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Angliholic Posted 15 years ago
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Up and ready. Rock and gear. Roger and out!
Up and ready. Rock and gear. Roger and out!
Hi,
The above is Blue Streak's favorite line in the cartoon film Suffering Cats. What does it mean? Thanks.
Hi,
The above is Blue Streak's favorite line in the cartoon film Suffering Cats. What does it mean? Thanks.
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This appears to be a communication by radio, as from a plane to the ground crew. "up" in "Up and ready" probably means "alert", "awake". I'm not familiar with "rock and gear".
- This appears to be a communication by radio, as from a plane to the ground crew.
- "up" in "Up and ready" probably means "alert", "awake".
- I'm not familiar with "rock and gear".
- It may be related to rock 'n' roll music and guitars or it may be related to rock climbing.
- "Roger and out" is radio-talk for "I understand.
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This appears to be a communication by radio, as from a plane to the ground crew.
"up" in "Up and ready" probably means "alert", "awake".
I'm not familiar with "rock and gear". It may be related to rock 'n' roll music and guitars or it may be related to rock climbing.
"Roger and out" is radio-talk for "I understand. End of communication."
CJ
"up" in "Up and ready" probably means "alert", "awake".
I'm not familiar with "rock and gear". It may be related to rock 'n' roll music and guitars or it may be related to rock climbing.
"Roger and out" is radio-talk for "I understand. End of communication."
CJ
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