Governor's Workforce Investment Board
Aerospace Industry Initiative
Industry Collaboration Committee
Minutes of November 21, 2006 Meeting
By Charles J. Divine
Attendees:
Rafael Cuebas
Charles Divine
Kirsti Dunn
Dennis Faber
Connie Finney
Jesse Martin
Robert Noble
James Polk
David Rosage
The meeting was called to order at 10:10 AM at the Northrup Grumman facility West Quest A at 1580 West Nursery Road in Linthicum, Maryland. R. Noble was the first to speak. He reiterated the a major goal of the proposed organization was to get young people into the aerospace industry. He indicated that he and people he knew would like to get Secretary Fielder to remain under the new O'Malley-Brown administration. Noble informed the group that he was a registered lobbyist for Northrup Grumman. He also brought up other organizations such as the Maryland Manufacturing Alliance and Manufacturing Council. He also noted that the industry was having difficulty in getting employees, especially ones with security clearances.
D. Rosage noted the need for a vision that includes what the industry looks like today and where it is going. Noble said we should take a look at a vision statement that incorporates things like the state of the schools, especially higher education, and overall goals and objectives. The statement should include what we are going to do, how it is going to be done and how to measure success. Rosage said we will need a vision statement that will get people interested.
J. Polk noted that a clear cut goal appeals to the engineer mentality. D. Faber
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Aerospace Initiative October 2006 Minutes
Governor's Workforce Investment Board
Aerospace Industry Initiative
Industry Collaboration Committee
Minutes of September 12, 2006 Meeting
By Charles J. Divine
Attendees:
Carline Cazeau
Rafael Cuebas
Charles Divine
Connie Finney
Jesse Martin
James Polk
David Rosage
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 PM in Room 167B, Building 28, Goddard Space Flight Center.
R. Cuebas reported that Jim Pitts was very excited about creating an umbrella organization that would bring together all the players in Maryland's vital aerospace industry.
Group discussion focused on what the new organization could do to strengthen Maryland's aerospace industry. J. Polk commented that it was necessary to reach to industry, academia and government. He emphasized it was necessary to reach out to small business particularly.
A variety of methods of reaching out were mentioned:
Public Service Announcements
Bringing together the state government and industry
Sending people into schools
Getting a list of activities to support into the state's aerospace companies
Recruiting of volunteers to support various activities
Public initiatives such as tuition reimbursement for people entering needed fields (e.g., education), instructor reimbursement, etc. were mentioned.
The committee mentioned a variety of educational efforts, some pilot projects, some established and well known, that would both improve Marylanders knowledge of the Maryland's aerospace industry and begin introducing young people to the field. Some things that could be done by industry to help include getting volunteers into schools and teachers into companies, for example, by giving them summer jobs.
Action Items:
All: Identify educational groups that will assist in educating youth. Communicate those groups to the team leader, Charles J. Divine
Charles J. Divine, team lead:
Attend Space 2006 in San Jose, California. Learn as much as possible about the California Space Authority, their work and their history. Discuss cooperative efforts with appropriate people.
Request people who have attended the Aerospace Summit in January and expressed interest in industry collaboration to join our committee.
Governor's Workforce Investment Board
Aerospace Industry Initiative
Industry Collaboration Committee
Minutes of October 23, 2006 Meeting
By Charles J. Divine
Attendees:
Rafael Cuebas
Charles Divine
Dennis Faber
Jesse Martin
Donald McErlean
James Polk
David Rosage
The meeting was called to order at 10:10 AM in the conference room of the Patuxent River Partnership. C. Divine opened the discussion with a brief description of what he had learned about the California Space Authority while attending the AIAA Conference Space 2006 held in San Jose, California in September. While there is much that we may learn from CSA, everyone recognizes that we will be an independent organization. Divine reported that CSA looks forward to working cooperatively with other state organizations. One hallmark of the Space 2006 conference was the growing interest in collaboration among various organizations, business, professional and educational.
Divine's report sparked a discussion of where we should go next. All agreed that the aerospace industry in Maryland required a more unified approach to raise the industry's profile. The new association needs authorization and credibility. Next steps to be taken include devising a strawman plan for the new association. Eventually a charter must be developed. We will sponsor a workshop in January to develop the charter and set of goals. The new organization will be made public in March. The event announcing the new organization will be held after the American Astronautical Society's Goddard Memorial Symposium.
A schedule was developed for future work:
Next meeting of the committee will be November 21st. Divine will approach Robert Noble of Northrup Grumman about hosting the meeting at their Maryland headquarters.
A workshop will be scheduled tentatively for January 23rd. Interested parties will be invited.
Roll out of the new Maryland Aerospace Association will occur in March.
Aerospace Industry Initiative
Industry Collaboration Committee
Minutes of September 12, 2006 Meeting
By Charles J. Divine
Attendees:
Carline Cazeau
Rafael Cuebas
Charles Divine
Connie Finney
Jesse Martin
James Polk
David Rosage
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 PM in Room 167B, Building 28, Goddard Space Flight Center.
R. Cuebas reported that Jim Pitts was very excited about creating an umbrella organization that would bring together all the players in Maryland's vital aerospace industry.
Group discussion focused on what the new organization could do to strengthen Maryland's aerospace industry. J. Polk commented that it was necessary to reach to industry, academia and government. He emphasized it was necessary to reach out to small business particularly.
A variety of methods of reaching out were mentioned:
Public Service Announcements
Bringing together the state government and industry
Sending people into schools
Getting a list of activities to support into the state's aerospace companies
Recruiting of volunteers to support various activities
Public initiatives such as tuition reimbursement for people entering needed fields (e.g., education), instructor reimbursement, etc. were mentioned.
The committee mentioned a variety of educational efforts, some pilot projects, some established and well known, that would both improve Marylanders knowledge of the Maryland's aerospace industry and begin introducing young people to the field. Some things that could be done by industry to help include getting volunteers into schools and teachers into companies, for example, by giving them summer jobs.
Action Items:
All: Identify educational groups that will assist in educating youth. Communicate those groups to the team leader, Charles J. Divine
Charles J. Divine, team lead:
Attend Space 2006 in San Jose, California. Learn as much as possible about the California Space Authority, their work and their history. Discuss cooperative efforts with appropriate people.
