Funny want ad

davefla73 · 12-05-2008, 02:42 AM

here is a funny want ad from real histroy:

MEN WANTED for hazadous journey Low wages, Bitter cold, Long hours of Complete darkness, Safe return Doubtful, honor and Racognition in event of success!

Ernest Shackleton
Antartic Explorer (1874-1922)

it had 5000 people apply lol! would you have?

raulduke · 12-05-2008, 07:39 AM

I think Kerry and Bill have that quote posted at the bottom of the home page on the PC website.

That's an interesting story, the whole Shackleton expedition. I always wonder if the unexpectedly high response was due to the possibility of fame or the adventure. I would hope that the guys responding would have had a few more questions at the formal interview.

But as far as the possibility of an exploratory adventure into uncharted territory, I'd at least have a look into an ad like that. I do like adventure, but a deathwish.....not so much.
And I'm cool w/ giving credit where credit is due, but I'm not really all that interested in the whole recognition thing.

Anyway I was all set to post my help wanted ad when I saw this title, so here goes. The boat and motor are dealbreakers mind you.

Crikey, I'm almost as bad as that spammer from the other day.

12-05-2008, 02:42 AM	#1
davefla73 Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne Florida Posts: 109	Funny want ad here is a funny want ad from real histroy: MEN WANTED for hazadous journey Low wages, Bitter cold, Long hours of Complete darkness, Safe return Doubtful, honor and Racognition in event of success! Ernest Shackleton Antartic Explorer (1874-1922) it had 5000 people apply lol! would you have?

12-05-2008, 07:39 AM	#2
raulduke Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 454	Re: Funny want ad I think Kerry and Bill have that quote posted at the bottom of the home page on the PC website. That's an interesting story, the whole Shackleton expedition. I always wonder if the unexpectedly high response was due to the possibility of fame or the adventure. I would hope that the guys responding would have had a few more questions at the formal interview. But as far as the possibility of an exploratory adventure into uncharted territory, I'd at least have a look into an ad like that. I do like adventure, but a deathwish.....not so much. And I'm cool w/ giving credit where credit is due, but I'm not really all that interested in the whole recognition thing. Anyway I was all set to post my help wanted ad when I saw this title, so here goes. The boat and motor are dealbreakers mind you. Crikey, I'm almost as bad as that spammer from the other day.