HughMoran
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Wed Jun-02-10 01:41 PM
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they might consider nibbling at it a bit, but it can't cut through all that.
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| -Watch the BP Cam! Thread #11 |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 01:02 PM |
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Hey! |
Subdivisions |
Jun-02-10 01:04 PM |
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I think the Diamond Wire Saw is on the way to the surface.... |
Junkdrawer |
Jun-02-10 01:05 PM |
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WKRG shows it dangling like a sad dead defeated bot. |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 01:11 PM |
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Poor thing. He coulda been somebody. |
Subdivisions |
Jun-02-10 01:16 PM |
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... |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 01:45 PM |
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Fox Feed ROV is on it's way to the surface. |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 01:06 PM |
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So, I've been working and have apparently missed something. Did |
Subdivisions |
Jun-02-10 01:07 PM |
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Quick, ABC feed shows ICE BLOB. |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 01:09 PM |
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Ok, where is that thing? Is is on the ROV or on the BOP? n/t |
Subdivisions |
Jun-02-10 01:12 PM |
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That camera is attached to the saw at the control panel, and it's on it's way up. |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 01:18 PM |
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Yes! WKRG feed shows it hanging from cable... nt |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 01:09 PM |
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DANG! This DU Under Sea BP ROV C-L-U-B thread series should be |
Subdivisions |
Jun-02-10 01:11 PM |
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The BP GoM oil gusher. Let's give credit where credit is due! :-) |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 01:16 PM |
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Yes, my bad. =) n/t |
Subdivisions |
Jun-02-10 01:16 PM |
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Thanks NYC_SKP! Had to walk my brother's poor old dog. She's happy now. nt |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 01:15 PM |
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And relieved. =) n/t |
Subdivisions |
Jun-02-10 01:17 PM |
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The networks obviously know that this is generating a lot of interest due to |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 01:19 PM |
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Diamond Wire Saw now less than 2000 feet from surface (ABC & FOX feeds) |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 01:21 PM |
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CNN alternate feed shows the circular saw... |
SurfingScientist |
Jun-02-10 01:23 PM |
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Hard to saw what's up with the saw.... Link: |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 01:25 PM |
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here goes... |
SurfingScientist |
Jun-02-10 01:26 PM |
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ABC is showing somebody's Mac desktop - anyone able to see what's on it? |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 01:30 PM |
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Screensaver is... |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 01:33 PM |
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I know - I grabbed a shot in case it was an accident and we were watching |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 01:35 PM |
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Fox and WKRG feeds paused, they're screwing around on a Mac, which is fine.... |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 01:31 PM |
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My iCal shows 2 as I'm guessing every Mac owner's does -- Hmmmm. |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 01:38 PM |
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So.....All this was filmed on May 17th. They. Are. So. Busted! |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 01:47 PM |
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So true! I just don't get it. I'm going to call my best friend who is all things Mac, |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 01:52 PM |
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Snow Leopard allows you to record your desktop in Quick Time - Jim sounds |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 02:15 PM |
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Somewhere that video has been saved. It was only on that one feed. |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 02:17 PM |
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I saw the dock magnify when the curser was going over it, but didn't notice the |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 02:28 PM |
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Are they thinking of finishing this off with the circular saw? (CNN feed) |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 01:36 PM |
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doubt it |
HughMoran |
Jun-02-10 01:41 PM |
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*IF* the drill pipe is unsecured inside the well casing |
lumberjack_jeff |
Jun-02-10 02:02 PM |
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Funny, there are claims that the drill pipe is wedged into the BOP shears |
HughMoran |
Jun-02-10 02:07 PM |
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I think if the shear rams were working at all, they'd have done what you describe. |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 02:10 PM |
