kapow53 Posted October 5, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 5, 2014 http://www.news4jax.com/news/coast-guard-rescues-man-floating-in-bubble-off-st-augustine/28411214 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted October 5, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) That's actually quite awesome. I would love to go across a calm lake with that. Edited October 5, 2014 by Still Waters Removed copyrighted image 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Wolf Posted October 5, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Damn Coast Guard, always spoiling the fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libstaK Posted October 6, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) It looks like a lot of fun - unless you are silly enough to think you can cross the gulf stream with it, what a silly silly man. Edited October 6, 2014 by libstaK 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Hammerclaw Posted October 6, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I saw some kind of water craft a few years ago that had the contours of a pelican in flight that would skim in flight just above the water, like a pelican. I've never seen it since. It look like it would make a great prop for a Bond movie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaturtlehorsesnake Posted October 6, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 6, 2014 That's actually quite awesome. I would love to go across a calm lake with that. so would i! the key words being "calm lake". 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.6.6 Posted October 7, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 7, 2014 He had his bubble burst! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac E Posted October 7, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 7, 2014 That's just too much crazy for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted October 7, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 7, 2014 That's pretty cool. I assume there were air vents? Do you think his protein bars and water bottles just flopped around or did he have a duffle bag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trancelikestate Posted October 7, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 7, 2014 It's funny how all the comments on the news site (not so much here on UM) are all about the cost of his rescue like that's all people seemed to be concerned about. Many are also calling him an idiot for trying. You know what, maybe it didn't go quite as planned but I think it's cool that he tried. Not everyone can say they attempted to cross the ocean in a bubble. This guy will have a story to tell for the rest of his life. He'll be the coolest grandpa ever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antigod Posted October 7, 2014 #11 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Where did the excrement go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trancelikestate Posted October 7, 2014 #12 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Where did the excrement go? I'm no expert but I'm guessing the ocean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antigod Posted October 7, 2014 #13 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I'm no expert but I'm guessing the ocean but would it not all just slush around in the hamster bowl? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trancelikestate Posted October 7, 2014 #14 Share Posted October 7, 2014 but would it not all just slush around in the hamster bowl? a poo hatch maybe? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperdyer Posted October 7, 2014 #15 Share Posted October 7, 2014 It's funny how all the comments on the news site (not so much here on UM) are all about the cost of his rescue like that's all people seemed to be concerned about. Many are also calling him an idiot for trying. You know what, maybe it didn't go quite as planned but I think it's cool that he tried. Not everyone can say they attempted to cross the ocean in a bubble. This guy will have a story to tell for the rest of his life. He'll be the coolest grandpa ever. Even though the guy's heart was in the right place, trying to raise money for charity, he could not have thought through everything. As previously mentioned, the Gulf Stream and potential weather conditions could not have been given enough consideration. I'm glad he's OK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted October 7, 2014 #16 Share Posted October 7, 2014 but would it not all just slush around in the hamster bowl? There must have been holes or slots to let air circulate. I assume he would stop running and do his business out the holes. I tip my hat to this guy for trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark-DK Posted October 7, 2014 #17 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Guess he is back with the hamster that inspired him.... Actually, a nice try, some called Columbus a fool too, and the Vikings....Marco Polo....but hey, they where more conventional... Love the comments about the poo, but must be a hatch in that thing...he came in, didnt he ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumball Posted October 7, 2014 #18 Share Posted October 7, 2014 It would have been comedy gold to be out at sea fishing then this guy comes running by your boat. A quick tip of the hat then he's off again as you rub your eyes and throw your beer away. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qxcontinuum Posted October 8, 2014 #19 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) I am surprized that he did not become shark food. The boubble would have been of course sandwich wrap. Edited October 8, 2014 by qxcontinuum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyre Cayce Posted October 8, 2014 #20 Share Posted October 8, 2014 In other news, Sharks seen circling giant mysterious hamster ball in the middle of the ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:PsYKoTiC:BeHAvIoR: Posted October 8, 2014 #21 Share Posted October 8, 2014 The coast guards must of had a field day with this one. Haha. *surveying the surroundings with binoculars* ... *locates a giant plastic ball in the ocean* ... "What the ...?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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