Enviromental Protection Agency has it's own ship!?

killer · 08-21-2007, 08:34 PM

Here's yours tax dollars at work today in Lake Superior. I used the 12x zoom on it and was shocked when I blew it up when I got home and read the name on the starboard side. I didn't think it was a Coast Guard vessel...wrong colors.

How many million do you suppose this thing costs? Five?

The ship is called the "Lake Guardian" so it probably never leaves Lake Superior.

troy2000 · 08-21-2007, 08:45 PM

It operates on all the Great Lakes monitoring, measuring and conducting research. I can think of worse ways to spend money.

NOAA Ocean Explorer: Vessels: Lake Guardian

CrazyIvan · 08-21-2007, 08:48 PM

Yea, at least they are spending the money on something worthwhile. Unlike putting 2 million dollars into capturing a sector of Bagdad, only to leave & lose it a month later.

JoeLee · 08-21-2007, 09:28 PM

I don't mind at all money well spent says I.

Deersniper · 08-21-2007, 09:55 PM

30 years ago I worked on tug boats up and down the Illinois and Red river. They had a million dollar garbage disposal machine on those boats, but threw the garbage off the wheel wash. They didn't want to cleanup the machine! I hope they bust somebody doing that. With all the terrorists running around, they need it.

killer · 08-22-2007, 07:33 AM

What's the device on the rear do? Lower stuff down in the water?

troy2000 remember the board game "Trivial Pursuit" or something like that. You must kick butt in that. Everyone wanted you as a team mate!!

Beer Forever · 08-22-2007, 08:19 AM

The EPA has Blackhawks, Apachies, F15s, and stuff we haven't ever seen.

CrazyIvan · 08-22-2007, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by killer

What's the device on the rear do? Lower stuff down in the water?

That is a boom for the crane they can use to lower and lift things into & out of the water.

JoeLee · 08-22-2007, 09:08 AM

The boom is used for dragging bottom,same as clam boats do.

Rufus Rhastus J · 08-22-2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Beer Forever

The EPA has Blackhawks, Apachies, F15s, and stuff we haven't ever seen.

I drank a Schlitz beer, in a bottle, last night! Really good!

lefty o · 08-22-2007, 11:24 AM

that little boat costs a whole lot more than 5 million.

killer · 08-22-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Beer Forever

The EPA has Blackhawks, Apachies, F15s, and stuff we haven't ever seen.

Ok I guess I have to bite...And the reason they Blackhawks, Apachies, F-15's and stuff we haven't seen is...?

I know that 10 years ago EPA was on some citizens concerned about taxes list for it's bloated budget which seemed to have "stuff" some were questioning.

Not that it matters I guess, at least it's something, unlike the missing 4 trillion apparently the gov lost?

Watched "Independence Day" again last night. That's what this country needs is some bugs to invade us, anyway when the President asks one of the scientists, "How much does all this stuff cost and where did the money come from?" The scientist reponds, "You didn't really think we were paying $600.00 for hammers did you?"

troy2000 · 08-22-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by killer

What's the device on the rear do? Lower stuff down in the water?
troy2000 remember the board game "Trivial Pursuit" or something like that. You must kick butt in that. Everyone wanted you as a team mate!!

Never played Trivial Pursuit in my life, killer. And probably wouldn't do too well, unless they let me Google the answers...

Rave · 08-22-2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rufus Rhastus J

I drank a Schlitz beer, in a bottle, last night! Really good!

Yup,had one today,not too bad.

CrazyIvan · 08-22-2007, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rave

Yup,had one today,not too bad.

I got some Rasberry Wine and some Peach Wine from one of the wineries in Palisades here in Colorado. The Rasberry is the best wine I've ever had...haven't opened the Peach yet.

Rave · 08-23-2007, 11:57 AM

Sounds like a winner!
In regard to the ship,they ought to remove the polution belching engine and replace it with illegal Mexican rowers,you know,with all the oars sticking out of the sides.

SKS NOOB · 08-23-2007, 12:51 PM

Who's for sinkin it and making it look like the Canadians did it?

Chris · 08-23-2007, 01:05 PM

that wouldn't work...we all know the Canadian military doesn't do water sports.

The EPA just like most government departments have crucial parts in our society.

CrazyIvan · 08-23-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rave

...and replace it with illegal Mexican rowers,you know,with all the oars sticking out of the sides.

"Jobs Americans WON'T do."

Rave · 08-23-2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyIvan

"Jobs Americans WON'T do."

08-21-2007, 08:34 PM	#1
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the rat race Posts: 905 Images: 6	Enviromental Protection Agency has it's own ship!? Here's yours tax dollars at work today in Lake Superior. I used the 12x zoom on it and was shocked when I blew it up when I got home and read the name on the starboard side. I didn't think it was a Coast Guard vessel...wrong colors. How many million do you suppose this thing costs? Five? The ship is called the "Lake Guardian" so it probably never leaves Lake Superior. __________________ "Yeee Hawww...I'm a cowboy on an iron horse." Killer's cabin: http://buckmountainchateau.com/

08-21-2007, 08:45 PM	#2
troy2000 Resident Armed Liberal Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 9,459 Images: 9	It operates on all the Great Lakes monitoring, measuring and conducting research. I can think of worse ways to spend money. NOAA Ocean Explorer: Vessels: Lake Guardian __________________ If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. -Anatole France Last edited by troy2000; 08-21-2007 at 11:41 PM.

08-21-2007, 08:48 PM	#3
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,360	Yea, at least they are spending the money on something worthwhile. Unlike putting 2 million dollars into capturing a sector of Bagdad, only to leave & lose it a month later. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

08-21-2007, 09:55 PM	#5
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,688	EPA ship 30 years ago I worked on tug boats up and down the Illinois and Red river. They had a million dollar garbage disposal machine on those boats, but threw the garbage off the wheel wash. They didn't want to cleanup the machine! I hope they bust somebody doing that. With all the terrorists running around, they need it.

08-22-2007, 07:33 AM	#6
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the rat race Posts: 905 Images: 6	What's the device on the rear do? Lower stuff down in the water? troy2000 remember the board game "Trivial Pursuit" or something like that. You must kick butt in that. Everyone wanted you as a team mate!! __________________ "Yeee Hawww...I'm a cowboy on an iron horse." Killer's cabin: http://buckmountainchateau.com/ Last edited by killer; 08-22-2007 at 07:39 AM.

08-21-2007, 09:28 PM	#4
JoeLee Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North New York State. Posts: 1,241	I don't mind at all money well spent says I.

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Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,714	The EPA has Blackhawks, Apachies, F15s, and stuff we haven't ever seen. __________________ Paramedic sks forever

08-22-2007, 09:08 AM	#9
JoeLee Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North New York State. Posts: 1,241	The boom is used for dragging bottom,same as clam boats do.

08-22-2007, 11:24 AM	#11
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,806	that little boat costs a whole lot more than 5 million.

08-23-2007, 11:57 AM	#16
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 6,875	Sounds like a winner! In regard to the ship,they ought to remove the polution belching engine and replace it with illegal Mexican rowers,you know,with all the oars sticking out of the sides. __________________ USAF '62-'66 . Last edited by Rave; 08-23-2007 at 12:08 PM.

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SKS NOOB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Minnesotah Posts: 689	Who's for sinkin it and making it look like the Canadians did it?

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Chris HMFIC Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,834,167 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 18	that wouldn't work...we all know the Canadian military doesn't do water sports. The EPA just like most government departments have crucial parts in our society. __________________ Rules \| Contributing Members No one has the right to deny my personal safety Please be descriptive in your thread titles!