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2012-01-14 -Short Attention Span Theater-

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Posted by Water Modem 2012-01-14 08:13|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 Coast guard official Francesco Paolillo, a local coast guard official, told the AFP news agency there was a 30m hole in the ship but that it was too early to say what exactly had happened.

"We think this happened as a result of sailing too close to an obstacle like a reef," he said.

No, reeeeeeeeeeaaallly!

Posted by Steve White 2012-01-14 10:16|| 2012-01-14 10:16|| Front Page Top

#2 Now we just need to move these rocks closer to Syria, since they have proven their skill at dealing with maritime traffic.

Posted by Glenmore 2012-01-14 10:21|| 2012-01-14 10:21|| Front Page Top

#3 You sure it wasn't a Weight Watchers cruise and they all ran to that side to see playful dolphins or something????

Posted by USN, Ret. 2012-01-14 10:24|| 2012-01-14 10:24|| Front Page Top

#4 The captain has been arrested. Apparently he didn't go down with the ship.

Posted by Muggsy Glink 2012-01-14 15:30|| 2012-01-14 15:30|| Front Page Top

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