Request people who have attended the Aerospace Summit in January and expressed interest in industry collaboration to join our committee.
Governor's Workforce Investment Board
Aerospace Industry Initiative
Industry Collaboration Committee
Minutes of October 23, 2006 Meeting
By Charles J. Divine
Attendees:
Rafael Cuebas
Charles Divine
Dennis Faber
Jesse Martin
Donald McErlean
James Polk
David Rosage
The meeting was called to order at 10:10 AM in the conference room of the Patuxent River Partnership. C. Divine opened the discussion with a brief description of what he had learned about the California Space Authority while attending the AIAA Conference Space 2006 held in San Jose, California in September. While there is much that we may learn from CSA, everyone recognizes that we will be an independent organization. Divine reported that CSA looks forward to working cooperatively with other state organizations. One hallmark of the Space 2006 conference was the growing interest in collaboration among various organizations, business, professional and educational.
Divine's report sparked a discussion of where we should go next. All agreed that the aerospace industry in Maryland required a more unified approach to raise the industry's profile. The new association needs authorization and credibility. Next steps to be taken include devising a strawman plan for the new association. Eventually a charter must be developed. We will sponsor a workshop in January to develop the charter and set of goals. The new organization will be made public in March. The event announcing the new organization will be held after the American Astronautical Society's Goddard Memorial Symposium.
A schedule was developed for future work:
Next meeting of the committee will be November 21st. Divine will approach Robert Noble of Northrup Grumman about hosting the meeting at their Maryland headquarters.
A workshop will be scheduled tentatively for January 23rd. Interested parties will be invited.
Roll out of the new Maryland Aerospace Association will occur in March.
Aerospace Initiative September 2006 Minutes
Governor's Workforce Investment Board
Aerospace Industry Initiative
Industry Collaboration Committee
Minutes of September 12, 2006 Meeting
By Charles J. Divine
Attendees:
Carline Cazeau
Rafael Cuebas
Charles Divine
Connie Finney
Jesse Martin
James Polk
David Rosage
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 PM in Room 167B, Building 28, Goddard Space Flight Center.
R. Cuebas reported that Jim Pitts was very excited about creating an umbrella organization that would bring together all the players in Maryland's vital aerospace industry.
Group discussion focused on what the new organization could do to strengthen Maryland's aerospace industry. J. Polk commented that it was necessary to reach to industry, academia and government. He emphasized it was necessary to reach out to small business particularly.
A variety of methods of reaching out were mentioned:
Public Service Announcements
Bringing together the state government and industry
Sending people into schools
Getting a list of activities to support into the state's aerospace companies
Recruiting of volunteers to support various activities
Public initiatives such as tuition reimbursement for people entering needed fields (e.g., education), instructor reimbursement, etc. were mentioned.
The committee mentioned a variety of educational efforts, some pilot projects, some established and well known, that would both improve Marylanders knowledge of the Maryland's aerospace industry and begin introducing young people to the field. Some things that could be done by industry to help include getting volunteers into schools and teachers into companies, for example, by giving them summer jobs.
Action Items:
All: Identify educational groups that will assist in educating youth. Communicate those groups to the team leader, Charles J. Divine
Charles J. Divine, team lead:
Attend Space 2006 in San Jose, California. Learn as much as possible about the California Space Authority, their work and their history. Discuss cooperative efforts with appropriate people.
Request people who have attended the Aerospace Summit in January and expressed interest in industry collaboration to join our committee.
Aerospace Industry Initiative
Industry Collaboration Committee
Minutes of September 12, 2006 Meeting
By Charles J. Divine
Attendees:
Carline Cazeau
Rafael Cuebas
Charles Divine
Connie Finney
Jesse Martin
James Polk
David Rosage
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 PM in Room 167B, Building 28, Goddard Space Flight Center.
R. Cuebas reported that Jim Pitts was very excited about creating an umbrella organization that would bring together all the players in Maryland's vital aerospace industry.
Group discussion focused on what the new organization could do to strengthen Maryland's aerospace industry. J. Polk commented that it was necessary to reach to industry, academia and government. He emphasized it was necessary to reach out to small business particularly.
A variety of methods of reaching out were mentioned:
Public Service Announcements
Bringing together the state government and industry
Sending people into schools
Getting a list of activities to support into the state's aerospace companies
Recruiting of volunteers to support various activities
Public initiatives such as tuition reimbursement for people entering needed fields (e.g., education), instructor reimbursement, etc. were mentioned.
The committee mentioned a variety of educational efforts, some pilot projects, some established and well known, that would both improve Marylanders knowledge of the Maryland's aerospace industry and begin introducing young people to the field. Some things that could be done by industry to help include getting volunteers into schools and teachers into companies, for example, by giving them summer jobs.
Action Items:
All: Identify educational groups that will assist in educating youth. Communicate those groups to the team leader, Charles J. Divine
Charles J. Divine, team lead:
Attend Space 2006 in San Jose, California. Learn as much as possible about the California Space Authority, their work and their history. Discuss cooperative efforts with appropriate people.
Request people who have attended the Aerospace Summit in January and expressed interest in industry collaboration to join our committee.
GWIB Aerospace Initiative Statement of Purpose
Creating a Maryland Aerospace Organization
by Charles J. Divine and Dr. Donald P. McErlean
for the Industry Collaboration Committee
An organization to represent Maryland's vital aerospace industry is essential for the continued health and future expansion of this important field. Not only are there well known institutions such as Goddard Space Flight Center, Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory and Space Telescope Science Institute, Naval Air Systems Command at Patuxent River and NOAA, there are numerous employers that provide challenging, highly rewarded employment for thousands of Marylanders. A key challenge will be to create an organization that has the potential to become a valued and respected support system for Maryland’s scientific, workforce development and economic development initiatives in the aerospace industry.
At the present time there is no statewide organization to represent the industry to either elected officials of Maryland State Government or the people of Maryland, especially youth and the educators who will prepare them for employment in this industry. One major consequence is that young people are not prepared for work in this dynamic, growing industry. Another major consequence is that the political sphere is neither ready to assist where needed nor to benefit from developments in aerospace. Other states, especially California, Texas, Ohio and Florida are already working to strengthen their existing aerospace industry. Some states, for example New Mexico with its plans to develop space tourism, are seeking to become key future players.
