So I just sent BP a solution to stop the oil leak

[Bwana]

Originally Posted by Iowanian

You know what pisses me off? assholes like you who dismiss "jim-bob" because he's in working man's clothes. Some of the most inventive, creative, solution makers on this planet are "jim bob" farmers. I've got an uncle who if he put his mind to it could probably build a solar car with duct tape, bailing wire, pliers, a wire welder and some scrap iron.

Indeed, I have to agree. Who gives a rats ass what a man is wearing for clothes, if they can come up with an idea that stops some of the damage. As I stated before, I just hope someone's idea works sooner, rather than later.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Originally Posted by Bwana

Indeed, I have to agree. Who gives a rats ass what a man is wearing for clothes, if they can come up with an idea that stops some of the damage. As I stated before, I just hope someone's idea works sooner, rather than later.

My idea is pretty solid and I think a 99% chance it will work. I don't think the pressure will be a factor because my idea neutralizes it. The only thing is that it will take a certain device that already exists but not to fit a 22" pipe so one will have to be made. This idea popped in my head about 3:00 this morning. One of those Ahaaaa moments. I found out how to get it to them and had it submitted by 4:00.

[Bwana]

Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

My idea is pretty solid and I think a 99% chance it will work. I don't think the pressure will be a factor because my idea neutralizes it. The only thing is that it will take a certain device that already exists but not to fit a 22" pipe so one will have to be made. This idea popped in my head about 3:00 this morning. One of those Ahaaaa moments. I found out how to get it to them and had it submitted by 4:00.

I hope it does work. Try to document it someplace (other than their web page) if you can, so you can get some credit for your idea in the event it does stop the flow.

Good luck!