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Video of this in action MUST exist somewhere. – Ms. Fix-It
Favorite Comment: Fixer Little Girl Blue says, “So sad. Even Santa has been affected by the economic crisis….”
Happy Thursday Fixers! This week, what with the gulf being one lightning storm from Armageddon, I thought we could look at when ocean accidents turn into something beneficial.
Way back in the day, January of 1992 to be exact, a freighter in the middle of the Pacific Ocean accidentally spilled it’s precious cargo into the sea. What cargo was that? 29,000 rubber duckies. I have scoured the Internets to bring you this dramatic reenactment photo:
Photo Courtesy Of: Tony Crescibene
Once oceanographers realized the runaway ducks were caught in the Subpolar Gyre, or ocean current as we would call it, they decided to use them to learn more about how currents flow and how far and fast the effects of ocean pollution travel. Since then, the ducks have been spotted all over the world and as of 2003 have completely circumnavigated the globe. Take that Magellan. The ducks have even earned a degree of fame with their journey being turned into a children’s novel by Eric Carle; author the The Hungry Caterpillar.
If you’re interested in the details of the ducks’ journey, or would like to know the best place to keep an eye to the sea for a wayward duck, I got my information from Rubaduck.com
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I’ll be your huckleberry. – Ms. Fix-It
Favorite Comment: Fixer dono1 says, “This is a Tudor house. Now, if you’ll follow me, I’ll show you a four-door house…”
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In his earlier days, Gandalf wasn’t quite so sure of himself. – Ms. Fix-It
Favorite Comment: Fixer Dogmeat says, “The land WAS going to be appropriately called Moredoor. If there is one thing I’ve learned from watching Wheel of Fortune, however, it’s that vowels are expensive! Subsequently, they dropped a couple of them from the name.”
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Extreme measures are necessary to keep parental nerves from fraying while teaching teens to drive. – Ms. Fix-It
Favorite Comment: Fixer Bob-H says, “I notice he chose a RUSTED bottle opener, to even further enhance the car interior. I guess if this were on a junk rod, it would be par for the course.”
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He promised he wouldn’t miss her special day. – Ms. Fix-It
Favorite Comment: Fixer JUSTTOM says, “Gee, I didn’t think it was really possible, but Tim WAS late to his on funeral.”
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Fixers! What do you think they should use for the gas cap cover? Leave your suggestions in the comments! – Ms. Fix-It
Favorite Comment(s!): Wow you guys really let loose with the suggestions. I couldn’t put the whole thread here, so I picked three of my favorites but really, the whole thing is worth a read.
Fixer Carissa says, “A cheeseburger off the dollar menu. cheap and economical. Once it’s saturated with gasoline you can buy another one and use the current one as a Molotov. Ammo and gas cap. Two birds with one stone.”
Fixer TianaSidhe says, “If we’re going for purest stupidity, I’d go with the box to an iPhone. The guy can afford an expensive car and cellphone, but can’t be bothered to take the car in for proper repairs.”
Fixer RP says, “A small Dutch boy can run alongside with his finger in the hole.”
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The trolls are evolving… – Ms. Fix-It
Favorite Comment: Fixer Wased says, “No! It’s the ‘Bridge of Death’ on the way to the castle of Aaauuuggghhh… It seems like the old man from scene 23 hasn’t arrived yet, so we’ll just have to wait…”
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Or a tricycle. Or maybe a nice Big Wheel? – Ms. Fix-It
Favorite Comment: Fixer Bartsmom says, “He’ll be installing the green plastic streamer thingys on the handlebars next week.”
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I don’t care if you fractured your leg in three places. No mowed grass, no allowance. – Ms. Fix-It
Favorite Comment: Fixer Dogmeat says, “This lawnmower handle modification has been officially sanctioned by NAPTA. People with T-Rex arms should not be deprived of mowing their own lawns!”
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