I soooo want one of these!

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arkayn Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 14 May 99 Posts: 4438 Credit: 55,006,323 RAC: 0	Message 1144096 - Posted: 22 Aug 2011, 23:01:58 UTC Well at least you know what you finally ordered. ID: 1144096 ·

SciManStev Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 20 Jun 99 Posts: 6662 Credit: 121,090,076 RAC: 0	Message 1144098 - Posted: 22 Aug 2011, 23:07:50 UTC - in response to Message 1144096. Well at least you know what you finally ordered. It's actually the one I wanted, because it is a little smaller. I don't have a massive house, so smaller is good. There is definitly some assembly required. Steve Warning, addicted to SETI crunching! Crunching as a member of GPU Users Group. GPUUG Website ID: 1144098 ·

celttooth Send message Joined: 21 Nov 99 Posts: 26503 Credit: 28,583,098 RAC: 0	Message 1144099 - Posted: 22 Aug 2011, 23:12:58 UTC - in response to Message 1144098. Can you let us know the cost of the gas? Good luck with the build. ID: 1144099 ·

SciManStev Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 20 Jun 99 Posts: 6662 Credit: 121,090,076 RAC: 0	Message 1144111 - Posted: 22 Aug 2011, 23:28:10 UTC - in response to Message 1144099. Can you let us know the cost of the gas? Good luck with the build. Absolutely! It may be a bit, but at least with the fish, I don't have to worry about them being sold out or discontinued. The package says it is for ages 8 and up. I hope to heck I qualify, as this looks like a really cool toy! :D Steve Warning, addicted to SETI crunching! Crunching as a member of GPU Users Group. GPUUG Website ID: 1144111 ·

Carlos Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 9 Jun 99 Posts: 31476 Credit: 57,275,487 RAC: 157	Message 1144115 - Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 0:02:37 UTC To bad you so far away. I have a 80 CF tank. Oh and as for the cost, a pressure tank costs about $65.00 and refilling it costs me about $28. That about 300 10" balloons. A tank usually lasts me about 3 years. You can also buy a throw away tank of helium on line for about $30. ID: 1144115 ·

SciManStev Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 20 Jun 99 Posts: 6662 Credit: 121,090,076 RAC: 0	Message 1144120 - Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 0:08:04 UTC - in response to Message 1144115. To bad you so far away. I have a 80 CF tank. Oh and as for the cost, a pressure tank costs about $65.00 and refilling it costs me about $28. That about 300 10" balloons. A tank usually lasts me about 3 years. You can also buy a throw away tank of helium on line for about $30. That's not bad at all. I am thinking that once I get this thing airborne, I'll take it to work, and have a bit of fun! I could fly it into the varius cubes, and even into offices. It would be a riot out on the manufacturing floor! Kenzie, thank you so much for posting that video! This is going to be fun! Steve Warning, addicted to SETI crunching! Crunching as a member of GPU Users Group. GPUUG Website ID: 1144120 ·

soft^spirit Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6497 Credit: 34,134,168 RAC: 0	Message 1144121 - Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 0:15:25 UTC - in response to Message 1144120. To bad you so far away. I have a 80 CF tank. Oh and as for the cost, a pressure tank costs about $65.00 and refilling it costs me about $28. That about 300 10" balloons. A tank usually lasts me about 3 years. You can also buy a throw away tank of helium on line for about $30. That's not bad at all. I am thinking that once I get this thing airborne, I'll take it to work, and have a bit of fun! I could fly it into the varius cubes, and even into offices. It would be a riot out on the manufacturing floor! Kenzie, thank you so much for posting that video! This is going to be fun! Steve "Why did you leave your last job?" `Well you see, it involved this flying fish.....` Janice ID: 1144121 ·

soft^spirit Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6497 Credit: 34,134,168 RAC: 0	Message 1144148 - Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 1:59:48 UTC Steve... it keeps coming to mind, so I have to say it.. when balancing between slightly boyant vs slightly heavy, please err on the side of heavy... especially if you take it outdoors? I would hate to see a change in levitation caused by slightly warmed gasses take it into the air beyond remote reach.. Janice ID: 1144148 ·