We already have the beginnings of such an organization in our state. Two sections of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Baltimore Section and the National Capital Section, are active in multiple ways. Politically both sections support Congressional Visits Day, an effort where members come to Washington, DC and present topics of interest to members of Congress and their staffs. They are also active in various educational activities ranging from National Engineers Week to helping with student projects to public lectures. A nationwide volunteer organization, the National Space Society, supports public education activities with two chapters in Maryland. Other organizations that support the aerospace industry include the Maryland Space Business Roundtable, the Maryland Aviation Museum and the Maryland Space Grant Consortium. Major corporations such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman support various educational efforts. The objective of Aerospace Industry Initiative of the Governor's Workforce Investment Board is to bring these various groups together into a unified organization with the directed purpose of strengthening the workforce and educational programs that support aerospace.
By bringing these various groups together we will strengthen the field and address workforce problems. For example, many have observed that young people lose interest in science and technology generally during their high school years. Some have also noted that the preparation students receive in academia does not well meet the needs of industry. Our sector of the Governor’s Workforce Investment Board has noted these lacks and is developing a plan to address them through educational efforts aimed at the young. Still another factor confronting the industry is the problem of housing and, related to that, the cost of living faced by younger, entry level workers. A single, strong voice to advance common positions will provide unified support to these issues.
We have taken the first steps towards bringing the various parts of Maryland's aerospace efforts together. The next step we must take is to organize the representatives from the various sectors to work together to solve our problems and advocate further actions that must be taken by responsible political officials. We will begin by inviting people from the sectors already identified to attend meetings organized by this committee. This will be our initial focus and statement of purpose for the next year.
by Charles J. Divine and Dr. Donald P. McErlean
for the Industry Collaboration Committee
An organization to represent Maryland's vital aerospace industry is essential for the continued health and future expansion of this important field. Not only are there well known institutions such as Goddard Space Flight Center, Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory and Space Telescope Science Institute, Naval Air Systems Command at Patuxent River and NOAA, there are numerous employers that provide challenging, highly rewarded employment for thousands of Marylanders. A key challenge will be to create an organization that has the potential to become a valued and respected support system for Maryland’s scientific, workforce development and economic development initiatives in the aerospace industry.
At the present time there is no statewide organization to represent the industry to either elected officials of Maryland State Government or the people of Maryland, especially youth and the educators who will prepare them for employment in this industry. One major consequence is that young people are not prepared for work in this dynamic, growing industry. Another major consequence is that the political sphere is neither ready to assist where needed nor to benefit from developments in aerospace. Other states, especially California, Texas, Ohio and Florida are already working to strengthen their existing aerospace industry. Some states, for example New Mexico with its plans to develop space tourism, are seeking to become key future players.
We already have the beginnings of such an organization in our state. Two sections of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Baltimore Section and the National Capital Section, are active in multiple ways. Politically both sections support Congressional Visits Day, an effort where members come to Washington, DC and present topics of interest to members of Congress and their staffs. They are also active in various educational activities ranging from National Engineers Week to helping with student projects to public lectures. A nationwide volunteer organization, the National Space Society, supports public education activities with two chapters in Maryland. Other organizations that support the aerospace industry include the Maryland Space Business Roundtable, the Maryland Aviation Museum and the Maryland Space Grant Consortium. Major corporations such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman support various educational efforts. The objective of Aerospace Industry Initiative of the Governor's Workforce Investment Board is to bring these various groups together into a unified organization with the directed purpose of strengthening the workforce and educational programs that support aerospace.
By bringing these various groups together we will strengthen the field and address workforce problems. For example, many have observed that young people lose interest in science and technology generally during their high school years. Some have also noted that the preparation students receive in academia does not well meet the needs of industry. Our sector of the Governor’s Workforce Investment Board has noted these lacks and is developing a plan to address them through educational efforts aimed at the young. Still another factor confronting the industry is the problem of housing and, related to that, the cost of living faced by younger, entry level workers. A single, strong voice to advance common positions will provide unified support to these issues.
We have taken the first steps towards bringing the various parts of Maryland's aerospace efforts together. The next step we must take is to organize the representatives from the various sectors to work together to solve our problems and advocate further actions that must be taken by responsible political officials. We will begin by inviting people from the sectors already identified to attend meetings organized by this committee. This will be our initial focus and statement of purpose for the next year.
Monday, February 1, 2010
The Proper Pronunciation of the Word "Business"
Today in church we heard much significant discussion of church business. Our excellent diocesan convention this past weekend had much to provoke thought. I was glad to attend Friday and do some photography.
But, throughout the discussions this morning, I kept hearing the word "business" pronounced as "bizness." This is a common error that has, seemingly, become universal in at least the past century. I, myself, fell into this error a very long time ago. I failed to pronounce the "i."
A few weeks back I was reading some of the poetry of John Donne. These poems are 400 years old. And what did I see? Not "business" but "Busy Ness." As in "Busy, Busy, Busy." During my years of working in "business" I -- and other people as well -- noticed that some of the busiest people were not really accomplishing much. But they were sure "busy."
Might I suggest using the word "enterprise" instead of "business." There is in our small library downstairs a 1952 Webster dictionary. It defines the word "enterprise" a "that which is undertaken or attempted to be performed; a project attempted; particularly a bold, arduous or hazardous undertaking; an active and enterprising spirit; ready to engage in undertakings of difficulty, risk or danger." Hmm. Perhaps that is why the starship in "Star Trek" was named "Enterprise" rather than "Business."
Now go back to what ever you were doing. And try not to laugh too hard when some pompous fool goes on about "business." Oh -- the people in church this morning using the word "business" were all fine people for whom I have the greatest respect.
But, throughout the discussions this morning, I kept hearing the word "business" pronounced as "bizness." This is a common error that has, seemingly, become universal in at least the past century. I, myself, fell into this error a very long time ago. I failed to pronounce the "i."
A few weeks back I was reading some of the poetry of John Donne. These poems are 400 years old. And what did I see? Not "business" but "Busy Ness." As in "Busy, Busy, Busy." During my years of working in "business" I -- and other people as well -- noticed that some of the busiest people were not really accomplishing much. But they were sure "busy."
