Would you visit the North or South Pole?

Sam · Post by **Sam** » October 12, 2005 5:29 am

If you were given the chance to go to either one, would you go? Say everything was paid for and arranged.
This is a serious question about going some place that is as alien to most people as the surface of the moon or another planet...

Did you know there are parrotheads in Antartica?

It is not about hating cold or loving tropical weather..... it is just simple question of would you visit there if you had a chance. If yes, why would you like to. If no, why not (besides the usual IT IS TOO FRIGGING BLEPING COLD!!!!)

webcams:
South Pole
http://www.cmdl.noaa.gov/obop/spo/livecamera.html

North Pole
http://www.arctic.noaa.gov/gallery_np.html

creeky · Post by **creeky** » October 12, 2005 5:35 am

They occasionally have flights from Australia to the South Pole and back - no stopping, just a flyover and back - that is how I think I would go to the South Pole - no intention of getting out and freezing!

Sam · Post by **Sam** » October 12, 2005 5:57 am

creeky wrote:They occasionally have flights from Australia to the South Pole and back - no stopping, just a flyover and back - that is how I think I would go to the South Pole - no intention of getting out and freezing!

That is KEWL and I was not aware of that. The only flights that I am aware of, that actually land there, are military flights.. Thxz for the info!

creeky · Post by **creeky** » October 12, 2005 6:05 am

Sam wrote:
creeky wrote:They occasionally have flights from Australia to the South Pole and back - no stopping, just a flyover and back - that is how I think I would go to the South Pole - no intention of getting out and freezing!
That is KEWL and I was not aware of that. The only flights that I am aware of, that actually land there, are military flights.. Thxz for the info!

They are normally for "special events" - like to see the New Year in etc

http://www.antarcticaflights.com.au/

MelliJellyBean · Post by **MelliJellyBean** » October 12, 2005 10:22 am

If the global warming thing is really happening, i'm sure Antartica will be a happening place in a few hundred or so years

I hear it's already becoming more popular among treasure hunters and stuff.

Wino you know · Post by **Wino you know** » October 12, 2005 10:35 am

I'd like to visit the North Pole. I could take the Polar Express and hand deliver my Christmas wish list to Santa.
Forget the South Pole. The penguins don't have anything I need.

Cubbie Bear · Post by **Cubbie Bear** » October 12, 2005 1:23 pm

definately NO....I see enough iceholes around here

captainjoe · Post by **captainjoe** » October 12, 2005 1:41 pm

Wino you know wrote:Forget the South Pole. The penguins don't have anything I need.

Godd#&n penguins!

That is the funniest post all day. Not bad, old man!

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » October 12, 2005 2:03 pm

No burning desire to head to the ends of the earth anytime soon..... I looked at the pics on Creekys posted link....

Now where are the palm trees....?

CaptainP · Post by **CaptainP** » October 12, 2005 2:25 pm

I'd do it. I'll try just about anything once....

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » October 12, 2005 2:25 pm

Ummm. No. Just doesn't hold a lot of interest for me.

tikitatas · Post by **tikitatas** » October 12, 2005 4:34 pm

Cubbie Bear wrote:definately NO....I see enough iceholes around here

fargin' iceholes.

PA PAR8 HED · Post by **PA PAR8 HED** » October 12, 2005 4:35 pm

I said yes to the North Pole thinking if Santa can do it so can I. Then I clicked on the web cams and decided I am more of a follow the equator guy.

Cubbie Bear · Post by **Cubbie Bear** » October 12, 2005 4:36 pm

tikitatas wrote:
Cubbie Bear wrote:definately NO....I see enough iceholes around here
fargin' iceholes.

Bastages

tikitatas · Post by **tikitatas** » October 12, 2005 4:37 pm

Cubbie Bear wrote:
tikitatas wrote:
Cubbie Bear wrote:definately NO....I see enough iceholes around here
fargin' iceholes.
Bastages

I just love you, Cub.

Jodibug · Post by **Jodibug** » October 12, 2005 4:38 pm

CaptainP wrote:I'd do it. I'll try just about anything once....

Me too P!

CaptainP · Post by **CaptainP** » October 12, 2005 4:40 pm

Jodibug wrote:
CaptainP wrote:I'd do it. I'll try just about anything once....
Me too P!

Y'argh!

Jodibug · Post by **Jodibug** » October 12, 2005 4:42 pm

CaptainP wrote:
Jodibug wrote:
CaptainP wrote:I'd do it. I'll try just about anything once....
Me too P!
Y'argh!

Guess I'm reporting for duty again Cap'n

Cubbie Bear · Post by **Cubbie Bear** » October 12, 2005 4:45 pm

tikitatas wrote:
Cubbie Bear wrote:
tikitatas wrote:
Cubbie Bear wrote:definately NO....I see enough iceholes around here
fargin' iceholes.
Bastages
I just love you, Cub.

CaptainP · Post by **CaptainP** » October 12, 2005 4:46 pm

Jodibug wrote:
CaptainP wrote:
Jodibug wrote:
CaptainP wrote:I'd do it. I'll try just about anything once....
Me too P!
Y'argh!
Guess I'm reporting for duty again Cap'n

And when were you coming to town?