scream-of-consciousness;
"If you're trying to change minds and influence people it's probably not a good idea to say that virtually all elected Democrats are liars, but what the hell."
Kristopher - the Christian Science Monitor reported "Once Baumgartner had left the capsule, small explosive charges detonated to cut the capsule free from the balloon. The capsule deployed its own parachute for a damage-free return."
I expect that capsule was pretty expensive, and they'd want to re-use it.
Casca - Red BUll is the main sponsor. Don't know the financial arrangements, so I don't know what Baumgartner is making.
What happens to the capsule after he jumps?
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Eventually the balloon fails, and it drops.
ReplyDeleteGoing with sciencey high-brow content? I like the arc of your parabola.
ReplyDeleteEagle Eye award Helly - again
ReplyDelete"don't piss on my head and tell me it's raining "
ReplyDeleteNice retouch.
(and to my eternal shame, my best is 50 floors. I'm a piker compared to this guy)
ReplyDeleteDammit Rodge, the Eagle Eye Award made coffee come out my nose.
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BTW, whatever they paid this fucker, I'd have done it for less. Hell, I'd make that jump for free.
Kristopher - the Christian Science Monitor reported "Once Baumgartner had left the capsule, small explosive charges detonated to cut the capsule free from the balloon. The capsule deployed its own parachute for a damage-free return."
ReplyDeleteI expect that capsule was pretty expensive, and they'd want to re-use it.
Casca - Red BUll is the main sponsor. Don't know the financial arrangements, so I don't know what Baumgartner is making.
• Gardyloo!
ReplyDeleteThanx leelu.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that.