevers did you use in this case? [X(]

[Cap Mandrake]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: witpqs
Any inquiries that tripped an alarm were, as you demonstrated, dealt with by jamming and evasive maneuvers.

So, what sort of jamming was in play here? What sort of manuevers did you use in this case? [X(]

That jamming bit reminds me of the Ground Zero Mosque controversy. Someone bought a property next door and wanted to open a gay bar to demonstrate the concept of sensitivity. The new owner called out publicly for a name for the new establishment. The name "Ram Emmanuel" was suggested (Rahm Emmanuel was the White House Chief of Staff at the time and the Prez had just called for tolerance) [:D][:D]


PS...I thought "Boys Rifle" didn't look right.

[witpqs]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: witpqs
Any inquiries that tripped an alarm were, as you demonstrated, dealt with by jamming and evasive maneuvers.

So, what sort of jamming was in play here? What sort of manuevers did you use in this case? [X(]

Flares, chaff, smoke, covering fire laid down by the wife with a 12 gauge - the usual.