JBN Balloonist Fails

Balloonist Crossing Attempt Failed

Lardgo, Fl. Balloon Enthusiast Steve Fossetti, famous for his numerous attempts to fly a balloon around the world, surprisingly failed at his attempt to cross Ulmerton road today. Earlier this year Fossetti claimed to circumnavigate the globe when in fact he made a small circle around the south pole. “After my success of circling the globe I was looking for another challenge" Fossetti said of his recent claim to fame for being the first human ever to cross Ulmerton road in a hot air balloon. Earlier this year a turkey crossed the road without incident. Of course the turkey trotted across Umerton road and even though she wasn't in a balloon , none the less , it was quite a feat for a turkey. At least that turkey made it across. Fossetti has scheduled another attempt during the Thanksgiving holiday and says he plans to take a turkey in the gondola with him for good luck. "That turkey's made it across and " say's Fossetti " I will too". Believe it or not, Guinness's World Records set the criteria for the road crossing. Unlike his world flight, where he only had to land where he took off, it was specifically stated he must start at one side of the street and end at the other. Initially Fossetti had claimed victory for the Ulmerton road crossing as he took off at landed in the same spot. But Guinness officials pointed out the facts. Fossetti says his reattempt will occur the day before Thanksgiving ." It's a weight issue" Fossetti told reporters. Fossetti, financially strap from previous hot air endeavors, was forced to use a borrowed balloon from a local Toyota dealership. Methane from the Solid Waste Operation Plant was used to fill the balloon. After Fossetti entered the gondola the ballast was released. The balloon rose 3 feet and with a loud Fart sound the balloon return to the ground and resembled a large whoopee cushion that not only sounded like a loud fart but smelled like one too.