# Countdown to the States!! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 13, 2000, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217 "2000-08-13T22:03:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2000, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/1 "2000-08-13T22:03:27Z")
112 hours to go!! (Including the to additional time zones we’ll be crossing Monday and Tuesday) Start chillin’ the brew! ---
**Author:** ![Osip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4491bb/32.png) [@Osip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Osip)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2000, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/2 "2000-08-13T22:06:36Z")
112 hours? frick. How am I supposed to lock up all the women in a secure area in that length of time. _sigh_ I guess they will have to fend off the Chief themselves. Osip ---
**Author:** ![Montfort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Montfort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Montfort)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2000, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/3 "2000-08-13T23:01:15Z")
Looking forward to knocking back a few cold ones with you at the Ootback in a few weeks, Chief! ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2000, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/4 "2000-08-14T10:03:34Z")
100 hours to go! ---
**Author:** ![CanadianSue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@CanadianSue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanadianSue)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2000, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/5 "2000-08-14T11:15:32Z")
You must be so excited! I would be running around like a crazy woman. Best of luck on your arrival! ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2000, 11:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/6 "2000-08-14T11:17:43Z")
98 hours, 45 minutes! ---
**Author:** ![London\_Calling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@London\_Calling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/London_Calling)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2000, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/7 "2000-08-14T11:23:36Z")
You made me wonder Chief. I was never sure whether it was the wake (probably) or the people that attracted dolphins. Do they follow and play around **big** boats like they do little 'un’s ? Passed The Azores by now - give San Miguel a wave for me (fond memories) Lisbon nice and warm ? ---
**Author:** ![tatertot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@tatertot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tatertot)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2000, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/8 "2000-08-14T11:28:21Z")
Congratulations! Will you be staying for a while this time? And I heard you were on tv and I missed it! Eek. Next time ya gotta tell me about these things so I’ll be sure to turn on the tv. ---
**Author:** ![Geek\_Mecha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecae2f/32.png) [@Geek\_Mecha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geek_Mecha)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2000, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/9 "2000-08-14T12:27:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ChiefScott \* > \*\*98 hours, 45 minutes! \*\* I could be mistaken, but I think he’s looking forward to coming back! ---
**Author:** ![Ura-Maru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/51bf81/32.png) [@Ura-Maru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ura-Maru)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2000, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/10 "2000-08-14T12:30:44Z")
I think you’re right. It’s quite subtle, and he’s obviously trying to hide it, but I’m definatly getting that impression. – “I shall return to my comic shop, where I dispense the insults, rather than absorb them.” ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2000, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/11 "2000-08-14T14:08:49Z")
Audrey…I’m getting that same impression. Not quite sure why, though. Not like he’s been on there for 6 months… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Geek\_Mecha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecae2f/32.png) [@Geek\_Mecha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geek_Mecha)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2000, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/12 "2000-08-14T21:26:19Z")
I’m so glad you agree. I’m remarkably perceptive with things like this, but this time… gosh, I just _wasn’t sure_… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2000, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/13 "2000-08-14T21:29:40Z")
87 and a half hours! (We changed a time zone. Only one hour ahead of the East Coast now!) ---
**Author:** ![Sledman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/839c29/32.png) [@Sledman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sledman)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2000, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/14 "2000-08-14T21:52:01Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Osip \* > \*\*112 hours? > frick. How am I supposed to lock up all the women in a secure area in that length of time. > > _sigh_ I guess they will have to fend off the Chief themselves. > > Osip \*\* They may be safer on their own. Imagine if he got into the secure area?(shudder) Oh, the humanity! Nonetheless, Welcome Back Chief! ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2000, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/15 "2000-08-14T23:10:14Z")
85 hours! [sarcasm]Oo, times justa flyin’![/sarcasm] ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2000, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/16 "2000-08-14T23:28:13Z")
Can’t ya get the Cap’n to fire up that second reactor? What the hell’s he savin’ those neutrons for anyway? Welcome home, Chief and take it easy on those wimmin’ in port. ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2000, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/17 "2000-08-14T23:34:45Z")
Hey Chief… I bet if you replied to yer email, it’d go faster. 🙂 ANd besides, it’s not like you’re waiting to get home…we all know how much you love it out there… ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2000, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/18 "2000-08-15T22:17:37Z")
64 hours to go! And we just turned back the clocks again so I’m finally on East Coast time! Firsttime in six months. Whoo-hoo! And we pull into Mayport, Fla. (Jacksonville) in 13 and a half hours (but I don’t get to get off {in more ways than one!}!) ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2000, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/19 "2000-08-15T23:03:38Z")
Poor Chief. **Michi** couldn’t slide on down there to see you? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Bear\_Nenno](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bear_nenno/32/3358_2.png) [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2000, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217/20 "2000-08-15T23:29:37Z")
Jacksonville is not too far at all. I would drive **Michi** up there if you could sneak off the boat for a little while. I would love to see that thing. (the boat… not err… your thing) You are probably not staying there for long, are you? Anyway, welcome back to the States!!! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-the-states/29217.md?page=2)