Writer's Block: Transportation

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In the book "The Future of Flight", which was written at about the time I left High School, the writers Ing and Myrabo included designs of aircraft that could use laser light to generate thrust, giving them the capability of flying anywhere in the atmosphere, at nearly any airspeed--from hovering off the surface to orbit velocity. A single-stage to orbit vehicle has always been a dream of aerospace engineers--especially an efficient one that didn't need such a huge fuel tank. (And yes, a nice jetpack is possible from the technology...but remember, you'd still have to be pretty physically fit to use one!)

Now, the ideal machine? A flying ship, big enough to live in, with all the comforts of home and the massive operational envelope above. Capable of going everywhere worth going to. And not having to want of anything when you're there. That's the way to travel!

Till then, Moonshine (my Chevy Prizm) will have to do.

Returning To A Frequent Theme

I was reminded of this Suburban Jungle cartoon because of yesterday's events...



Because the Muzak at the model contest was set to a channel that was all pop from the last 10~15 years or so. Ick.

At the time the cartoon appeared, I offered the following filk, and this is an encore performance:
To the tune of "Stop Your Sobbing" by The Pretenders...

It is time for you to Stop all of Your Sucking
Yes it's time for you to Stop all of Your Sucking oh oh oh
There's one thing you gotta do
To keep me tuned in to you
Gotta Stop Sucking Now!
Yeah (Yeah) STOP IT! (Stop it!)

It's time to play some songs that are not lame
Yes it's time to find some singers who have brains oh oh oh
There's one thing you gotta do
To make me wanna hear you
Gotta Stop Sucking Now!
Yeah (Yeah) STOP IT! (Stop it!)

Each stupid ditty that blares from your speakers
Makes, makes me want
To take up a hammer and smash you
So you Stop all Your Sucking
There's one thing you gotta do
To make me wanna hear you
And there's one thing you oughta know
You need songs that do not blow
Gotta Stop Sucking Now!
Yeah (Yeah) STOP IT! (Stop It!)

BTW, I heard that "Bartender" song that everybody's complaining about--and I agree with your complaints. Throw that one in the shredder and throw the pieces into an incinerator!

FP