Might I suggest using the word "enterprise" instead of "business." There is in our small library downstairs a 1952 Webster dictionary. It defines the word "enterprise" a "that which is undertaken or attempted to be performed; a project attempted; particularly a bold, arduous or hazardous undertaking; an active and enterprising spirit; ready to engage in undertakings of difficulty, risk or danger." Hmm. Perhaps that is why the starship in "Star Trek" was named "Enterprise" rather than "Business."
Now go back to what ever you were doing. And try not to laugh too hard when some pompous fool goes on about "business." Oh -- the people in church this morning using the word "business" were all fine people for whom I have the greatest respect.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Vulcan Ambassador Chuck E-mails
A while back I received an e-mail from somebody in Africa named Umogbai Favour.
Spammers and frauds do irritate me. Anyway, I had a few minutes to kill so I decided to reply. But not as Chuck Divine. No, that wouldn't be fun. So I assumed the persona of
Chuck
Vulcan Senator
Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Earth
Federation of Sentient Planets
Anyway, here is my first reply to the delightful umogbai:
umogbai favour wrote:
>Dear Charles Divine
>LETTER OF APPOINTMENT
>
>It's with an unbound joy that I introduce EAGLES
>FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL.
>Eagles Foundation is a network and great of Achievers
>from different part of the globe,
>
Globe?
I'm afraid you've contacted the Vulcan Ambassador to Earth. We've been
keeping our presence here a secret. We try to keep a low profile until
a prospective member world has been invited to join The Federation of
Sentient Worlds.
>with the purpose of
>providing for the unprivileged child: EDUCATION,
>PROTECTION AND SECURITY, We also help in medical&
>Technological research and leadership training,
>especially we are dedicated to the unprivileged child.
>
Good. Although the few humans we've actually had conversations with
usually speak of the "underprivileged" child. Might I suggest you work
on your English? Or speak in your native tongue. We do have
translators. Perhaps you've seen some of our efforts at familiarization
of humanity with Galactic Culture? You know -- "Star Trek." Granted,
there are inaccuracies. Trust me, Vulcans make love more than once
every seven years. More like every 7 hours -- every hour for the more
obsessed.
>
>
>After our just concluded EAGLES SUBMITTE, WITH A
>THEME: The place of the unprivileged child in our
>society.
>We came to a few conclusion, one of which was that,
>every day, our different orphanage homes gets an
>increase of 10%, mostly babies and that the future of
>the orphanage homes are faced with uncertainty and
>poverty.
>
That's tragic.
>
>Our final conclusion is that the rich and the highly
>placed run a deadly risk in their callus neglect of
>the poor and unprivileged child.
>
>Dear friend, you may have once lived and survived by
>the mercy of people, on your way to the top,
>
Actually, Vulcan is a very democratic and free society. We learned
millenia ago that tyranny is not only illogical but counterproductive.
So we really don't have a "top" the way you humans do. You do seem to
be learning though. The delusion known as communism is dying. And the
delusion known as naziism really is dead.
>let's
>return such kindness to the society without a prize.
>In our search for those who have established their
>reputation and standard as the highest
> their different career.
>We have found you of good reputation in high standard
>in your chosen carrier.
>
Thank you! But how did you hear of the Vulcan Embassy? We've been
trying to keep it under wraps -- don't want to frighten humanity. We
think you have real potential.
>
>
>In view of the above, we have decided to appoint you
>as one of our associate member, by this appointment
>you will be committed to serve humanity with your
>skill. Your prayer contribution to the growth of
>EAGLES FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL will be highly
>required.
>
Hmm. Have you heard of our Prime Directive? We're not supposed to
interfere with cultures that haven't achieved warp capability. Even
this e-mail comes perilously close to the edge of interference.
>
>
>Note also that countless of prayers are being made
>every hour that passed by for your success by our
>prayer partners, this is because of your importance to
>this vision.
>
>Always remember that your friendship is too precious
>for us lose, as we await your mail of acceptance.
>
Thank you for your friendship. When you finally achieve warp
capability, we look forward to assisting your entire species. From what
we can tell, Reid Malenfant and Bootstrap Corporation are making
excellent progress. Please support them with all your resources.
>
>
>Thanks for your anticipated co-operation as we
>resuming a purpose and eventful relationship.
>
>
>To your success,
>FAVOUR
>
And to yours!
Remember to contact us when you achieve warp capability. We eagerly
anticipate the commencement of cooperative, profitable endeavours.
Chuck
Vulcan Senator
Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Earth
The Federation of Sentient Worlds
Umogbai replied! I was stunned. Anyway, I managed to get off the following answer:
umogbai favour wrote:
> Mr charles
>
The name's Chuck. We Vulcans don't go in for nicknames. Haven't you
seen any of our efforts to familiarize your species with Galactic
Culture? You know "Star Trek", "Star Trek: The Next Generation", "Star
Trek: Deep Space Nine", "Star Trek: Voyager" and now "Enterprise"? The
characters from Vulcan are named Sarek, Spock, Saavik, Tuvok et alii --
getting the picture?
My surname is entirely too difficult to translate into any human language.
>
> Thanks for your maill
>
Americans and Brits would spell the word as "mail."
> sir, it was a splended
>
splendid?
> one also
>for your corrections,
>
We try to help.
> kindly tell me more about your
>self
>
Well, in your years I was born in 2342 and am now 273 years old -- don't
worry, our species lives to at least 1500 of your years. My parents are
respectively 2417 and 1693 -- and in excellent health, by the way. They
both finished Vulcan's premier megamarathon (2910.003 of your
kilometres) only last October. I'm really proud of them!
Myself -- well, I'm a polymath. I love new challenges -- and new
lovers. I hope to eventually beat my older brother Karnak's record of
43 lovers in a single Vulcan day (OK, our days are longer than yours)
and my older sister Dharmak's megamarathon time of 372:43:16:27:68.92.
My art is not only prized on Vulcan, but Centauri dealers have started
selling it around the galaxy.
Of course I'm really delighted with my recent election to the Vulcan
Academy of Science.
Finally, there's my new wife, Dink. What else can I say about her
except she's utterly brilliant and the most loving woman I've ever met.
