AFSCME 3357-HOF'S BLOG

The Least Competent Balloonist/Skydiver

Back in February 2006, I blogged about Michael Fournier's planned attempt to break the altitude record for skydiving. Mr. Fournier's dream may have come to an end because his balloon took off without him. He spent his life savings, over $200,000 on the attempt. The balloon was filled with helium and attached to the capsule, but apparently wasn't attached to anything else as it majestically rose into the sky sans the Frenchman. How do you say "D'oh!" in French?

This calls for another barely relevant Monty Python clip.