stevestojan Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 CNN.com is tastefully keeping score on it's front page with a real time chart of "Underground: 33", "Rescued: 0" That aside, its pretty refreshing to see a potential good ending to this story. Fingers crossed for these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 CNN.com is tastefully keeping score on it's front page with a real time chart of "Underground: 33", "Rescued: 0" That aside, its pretty refreshing to see a potential good ending to this story. Fingers crossed for these guys. Maybe they'll put in a "dead" category if something bad happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Wish for the best for them. I hate the idea of people trapped underground like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I'm watching it live on CNN and just saw the rescue capsule enter the cave with the rescuer. Pretty amazing stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Maybe they'll put in a "dead" category if something bad happens. "First rescue worker arrives inside Chilean mine in narrow capsule and is greeted with hugs and handshakes from miners. " The rescue capsule is 22" in diameter. Guessing these guys all lost a ton of weight down there. That seems TINY. Just turned on CNN. There goes the rest of my night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 "First rescue worker arrives inside Chilean mine in narrow capsule and is greeted with hugs and handshakes from miners. " The rescue capsule is 22" in diameter. Guessing these guys all lost a ton of weight down there. That seems TINY. Just turned on CNN. There goes the rest of my night! So wait...now there are 34 guys in the mine?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) So wait...now there are 34 guys in the mine?? Yes, they sent a rescuer down there. I'm guessing to show the miners how to operate the rescue pod. But what's strange is that they just finally rescued one, and sent ANOTHER rescuer down there. Interesting.... Yeah, Im just not getting this. In 10 minutes, there's going to officially be more people down there than started, with one miner already being rescued. Anyone with any guesses as to why they'd send 2 down? Edited October 13, 2010 by stevestojan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Yes, they sent a rescuer down there. I'm guessing to show the miners how to operate the rescue pod. But what's strange is that they just finally rescued one, and sent ANOTHER rescuer down there. Interesting.... Yeah, Im just not getting this. In 10 minutes, there's going to officially be more people down there than started, with one miner already being rescued. Anyone with any guesses as to why they'd send 2 down? The second guy down is a doctor, to determine the weakest ones who will be coming out first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) isn't there a live video feed on the interweb somewhere? (of the camera in mine) Also, the news sites should put "34" down there. Since there 1 has left and 2 entered. Edited October 13, 2010 by jboyst62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 The second guy down is a doctor, to determine the weakest ones who will be coming out first. Thanks. Seems like they got the absolute healthiest man out first - I'm assuming it's under the premise of "if this rescue doesn't work for the healthiest guy, we need to start over because it will never work for someone who's ill". This is just incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Would that Rescue device work with our Football program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveRalph Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 It has long been a dream of mine to own a bar, just so I could put up a sign that says, "WE SERVE MINERS" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 This has been nothing short of amazing. Watching the first miner come out, and his young son breaking into tears, then watching the second come out and lead everyone into a cheer. It's so great to watch such an uplifting story unfold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) Those glasses are Oakley. I have been watching closely. I swear that is the Oakley symbol. That makes these guys the coolest cavemen ever! (In reality, they are probably assembled down the road for $3 and available on local streets for $4) This beats any Bills game this year. Why am I still up watching this?! Edited October 13, 2010 by jboyst62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 The rescue capsule is 22" in diameter. Guessing these guys all lost a ton of weight down there. That seems TINY. It is small, but I think you're thinking of circumference, ie, your waist size. 22" is the diameter across. Grab a tape measure and hold it in front of you and see how wide you are. I know I could fit, it would be tight, but I could get in it. Those glasses are Oakley. I have been watching closely. I swear that is the Oakley symbol. That makes these guys the coolest cavemen ever! (In reality, they are probably assembled down the road for $3 and available on local streets for $4) This beats any Bills game this year. Why am I still up watching this?! They are Oakleys.... $450 sunglasses and a tight squeeze: How trapped Chilean miners will survive their rescue Once they reach the surface, they'll be given $450 donated Oakley sunglasses to protect their eyes from the sunlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) Did anybody hear of the one miner's story... After the accident both his wife and mistress rushed to the site. I bet he wants to be the last one taken up... Is probably eating himself fat so he can't fit in the basket (they said the average American would not fit... They have to be 36" or under on waist size... That is why they were trying to get them to exercise and not eat too much while waiting). Too funny considering how true the story really is... ?? I can just imagine the "caption this photo" contest! Edited October 13, 2010 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Wish for the best for them. I hate the idea of people trapped underground like that. Not if your wife AND mistress were waiting for you at the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Not if your wife AND mistress were waiting for you at the top! Well, he got out a few minutes ago and it was just his mistress. His wife said she wanted nothing to do with the spectacle.The next guy (22) is already on his way up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Well, he got out a few minutes ago and it was just his mistress. His wife said she wanted nothing to do with the spectacle.The next guy (22) is already on his way up. :lol: Thanks for the update... Quite a soap opera! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 (edited) Cheers to the rescued Miners of Chile and all those responsible for getting them all out alive! Cheers to their President - who took command of the situation from the get-go and saw it through. What a fantastic outcome! Edited October 14, 2010 by Nanker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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