Popocatepetl volcano gets frisky

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The discussion revolves around the recent activity of the Popocatepetl volcano, with participants sharing humorous comments, personal anecdotes, and speculations about the volcano's impact on weather patterns, particularly in relation to hurricane activity. The conversation includes light-hearted banter and references to community members.

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  • Some participants jokingly suggest the need for a ceremonial offering to the volcano, referencing community members in a humorous context.
  • There is speculation about the potential impact of the eruption on weather patterns in the Gulf, Caribbean, and Mid-Atlantic regions, with one participant suggesting it may lead to a quiet period in Hurricane Alley.
  • Several posts contain playful exchanges about community members' motorcycles and personal experiences, with no serious claims made about the volcano itself.
  • Participants express anticipation about how the eruption will be covered in the news, particularly regarding the pronunciation of the volcano's name.
  • There are humorous comments about the competition for the "funniest member" award within the community, with references to specific members and their antics.

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The discussion contains a mix of humor and light-hearted banter, with no clear consensus on any serious scientific claims or predictions regarding the volcano's effects.

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Participants reference various links and images related to the volcano, but there are limitations in the availability of current images and data regarding the eruption.

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Time to wing in a female virgin, or at least a PF sister that hasn't gotten lucky for a while. :rolleyes: Astronuc is a volcano-hound, so he'll probably volunteer to oversee the ceremony. Mexico City should have pleasant weather this time of year...

Edit: Removed URL to image - rotating slide show.
 
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I think Astronuc is already there. You can barely make him out near the top.
 
The PF sisters powers are now mythical, may be they can cure warts now, but volcanoes?
 
Mallignamius said:
I think Astronuc is already there. You can barely make him out near the top.
Barefoot in the snow? That's him!
 
Ooh, I hope this makes it onto the televised news...I can't wait to hear how the newscasters pronounce that name. :rolleyes:

We're just warming up the cauldron for this year's funniest member award. :biggrin:
 
Moonbear said:
Ooh, I hope this makes it onto the televised news...I can't wait to hear how the newscasters pronounce that name. :rolleyes:

We're just warming up the cauldron for this year's funniest member award. :biggrin:
Woolie (of stuck riding-boot fame) should welcome the trip from dreary drizzly England to a nice warm mountain in Mexico. :approve:
 
turbo-1 said:
Woolie (of stuck riding-boot fame) should welcome the trip from dreary drizzly England to a nice warm mountain in Mexico. :approve:

I am game for any thing tricycle man, pay me and i will do it, i love thoughts of volcanic eruptions.smile.
 
"Tricycle Man?" Here's my ride.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2007/images/colors/pnw_sofxst_dom_c01_stw_w1024.jpg
If I recall, yours is a twee moped without the pedals. :rolleyes: At least you took off the training wheels.:smile:
 
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Careful guys, there's one less competitor for funniest member now that we've promoted Astronuc (BTW, Astronuc, those chocolates were delicious! :approve:), so your chances are improving for being selected as volcano food. :biggrin:
 
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"Tricycle Man?" Here's my ride.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2007/images/colors/pnw_sofxst_dom_c01_stw_w1024.jpg
If I recall, yours is a twee moped without the pedals. :rolleyes: At least you took off the training wheels.:smile:

Great looking bike Turbo, change out the frame and forks, put some mag wheels on and
a racing seat and it would be stunning. thumbs up.
 
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wolram said:
Great looking bike Turbo, change out the frame and forks, put some mag wheels on and
a racing seat and it would be stunning. thumbs up.
Change the frame and forks and put on mag wheels? Do I get to keep the power train? If I wanted a Buell, I would have bought one. I prefer the comfortable feet-forward stance. (Hint - my boots don't get stuck.)
 
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turbo-1 said:
Change the frame and forks and put on mag wheels? Do I get to keep the power train? If I wanted a Buell, I would have bought one. I prefer the comfortable feet-forward stance. (Hint - my boots don't get stuck.)

And here was me trying to be nice, with a few helpful suggestions.
 
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From the link in the OP, I get a pic of some German kids climbing an illuminated statue of Santa... :biggrin:
 
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J77 said:
From the link in the OP, I get a pic of some German kids climbing an illuminated statue of Santa... :biggrin:
Sorry, I tried to find a semi-permanent image of the latest eruption, but all I could find was in a Yahoo news slide show, and they changed the images.

Maybe this link will last a bit longer.
http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20071201/capt.sge.fpz99.011207211047.photo00.photo.default-435x512.jpg?x=254&y=300&sig=PDME0CttgZdwmvYG08n_oQ--
 
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