> and The Federation of Sentient Worlds, l am
>interested also in what you do
>
Well, our general role is to promote peace and freedom throughout the
galaxy. We occasionally do have to fight off invaders from parallel
universes, though. Like the Vorlons and the Borg. Tell me, are you
familiar with the Copenhagen Many Worlds Interpretation of Quantum
Mechanics? Too few humans are. You really should learn some modern
physics -- it's important if humanity is ever to fit into the Galactic
Community.
>,where you are located.
>
At night, go outside and look up at the constellation Sagitarius --
Galactic Center is that way. At Galactic Center there is a massive
black hole that's torn a rip in the space-time continuum known as the
Esty. Our headquarters -- a microworld known as Babylon (didn't you
name one of your ancient cities that?) orbits the Esty.
On this planet we have secret observation posts located at important
locations: Washington, New York, London, Paris, Moscow, Rome, Grover's
Mills, Hollywood, New Delhi, Hobart and others. In the United States
our observation post looks like a portajohn -- it's right across from
the White House. In London we use a police box. We try to keep our
presence inconspicuous.
Oh, by the way, don't panic if you see some Black Helicopters and a few
guys dressed in Black. They're just part of our observation team.
To Logic,
Chuck
Vulcan Senator
Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Earth
Federation of Sentient Planets
Believe it or not, that answer actually got a reply. At that point, though, I got bored and had better things to do.
The next victim of my humor was one MOO ALEXENDER.
I don't normally greet people with a "Moo!!!" I usually reserve that greeting for cows....
Anyway, here is my response to MOO:
Mr.MOO ALEXENDER wrote:
>Mr.MOO ALEXENDER
>
Moo!!!
>
>
>
> URGENT AND EXTREMELY CONFIDENTIAL
>
>Director Friend,
>
I'm not a director.
I'm Chuck, Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Earth, Vulcan Senator, Vulcan
High Command, Diktor of the Security Council of the Federation of
Sentient Planets, you freaking idiot.
>
>
>
>
>
> It is with trust and confidentiality, that I make
>
>this urgent and important business proposal to you.
>
Oh, you want to sell us your damned planet.
You and every half wit in Africa.
>
>
>It gives me so much enthusiasm to write this letter to you. It is all
>
>in a view to soliciting for assistance to enable us execute a venture
>
>of mutual benfit.My name is MOO
>
Moo!
> ALEXENDER A former Central Bank of
>
>Zimbabwe Worker, during the last political disturbuce by the
>
>government held by Robert Mugabe,
>
Oh, you stole some money from that racist murderer, did you?
>I and my other colleagues worked out
>
>over US$20,000,000.00(Twenty million, United States Dollars Only) as
>
>over invoiced and inflated payment.for election materials and the
>
>funds is now flotting
>
Flotting? Don't you mean "floating"?
> in a surspence
>
"Suspense"?
>account ready to be transfered
>
"Transferred?"
>
>
>to the provided account.Now that we are not sure of the future of thi
>
>scountry, due to the cry of sanction by world leader in and around
>
>the world. for the brutal take over of white farm by the
>
>Administration, and the lack of purpose in the Administration, me and
>
>my friends have decided to invest this funds wisely.
>
> The fund is currently in security company in Holland the
>
>netherlands.I have put all the needfull together to ensure a
>
>successful transfer of the funds to a desinated
>
Good grief, can't you even spell, you worthless incompetent?
> account. Acting in
>
>concert with few trusted other officers, we need the assistance of a
>
>foreign company/persons to push this money into their accounts. You
>
>will do very well with what we have in mind. Your share of what ever
>
>we succeed in putting into your account will be giving you the 20% of
>
>the total sum, while 70%will be for us and 10% will be mapped out
>
Hmm, send me 90% in gold pressed latinum and I'll think about it....
> for
>
>any expenses incurred by both parties in the process of the transfer,
>
>we require nothing more from you,except your willingness to assist
>
>us.I will refrain from giving out more operational details, until I
>
>receive your reply. Since time is of the essence to us,
>
Time is not of the essence to us, cretin. We have time travel.
>reply this
>
>letter quickly so as to know what next to do, even if this letter
>
>does not meet your approval, please inform me. There is norisk
>
>involved, as we have done our homework carefully.
>
I can't stop laughing.
Send me all your money -- no strings attached. If there's enough, I
might help out. Then again, maybe I'll just buy beer for the hash.
On On
Chuck
Vulcan Senator
Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Earth
Vulcan High Command
>
>
>
>
> Looking forward to hearing from you.
>
>
>
>Thanks And God Bless.
>
>
>Mr.MOO
>
Moo!!!
> ALEXENDER
I was obviously more irritated with Moo than Favour -- and more pressed for time. Moo never responded. Boo hoo..... Was I perhaps too insulting?
It's now some years later than those exchanges. I had a frustrating week. When one evening's plans got screwed up, I sat at home and saw another one of these spam e-mails. Poor Joyce Zane got the Ambassador Chuck treatment as a result of all this. Here's what I wrote:
On Thu, 2006-03-09 at 16:36, From Ms Joyce wrote:
> Dear,
My....
>
> Good a thing to write you.
How did you discover this address? The Embassy does like to keep this
address a bit quiet. There is a real fear that humans are not quite
ready for contact with galactic civilization.
Oh -- we do like to give a bit of instruction in proper English. The
correct way to write that sentence would, of course, be "It's a good
thing to write to you."
> I have a proposal for you-this however is not mandatory nor will I in any manner compel you to honour against your will.
Um -- you do know you can't compel species that have acheived warp
drive, don't you?
> I am Joyce Zane ,26years old and the only daughter of my late parents Mr.and Mrs.Zane.
Zane? Any relation to Zane Grey?
> My father was a highly reputable business magnate-(a Grandnut
What refreshing honesty. Most people just like to be thought of as just
plain nuts.
> merchant)who operated in the capital City of Senegal during his days.It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad year 12th.Feb.2003.
On Abraham Lincoln's Birthday? What a tragedy...
> Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle
Man From Uncle? Ilya Kurakin? Good friends of ours...
> of his whotravelled
Dr. Who? The Time Lord?
> with him at that time. But God knows the truth!
