Topic: 17 mile parachute jump today-possibly

[chief-david]

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/07/24/final-test-jump-from-edge-space-set-for-tuesday/?intcmp=features


http://www.redbullstratos.com/

[chief-david]

He is airborne and on his way up.

Hope video can be seen somewhere..

[Garth Bock]

His jump is legendary. He is sure to make a big impact...on history. He is sure to leave a huge mark....in the record books. He will be a big hit....with people everywhere.

Success sponsored by RedBull
Failure sponsored by Black and Decker Wet and Dry Shop Vacs

[SlowModem]

When I was in the Army, they taught us there's only two things that fall out of the sky.

[WeatherHost]

How many 'o's in that Geronimooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ?

[belfryboy]

That reminds me of my jump training, whilst at the door I was a little nervous and didn't want to jump, and the conversation ran a bit like this;

Me "I don't want to jump Sarge'"

Instructor " you will jump Smith!"

Me "But I'm scared!"

he then removed his trousers and waved his tackle at me.

Instructor "by the love of God you will jump Smith, or I'm going to shove this bad boy up you!"

I did jump, but only a little bit at first.