Weird but fun travel story 2007

I am a nut for the "Top 10 whatever" stories that come out this time of year. I always check out the top local stories in the Beacon Journal, my favorite 2007 story being that Goodyear is going to stay in Akron-  Hallelujah!

This morning I was checking out the USA Today's weirdest travel stories, most of which are a bit depressing. Stories about drunkards, exasperation, and a bit of cynicism topped the list. Well, because I'm a glass is half-full kind of gal, I found one funny story about a fellow who skirted the airline system entirely and made an "air ship" of his own. Check it out:

"In July, an Oregon man attached 105 large helium balloons to a lawn chair, with plans to fly to Idaho. Almost nine hours and 193 miles later, he touched down in a farmer's field, a tad short of the state line. "It was beautiful — beautiful," lawn-chair pilot Kent Couch told television station KTVZ-TV." USA Today weirdest travel stories, Dec. 29, 2007

Well, I hope you have a happy new year; one filled with joy, hope and a couple of helium balloons. Cheers!

Comments

Happy New Years to my neighbors out at Akron/Canton. Continue the tremendous work you do at your airport. Most airports are jealous of how well you have grown in just a 10 year span, and will continue growing in the future. I have flown it 10+ times in the last couple years, and will continue using it.

Right now my coalition of Airport Supporters are trying to help out the struggling Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. They have done a successful job with flights to Orlando aboard Allegiant Air (ALGT-Nasdaq), but they have not done much since then.

YNG needs to look at how well CAK has done over the years and perhaps take some tips from you guys. You run a very successful operation and should be commended for IT! You earn my award for the best airport in Ohio and the best operation of any government funded operation in the region.

GOOD LUCK IN 2007!

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