[SOC] Re: [E-Q&A] Nothing much

[Ian C. Purdie]

Paul Bartlett wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I just remebered this anecdote. I don't think I've posted this before but if
> I have then it just confirms my truly SOC status. It's a tale of SOC
> proportion...

To our folks on EQ&A that means nothing. All of my following comments are for my
folks at EQ&A who are suitably confused.

I'll explain, SOC means "second" class operator. Second Class at everything,
even walking down the street and falling down.

This includes Paul [what you been drinkin' mate, and myself. Others may remain
anonymous]

Actually we have some of the highest class second class operators around. Many
contribute freely of their time to to EQ&A. Among them are [censored].

They'd scientifically shoot this story down.

> Some years back, they were developing the 'high speed train' here in the UK.
>
> There was some concern as to the ability of the windscreen (windshield) to
> withstand birdstrike. An American organisation was contacted (I think it
> might have been NASA) and advice sought.

You know the rest of the story.

Ian

BTW - SOC is a "real" list, with "real" people, with "real" brains...