ISS

Lombard · #1 (**permalink**) June 28th, 2005, 01:34 AM

I know this is a bit off topic but I just noticed that there is the word "Canada" and the Candian flag on the utility arm on the International Space Station.

Didn't know Canada was so advanced?? <VBG>

http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/...0-396-007.html

Cruise Cynic · #2 (**permalink**) June 28th, 2005, 01:46 AM

We've only been bragging on it since the first space shuttle............

It makes us feel good, even marginally important. To put a flag on it, like the 'mercans do. Then the rest of the world will know we make other stuff besides medium-strength beer.

You see, if we put a flag on it, nobody will mess with our sh*t.

BW · #3 (**permalink**) June 28th, 2005, 06:17 AM

Liam:

We done away with igloos and now live in houses. The internal cumbustion automobile and airplanes have replaced the dog sleds for transportation. Telephones, radios, televisions, computors (e-mail) have replaced the smoke signals for communications. Modern medicine has replaced the witch doctors. Grocery stores supplies the people with food, we no longer go in the bush to kill for our food. :-) :-) :-)

Come on Liam, Canada is one of the most advanced country in the world.

Have a fine day,

Bill

rollerdonna · #4 (**permalink**) June 28th, 2005, 07:31 AM

CC and BW, you're both a riot!

donna (who's waving the flag already in preparation for Canada Day on Friday!)

Kuki · #5 (**permalink**) June 28th, 2005, 09:24 AM

It's called the Canadarm--- originally designed to automatically retrieve Molson products from the refrigerator of hockey watching Canadians.

bigjohn461 · #6 (**permalink**) June 28th, 2005, 09:47 AM

I just love you Candaians ROFLMBO..I am sure glad yoooz guyzs are up there keeping us safe down here..Loveya..

Post Edited (06-28-05 09:49)

Tweety · #7 (**permalink**) June 28th, 2005, 10:09 AM

BW but your mail delivery is still done by dogsled I'm sure. It takes forever for mail to get to Calgary.

rollerdonna · #8 (**permalink**) June 28th, 2005, 11:34 AM

The dogs wouldn't survive in the heat we've been having lately. I guess the mail will be late.... <VBG>

donna

Lombard · #9 (**permalink**) June 28th, 2005, 02:12 PM

Kuki I can just imagine it attached to my Lazyboy chair.

Canadarm sounds like a ship that HAL should be running Alaskin cruise's with.

BW sounds like you have modern entertainment up there as well?

Post Edited (06-28-05 14:14)