CSpenceFLY 1 #101 October 16, 2009 QuoteQuoteThat's what I'm saying. I can't believe that someone in this group of fucking experts didn't figure this out and save everyone a whole lot of worry and expense. That's what I thought, until I worked it out. At standard temperature and pressure, a 13 ft. diameter spherical helium balloon can lift 73.71 pounds. (This of course, includes the weight of the balloon.) I might agree if it were a regular shaped 13 ft balloon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #102 October 16, 2009 Quote I know. Classic!!! And the mother was like Noo. Too bad the pussy ass reporter didn't roll with what the kid said and stick it to them! exactly!! i would have ran with that comment and rammed it down their throats.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #103 October 16, 2009 Hey,,your the human pin cushion that said the kid should get his ass kicked !! now you roll over on your previous comment ? smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #104 October 16, 2009 Quote Hey,,your the human pin cushion that said the kid should get his ass kicked !! now you roll over on your previous comment ? no not really, if the kid was to blame then yes he should have his ass kicked. but since the parents are the ones to blame (since they evidently planned all this) then i believe that they should be held accountable.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedude325 0 #105 October 16, 2009 QuoteQuoteQuoteThat's what I'm saying. I can't believe that someone in this group of fucking experts didn't figure this out and save everyone a whole lot of worry and expense. That's what I thought, until I worked it out. At standard temperature and pressure, a 13 ft. diameter spherical helium balloon can lift 73.71 pounds. (This of course, includes the weight of the balloon.) I might agree if it were a regular shaped 13 ft balloon. Yeah, I know, the thing was weirdly shaped. I'd say it would be borderline at best. Probably wouldnt go to 2000 feet though. It looked a bit too flimsy as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #106 October 18, 2009 QuoteToo bad the pussy ass reporter didn't roll with what the kid said and stick it to them Well, I won't go so far as to say that the parents are innocent, but kids do fabricate a lot. My daughters do this - make up information that reminds them of previous experiences. I think it's likely that since the boys were all on the previous show, that sitting in front of cameras again, he just remembered what he was told from past experiences. I understand that testimony from children is considered weak evidence in court, and I can see why that's the case. OTOH, I don't see hard evidence that the parents set it all up. Don't get me wrong, I think they probably DID set it up, but I don't understand why the sheriff thinks he has a solid case. Based on what, exactly? I haven't yet seen any real proof to show they did. All I've seen is they had a "body language expert" (if there is such a thing), review the tape, and the kid said something that an adult would consider incriminating (but probably isn't enough to prosecute on).Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #107 October 19, 2009 what are the charges by the way? ive stopped following this whole thing.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #108 October 19, 2009 Quotewhat are the charges by the way? ive stopped following this whole thing. http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=125302&catid=339 QuoteThe Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden announced Sunday morning at a news conference that deputies would be recommending a number of charges in the incident, including conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, false reporting and attempt to influence a public official. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #109 October 25, 2009 And now the Sheriff's report says that the mom had already admitted to the police that it was a hoax: http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/23/colorado.balloon.investigation/index.html According to the report, she admitted it two days after the incident, which explains why the Sheriff felt that charges were in order.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #110 October 25, 2009 Quote And now the Sheriff's report says that the mom had already admitted to the police that it was a hoax: http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/23/colorado.balloon.investigation/index.html According to the report, she admitted it two days after the incident, which explains why the Sheriff felt that charges were in order. That poor boy. Just thinking about how a parent could ask a child to lie like that for the 15 min of fame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
