SkydiveJack 1 #1 October 13, 2010 They have the first one up. More to follow. Man, what a nightmare it must have been for those guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfly 0 #2 October 13, 2010 Live feed here. http://www.inquisitr.com/87336/live-watch-the-rescue-of-the-trapped-chilean-miners/ Ive been watching this since they tested the pod down the shaft. The little boy whos the son of the first rescued has made my day today. He looked so happy waiting for his father to emerge from the shaft and when he did he, the boy burst out crying ...... Made me shed a tear too. 68 days eh? Long time to be underground. I was half expecting David Blaine to come out first or one of those demons from Descent. www.myspace.com/durtymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbag 0 #3 October 13, 2010 spewing out the hole like jizz!IHYD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #4 October 13, 2010 Number 3 on the way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #5 October 13, 2010 It's fantastic that they are getting them up far in advance of the initial estimates. Let's keep our finger crossed that everything keeps working properly until the miners and rescuers are all up.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #6 October 13, 2010 QuoteIt's fantastic that they are getting them up far in advance of the initial estimates. Let's keep our finger crossed that everything keeps working properly until the miners and rescuers are all up. Only 32 are wanting to come topside - there is one guy that said he'd stay and clean up after everyone.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drdive 0 #7 October 13, 2010 He is probably the one that had the wife AND a girlfriend come forward to await his rescueWow - I am so claustrophobic I would freak in that container. "We saved your gear. Now you can sell it when you get out of the hospital and upsize!!" "K-Dub" " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfly 0 #8 October 13, 2010 Quote He is probably the one that had the wife AND a girlfriend come forward to await his rescue Thatll be Yonni Barros. http://www.thedailyaffair.com/?tag=yonni-barrios www.myspace.com/durtymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #9 October 13, 2010 I was talking with friends about that yesterday-I'm uncomfortable getting an MRI-I'd want to be sedated before I got in that tube.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,147 #10 October 13, 2010 That would be Luiz Urzua, according to this morning's paper; he's the foreman. Apparently he's also credited in part with their still being alive; they made 48 hours worth of food (maybe for a larger crew) last 17 days. Had they just started eating, they'd've died. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #11 October 13, 2010 My first words would be "Where's my overtime check?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #12 October 13, 2010 Quote I was talking with friends about that yesterday-I'm uncomfortable getting an MRI-I'd want to be sedated before I got in that tube. THOSE totally suck They make that tube for the freakin munchkins.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #13 October 13, 2010 Quote My first words would be "Where's my overtime check?" I might have a problem. My first thought would be, if I’m out of the mine it must be quitin time. Where’s my beer? But I can see your point. I’d like the check so I can buy everybody a round. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #14 October 13, 2010 Quote My first words would be "Where's my overtime check?" Unfortunately I remember hearing somewhere that with the mine being inoperable for so long the company was going bankrupt and wasn't going to be able to pay the miners their regular wages for the time they were down there. So not only were they stuck in unimaginable conditions for so long but they weren't even getting paid for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveJack 1 #15 October 13, 2010 Quote Quote My first words would be "Where's my overtime check?" Unfortunately I remember hearing somewhere that with the mine being inoperable for so long the company was going bankrupt and wasn't going to be able to pay the miners their regular wages for the time they were down there. So not only were they stuck in unimaginable conditions for so long but they weren't even getting paid for it. I think they will all make a bit of money for public appearances and such in the next few months. I’m sure there will be book deals and I bet you that the movie script is almost finished. Their lives will never be the same. But basically, they are alive, and that is worth more than any paycheck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #16 October 13, 2010 Quote I was talking with friends about that yesterday-I'm uncomfortable getting an MRI-I'd want to be sedated before I got in that tube. After being underground for that amount of time? Not to mention, closterphobia, is not an issue with any miner! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #17 October 13, 2010 Quote I was talking with friends about that yesterday-I'm uncomfortable getting an MRI-I'd want to be sedated before I got in that tube. Lets be real, Shane, they would have needed a MUCH bigger drill bit.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #18 October 13, 2010 Quote Quote I was talking with friends about that yesterday-I'm uncomfortable getting an MRI-I'd want to be sedated before I got in that tube. Lets be real, Shane, they would have needed a MUCH bigger drill bit. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #19 October 13, 2010 Quote Quote Quote I was talking with friends about that yesterday-I'm uncomfortable getting an MRI-I'd want to be sedated before I got in that tube. Lets be real, Shane, they would have needed a MUCH bigger drill bit. http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/imagenes_sociopol/underground01d_02.jpgRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #20 October 13, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote I was talking with friends about that yesterday-I'm uncomfortable getting an MRI-I'd want to be sedated before I got in that tube. Lets be real, Shane, they would have needed a MUCH bigger drill bit. http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/imagenes_sociopol/underground01d_02.jpg . . . Almost . . .I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 277 #21 October 13, 2010 Quote Quote My first words would be "Where's my overtime check?" Unfortunately I remember hearing somewhere that with the mine being inoperable for so long the company was going bankrupt and wasn't going to be able to pay the miners their regular wages for the time they were down there. So not only were they stuck in unimaginable conditions for so long but they weren't even getting paid for it. I heard on the news on my way home tonight that they're all getting paid for life. Not sure where the money is coming from, or how much the payout is, but that's what one of my radio news stations reported today.See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,398 #22 October 13, 2010 Quote Quote He is probably the one that had the wife AND a girlfriend come forward to await his rescue Thatll be Yonni Barros. http://www.thedailyaffair.com/?tag=yonni-barrios He invited both wife and mistress to the rescue. Only the mistress showed up: http://www.aolnews.com/world/article/chilean-miner-yonni-barrios-emerges-to-tangled-love-life/19672990"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
murrays 0 #23 October 13, 2010 Quote Quote Quote He is probably the one that had the wife AND a girlfriend come forward to await his rescue Thatll be Yonni Barros. http://www.thedailyaffair.com/?tag=yonni-barrios He invited both wife and mistress to the rescue. Only the mistress showed up: http://www.aolnews.com/world/article/chilean-miner-yonni-barrios-emerges-to-tangled-love-life/19672990 Gentlemen! To our wives and sweethearts, may they never meet! Glad to see the rescue is going well. 30 out as I type this.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #24 October 13, 2010 Quote Quote I was talking with friends about that yesterday-I'm uncomfortable getting an MRI-I'd want to be sedated before I got in that tube. Lets be real, Shane, they would have needed a MUCH bigger drill bit. Let's be real...if Shane were down there, they would be only rescuing him. He'd have eaten everyone else by day 3 ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,398 #25 October 14, 2010 Quote Let's be real...if Shane were down there, they would be only rescuing him. He'd have eaten everyone else by day 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGNdvKvbxYQ"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
