I didn't catch the event until about ten minutes before he left the capsule and when he actually jumped I almost screamed. He fell out of sight so fast I just sat there with my mouth hanging open going "Holy freaking snap!!!"
To fall so far and so fast and then to land lightly on his feet like that at the end....
That was truly awesome.
Felix, wherever you are right now.... you are my hero.
I just watched Felix's freefall (this is a great video here), on the late news and like you found myself sitting in disbelief - he is quite a character. I have watched other jumps he has done and often wondered if he has nine lives!
ReplyDeleteWhat a way to leave a mark - even Nasa sent a Twitter to Felix, congratulating him on the success of his jump.
Jenny- That whole thing just scared the snap out of me. Not a big fan of heights. But he is definitely a hero in my book!
DeleteI had a dream that I went skydiving. Does that count for anything?
ReplyDeleteBryan- You might get the record for the lowest jump ever. Have you checked the record books?
DeleteI bow down in the presence of his awesomeness!! I only jumped from 10,000 feet and broke my tailbone on the landing. This dude jumps from 23 MILES and lands ON HIS FEET!!! I agree...he's my new hero!
ReplyDeletePeggy Sue- Wasn't that an incredible landing? I would have landed and bounced, as I would have been in the fetal position all the way down.
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