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Randy Chase · 08-01-2009, 03:58 PM

Did the story have a complete arc or stand alone enough to justify someone like me buying the DVD set?

knucklehead · 08-01-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Did the story have a complete arc or stand alone enough to justify someone like me buying the DVD set?

but you'll never watch it

Randy Chase · 08-01-2009, 04:44 PM

Its only important to possess the DVD.

dbisbee · 08-01-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by apk919

This one makes me

The SR-71 Blackbird... the baddest aircraft ever built...

+1 oh yeah!

mikester · 08-01-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Its only important to possess the DVD.

So very, very true....

Another really great show IMO: Sportsnight.

Never quite caught on unfortunately, I think it only had a few seasons.

Sharp writing and a great cast including Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Robert Guillaume and Peter Krause

lancer360 · 08-01-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

959

"As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil for I am at 80,000 ft and climbing!" Quote from a SR-71 pilot

fzust · 08-01-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Did the story have a complete arc or stand alone enough to justify someone like me buying the DVD set?

Yes. Its seriously awesome with a sense of humor you would love. Oh and Did I mention seriously, seriously hot women? Buy it and give it to Jacob.

Quicker · 08-01-2009, 06:49 PM

the series is awesome - witty - the movie is one of the best.

another series that is more serious, but better character, some story lines really get you (IMHO) is Space: above and beyond:

serpent · 08-01-2009, 07:09 PM

I've actually seen a SR-71 in person at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in VA. It is AWESOME in person, no other words to describe it.

EricH · 08-01-2009, 07:15 PM

My wife's father used to fly tankers that refueled SR-71s! I finally got to see one in person about a month ago, at a museum in Eglin, FL.

apk919 · 08-01-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lancer360

"As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil for I am at 80,000 ft and climbing!" Quote from a <strike>SR-71 pilot</strike> <b>sled driver</b>

Excellent quote, but I had to correct the attribution...

plastique999 · 08-01-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by serpent

I've actually seen a SR-71 in person at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in VA. It is AWESOME in person, no other words to describe it.

I used to build model airplanes, and the SR 71 was one of my favorites in my collection....so sleek!

Aedo · 08-02-2009, 06:14 AM

Love the SR-71 - at the Farnborough Airshow in '86 one did a fly past "on the way to some clandestine mission" according to the announcer... then it LANDED!!!!! Unheard of and unexpected - what an amazing sight

RichS · 08-02-2009, 06:32 AM

Back in the '80s/90s I worked at Kadena AFB in Okinawa Japan when the SR-71 was deployed there. There they were called Habu (after a local poisonous water snake).

They were started with huge crate motors on a little cart with the drive shaft going straight up. The SR-71 would leak fuel on the ground because the seals needed the heat from flying to seal up. You could always tell when an SR-71 was going to take off from the noise. Not from the SR-71 itself, but from the KC135 refueling plane which was fully loaded with fuel taking off right before the SR-71. The SR-71 used so much fuel getting off the ground that it basically needed to be refueled right after take off.

The pilots of the SR-71 were actually classified as astronauts.

It is a VERY cool plane.

MickOpalak · 08-02-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mikester

Another really great show IMO: Sportsnight.

Never quite caught on unfortunately, I think it only had a few seasons.

Sharp writing and a great cast including Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Robert Guillaume and Peter Krause

It was only on for one season but it was great.

AnsisK · 08-02-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MickOpalak

It was only on for one season but it was great.

Hmm speaking of single-season wonders, did anyone ever watch Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip? Aaron Sorkin produced it after The West Wing, but it folded because it was "too smart for primetime television." A true shame. It's hilarious watching how much better Matt Perry is in Studio 60 compared to Friends; it's like day and night. Because of the big names involved, there were quite a few hilarious cameos too, including the abovementioned Felicity Huffman, John Goodman, various musical acts etc.

fitfan · 08-02-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by serpent

I've actually seen a SR-71 in person at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in VA. It is AWESOME in person, no other words to describe it.

there are many to see, my list of the ones i have seen: it is funny that i have never looked for one, i just keep running into the darn things!

dayton ohio
NYC on the carrier
Richmond VA airport
Udvar hazy
Mobile AL
San Diego

i think udvar hazy was the coolest because it was a private party in the eve and they had all the colorful lights on it and i got to drink a martini while looking at it!

that pic is my wallpaper now too.

just found this - check it out for one near you!

SR-71 Online - Blackbird Locations

Lawy'du · 08-02-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AnsisK

Hmm speaking of single-season wonders, did anyone ever watch Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip? Aaron Sorkin produced it after The West Wing, but it folded because it was "too smart for primetime television." A true shame. It's hilarious watching how much better Matt Perry is in Studio 60 compared to Friends; it's like day and night. Because of the big names involved, there were quite a few hilarious cameos too, including the abovementioned Felicity Huffman, John Goodman, various musical acts etc.

^^^^This was one of my favorite shows ever. I was wondering what happened to it.

Oh, and Firefly should have never been taken off the air...

glb · 08-02-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fitfan

there are many to see, my list of the ones i have seen: it is funny that i have never looked for one, i just keep running into the darn things!

dayton ohio
NYC on the carrier
Richmond VA airport
Udvar hazy
Mobile AL
San Diego

i think udvar hazy was the coolest because it was a private party in the eve and they had all the colorful lights on it and i got to drink a martini while looking at it!

that pic is my wallpaper now too.

just found this - check it out for one near you!

SR-71 Online - Blackbird Locations

good site, thanks.

I saw it in Ohio. It was a bit scary looking, but I loved it! That museum takes > 1 day; was terrific.

No armaments on blackbird, right?

studio 60, sportsnight and firefly were all among my favorites. The Studio 60 New Orleans episode was excellent.

cranium · 08-02-2009, 03:18 PM

Right outside of Skunkworks in Palmdale, CA, there is an open to the public museum. What's better than 1 Blackbird? How about 2, plus models, a U2, that crazy drone they tried to deploy from a blackbird...

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Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	Its only important to possess the DVD. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

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Aedo anglophile in exile Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 2,570 Images: 88	Love the SR-71 - at the Farnborough Airshow in '86 one did a fly past "on the way to some clandestine mission" according to the announcer... then it LANDED!!!!! Unheard of and unexpected - what an amazing sight

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RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	Back in the '80s/90s I worked at Kadena AFB in Okinawa Japan when the SR-71 was deployed there. There they were called Habu (after a local poisonous water snake). They were started with huge crate motors on a little cart with the drive shaft going straight up. The SR-71 would leak fuel on the ground because the seals needed the heat from flying to seal up. You could always tell when an SR-71 was going to take off from the noise. Not from the SR-71 itself, but from the KC135 refueling plane which was fully loaded with fuel taking off right before the SR-71. The SR-71 used so much fuel getting off the ground that it basically needed to be refueled right after take off. The pilots of the SR-71 were actually classified as astronauts. It is a VERY cool plane. __________________ Useful links to vendors removed at Nadeem's request. "Nice avatar by the way, I doubt Colin Chapman would have followed the herd as I have seen many here do. --Nadeem"

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