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10-23-2009, 11:22 AM

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and then my wife turned it off. I DVR'd it, so I'll watch it later.

Similar here, but she was really tired so we'll catch the last 2/3 later. But she did appreciate what she saw, maybe more when we get to the rest that can refresh what she saw when we did the factory tour 10 years ago. Not to mention where the interviews took place in the museum; she could relate to that.

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10-23-2009, 11:42 AM

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Pretty sweet!

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10-23-2009, 11:43 AM

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That was the most fascinating television program I have seen in a long time.

Those automated carts were almost science fiction.

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10-23-2009, 01:03 PM

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Khan!!! I don't get NatGeo. Anyone that DVR'd it willing to make a DVD and send it my way? I'll pay for shipping and you'll have my eternal gratitude. Sounds like a terrific show. Jim

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10-23-2009, 01:26 PM

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How all the parts eventually find their way into the right car at the exact right time is amazing...

A display picture at the factory museum this summer:

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10-23-2009, 01:33 PM

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500 motors per day...

But only 150 or so cars a day, right? Either they build motors on less days than they build cars, or they have an excess stock of motors?

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10-23-2009, 01:41 PM

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But only 150 or so cars a day, right? Either they build motors on less days than they build cars, or they have an excess stock of motors?

They build the additional 250 motors per day just for 996 owners

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10-23-2009, 01:57 PM

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They build the additional 250 motors per day just for 996 owners

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10-24-2009, 11:40 AM

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For anyone who missed it, it will be airing again Sunday at 2am, 11am, and possibly 4pm. The guide on the comcast website says it will be on at 4pm but th nat geo website does not.