Actually, Cthuthu also knows the truth. But he won't tell unless you
give him a really big bribe...
>
> My mother died when I was just 4 years old,and since then my father took me so special.
Be careful with that kind of kinky stuff. The Embassy is located in the
United States. Maybe you know how they are.
> Before his death on Febuary 12, 2003 he called the secretary who
> accompanied him to the hospital and told her that he had a sum of $4.5million US DOLLARS (Four Million Five Hundred Thousand USA DOLLARS)
Oooooh. What's that in gold pressed latinum? You know -- galactic
currency.
> kept in One trunks box as a vault deposit with a private security company in Europe. He also said that the security company does not know the content of the safe Box.He decleared
decleared? or declared?
> it as family treasure and used my name to Deposit
It's not proper to capitalize a word in the middle of a sentence unless
it's a proper name.
> the money as his first daugther
Daughter?
> for next of kin. He also explained to her that it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his business associates,
Any relation to the Borgias?
> that I should seek for a foreign partner in a country of my choice where I will transfer this money to and use it for investment purposes.
Have you considered doing business on Frottage 3? Saucy Jack is quite
well known for his various services.
>
>
> I want you to assist me in re-locating this deposit into your position overseas as a beneficiary,and also use it for our joint ivestment
investment?
> purpose on my behalf.I am just 26 years old
Oh, so young. At that age my species is barely able to read and write.
Of course we do live to at least 3500 of your years.
> and a university undergraduate
Isn't that a bit slow for a human?
> and really don't know what to do.
That must be why you turned -- so wisely I might add -- to the Vulcan
Embassy on Earth.
> This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant political crisis here in Senegal.
That's too bad...
We Vulcans do wonder when your species is going to achieve greater
maturity. It's really keeping you from entering into galactic culture.
> The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life coupled with the hardship, I am passing through my only uncle
What? Is he some kind of cannibal?
> who wants me dead because he want to take-over all my late father's wealth.
>
> Dearest one,I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.
Buy Amalgamated Aluminum Associates. Now.
>
> Now permit me to ask these few questions:-
>
> 1. Can you honestly help me as your daughter?
That would be a bit hard to do. My pointed ears, my greenish skin. You
know.
> 2. Can I completely trust you?
Mais oui, madamoiselle.
> 3. What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you after the deposit is retrived
retrieved?
> and re-located to your position.
Why don't you just trust us with our matter duplicator to work that one
out?
>
> Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.
>
> Thank you so much.
>
> My sincere regards,
> Ms Joyce Zane
>
Logically,
Chuck
Vulcan Senator
Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Earth
Joyce hasn't responded as yet. Was I too rough on her?
Spammers and frauds do irritate me. Anyway, I had a few minutes to kill so I decided to reply. But not as Chuck Divine. No, that wouldn't be fun. So I assumed the persona of
Chuck
Vulcan Senator
Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Earth
Federation of Sentient Planets
Anyway, here is my first reply to the delightful umogbai:
umogbai favour wrote:
>Dear Charles Divine
>LETTER OF APPOINTMENT
>
>It's with an unbound joy that I introduce EAGLES
>FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL.
>Eagles Foundation is a network and great of Achievers
>from different part of the globe,
>
Globe?
I'm afraid you've contacted the Vulcan Ambassador to Earth. We've been
keeping our presence here a secret. We try to keep a low profile until
a prospective member world has been invited to join The Federation of
Sentient Worlds.
>with the purpose of
>providing for the unprivileged child: EDUCATION,
>PROTECTION AND SECURITY, We also help in medical&
>Technological research and leadership training,
>especially we are dedicated to the unprivileged child.
>
Good. Although the few humans we've actually had conversations with
usually speak of the "underprivileged" child. Might I suggest you work
on your English? Or speak in your native tongue. We do have
translators. Perhaps you've seen some of our efforts at familiarization
of humanity with Galactic Culture? You know -- "Star Trek." Granted,
there are inaccuracies. Trust me, Vulcans make love more than once
every seven years. More like every 7 hours -- every hour for the more
obsessed.
>
>
>After our just concluded EAGLES SUBMITTE, WITH A
>THEME: The place of the unprivileged child in our
>society.
>We came to a few conclusion, one of which was that,
>every day, our different orphanage homes gets an
>increase of 10%, mostly babies and that the future of
>the orphanage homes are faced with uncertainty and
>poverty.
>
That's tragic.
>
>Our final conclusion is that the rich and the highly
>placed run a deadly risk in their callus neglect of
>the poor and unprivileged child.
>
>Dear friend, you may have once lived and survived by
>the mercy of people, on your way to the top,
>
Actually, Vulcan is a very democratic and free society. We learned
millenia ago that tyranny is not only illogical but counterproductive.
So we really don't have a "top" the way you humans do. You do seem to
be learning though. The delusion known as communism is dying. And the
delusion known as naziism really is dead.
>let's
>return such kindness to the society without a prize.
>In our search for those who have established their
>reputation and standard as the highest
> their different career.
>We have found you of good reputation in high standard
>in your chosen carrier.
>
Thank you! But how did you hear of the Vulcan Embassy? We've been
trying to keep it under wraps -- don't want to frighten humanity. We
think you have real potential.
>
>
>In view of the above, we have decided to appoint you
>as one of our associate member, by this appointment
>you will be committed to serve humanity with your
>skill. Your prayer contribution to the growth of
>EAGLES FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL will be highly
>required.
>
Hmm. Have you heard of our Prime Directive? We're not supposed to
interfere with cultures that haven't achieved warp capability. Even
this e-mail comes perilously close to the edge of interference.
>
>
>Note also that countless of prayers are being made
>every hour that passed by for your success by our
>prayer partners, this is because of your importance to
>this vision.
>
>Always remember that your friendship is too precious
>for us lose, as we await your mail of acceptance.
>
Thank you for your friendship. When you finally achieve warp
capability, we look forward to assisting your entire species. From what
we can tell, Reid Malenfant and Bootstrap Corporation are making
excellent progress. Please support them with all your resources.
>
>
>Thanks for your anticipated co-operation as we
>resuming a purpose and eventful relationship.
>
>
>To your success,
>FAVOUR
>
And to yours!
