December 2, 2006: Snack Beach - Page 3

tulzscha · 12-03-2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by seakdivers

That is definitely a reefer (refrigerated) van. Aside from the gash in the side, that's just the way they look. Unless the doors are open on the side we can't see, I would guess that its not the one that the Doritos came out of.

I think the fact that the Dorito slick appears to be concentrated only near the container indicates that it's the culprit. I would expect a spill of such lightweight floaty things to disperse somewhat rapidly, so if there's another container, it'd need to be nearby... In which case the story would be about two containers washing up? I'd say the back doors are probably open, if we could see 'em.

Durn photographers, not taking completely explanatory photographs...

xoxoxoBruce · 12-03-2006, 10:34 PM

But if that's the case, why didn't the container sink and the Doritos float ashore alone? It had to go over in deep water.

Clodfobble · 12-03-2006, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by richlevy

BTW, I consider myself possibly borderline Asperger's, so I also have a tendancy to be pedantic. I have been known to wince at people who switch the contraction "you're" with the word "your".

Ah, but do you wince at the fact that "That 70's Show" should actually be "That 70s Show," but the official title isn't, so one is forced to type it incorrectly?

I've been thoroughly trained to keep my nerdy neuroses on the inside, but they are there, no doubt about it.

12-04-2006, 12:22 AM

Either the Doritos kept it afloat or the doors opened when it hit the beach.

SPUCK · 12-04-2006, 02:15 AM

Picture sitting on some forsaken 10 foot diameter one-palm-tree island and a container of Doritos floats up.

I think I'd kill myself...

Shawnee123 · 12-04-2006, 07:45 AM

"WIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLLSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOONNNNNNN...oh poo poo on Wilson, I got me some Doritos!"

CharlieG · 12-06-2006, 07:17 AM

what worries me, with 600+ containers going over the side is how much "up and out" cargo went over, and idiots opening those containers...

There are certain containers that are manifested to only be shipped UP (on deck, at the top of the stack of containers) and OUT (at the edge of the ship) - the idea being in a BAD storm, or in case of leaks/fires anything else, they can be jettisoned - basically to save the life of the crew/anyone in the area. You know, shipping things like chipfab gases (which are TRUELY nasty - 1 or 2 of them actually qualify as nerve gas)

xoxoxoBruce · 12-06-2006, 08:11 AM

Chipfab gases? Gases used to manufacture electronics?

CharlieG · 12-06-2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Chipfab gases? Gases used to manufacture electronics?

Yep - the gasses used to etch/dope chips and other processes are REALLY nasty.

SPUCK · 12-07-2006, 02:49 AM

Interesting point about the up and outs..

Arsine is a favorite chip gas.. Gaseous arsenic.
Another is Silane.. Spontaneously combusts on contact with air. Result: Smoke that's molecular glass.

Sweet stuff!

xoxoxoBruce · 12-13-2006, 10:28 PM

Update

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The feeding frenzy only lasted through the morning, as the container was secured, still containing an undetermined
number of bags of chips, by the late afternoon. The boat that lost the container has not been tracked down yet,
although the missing shipment is sure to be noticed when the crew reaches its eventual destination.

Shawnee123 · 12-13-2006, 11:28 PM

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although the missing shipment is sure to be noticed when the crew reaches its eventual destination.

Man, are those Doritaville residents going to be pissed off.

12-03-2006, 10:34 PM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	But if that's the case, why didn't the container sink and the Doritos float ashore alone? It had to go over in deep water. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-04-2006, 07:45 AM	#6
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	"WIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLLSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOONNNNNNN...oh poo poo on Wilson, I got me some Doritos!" __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby Last edited by Shawnee123; 12-04-2006 at 01:46 PM.

12-06-2006, 08:11 AM	#8
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Chipfab gases? Gases used to manufacture electronics? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-04-2006, 12:22 AM	#4
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Either the Doritos kept it afloat or the doors opened when it hit the beach.

12-04-2006, 02:15 AM	#5
SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,911	Picture sitting on some forsaken 10 foot diameter one-palm-tree island and a container of Doritos floats up. I think I'd kill myself...

12-06-2006, 07:17 AM	#7
CharlieG Hoodoo Guru Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 301	what worries me, with 600+ containers going over the side is how much "up and out" cargo went over, and idiots opening those containers... There are certain containers that are manifested to only be shipped UP (on deck, at the top of the stack of containers) and OUT (at the edge of the ship) - the idea being in a BAD storm, or in case of leaks/fires anything else, they can be jettisoned - basically to save the life of the crew/anyone in the area. You know, shipping things like chipfab gases (which are TRUELY nasty - 1 or 2 of them actually qualify as nerve gas)

12-07-2006, 02:49 AM	#10
SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,911	Interesting point about the up and outs.. Arsine is a favorite chip gas.. Gaseous arsenic. Another is Silane.. Spontaneously combusts on contact with air. Result: Smoke that's molecular glass. Sweet stuff!

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