Ducks could have saved your dream.

This particular entry is intended mostly for Mr. Michel Fournier but I am sure everyone will be able to benefit from the wisdom within.

You all might not think you know Mr. Fournier but you do. He is the visionary who was going to attempt to set a world record by recording the highest parachute leap ever. He was going to jump from a balloon that was 25 miles in the air. It would have been incredible. What a story he would have had and I would have listened with rapt attention as I also aspire to heavenly heights!

Alas, Mr. Fournier wasn't able to realize his dream. His balloon got away without him in it. How sad he must have been for this to happen. Perhaps he shed some tears. I would have, had it been me.

Mr. Fournier, ducks could have saved your dream. If you had befriended ducks (in great quantities) they would have been at your disposal to take off and fetch your wayward balloon. They would have ferried it back to earth safely in their beaks so that you could try again at another time.

Michel, gather ducks around you. You never know when we can be of assistance. There isn't much we won't do for our friends.

I am confident that you will be able to make your great lead successfully one day soon. When you do, I will be waiting to hear what the earth looks like from 25 miles up.