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A dream is realized....
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:54 am
by JustNate
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33330516/ns/us_news-life/
How many of us once thought, "Gee, I wish I could fly" or "Maybe if I strap enough balloons to this lawn chair..."
Well this poor guy's 6 year old was thinking that too:
Deputies chase boy floating in balloon aircraft
Cops: 6-year-old takes off in family's experimental helium-balloon craft
NBC, msnbc.com and news services
updated 14 minutes ago
FORT COLLINS. Colo. - Authorities were trying to determine Thursday how to safely bring down a 6-year-old boy who reportedly clambered into his family's experimental balloon-powered aircraft and floated away from home, sheriff's officials said.
The Larimer County Sheriff's Department said the boy's family had been building an experimental aircraft that had a large helium balloon attached to it at their home, KUSA-TV reported. The aircraft was approximately 20 feet by 5 feet and covered in tin foil, the station said.
On Thursday morning, according to the family and officials, the boy got onto the aircraft and detached the rope holding it in place. Sheriff's spokeswoman Eloise Campanella said the boy climbed into the access door and the airborne device took off.
Several people in the neighborhood said they saw the aircraft floating over their homes and some snapped pictures.
Television news helicopters were tracking the craft, which was last seen floating south of Milliken, about 40 miles north of Denver.
Officials were scrambling to figure out how to rescue the boy.
The craft, which is shaped like a flying saucer, has the potential to rise to 10,000 feet, Campanella said.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:57 am
by SpecialK
Absolutely 100% irresistible. Good luck in space my boy.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:03 pm
by WeAintFoundShit
The plot thickens. He wasn't inside.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:04 pm
by erosvamp
it is possible he fell out.
poor thing.
I hope he is hiding under his brother's bed right now.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:08 pm
by DerGolgo
erosvamp wrote:
I hope he is hiding under his brother's bed right now.
Most likely outcome, in my opinion.
He probably was messing with the tether and is too scared to come out.
Hopefully.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:14 pm
by erosvamp
Seriously, who names a kid Falcon?
With a name like that... I could see him some day deciding to try to fly.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:20 pm
by MagnusTheBuilder
erosvamp wrote:Seriously, who names a kid Falcon?
With a name like that... I could see him some day deciding to try to fly.
That is fucking awesome.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:27 pm
by erosvamp
MagnusTheBuilder wrote:erosvamp wrote:Seriously, who names a kid Falcon?
With a name like that... I could see him some day deciding to try to fly.
That is fucking awesome.
You read Freakonomics. Falcon is most definitely middle name territory.
Examples:
Susie Crime-fighter Smith
John Falcon Smith
Bob Smurf-killer Smith
Jane Super-hero Smith
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:32 pm
by JustNate
Sounds like a publicity stunt to me.
Apparently this family was on some TV show and was billed as the "Thrill Seeker" type family.
and now they aren't on anymore.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:12 pm
by erosvamp
He's alive!
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:44 pm
by MagnusTheBuilder
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Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:55 pm
by The Shifty Jesus
erosvamp wrote:Seriously, who names a kid Falcon?
With a name like that... I could see him some day deciding to try to fly.
Ask Mountain Eagle. He might be able to tell you.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:44 pm
by erosvamp
The Shifty Jesus wrote:erosvamp wrote:Seriously, who names a kid Falcon?
With a name like that... I could see him some day deciding to try to fly.
Ask Mountain Eagle. He might be able to tell you.
I didn't know that was Mountain's last name.
I think I assumed that his name was a nickname... like Bear.
I bet he wants to fly away all the time... Eagle.
I wonder if there is a dull middle name?
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:58 pm
by rolly
MotorCityN8 wrote:Sounds like a publicity stunt to me.
Apparently this family was on some TV show and was billed as the "Thrill Seeker" type family.
and now they aren't on anymore.
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"did you hear us calling your name at any time?"
"um-hmm"
"why didn't you come out?"
"you said that umm, we did this for the show"
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:01 pm
by rolly
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:37 pm
by rolly
Annnd ballondaddys website got pwned:
http://www.thepsyiencedetectives.com/
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:23 pm
by thack
erosvamp wrote:The Shifty Jesus wrote:erosvamp wrote:Seriously, who names a kid Falcon?
With a name like that... I could see him some day deciding to try to fly.
Ask Mountain Eagle. He might be able to tell you.
I didn't know that was Mountain's last name.
I think I assumed that his name was a nickname... like Bear.
I bet he wants to fly away all the time... Eagle.
I wonder if there is a dull middle name?
Eagle's his middle name. The last name is boring.
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:29 pm
by erosvamp
thack wrote:erosvamp wrote:The Shifty Jesus wrote:erosvamp wrote:Seriously, who names a kid Falcon?
With a name like that... I could see him some day deciding to try to fly.
Ask Mountain Eagle. He might be able to tell you.
I didn't know that was Mountain's last name.
I think I assumed that his name was a nickname... like Bear.
I bet he wants to fly away all the time... Eagle.
I wonder if there is a dull middle name?
Eagle's his middle name. The last name is boring.
A perfect middle name.
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:04 am
by Photo
I can't wait 'til these idiots get the search and rescue bill for the Blackhawk helicopter chase. Or from the air carriers that had to divert traffic from DIA while this stunt was in progress...
Then it's gonna sting like a b!tch.
I fell for it. I watched it live, until the balloon landed. As soon as they determined there wasn't a kid inside, all I could think was, "somebody's got some 'splainin' to do!" That whole family needs a good public caning.
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:21 am
by motorpsycho67
I saw a piece on some news channel about the family. The dad is the wacko. Wife just goes along with it just like the kids.
Dude needs to spend some serious time behind bars.
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:27 pm
by erosvamp
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Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:54 am
by MagnusTheBuilder
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Hitler is upset about it too.
