Armegeddon... just inches away?

joseph


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 709

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 05:01

For your morning coffee...



It was reported on the news wires yesterday that a large asteroid big enough to destroy London outright passed by/ missed the Earth by just 44,000 miles on Monday. In astronomical terms this is inches, actually... millimetres!



If the asteroid had hit it would have exploded with the same force as 1000 atomic bombs, similar to the one that hit Tunguska in Siberia, where forests where destroyed for a 2000 mile radius.



Strange but ... the asteroid passed on Monday, the scientists revealed the news yesterday and it was first discovered last Saturday... so they waited to tell us Tuesday? It was not governments who released the information but bloggers on a scientific website... is this scary or what?



If you have seen the movie Armegeddon... you will know what I mean?



Regards Joseph

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 08:05

Hi Joseph,



Saw that on the news, thought at the time it was a bit odd,

telling us after the event.

As you say it was a close call,

some cars I've had in the past have had more than 44,000 miles on them,

so in theory, it would be possible to drive out meet to it!!!



And at the speed it would have been going at,

it wouldn't have taken long to reach Earth,

if it had a wee nudge on the way,

or someone got their calculations wrong.



What other little secrets are floating around out there,

bring back Mulder & Scully.



Makes you wonder about the global credit crunch,

is it spend spend spend.

The end is nigh.

Not even enough time to boil an egg.



Have a nice day

Navek

thetruth


Joined: 11/01/2009
Posts: 268

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 08:31

so from its nearest point to earth can anyone work out how long it would of taken to reach the earth?answer to follow....

Navek



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Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 08:49

An asteroid which may be as big as a ten-storey building has passed close by the Earth, astronomers say.



The object, known as 2009 DD45, thought to be 21-47m (68-152ft) across, raced by our planet at 1344 GMT on Monday.



The gap was just 72,000 km (44,750 miles); a fifth of the distance between our planet and the Moon.



http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7921279.stm

denizkisi


Joined: 18/09/2008
Posts: 196

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 09:01

Even if they had "warned" us, what can you do about it? Run for cover? But where? Tin hat anyone??

Navek



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Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 09:04

I would have eaten my last ROLO,

myself

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 11:21

thats even more scary than this government getting another term and keeping us in the dark for another 4 years or so

joseph


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Posts: 709

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 13:06

I rang deepthroat yesterday just to check what contingency plans the government had should the asteroid have hit London. He revealed...



Flash Gordon was in America

Harmon was abroad but just for the weekend

Milliband was in the middle east on a quick visit

Straw ... well no one could find him as his mobile was off

Mandelson... well this is a family forum so I cannot repeat his retort.



They were all away.



Only Joking...



Regards Joseph

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 13:16

joseph.if you knew...what would you have done..because if one comes again,i sure all hell would like to be BEHIND you.....let us know when the next is due.just keep an eye on it,thanks.













spider..

joseph


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 709

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 13:30

Spider, you have no worries, one of the few species that survived the last asteroid that supposedly wiped out the dinosaurs etc...?



Spiders



I am sure you know the "Little Spider Poem" ... not many people ever kill spiders ...they are too important... honest.



Regards Joseph

crystallady


Joined: 16/04/2008
Posts: 103

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 13:31

Navek



2009 DD 45 - does that mean we've had 45 near misses (DD - DoomsDay) we don't know about ???

joseph


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 709

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 13:35

Reminds me of the biblical prophecy made famous in The Omen...



Food for thought?



Regards Joseph

joseph


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Posts: 709

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 13:54

When the Jews return to Sion

When a comet rips the sky

When the Roman Empire rises

Then you and I must die



From the Eternal Sea he rises

Creating armies either shore

Turning man against his brother

Til man exists no more



Scholars agree that the Eternal Sea is politics and believe The Roman Empire in this instance refers to the Treaty of Rome and formation of EU.



Interesting?



Regards Joseph

clarets



Joined: 08/01/2009
Posts: 752

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 14:06

Hi Joseph,you missed out the verse about playing cricket in Pakistan!

spider


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Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 14:15

so happy now joseph..feel safe.so that must mean that i wont be Thread on either.!! or is that pushing it..!!















spider,x

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 14:24

joseph



Which 'deepthroat' did you speak to?



The FBI 'informer',..... or Linda Lovelace the porn star? Oh, hang on,..

they're both dead!



Or did you mean 'Deep Thought' from HHGTTG?



Rob

clarets



Joined: 08/01/2009
Posts: 752

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 14:24

Did the two "presidents" add this to their discussion?

joseph


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Posts: 709

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 14:46

For Spider to enjoy



"Little Spider happy there...waiting patiently

Jack Frost has dusted down your web for those who'd chance to see

What artist could have held that pen...what poet could have said

The lines a little spider spins... along his deadly web?



For RobnJo... message from dptt



That tells the final line 's near drawn

Of Armageddon once was warned

When once a prince did Heaven fell

Becoming he... the king of Hell



For souls the battle closes in

Twixt Heaven's grace and Satan's sin

Know these signs of mystic ways

Now come our times... these End of Days.



For Clarets, my view of those pair



I must believe... but have no trust

In those who won't... but say they must

With twisted words... that come out straight

Like honest men... yet hide their hate



Hope it brings a smile?



Regards Joseph

clarets



Joined: 08/01/2009
Posts: 752

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 16:06

Thank-you Joseph.....yes it brought a smile to my very busy day!

joseph


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 709

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 16:15

Hi Clarets...



Did u get my message on another thread?

When r u going over next?

We are out early June... earlier, myself only, pending electric



Email off board if you prefer?



Regards Joseph

clarets



Joined: 08/01/2009
Posts: 752

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 16:34

Hi Joseph......no I didnt. We are going over in August for certain and maybe in June to make the place "livable".Just waiting for the missus to "pup" at the moment,then we can come over to sort the jobs out.Been talking to Can today,and its nearly all done so "happy days" ahead.My e-mail address is.......you should be able to see it and my mobile number is 07870 612621.Regards,

joseph


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 709

Message Posted:
04/03/2009 19:05

Hi Clarets.. I take it you are going to be a dad... congratulations.



My neighbours daughter and husband are consultants in Manchester but I am not sure at which hospital. Married name Stables.. I think?



As I say we are definite June and also looking at September to take my youngest son... he's at Uni... so hope it will not interfere with his summer job as much in Sept and the weather then from experience is really excellent.

I was over there by myself last August and it was sweltering.

Much too hot to do all the running around I was doing but o.k. sat by the pool with a good book and a drink



I will email you direct before we go if you want me to look over your villa or such. Hope to get in touch with Can at the weekend.



Regards Joseph