Plan C - not a Funbus, nor a Tristar.

[anonymous-user]

No, what I want is a submarine. One of those big black fkers the navy punt around.
Gonna turn the missile silos in to a brewery, convert the periscope in to a chrome pole for entertainment then hit the high seas. I'll also offer "dry diving" for those who want to experience life under water but can't swim.
It'll be ace. I'll sell off the nuclear stuff to Arabistan turrists to cover my costs, and berth it in Cowes where I'll take it by road first.
Anyone?

Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 18th October 13:54

[sherman]

No chance of getting one of those. All of the old big subs from the UK are tied up at Rosyth. I think its because they have to keep them on show for some cold war type agreement.
https://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=56.022181,-3.448505&...

[Wedg1e]

There are still a few rusty old Oberon-class boats lying around. Well, one or two, anyway.

[thismonkeyhere]

fk that, buy an aircraft carrier. What a lair that would be.

Anchor it permanently somewhere that won't attract unnecessary interference or regulation. Wind power, solar power, etc. Plenty of space to land a helicopter, and plenty more space to keep it in.

[anonymous-user]

sherman said:

No chance of getting one of those. All of the old big subs from the UK are tied up at Rosyth. I think its because they have to keep them on show for some cold war type agreement.
https://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=56.022181,-3.448505&...

No problem. I can run stag night cruises to Eastern Europe, and while the stag party is out on the lash the Ruskies can come round for tea. Sorted.

[Simpo Two]

Don't forget the fluffy white cat...

[Engineer1]

Good plan I'm fairly sure the Russians have got some that need light refurb to the running gear. I'm sure there shouldn't be too many issues provided you wear appropriate ppe at all times

[PAUL500]

Great idea, crack on and keep us informed.

[Magog]

Can i suggest this engaging and well acted drama for inspiration.

[Smiler.]

You're doing it wrong.

You need to stick some wings on it & fly it into space.

[RizzoTheRat]

There was a diesel boat on one of the government disposal sites a couple of years back, I doubt they come up for sale very often. You could try emulating the Columbians and building your own.
http://content.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,...

[tuffer]

That's nothing, I am going to buy Russia and move it to the South of France.

[eharding]

tuffer said:

That's nothing, I am going to buy Russia and move it to the South of France.

..and even if someone with 25 years experience of moving large chunks of northern Eurasia to the Mediterranean coast appears on the thread and tells you that you'd be m...m...maaaaaad to try it, you won't believe them.

[tuffer]

eharding said:

tuffer said:

That's nothing, I am going to buy Russia and move it to the South of France.

..and even if someone with 25 years experience of moving large chunks of northern Eurasia to the Mediterranean coast appears on the thread and tells you that you'd be m...m...maaaaaad to try it, you won't believe them.

No chance, I once built a tree house so I am well qualified for this.

[anonymous-user]

Smiler. said:

You're doing it wrong.

You need to stick some wings on it & fly it into space.

Wings? Where we're going we don't need....<pause for dramatic effect>......wings.
Oh hang on.......that was time travel. Oh wow! A time machine. Sod the sub. I'm building a time machine. Out of a Reliant Robin. Or six.

[anonymous-user]

eharding said:

tuffer said:

That's nothing, I am going to buy Russia and move it to the South of France.

..and even if someone with 25 years experience of moving large chunks of northern Eurasia to the Mediterranean coast appears on the thread and tells you that you'd be m...m...maaaaaad to try it, you won't believe them.

I don't believe that he won't believe them. I built a sand castle once but then the tide came in.

[shakotan]

You're being ridiculous, there isn't even an IVA category for submarines.

[Tango13]

shakotan said:

You're being ridiculous, there isn't even an IVA category for submarines.

If you can find an early Oberon class submarine not only will it be MOT and RFL exempt but it will also have two V16 diesels.

[Smiler.]

Crossflow Kid said:

eharding said:

tuffer said:

That's nothing, I am going to buy Russia and move it to the South of France.

..and even if someone with 25 years experience of moving large chunks of northern Eurasia to the Mediterranean coast appears on the thread and tells you that you'd be m...m...maaaaaad to try it, you won't believe them.

I don't believe that he won't believe them. I built a sand castle once but then the tide came in.

You Canute!

[Hooli]

Smiler. said:

Crossflow Kid said:

eharding said:

tuffer said:

That's nothing, I am going to buy Russia and move it to the South of France.

..and even if someone with 25 years experience of moving large chunks of northern Eurasia to the Mediterranean coast appears on the thread and tells you that you'd be m...m...maaaaaad to try it, you won't believe them.

I don't believe that he won't believe them. I built a sand castle once but then the tide came in.

You Canute!

I Canute believe you used that pun!