Gus Richlen Was Wrong
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Post by Gus Richlen Was Wrong on Nov 20, 2018 21:32:40 GMT -5
Because of high winds forecast for downtown New York on Thursday according to CBS New York. Balloons are grounded for safety when winds reach a sustained speed of 23 mph with gusts of 34. The prediction is sustained winds of 22 with gusts of 33.
Would be a shame considering how big a deal the parade and the balloons are every year and with a major debut in Goku (in Super Saiyan Blue form), several anniversaries including Ronald McDonald (25th consecutive appearance) and the classic Red Power Ranger (honoring the 25th anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise in America), plus all the other balloons that we look forward to every year.
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Post by zrowsdower on Nov 20, 2018 22:03:02 GMT -5
Haven't watched the parade in years but I guess that would be unfortunate if that happens
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Post by Milkman Norm on Nov 20, 2018 22:56:10 GMT -5
Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to hear AL Rocker's terrible balloon jokes.
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Post by Sponsored by Groose Wipes on Nov 21, 2018 0:36:01 GMT -5
Those balloons are not cheap either, especially with inflation.  |
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Post by burdette25159 on Nov 21, 2018 0:42:17 GMT -5
If they are grounded, would the floats be invited to the Tournament of Roses Parade?
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Post by No Longer a Produceman on Nov 21, 2018 0:44:09 GMT -5
Those balloons are not cheap either, especially with inflation.  |
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Post by 4TheGlory on Nov 21, 2018 0:47:32 GMT -5
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Post by Futureraven: Beelzebruv on Nov 21, 2018 5:01:49 GMT -5
Let's see if we can get Ronda Rousey complaining about #MillenialBalloons that can't take a little wind, just on the ground with their avacado toast and free trade helium.
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Post by Sephiroth on Nov 21, 2018 10:34:20 GMT -5
I actually know the guy who is going to be Raphael on the ninja turtle float
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Post by burdette25159 on Nov 21, 2018 16:02:38 GMT -5
Should Macys do an Christmas Day parade for the balloons as sort of a make good should the balloons be grounded? There is also an certin big wrestling event in early April taking place (although not in NYC proper but in the Meadowlands in MetLife Stadium) that would put the balloons to good parade use (if they can't get to the Tournament of Roses Parade)
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Gus Richlen Was Wrong
Patti Mayonnaise
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Post by Gus Richlen Was Wrong on Nov 22, 2018 11:01:34 GMT -5
And the winds have been rough but not enough to affect the parade though it does seem the balloons are a bit lower than normal as a precaution.
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Post by Cyno on Nov 22, 2018 11:53:20 GMT -5
Yeah, the balloons are lower than usual. My parents also noticed it.
It was neat seeing a Goku balloon in his Super Saiyan Blue form on that note.
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Post by Joe Neglia on Nov 22, 2018 12:55:09 GMT -5
It was neat seeing a Goku balloon in his Super Saiyan Blue form on that note. Because nothing says "Thanksgiving" more than Dragonball. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2018 13:18:04 GMT -5
Maybe it's just me, but haven't they been saying this (high winds expected, balloons may be grounded) for the past 10 or so years?
I think it's a ploy to get more people to watch the parade.
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Post by mrtuesday on Nov 22, 2018 14:17:20 GMT -5
Never forget...
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