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To: Tax-chick; no-to-illegals
"I could skip the yeast cakes: too many Points."

I mention these matters because the shuttles are set up to be emergency life-boats. They aren't really comfortable for long-duration journeys.

Among other things, there's no artificial gravity when not under thrust, (and thrust is minimized). It takes a hardy voyager to make such trips. Food has to be low on your priority list.

But hey! Why worry about weight-gain in a weightless environment?

5,305 posted on 08/05/2013 4:30:35 AM PDT by NicknamedBob (Modesty compels me to brag only about my modesty, at which I excel.)
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To: NicknamedBob
Why worry about weight-gain in a weightless environment?

That's an excellent point. On the other hand, if it's crowded, smaller size would be a benefit.

5,306 posted on 08/05/2013 4:50:26 AM PDT by Tax-chick (Ask me about the Weiner Wager. Support Free Republic!)
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To: NicknamedBob; Tax-chick

” But hey! Why worry about weight-gain in a weightless environment? “

That’s what I always say....


5,318 posted on 08/05/2013 10:10:51 AM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (K I L L T H E B I L L !!)
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