Remember to contact us when you achieve warp capability. We eagerly
anticipate the commencement of cooperative, profitable endeavours.
Chuck
Vulcan Senator
Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Earth
The Federation of Sentient Worlds
Umogbai replied! I was stunned. Anyway, I managed to get off the following answer:
umogbai favour wrote:
> Mr charles
>
The name's Chuck. We Vulcans don't go in for nicknames. Haven't you
seen any of our efforts to familiarize your species with Galactic
Culture? You know "Star Trek", "Star Trek: The Next Generation", "Star
Trek: Deep Space Nine", "Star Trek: Voyager" and now "Enterprise"? The
characters from Vulcan are named Sarek, Spock, Saavik, Tuvok et alii --
getting the picture?
My surname is entirely too difficult to translate into any human language.
>
> Thanks for your maill
>
Americans and Brits would spell the word as "mail."
> sir, it was a splended
>
splendid?
> one also
>for your corrections,
>
We try to help.
> kindly tell me more about your
>self
>
Well, in your years I was born in 2342 and am now 273 years old -- don't
worry, our species lives to at least 1500 of your years. My parents are
respectively 2417 and 1693 -- and in excellent health, by the way. They
both finished Vulcan's premier megamarathon (2910.003 of your
kilometres) only last October. I'm really proud of them!
Myself -- well, I'm a polymath. I love new challenges -- and new
lovers. I hope to eventually beat my older brother Karnak's record of
43 lovers in a single Vulcan day (OK, our days are longer than yours)
and my older sister Dharmak's megamarathon time of 372:43:16:27:68.92.
My art is not only prized on Vulcan, but Centauri dealers have started
selling it around the galaxy.
Of course I'm really delighted with my recent election to the Vulcan
Academy of Science.
Finally, there's my new wife, Dink. What else can I say about her
except she's utterly brilliant and the most loving woman I've ever met.
> and The Federation of Sentient Worlds, l am
>interested also in what you do
>
Well, our general role is to promote peace and freedom throughout the
galaxy. We occasionally do have to fight off invaders from parallel
universes, though. Like the Vorlons and the Borg. Tell me, are you
familiar with the Copenhagen Many Worlds Interpretation of Quantum
Mechanics? Too few humans are. You really should learn some modern
physics -- it's important if humanity is ever to fit into the Galactic
Community.
>,where you are located.
>
At night, go outside and look up at the constellation Sagitarius --
Galactic Center is that way. At Galactic Center there is a massive
black hole that's torn a rip in the space-time continuum known as the
Esty. Our headquarters -- a microworld known as Babylon (didn't you
name one of your ancient cities that?) orbits the Esty.
On this planet we have secret observation posts located at important
locations: Washington, New York, London, Paris, Moscow, Rome, Grover's
Mills, Hollywood, New Delhi, Hobart and others. In the United States
our observation post looks like a portajohn -- it's right across from
the White House. In London we use a police box. We try to keep our
presence inconspicuous.
Oh, by the way, don't panic if you see some Black Helicopters and a few
guys dressed in Black. They're just part of our observation team.
To Logic,
Chuck
Vulcan Senator
Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Earth
Federation of Sentient Planets
Believe it or not, that answer actually got a reply. At that point, though, I got bored and had better things to do.
The next victim of my humor was one MOO ALEXENDER.
I don't normally greet people with a "Moo!!!" I usually reserve that greeting for cows....
Anyway, here is my response to MOO:
Mr.MOO ALEXENDER wrote:
>Mr.MOO ALEXENDER
>
Moo!!!
>
>
>
> URGENT AND EXTREMELY CONFIDENTIAL
>
>Director Friend,
>
I'm not a director.
I'm Chuck, Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Earth, Vulcan Senator, Vulcan
High Command, Diktor of the Security Council of the Federation of
Sentient Planets, you freaking idiot.
>
>
>
>
>
> It is with trust and confidentiality, that I make
>
>this urgent and important business proposal to you.
>
Oh, you want to sell us your damned planet.
You and every half wit in Africa.
>
>
>It gives me so much enthusiasm to write this letter to you. It is all
>
>in a view to soliciting for assistance to enable us execute a venture
>
>of mutual benfit.My name is MOO
>
Moo!
> ALEXENDER A former Central Bank of
>
>Zimbabwe Worker, during the last political disturbuce by the
>
>government held by Robert Mugabe,
>
Oh, you stole some money from that racist murderer, did you?
>I and my other colleagues worked out
>
>over US$20,000,000.00(Twenty million, United States Dollars Only) as
>
>over invoiced and inflated payment.for election materials and the
>
>funds is now flotting
>
Flotting? Don't you mean "floating"?
> in a surspence
>
"Suspense"?
>account ready to be transfered
>
"Transferred?"
>
>
>to the provided account.Now that we are not sure of the future of thi
>
>scountry, due to the cry of sanction by world leader in and around
>
>the world. for the brutal take over of white farm by the
>
>Administration, and the lack of purpose in the Administration, me and
>
>my friends have decided to invest this funds wisely.
>
> The fund is currently in security company in Holland the
>
>netherlands.I have put all the needfull together to ensure a
>
>successful transfer of the funds to a desinated
>
Good grief, can't you even spell, you worthless incompetent?
> account. Acting in
>
>concert with few trusted other officers, we need the assistance of a
>
>foreign company/persons to push this money into their accounts. You
>
>will do very well with what we have in mind. Your share of what ever
>
>we succeed in putting into your account will be giving you the 20% of
>
>the total sum, while 70%will be for us and 10% will be mapped out
>
Hmm, send me 90% in gold pressed latinum and I'll think about it....
> for
>
>any expenses incurred by both parties in the process of the transfer,
>
>we require nothing more from you,except your willingness to assist
>
>us.I will refrain from giving out more operational details, until I
>
>receive your reply. Since time is of the essence to us,
>
Time is not of the essence to us, cretin. We have time travel.
>reply this
>
>letter quickly so as to know what next to do, even if this letter
>
>does not meet your approval, please inform me. There is norisk
>
>involved, as we have done our homework carefully.
>
I can't stop laughing.
Send me all your money -- no strings attached. If there's enough, I
might help out. Then again, maybe I'll just buy beer for the hash.
