chevpol Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Ants? Um no. sorry for the ants thing, is it to do with some sort of flea? a sniffer using fleas? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 a body odour detector.....as the guy looks to be in US Army and Vietnam has been mentioned, then it is to sniff out "Charlie" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 sorry for the ants thing, is it to do with some sort of flea? a sniffer using fleas? Mark No fleas or livestock involved, Mark. But there is some sniffing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 truffles! something to eat when in the woods .............lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 truffles! something to eat when in the woods .............lol A truffle hunter would indeed be useful, I could then get rid of the dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Co2 detector... sniffing out tunnels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 a body odour detector.....as the guy looks to be in US Army and Vietnam has been mentioned, then it is to sniff out "Charlie" Yes, I knew I could rely on you for coming up with body odour...as the correct answer, well done Richard What I don't quite understand is how you overcome the BO from your own troops. Maybe it can be 'tuned' to sniff the smell of Charlie that has certain characteristics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Co2 detector... Nope, bad luck Lee. You had twigged it was a sniffer from the outset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 What I don't quite understand is how you overcome the BO from your own troops. Maybe it can be 'tuned' to sniff the smell of Charlie that has certain characteristics? Clive, Gee, thanks Perhaps their diet consisted of something the American troops did not eat, and it caused flatulence, hence how they could distinguish their own troops from the VC :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Perhaps their diet consisted of something the American troops did not eat, and it caused flatulence, hence how they could distinguish their own troops from the VC :-D So it's a case of 'Don't fart or I'll shoot you'? Seems a rough sort of justice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 So it's a case of 'Don't fart or I'll shoot you'? Seems a rough sort of justice! I suppose with all that rice they grow, they may eat curry with it, so it is a good theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 I suppose with all that rice they grow, they may eat curry with it, so it is a good theory. I think dietary prejudice is raising it's ugly head here Richard! Speaking as someone who eats about 6-7 curries a week, there is no problem (generally). But those who are not digestively aclimatised, are the ones who are susceptible to later difficulties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I think dietary prejudice is raising it's ugly head here Richard! Speaking as someone who eats about 6-7 curries a week, there is no problem (generally). But those who are not digestively aclimatised, are the ones who are susceptible to later difficulties. Oh crikey.....I forgot you were an inccessant curry consumer, well your body will be aclimatised to it then. But seriously, does'nt the body emit odours from sweat glands which give trace of food eaten? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Oh crikey.....I forgot you were an inccessant curry consumer, well your body will be aclimatised to it then. But seriously, does'nt the body emit odours from sweat glands which give trace of food eaten? I believe garlic is secreted through sweat so that might be the giveaway. (Although I cook my own curries, I pick & choose which ingredients I use. I use no garlic or onions, which is in total contrast to those awful supermarket ready made ones, which consist of little else!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 The Vietnameise were very unsporting in things like this. They sprayed Buffalo urine round places and totally confused the detectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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