boyfriday Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I've just read that the escape capsule is ony 22" wide..if there were any Sheffield lads down there, they'd be staying down there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncocker Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 That's nice dear. Another cup of cocoa? you are a card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppins Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Oh yes....we need International Rescue. They brought in..dare I say it, an American to operate the drill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj.scuba Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 They are going to winch people up in that little shuttle type cage, its got to be due for a sad ending If the life can kick you in the nutts it will. I say about 4 will make it but cave the lot in on the others. One of them will do something stupid like strike a match on the wall on the way up to have a quick relieved ciggy. Don't go tempting fate hard2miss, let's just all live in hope (not the place in the Peak District). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyfriday Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 They brought in..dare I say it, an American to operate the drill ..he was probably a dentist used to dealing with extra large orifices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleyman Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 The actual lift time for each man will be around 15-20 minutes or so. They will be equipped with oxygen masks, heart monitors, blood pressure monitors and a phone to contact those on the surface. They will have to wear specially made dark glasses for awhile as their eyes need to adjust to the sudden brighteness. God bless em and enjoy being reunited with your familes once more This operation will without a doubt be completely succesful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleyman Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 They brought in..dare I say it, an American to operate the drill The men in charge of the drilling operation were flown in from Afganistan where they were working on drilling wells for the US army and a team from NASA were on site to help the men deal psychologically with the strain of being in a claustrophobic situation along with being isolated, similar to what astronauts experience. Yep, the Americans were there as usual whenever help is needed but dont tell that to some of the SF members. It might ruin their day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Have you seen the capsule? The definition of claustrophobia! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-11518015 tbh after being trapped underground for a couple of months, the capsules the least of their worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyfriday Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 tbh after being trapped underground for a couple of months, the capsules the least of their worries ..yes, you're right I think even my various phobias would be cured on that journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppins Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Lot of jealousy going on above ground with family's fighting to talk to the media , some claiming to be close relatives but haven't seen them in years, everyones thinking money now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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