Nik Wallenda's walk across the Grand Canyon tonight...

[NYadgal]

Nik Wallenda's walk across the Grand Canyon tonight...#1

Posted: 6/23/13 at 7:08pm

Will you be watching?

(There will be a 10-second delay, for obvious reasons).

I am so curious, but know that I won't be able to bear watching...

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[NYadgal]

Nik Wallenda's walk across the Grand Canyon tonight...#2

Posted: 6/23/13 at 7:11pm

ps - yes. I know it's not technically the Grand Canyon. It's a more remote part of the park. But,... still.

Gotta admire a man and his dreams.

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[~tiny~]

Nik Wallenda's walk across the Grand Canyon tonight...#2

Posted: 6/23/13 at 8:04pm

Last nite's "prequel" of other stunts and the technology involved was truly amazing. I still think this family is nuts for generations, having lost so many relatives from these treacherous stunts. I understand the show must go on thing, and the legacy of the great grandfather, but how can any mother and father, esp with young children risk their lives this way?? Just don't get it....

"Anyone who isn't confused really doesn't understand the situation" ~~ Edward R. Murrow

[Jane2]

Nik Wallenda's walk across the Grand Canyon tonight...#3

Posted: 6/23/13 at 8:25pm

I don't understand it either, and I can't watch.

<-----I'M TOTES ROLLING MY EYES

[~tiny~]

Nik Wallenda's walk across the Grand Canyon tonight...#4

Posted: 6/23/13 at 9:14pm

oy -the stress of watching this is sending MY blood pressure thru the roof...this is as mind boggling as last yrs' Niagra Falls stunt. THAT was amazing..where do they get cameramen to do these things. almost as dangerous, I would say.

"Anyone who isn't confused really doesn't understand the situation" ~~ Edward R. Murrow

[~tiny~]

Nik Wallenda's walk across the Grand Canyon tonight...#5

Posted: 6/23/13 at 9:37pm

I don't think jesus has anything to do with this - but, hey..ok.....whatever.....

"Anyone who isn't confused really doesn't understand the situation" ~~ Edward R. Murrow

[CapnHook]

Nik Wallenda's walk across the Grand Canyon tonight...#6

Posted: 6/23/13 at 9:57pm

Is this on TV somewhere?

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

[Liza's Headband]

Nik Wallenda's walk across the Grand Canyon tonight...#7

Posted: 6/23/13 at 10:05pm

It was broadcast on the Discovery Channel at 8:00. I haven't seen any news updates since 8:00 so I'm assuming all went well?

[broadway guy]

Nik Wallenda's walk across the Grand Canyon tonight...#8

Posted: 6/23/13 at 10:15pm

Nik is very famous in the Circus world. He knows exactly what he is doing and this probably isn't very hard for him.

[~tiny~]

Nik Wallenda's walk across the Grand Canyon tonight...#9

Posted: 6/23/13 at 10:15pm

he just finished. yes, ALIVE. It's on Discovery CH right now., He's being interviewed.

"Anyone who isn't confused really doesn't understand the situation" ~~ Edward R. Murrow

[jackieoh]

Nik Wallenda's walk across the Grand Canyon tonight...#10

Posted: 6/23/13 at 10:23pm

I think it's reckless and stupid but I'm glad to hear he made it.

[broadway guy]

Nik Wallenda's walk across the Grand Canyon tonight...#11

Posted: 6/23/13 at 10:27pm

Most professionals use A net or a harness when doing something like this in a show but I agree it is a bit reckless. He is a master at what he does and knows what he is doing but still.

[~tiny~]

Nik Wallenda's walk across the Grand Canyon tonight...#12

Posted: 6/23/13 at 10:41pm

and his young kids are there to possibly watch their fathers' death in person?????? Yeah - really questionable.....

"Anyone who isn't confused really doesn't understand the situation" ~~ Edward R. Murrow

[StockardFan]

Nik Wallenda's walk across the Grand Canyon tonight...#13

Posted: 6/24/13 at 12:52pm

I watched the Niagara Falls thing, but only saw the end of last night's. He didn't have a net or tether or anything last night.....ugh. Even though there is a delay on TV, his kids are right there live. Can you imagine the horror if he fell? I think they're nuts.

KFTC!!!!!

[SNAFU]

Nik Wallenda's walk across the Grand Canyon tonight...#14

Posted: 6/24/13 at 1:05pm

He says he wants to walk between the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building… Yeah like NYC is going to let that happen! Imagine the liability!

Those Blocked: SueStorm. N2N Nate. Good riddence to stupid! Rad-Z, shill begone!