SciManStev Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 20 Jun 99 Posts: 6662 Credit: 121,090,076 RAC: 0	Message 1144174 - Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 3:17:57 UTC - in response to Message 1144148. Steve... it keeps coming to mind, so I have to say it.. when balancing between slightly boyant vs slightly heavy, please err on the side of heavy... especially if you take it outdoors? I would hate to see a change in levitation caused by slightly warmed gasses take it into the air beyond remote reach.. It says in the directions two things. First, never use it outside, and second, use undiluted helium. That fish will never see out of doors. In a way, it will be in worse danger with the kitties. Steve Warning, addicted to SETI crunching! Crunching as a member of GPU Users Group. GPUUG Website ID: 1144174 ·

soft^spirit Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6497 Credit: 34,134,168 RAC: 0	Message 1144175 - Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 3:24:02 UTC - in response to Message 1144174. Steve... it keeps coming to mind, so I have to say it.. when balancing between slightly boyant vs slightly heavy, please err on the side of heavy... especially if you take it outdoors? I would hate to see a change in levitation caused by slightly warmed gasses take it into the air beyond remote reach.. It says in the directions two things. First, never use it outside, and second, use undiluted helium. That fish will never see out of doors. In a way, it will be in worse danger with the kitties. Steve most of that you can patch. For storage remove putty(silly putty I presume?) and store on ceiling, away from ceiling fans? Janice ID: 1144175 ·

SciManStev Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 20 Jun 99 Posts: 6662 Credit: 121,090,076 RAC: 0	Message 1144247 - Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 9:54:03 UTC I was just thinking that if I did take it outside, I could tether it with a light line fishing pole, and walk it arouind the neighborhood..... Steve Warning, addicted to SETI crunching! Crunching as a member of GPU Users Group. GPUUG Website ID: 1144247 ·

Uli Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 10923 Credit: 5,996,015 RAC: 1	Message 1144253 - Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 10:41:58 UTC You could Steve, just don't hit a powerline. Pluto will always be a planet to me. Seti Ambassador Not to late to order an Anni Shirt ID: 1144253 ·

SciManStev Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 20 Jun 99 Posts: 6662 Credit: 121,090,076 RAC: 0	Message 1144262 - Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 11:20:40 UTC I'm at work now, but I just broke down and bought a $20 tank of helium designed for Air Swimmers at Toys Are Us. I have to print out the 2 emails at home, and carry them to the store, which is about 15 miles from my house. I'll print the emails tonight, and pick up the helium tomorrow night on the way home from work. Sweet! Steve Warning, addicted to SETI crunching! Crunching as a member of GPU Users Group. GPUUG Website ID: 1144262 ·

Uli Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 10923 Credit: 5,996,015 RAC: 1	Message 1144267 - Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 11:41:06 UTC Pluto will always be a planet to me. Seti Ambassador Not to late to order an Anni Shirt ID: 1144267 ·

Uli Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 10923 Credit: 5,996,015 RAC: 1	Message 1144277 - Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 12:13:47 UTC Pluto will always be a planet to me. Seti Ambassador Not to late to order an Anni Shirt ID: 1144277 ·

soft^spirit Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6497 Credit: 34,134,168 RAC: 0	Message 1144281 - Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 12:38:15 UTC - in response to Message 1144277. Does that feel good when you stop? Janice ID: 1144281 ·

OzzFan Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 9 Apr 02 Posts: 15691 Credit: 84,761,841 RAC: 28	Message 1144287 - Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 13:44:43 UTC - in response to Message 1144281. Does that feel good when you stop? O.O ID: 1144287 ·

celttooth Send message Joined: 21 Nov 99 Posts: 26503 Credit: 28,583,098 RAC: 0	Message 1144375 - Posted: 23 Aug 2011, 23:16:20 UTC - in response to Message 1144287. Yes! ID: 1144375 ·

SciManStev Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 20 Jun 99 Posts: 6662 Credit: 121,090,076 RAC: 0	Message 1144391 - Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 0:26:59 UTC After I ordered the helium, I got an email saying they were out of stock. I stopped at the Manchester Toys Are Us after work, and they had the helium. I was all happy until I had a chance to read the package later. The tank is not refillable. Rats. At least at the rate I will be using it, it should last a year or more. I didn't get a chance to assemble the fish, but I hope to tomorrow. Toys Are Us actually had the Air Swimmers right there in stock, but for $10 more. The way I see it is when I do have to buy more helium in a year or so, I will already have the correct nozzle to be able to fill the fish. Steve Warning, addicted to SETI crunching! Crunching as a member of GPU Users Group. GPUUG Website ID: 1144391 ·

The Simonator Send message Joined: 18 Nov 04 Posts: 5700 Credit: 3,855,702 RAC: 50	Message 1144713 - Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 22:04:47 UTC - in response to Message 1144247. I was just thinking that if I did take it outside, I could tether it with a light line fishing pole, and walk it arouind the neighborhood..... Steve Oooooh, do they make one that glows in the dark? Ideas are forming Life on earth is the global equivalent of not storing things in the fridge. ID: 1144713 ·

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