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Or the EXACT same thing happed that happened in 1979. |
Statistical |
Jun-02-10 02:13 PM |
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That is dumb huh? |
HughMoran |
Jun-02-10 02:24 PM |
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It's actually quite complicated - the Oil Drum thread describing why the Top Kill failed went into |
HughMoran |
Jun-02-10 02:22 PM |
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Interesting. If so, it would be a very risky move to open the shears. n/t |
lumberjack_jeff |
Jun-02-10 02:16 PM |
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I once had to saw through a 4-foot diameter Concrete Manhole Dome with a Worm Drive Skilsaw. |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 02:08 PM |
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I expect the saw to surface shortly, in just minutes. FOX feed. nt |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 01:38 PM |
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Just seeing all the oil gush out makes me sick |
tandot |
Jun-02-10 01:53 PM |
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We all feel that way. Heartbreaking. |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 01:57 PM |
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Bookmarking |
DoBotherMe |
Jun-02-10 01:58 PM |
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Some of us are semi-obsessed with this |
HughMoran |
Jun-02-10 02:12 PM |
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Semi? And no need to name names. :-) nt |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 02:18 PM |
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Some links while there's a lull... |
Feron |
Jun-02-10 02:28 PM |
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Funny how the ROV operator said "forget work, check out the whale!" |
HughMoran |
Jun-02-10 02:35 PM |
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I was just commenting on that - I bet they were so excited! nt |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 02:36 PM |
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Wow - OUTSTANDING links, Feron! Thank you so much! I love how the camera |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 02:36 PM |
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Thanks for those, we should add them to Thread #12. |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 02:57 PM |
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I thought equipment was headed up to the surface, but so far there's no sign of that. |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 02:40 PM |
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Ooh - action on the WKRG feed, for some reason movement always encourages me. |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 02:42 PM |
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Trying to clip something to something. I think I see a monkey fist. Check this out... |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 02:51 PM |
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I'm gonna be gone soon, Thread #12 is up to you. Maybe add these... |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 02:58 PM |
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Will do! Hurry back! nt |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 02:59 PM |
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I'm calling Thread #77 |
HughMoran |
Jun-02-10 03:00 PM |
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Remember. Safety First! |
NYC_SKP |
Jun-02-10 03:03 PM |
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Why don't they just bomb the fucking thing? |
AngryAmish |
Jun-02-10 03:09 PM |
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lol |
HughMoran |
Jun-02-10 03:27 PM |
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Any idea what's going on? Anybody? |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 03:36 PM |
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The diamond string blade is broken.... |
Junkdrawer |
Jun-02-10 04:48 PM |
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Sigh. To me, though, that doesn't sound as critical as the stuck blade. We'll see. Thanks! nt |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 05:06 PM |
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WHEN did they free the saw? I can't believe I missed that! |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 03:40 PM |
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The Saw appears to be heading up again. It's at 197' and climbing. |
lamp_shade |
Jun-02-10 04:45 PM |
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When I came on a few mins ago I thought it was coming down. |
jaxx |
Jun-02-10 04:58 PM |
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It looked like the ROV escorted the Saw to the top, left it there, and headed back down. |
lamp_shade |
Jun-02-10 05:40 PM |
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A little Watch BP cam history for the club. |
jaxx |
Jun-02-10 05:19 PM |
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You started it, jaxx, so thank YOU! |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 05:39 PM |
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It's been a real community effort. |
jaxx |
Jun-02-10 05:56 PM |
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... and all done with practically no politicizing. |
lamp_shade |
Jun-02-10 05:43 PM |
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Ain't that amazing!! |
jaxx |
Jun-02-10 05:57 PM |
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Looks like Jaws might return and the saw is out...NYT excerpt: |
Feron |
Jun-02-10 05:43 PM |
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Great find - thanks!! nt |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 05:51 PM |
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Said that this morning.... |
Junkdrawer |
Jun-02-10 05:54 PM |
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THREAD # 12 Link! Warning -- my first post didn't take so had to cut and |
gateley |
Jun-02-10 05:53 PM |
#73 |
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