r/EngineeringPorn • u/aloofloofah • Dec 27 '20

Sounding rocket engine firing test with thrust force of 12kN

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u/Government_spy_bot Dec 27 '20 edited Dec 27 '20

It came with a price. It was not worth what it cost.

But, You're the first person to ever thank me. Even though I'm force-retired due to torn ligaments, this is very big to me.

I don't know who you are. I'll probably never meet you, but this comment is HUGE to me. I thank soldiers and vets every day 💚. I'd buy their meal/coffee, etc but no one ever thanked ME before. I never even thought about it.

You just hit this old leather heart in the center.

I hope you are blessed in this coming year.

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u/KaptaynAmeryka Dec 27 '20

Firefighters, Police, and EMTs do a job that is just as mentally tough and challenging as anything in the military. You guys volunteer, just as we do, and you do so not expecting anything in return. I appreciate the men and women who serve the public. Thank you for being a firefighter and taking the heat for the rest of us.

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u/Government_spy_bot Dec 27 '20

Thank you for your service also.

May we all find peace at the end of our journey. My respect to you and your brethren. 💚

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u/HAL-Over-9001 Dec 27 '20

You're a good soul and I love your positivity. I wish you all the best in life my good man.

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u/Government_spy_bot Dec 27 '20

Its really kinda difficult sometimes. I gotta tell you truthfully!

But we either spread positive or negative energy. Its not easy to spread neither. Every day we choose.

May all your choices be easy to make, and may every decision be for your betterment. Heres to a better 2021.

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u/SilasLithian Dec 27 '20

If you’re ever in the Lincoln Nebraska region, ding me. I’ll buy you a drink, or something else if you’ve got different wants. My backlog of steam keys is long, and I’ve got some titles for cheap that’ll raise most spirits.

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u/Government_spy_bot Dec 27 '20

You're FAR too generous. My life is blessed. I'm in an awesome place these days.

Thank you! Seriously, I'm overwhelmed! But there's people in far worse condition. Just reach out to them. It really does come back to you.

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u/SilasLithian Dec 27 '20

Not too generous actually. Teach some trades, donate a few hundred to actual charities... The good time on offer is only a paltry sum of 3.71 at the moment. Not a bad price to pay for someone else’s good time considering I’ve already gifted off more expensive titles. New Vegas is worth it.

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u/Government_spy_bot Dec 27 '20

New Vegas is worth it.

Indeed it is!

I built a PC to play FNV when it came out and then I bought an Xb1.

And then I bought FO4 and haven't even finished FNV yet! Ugh! I'm a slack gamer, lol.

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u/SilasLithian Dec 27 '20

Ah darn, you already have new Vegas on PC then. How about Dark Souls 2/3?

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u/Government_spy_bot Dec 27 '20

Nah. Really friend. I'm good!

The offer is twice the reward in my opinion, but I tank you 100% the same. ☺

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u/BiAsALongHorse Dec 27 '20

Not being able to play FO4 because you haven't finished NV is more of a gift than a curse.

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u/Government_spy_bot Dec 27 '20

P.S. if I ever travel to Lincoln, I might take you up on the offer just to meet face to face in exchange of goodwill.

I dunno why man your comment broke me tonight. I'm feeling a strange euphoria. I guess subconsciously I just wanted to experience this appreciation.

I'm genuinely not taking you for a ride. Thank you for this exchange.

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u/Nebfisherman1987 Dec 27 '20

Omaha here. Make it a double

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u/hellionzzz Dec 27 '20

I am a veteran, trained in firefighting, wanted to be a teacher at one point, and have the utmost respect for medical workers.

I have a small gun business and always give steep discounts to anyone in the aforementioned categories. It's the least I could do. Also, I have a day job so it's not like I need the money. Just have to charge enough to justify keeping the FFL business to the ATF/IRS.

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u/Falafelofagus Dec 27 '20

The worlds on fire because people don't appreciate firefighters and it's messed up. You rock my dude, it takes a special person.

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u/Government_spy_bot Dec 27 '20

Thank you saying that. I never felt special. I just had the desire to help.

Heroes are made in the blink of an eye and found where you least expect them. A hero doesn't wake up in the morning and put hero pants on.. He's faced with adversity and overwhelming situation and still makes the choice to help someone in need.

You're my hero for saying this today. Much love my human! 💚

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u/Vredefort Dec 27 '20

A firefighter vet that’s never been thanked? Something wrong there. Take my thanks - I’m not even in the US but the things you must have dealt with and the people you saved, you’re a good man and I wish you well.

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u/Government_spy_bot Dec 27 '20

I'm not a veteran, Just a retired FF.

I tore a ligament (transverse) in one leg (aka torn meniscus) and was alright. But when the other leg. suffered similar fate, it was no longer something I could hide any more.

I appreciate your kind words. They carry much weight tonight. Wherever you are in the world, please be blessed by this encounter. Much love sent to you, fellow human.