Reliving the dream of Lawnchair Larry

[ryoder 1,590]

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/pair-lifts-off-in-tandem-lawn-chair-balloon-flight-slideshow/oregon-gas-station-owner-kent-couch-iraqi-adventurer-photo-193717890.html

Omigawd!
2nd pic, dude on left;
Is that our favorite troll???

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[JohnRich 4]

And in photo 4, what are those barrels on the framework under the seats? Water ballast?

[JohnMitchell 16]

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And in photo 4, what are those barrels on the framework under the seats? Water ballast?

Well, they're going for an endurance record. I'd say beer.

[jcd11235 0]

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And in photo 4, what are those barrels on the framework under the seats? Water ballast?

"The rig includes 800 pounds of ballast — red Kool-Aid in 40-gallon barrels."

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[JohnMitchell 16]

Beer would be better. And more likely to get a sponsor.

[ryoder 1,590]

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Beer would be better. And more likely to get a sponsor.

I suppose it is too late to get sponsorship from Jim Jones' People's Temple.

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[JohnMitchell 16]

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Beer would be better. And more likely to get a sponsor.

I suppose it is too late to get sponsorship from Jim Jones' People's Temple.

No, but it's not to soon to be laughing at that joke.