US man Kent Couch has flown 200 miles across the Oregon desert in an armchair (surely a couch would have been more appropriate, given his name?) held aloft by helium filled balloons.

And they call us Brits eccentric! I guess the silly season is starting early this year. I especially enjoyed his wife’s comments, however:

“Oh, I just wanna make sure he’s safe and… nothing… happens up there… and hopefully nothing will…”

Was I the only one who didn’t find her in the least bit convincing?

8 Responses to “Come Fly with Me. (No Thanks!)”

  1. David Llewellyn Says:

    I’m with you on the Couch/couch issue, though I guess that may have needed more balloons. Personally I’m just a little disappointed in myself for not even knowing there was a desert in Oregon. There’s a state that need to raise its profile, clearly.

  2. Gary Murning Says:


    I’m with you on the Couch/couch issue, though I guess that may have needed more balloons.

    Another thought has just occurred to me. His first name is Kent. Maybe it was a Kent recliner!

  3. Andrew Says:

    Darn someone beat me to that adventure. *crosses off list*

  4. Gary Murning Says:

    You could always try flying across the English Channel on a toilet, Andrew! Handy if things got a bit scary ;)

  5. Lottie Says:

    His wife looked like she could barely refrain from rolling her eyes. lol

  6. Gary Murning Says:

    You just know she’s been checking the insurance policy, just in case, don’t you?

  7. Andrew Says:

    Insurance salesperson: So what does your husband do again?
    Wife:He is a pilot.
    Insurance salesperson:What does he fly?
    Wife:errr


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