RA1

The Great Pumpkin has risen? Best regards, RA1

There are any number of imponderables about this ill fated flight. Some have been mentioned above. Pilots are trained to don oxygen and smoke masks at the slightest hint of a problem. It is difficult to imagine toxic fumes so overpowering that this training would be overcome. Certainly then a distress call would have gone out. Even if contact with Air Traffic Control (ATC) were not available there are always other aircraft on frequency that would have heard such a call. I am not that familiar with lithium-ion batteries. I read the news and technical reports about them but absent an expert suggesting otherwise, I would tend to rely upon my knowledge of NiCad batteries which also have a thermal runaway problem. They can explode or burn fiercely but only with "unusual" charging. At the moment I do not understand how a battery that is not undergoing a discharge-charge cycle can have a thermal runaway. From where does the excess energy come? How and why a plane with everyone on board dead or totally incapacitated would turn and go in a very different direction from intended is indeed a puzzle. Like others, I can dream up movie script scenarios to fit various results, but they make little sense. Best regards, RA1

All special orders ARE special orders. I do not plan on going to Mars but, if I were, these folks would be on my check list of things to do. Best regards, RA1

Yes, it must be. Thanks. Best regards, RA1

This does not seem very friendly. Any comments? Best regards, RA1

Even today there is no one size fits all when it comes to "G" suits or pressure suits. They have to fit the body "just right" in order to work properly. Putting on a few pounds gives a whole new definition to "outgrowing" your job. Best regards, RA1

Why does this remind me of Betsy Ross? Actually I think that story has been debunked. MS. Hamilton seems a real heroine. Best regards, RA1

Was Nixon far worse than thought or only caught? Best regards, RA1

First you do it for love, then for a few friends, then for money. All variations of the same thing? Best regards, RA1

Perhaps I was thinking of the standards set by AS, a persistent admirer of necrophilia. OtOH, the internet stores your every missive contemporaneously as well as forever; Hollyweird permenently views you as you were. Best regards, RA1

I don't want these illegal or invasive searches BUT I don't want criminals or terrorists either. Tell me the way home. Best regards, RA1

I have not thought about Ma Kettle in a LONG time but she is still attractive. Best regards, RA1

At least I knew that I had two nicks when it happened. Best regards, RA1

Bunnies are fun too. Best regards, RA1

After all I just read that the White Leghorn Chicken ( I think they mean hen) is the most common (and therefore most prolific) egg laying chicken. Of course, hens need roosters and that is presumbably where you come in. I read it on the internet so it must be true. Best regards, RA1

Of course Christians love men. That is what I tell all the boys. Best regards, RA1

Based upon our actions there is little doubt about what we deserve. Let's try to revoke the "insanity principle" and stop doing the same things hoping for a different result. Best regards, RA1

I always thought you were sick, sick, sick but now I know it. Best regards, RA1

Never mind his comments on Capitalism and Socialism. Best regards, RA1

I have wondered for a long time what that flickering light was about. Now, I know. Best regards, RA1

Forgive me Father for I am about to sin. Best regards, RA1

I would suppose anywhere he prefers. Best regards, RA1

Your background of evil verisimilitude is pervasive. Best regards, RA1

First the world is coming to an end and, to boot. it will be overcast where you are. What did you do? Best regards, RA1

Even I can last 2 hours without food. Best regards, RA1