Well, They Are Called 'Squids'

[Wimblees]

For some reason this reminds of a mule and a 2x4. You got to get their
attention before they listen.

Wim

In a message dated 98-03-27 08:26:19 EST, Jim Bryant writes:

>The following is an exchange between Canadian and US Maritime Authorities but
>it just as well could be an exchange between proponents of HT vs ET or vice
>versa Huh? :-)
>Jim Bryant (FL)
>
><<This is a transcript of a radio conversation between  US and 
>Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland in 
>October,1995. Radio conversation released by the Chief of Naval 
>Operations 10-10-95.
>     
>Americans: Please divert your course 15 degrees the North to 
>avoid a collision.
>     
>Canadians: Recommend you divert YOUR course 15 degrees to 
>the South to avoid a collision. 
>     
>Americans: This is the Captain of a US Navy ship. I say again, 
>divert YOUR  course. 
>     
>Canadians: No. I say again, you divert YOUR course.
>     
>Americans: THIS IS THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS LINCOLN, 
>THE SECOND LARGEST SHIP IN THE UNITED STATES' 
>ATLANTIC FLEET. WE ARE ACCOMPANIED  BY THREE 
>DESTROYERS, THREE CRUISERS AND NUMEROUS
>SUPPORT VESSELS. I  DEMAND THAT YOU CHANGE YOUR 
>COURSE 15 DEGREES NORTH, THAT'S ONE FIVE DEGREES 
>NORTH, OR COUNTER-MEASURES WILL BE UNDERTAKEN
>TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF  THIS  SHIP. 
>     
>Canadians: This is a lighthouse. Your call.>>