funkychunkymonkey
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LOL LOL You don't want to know. LOL
I wanna know.
LOL LOL You don't want to know. LOL
I'm seeing some *bigger* guys down in the mine. I hope they don't have any problems getting those guys out!
They had measurements before the pod was built. They have compression suits to assist as well. I can't imagine riding in that pod thing! Thank God for the rescuers who are risking their lives to help free these men.



I probably missed it but approximately how long does it take for the capsule to get to the top?
That is three now? Wow, I watched it on the ABC live feed. This is amazing.
I hope that none of them have a problem with claustrophobia. I guess that you wouldn't if you're a miner though.
I probably missed it but approximately how long does it take for the capsule to get to the top?
That would be one nerve-wracking 17 minutes!I think they said about 17 minutes.
I felt that way when I saw the last miner. I think that this is truly a miracle.I live in an area where the mines used to be underground. I've often been told that if you are claustrophobic you weren't a miner. LOL Even their trip up in that tube might not even be all that traumatic for them...the rides into the mines here are in small cramped elevators where you can see the rock wall as you pass it on your way down.
It appears to be taking approx 15 mins from *liftoff* in the mine to emerging at the top. But the entire process seems to be more like a little more than half hour/45 minutes between men, what with suiting up and getting the capsule back down into the mine.
I cry each time one comes out. Not sure I'll have enough tears for 29 more times! LOL Those families must be crazy happy!!!
I feel as if I am watching a miracle live on television. My prayers are with them all. I do hope each and every miner makes it to the surface healthy.
bedtime. Im turing this this off! I swear no more watching.
I'm not going to make it for the 4th one, gotta get to sleep. I pray that when I wake up they will still be coming up as great as they are now.

This is amazing. Not really even able to put into words how amazing this is. Just wow!
