Here it goes! Capsule is in the hole!

[Whoa_Nelly]

Close to being lowered! http://www.cbsnews.com/2718-100_162-730.html?tag=watchnow

fingers x-d!

[Raine]

1. Holding my breath on this

there it goes!

[blondeatlast]

2. Edge of my seat; like the moon landing. nt

[Botany]

3. First sample from the hole

[pinto]

4. So hoping this goes as planned. Best to all - the miners, their families and the rescue teams.

:thumbsup:

[GodlessBiker]

5. Using a suppository?

[Xipe Totec]

13. you'll probably regret this post when you sober up. nt

[blondeatlast]

6. Prayers to all involved. I have to leave, please update. Bookmarking; thanks. nt

[Xipe Totec]

7. We are going to rise 10 meters (30 feet)

translating what I can catch on audio.

Singing (Tonight, we will take them out!)

[Bobbieo]

10. Prayers are with all of them! And the world is watching.

[Whoa_Nelly]

11. The cheering crowd watching the live feed screen there

can only imagine the feelings going on there!

[Xipe Totec]

14. Capsule is up - "open the door"

They are checking the door.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

8. With you twice for this.

:loveya:

[Whoa_Nelly]

9. :-) +1

:loveya: back, SCE!

[Odin2005]

12. Cross your fingers!

[Xipe Totec]

15. Capsule's name is Fenix (Phoenix) nt

[Xipe Totec]

16. Sebastián Piñera, President of Chile is there

[Whoa_Nelly]

17. For a while the whole world can cheer about the same thing

and take the edge off "the other stuff". :)

[napi21]

18. God bless them all. I can't even imagine being in the mostly dark,

terrible temps smelly and very confined area fr that long. I just told my hubby they'd have had me tied up secured i a corner somewhere by now!

[cbdo2007]

19. So did they send a guy down with it this time? Or is this another test?

Should we expect a miner when they bring it back up?

I'm trying my best to follow but putting the kids to bed and stuff.

[Whoa_Nelly]

20. Someone has been sent down

A miner should be coming up

[Xipe Totec]

21. There will be no communication during the transit

That's being explained to President Piñera.

[Whoa_Nelly]

22. But, at least physical condition will be monitored

This is intense! Unprecedented!

[Whoa_Nelly]

24. First rescuer going down!

:woohoo: Manuel Gonzales :woohoo:

[Xipe Totec]

25. Arriba, bravo!

[Xipe Totec]

23. First rescuer being sent down the hole! nt

[Xipe Totec]

27. on his way NOW!

[eShirl]

26. obligatory "That's What She Said" reply

:hide:

[kevinbgoode]

28. omg...this is scary. . .

I cannot imagine being that cramped into something!! I'd have to close my eyes and...and...pretend I was somewhere else...

[nadinbrzezinski]

29. With a FULL salute

it takes huevos to do this. Trust me, I know.

Listening to this while working on other things.

Oh and in some ways this is not that far from a space mission... even if technologically it is to a point a little simpler. But it is that complex.

[Xipe Totec]

30. One of my cousins died on a rescue attempt

In a mining accident in Mexico.

He was the mine superintendent. Went down to rescue an incapacitated crew.

He died, overcome by carbon monoxide.

My youngest son bears his name, in his honor.

Daniel, who was sent to the lion's den.

[nadinbrzezinski]

32. My synpathies

carbon monoxide in confined space is a real problem

He is down!

Sorry if I cry.

[Xipe Totec]

34. On the contrary, he was tested in God's cucible

and found worthy.

He lives in our memories; he is immortal now.

[Xipe Totec]

31. Capsule is down with first rescuer!

Video back from the bottom of the hole!

[Xipe Totec]

33. Rescuer is being greeted by all the miners!

[nadinbrzezinski]

35. ok they are explainng what the Medic will instruct

the miners, on the procedure. They are also explaining the special gear, including the belt to record vitals. He will also explain the order and the full process.

Rough and very fast translation.

[Whoa_Nelly]

36. This is wonderful!

Especially because in this day and age we CAN watch this all happen live!

[nadinbrzezinski]

39. Yep, this has good things

and bad things.

God speed, for those who pray.

[Xipe Totec]

37. Ave, Fenix! Hail, Phoenix!

Ave means bird, and hail at the same time.

[Whoa_Nelly]

38. First miner in capsule

Ready to go to the top! :woohoo:

[nadinbrzezinski]

40. First miner on the way

[Xipe Totec]

41. To those who've mentioned how close the Chilean flag is to the Texas flag...

Here is its...

[Whoa_Nelly]

42. Florencio Avalos!

Yay! First to come up! This is so well-planned...all the care for the miners down below, and for each one as each comes to the top. Wow!

[Whoa_Nelly]

43. Everyone is crying and smiling...

o *sob* this is so beyond cool.

[HopeHoops]

44. That's what SHE said!