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Save the dog from a 70m deep, 35cm wide hole

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Re: Save the dog from a 70m deep, 35cm wide hole

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Post by pmoriarty »

macadata12 wrote: post #24

Take a 140+ m rope, fold in half such that there's a loop. Affix a sizeable weight near the loop such that it is stationary on one side of the rope and the other side moves freely through the weight. Lower the loop down such that it is positioned, open, at the dog's level (like a snare). Wait for the dog to walk through the loop such that front paws are on one side and back paws on the other (obviously need a camera…

Even better:

Lower a baby down to it on a rope. The baby can grab the dog.

Backup plan:

Fill the hole with water. Puppy will float.

Re: Save the dog from a 70m deep, 35cm wide hole

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Post by lumberjack »

Cut the bottom of a small plastic barrel so that it becomes a cylinder, lower it over the dog, have ropes at the bottom of the barrel to tighten it just enough to secure the dog and bring it up.

The flexibility and uniform shape of the plastic barrel might make it easier to get it down there.

Re: Save the dog from a 70m deep, 35cm wide hole

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Post by stephenr »

aaron695 wrote: post #40
stephenr wrote: post #37

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"most of us" do not in fact eat dogs.

Dogs, lambs, pigs, veal, cows etc. do I really need to spell it out? Yes I know Muslims, a big part of the population won't eat dog or pork etc. But not because they are considered purer, but they are considered impure. Vegetarians/vegan are a minority for now.

You're suggesting the only people who don't eat dogs, are Muslims?

Are you high or is this some kind of weird troll?

Re: Save the dog from a 70m deep, 35cm wide hole

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Post by aaron695 »

stephenr wrote: post #43
aaron695 wrote: post #40

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Dogs, lambs, pigs, veal, cows etc. do I really need to spell it out? Yes I know Muslims, a big part of the population won't eat dog or pork etc. But not because they are considered purer, but they are considered impure. Vegetarians/vegan are a minority for now.

You're suggesting the only people who don't eat dogs, are Muslims? Are you high or is this some kind of weird troll?

No, I'm using dog, lambs, pigs, veal, cows interchangeably.

I'm saying they are not interchangeable for Muslims but it's a moot point.

The greater apes / humans are not interchangeable. There's also a argument pigs also might not be.

As an aside to how you read my question I've yet to meet a person who won't eat dog who eats meat, I'm sure they exist but I'd guess they generally are not very educated.

Re: Save the dog from a 70m deep, 35cm wide hole

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Post by stephenr »

aaron695 wrote: post #44
stephenr wrote: post #43

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You're suggesting the only people who don't eat dogs, are Muslims? Are you high or is this some kind of weird troll?

No, I'm using dog, lambs, pigs, veal, cows interchangeably. I'm saying they are not interchangeable for Muslims but it's a moot point. The greater apes / humans are not interchangeable. There's also a argument pigs also might not be. As an aside to how you read my question I've yet to meet a person who won't eat dog who eats meat, I'm sure they exist but I'd guess they generally are not very educated.

> I've yet to meet a person who won't eat dog who eats meat

So, you've never traveled outside of.. Vietnam, northern Thailand or mainland China?

Re: Save the dog from a 70m deep, 35cm wide hole

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Post by Markoff »

gingerbread-man wrote: post #32

I love dogs, like everyone else, but isn't this all a little bit much? Shouldn't they be considering solutions for humanely euthanizing the dog so it doesn't have to die of thirst/starvation? Argon gas would fit the bill. It's heavier than air, so it would sink to the bottom of the borehole, and it's widely available due to its' use as a shielding gas for welding. Most importantly, it would be humane and entirely pai…

i thought about it too, but then just replace dog with human baby for theory purposes

Re: Save the dog from a 70m deep, 35cm wide hole

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Post by Markoff »

stephenr wrote: post #45
aaron695 wrote: post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

No, I'm using dog, lambs, pigs, veal, cows interchangeably. I'm saying they are not interchangeable for Muslims but it's a moot point. The greater apes / humans are not interchangeable. There's also a argument pigs also might not be. As an aside to how you read my question I've yet to meet a person who won't eat dog who eats meat, I'm sure they exist but I'd guess they generally are not very educated.

> I've yet to meet a person who won't eat dog who eats meat So, you've never traveled outside of.. Vietnam, northern Thailand or mainland China?

actually most of the people in countries you mentioned don't eat dog, winner here would be developed Korea

Re: Save the dog from a 70m deep, 35cm wide hole

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Post by Markoff »

jwilk wrote: post #4
slater wrote: post #2

helicopter + dude on a rope

Not sure what you need a helicopter for... The hole is too narrow for an adult "dude". A kid on a rope could work. Maybe.

midget then

seriously 35cm ain't that small, i am almost 2m tall and when checking those Vietkong tunnels i could fit in secret hole in ground which was slightly bigger than my shoe

i am pretty sure for 35cm you could go with normal skinny adult, no need even midget

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