Newsstand - It's back in demand- - yes, duct tape

A little off topic, but from the high alert given, and a statement from US Fire administrator David Paulison's regarding "protect your homes with plastic and duct tape in case of a biological attack" sent duct tape into high demand. Both of those press releases sent the markets hurling down, especially airlines. I found this to be a little funny, to tell you the truth. Stores were reporting being sold out of duct tape. Hope it provides a little laughter to an otherwise gloomy week.

http://money.cnn.com/2003/02/12/news/companies/ducttape/index.htm

There's a saying I heard once- If it needs fixing, bring out the duct tape. United sure has heard of it. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

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The skies are NOT the limit, since I am going to fly them.

Stumbled across a political cartoon for this

3rd cartoon from the top of the page, by Ann Telnaes.

http://cagle.slate.msn.com/politicalcartoons/PCcartoons/PCbest2.asp

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The skies are NOT the limit, since I am going to fly them.

Duct (tape) and Cover

I hope Garrison Keilor has a field day with this on this weekend's "A Prairie Home Companion"

http://prairiehome.org/performances/20030125/duct.shtml

The American Duct Tape Council is one of his public radio show's "sponsors"

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by bk42:
A little off topic, but from the high alert given, and a statement from US Fire administrator David Paulison's regarding "protect your homes with plastic and duct tape in case of a biological attack" sent duct tape into high demand. Both of those press releases sent the markets hurling down, especially airlines. I found this to be a little funny, to tell you the truth. Stores were reporting being sold out of duct tape. Hope it provides a little laughter to an otherwise gloomy week.

http://money.cnn.com/2003/02/12/news/companies/ducttape/index.htm

There's a saying I heard once- If it needs fixing, bring out the "_duct tape. " United sure has heard of it. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gifRed Green is thrilled to hear this!

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i'm in hot water....it's been on my get list for a month or more[from my beautiful wife] ....i'll only procrastinate? until tomorrow.

Did you say "Duct tape!" ??? We can win the war with duct tape! (http://www.markfiore.com/animation/alerts.html)

[This message has been edited by xyzzy (edited 02-13-2003).]

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by HeHateY:
I hope Garrison Keilor has a field day with this on this weekend's "A Prairie Home Companion"

http://prairiehome.org/performances/20030125/duct.shtml

The American Duct Tape Council is one of his public radio show's "sponsors"</font>

LOL! Those are great. I like the one at the bottom http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif



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"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety
deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Ben Franklin

If you see Osama, wrap him in duct tape and call your local police.

This is absolutely ridiculous. Even if by some incredible circumstance you were able to make a room in your house completely airtight and keep out the bugs, you'd die of asphyxiation in the three days you'd have to wait in there. Absotivley, Posilutely Rucking Fidiculous.

Absurd? That's what I thought! -- What percentage of people would turn on the AC/heat when it got too hot/cold?

*This* "security" measure is obviously sponsored by the American Duct Tape Council!

doh! sorry for the dupe.

[This message has been edited by g_leyser (edited 02-13-2003).]

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by xyzzy:
Absurd? That's what I thought! -- What percentage of people would turn on the AC/heat when it got too hot/cold?

*This* "security" measure is obviously sponsored by the American Duct Tape Council!</font>

As president of the American Duct Tape Council I can assure everyone that this allegation is absurd!
-Arthur P. Ductape III

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif



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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by SRQ Guy:
This is absolutely ridiculous. Even if by some incredible circumstance you were able to make a room in your house completely airtight ...</font>

If you are going to stay there for three days, you better make sure that room is the bathroom http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by L-1011:
If you are going to stay there for three days, you better make sure that room is the bathroom http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif</font>

My parents just re-did all my childhhood home's bathrooms in Wisconsin. They are absolutely spectacular and I would not mind spending days in there. I guess I just need to get some food and bottled water in there and some duct tape and plastic and I should be fine. With the wireless internet connection for the laptop, I can even remain on Flyertalk while under siege. ;-)

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by L-1011:
If you are going to stay there for three days, you better make sure that room is the bathroom http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif</font>

Just remember that you'll only have about 5 hours of air supply!