On On
Chuck
Vulcan Senator
Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Earth
Vulcan High Command
>
>
>
>
> Looking forward to hearing from you.
>
>
>
>Thanks And God Bless.
>
>
>Mr.MOO
>
Moo!!!
> ALEXENDER
I was obviously more irritated with Moo than Favour -- and more pressed for time. Moo never responded. Boo hoo..... Was I perhaps too insulting?
It's now some years later than those exchanges. I had a frustrating week. When one evening's plans got screwed up, I sat at home and saw another one of these spam e-mails. Poor Joyce Zane got the Ambassador Chuck treatment as a result of all this. Here's what I wrote:
On Thu, 2006-03-09 at 16:36, From Ms Joyce wrote:
> Dear,
My....
>
> Good a thing to write you.
How did you discover this address? The Embassy does like to keep this
address a bit quiet. There is a real fear that humans are not quite
ready for contact with galactic civilization.
Oh -- we do like to give a bit of instruction in proper English. The
correct way to write that sentence would, of course, be "It's a good
thing to write to you."
> I have a proposal for you-this however is not mandatory nor will I in any manner compel you to honour against your will.
Um -- you do know you can't compel species that have acheived warp
drive, don't you?
> I am Joyce Zane ,26years old and the only daughter of my late parents Mr.and Mrs.Zane.
Zane? Any relation to Zane Grey?
> My father was a highly reputable business magnate-(a Grandnut
What refreshing honesty. Most people just like to be thought of as just
plain nuts.
> merchant)who operated in the capital City of Senegal during his days.It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad year 12th.Feb.2003.
On Abraham Lincoln's Birthday? What a tragedy...
> Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle
Man From Uncle? Ilya Kurakin? Good friends of ours...
> of his whotravelled
Dr. Who? The Time Lord?
> with him at that time. But God knows the truth!
Actually, Cthuthu also knows the truth. But he won't tell unless you
give him a really big bribe...
>
> My mother died when I was just 4 years old,and since then my father took me so special.
Be careful with that kind of kinky stuff. The Embassy is located in the
United States. Maybe you know how they are.
> Before his death on Febuary 12, 2003 he called the secretary who
> accompanied him to the hospital and told her that he had a sum of $4.5million US DOLLARS (Four Million Five Hundred Thousand USA DOLLARS)
Oooooh. What's that in gold pressed latinum? You know -- galactic
currency.
> kept in One trunks box as a vault deposit with a private security company in Europe. He also said that the security company does not know the content of the safe Box.He decleared
decleared? or declared?
> it as family treasure and used my name to Deposit
It's not proper to capitalize a word in the middle of a sentence unless
it's a proper name.
> the money as his first daugther
Daughter?
> for next of kin. He also explained to her that it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his business associates,
Any relation to the Borgias?
> that I should seek for a foreign partner in a country of my choice where I will transfer this money to and use it for investment purposes.
Have you considered doing business on Frottage 3? Saucy Jack is quite
well known for his various services.
>
>
> I want you to assist me in re-locating this deposit into your position overseas as a beneficiary,and also use it for our joint ivestment
investment?
> purpose on my behalf.I am just 26 years old
Oh, so young. At that age my species is barely able to read and write.
Of course we do live to at least 3500 of your years.
> and a university undergraduate
Isn't that a bit slow for a human?
> and really don't know what to do.
That must be why you turned -- so wisely I might add -- to the Vulcan
Embassy on Earth.
> This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant political crisis here in Senegal.
That's too bad...
We Vulcans do wonder when your species is going to achieve greater
maturity. It's really keeping you from entering into galactic culture.
> The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life coupled with the hardship, I am passing through my only uncle
What? Is he some kind of cannibal?
> who wants me dead because he want to take-over all my late father's wealth.
>
> Dearest one,I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.
Buy Amalgamated Aluminum Associates. Now.
>
> Now permit me to ask these few questions:-
>
> 1. Can you honestly help me as your daughter?
That would be a bit hard to do. My pointed ears, my greenish skin. You
know.
> 2. Can I completely trust you?
Mais oui, madamoiselle.
> 3. What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you after the deposit is retrived
retrieved?
> and re-located to your position.
Why don't you just trust us with our matter duplicator to work that one
out?
>
> Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.
>
> Thank you so much.
>
> My sincere regards,
> Ms Joyce Zane
>
Logically,
Chuck
Vulcan Senator
Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Earth
Joyce hasn't responded as yet. Was I too rough on her?
Rutan Spaceship
A Song of great social and political significance
(To be sung to the tune of Janis Joplin's Mercedes Benz)
(With both apologies and thanks to Janis)
by Chuck Divine
Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Rutan Spaceship?
My friends all fly shuttles
We've got to get hip
Worked hard all my lifetime
No hope for space trip
So Lord, won't you buy me a Rutan Spaceship?
Oh Lord, won't you get me a space apogee?
The X Prize people are trying to fund me
I'll launch every day
Until I put up three
So Lord, won't you get me a space apogee?
Oh Lord, won't you give me a night on the Moon?
I'm counting on you Lord
That's why I wrote this tune
Prove that you love me
And get me there soon
So Lord, won't you give me a night on the Moon?
Everybody!
Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Rutan Spaceship?
My friends all fly shuttles
We've got to get hip
Worked hard all my lifetime
No hope for space trip
So Lord, won't you buy me a Rutan Spaceship?
(To be sung to the tune of Janis Joplin's Mercedes Benz)
(With both apologies and thanks to Janis)
by Chuck Divine
Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Rutan Spaceship?
My friends all fly shuttles
We've got to get hip
Worked hard all my lifetime
No hope for space trip
So Lord, won't you buy me a Rutan Spaceship?
Oh Lord, won't you get me a space apogee?
The X Prize people are trying to fund me
I'll launch every day
Until I put up three
So Lord, won't you get me a space apogee?
Oh Lord, won't you give me a night on the Moon?
I'm counting on you Lord
That's why I wrote this tune
Prove that you love me
And get me there soon
So Lord, won't you give me a night on the Moon?
Everybody!
Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Rutan Spaceship?
My friends all fly shuttles
We've got to get hip
Worked hard all my lifetime
No hope for space trip
So Lord, won't you buy me a Rutan Spaceship?
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