Michael Lerwick

Production Agriculture. Family. High school sports junky. All things Wyoming Cowboys.

[Michael Lerwick @michael_lerwick]

I have read about this story over the years. Wild.

[Mark Lambert @sitsio]

Does anyone remember this amazing story? On July 2, 1982, a truck driver from California flew 16,000 feet into the sky in a lawn chair. Larry Walters, 33, from San Pedro, had dreamed of flying his whole life. He bought 42 eight-foot helium weather balloons, tied them to a regular Sears lawn chair, strapped on a parachute, packed a BB gun to pop balloons to descend, a CB radio, sandwiches, and a six-pack of beer.
He expected to float a few hundred feet above his backyard. He cut the rope and shot up like a rocket — to 16,000 feet. He drifted directly into the main approach path for LAX. Two airline pilots radioed the tower: they had just passed a man in a lawn chair holding a gun at 16,000 feet. For 45 minutes, he floated over Los Angeles, freezing cold, too scared to shoot balloons because he might fall. Finally, he started popping balloons one by one and slowly descended.
He landed tangled in power lines in Long Beach, California, causing a blackout. When police arrested him, they asked why he did it. He said, "A man can't just sit around." The FAA fined him $4,000. He became a national folk hero — Lawnchair Larry — and inspired the movie Up.

[Mark Lambert @sitsio]

Does anyone remember this amazing story? On July 2, 1982, a truck driver from California flew 16,000 feet into the sky in a lawn chair. Larry Walters, 33, from San Pedro, had dreamed of flying his whole life. He bought 42 eight-foot helium weather balloons, tied them to a regular Sears lawn chair, strapped on a parachute, packed a BB gun to pop balloons to descend, a CB radio, sandwiches, and a six-pack of beer.
He expected to float a few hundred feet above his backyard. He cut the rope and shot up like a rocket — to 16,000 feet. He drifted directly into the main approach path for LAX. Two airline pilots radioed the tower: they had just passed a man in a lawn chair holding a gun at 16,000 feet. For 45 minutes, he floated over Los Angeles, freezing cold, too scared to shoot balloons because he might fall. Finally, he started popping balloons one by one and slowly descended.
He landed tangled in power lines in Long Beach, California, causing a blackout. When police arrested him, they asked why he did it. He said, "A man can't just sit around." The FAA fined him $4,000. He became a national folk hero — Lawnchair Larry — and inspired the movie Up.

[24MD Team Daum @24MDTeamDaum]

Huge 60-58 win over Atlanta Select for our 16U girls! Haylee Lambert hit 2 freethrows to tie the game and then got an O Board and got fouled to hit 2 more free throws to win the game. Jencie shot lights out and led us with 32 points! Adelia Summer was huge defensively as well. 👏🏼

[Michael Lerwick @michael_lerwick]

Freedom ribeyes! #4thofjuly #freedom #eatbeef

[Chase Garber @Chase_Garber_]

After much thought and consideration I am blessed and excited to announce my commitment to the University of Wyoming. Thank you to everyone who has supported me through this journey. GO POKES‼️‼️
@JaySawvel @CoachTripodi @Coach_SBMoore @CoachChristianT @JamoBrown_ @Austin_Maus

[24MD Team Daum @24MDTeamDaum]

A great connection developing! Aiden Zakaria & Eli Currie! 🏀 #24MDTeamDaum

[Craig 🇺🇸 @CVDmarkets]

The loser of this Iowa/Nebraska basketball game should have to plant Pioneer

[Alex Taylor @alex_m_taylor22]

Trying something new this year.

I'm going through a log of random, old quotes I didn't end up using in stories from the always quoteable Sundance Wicks.

Here's a thread of some good ones this season:

[Michael Lerwick @michael_lerwick]

@CBKimbrell Did you straight sell board to set top and bottom? Buy a short dated put? Or go to your local insurance agent and use LRP? Interesting to know what all tools guys use. Last 2 calf crops we have been using LRP and selling a call to offset price because of time value.

[Michael Lerwick @michael_lerwick]

@narj_15 Wowza!

[Brandon Valdez @valdezbrandon1]

Our 14U’s lost our Vegas opener 66-62 to a good Southern Prospects Elite team. Many lessons learned.
Sam Bailey 16pts, 5rebs
Memphis Sawyer 14pts, 3assts
Connelly Ascherl 9pts, 8rebs
Mason Bibbey 9pts
Cal Richardson 8pts

[Michael Lerwick @michael_lerwick]

@narj_15 Wow. They look great.

[CSC Athletics @csceagles]

#SoarEagles

[24MD Team Daum @24MDTeamDaum]

Excited to have Kenny Lerwick with us this Spring/Summer!

Spring/Summer 2025 ⬇️🏀
🟦#24MDTeamDaum
🟨 Kenny Lerwick
🟦 Pine Bluffs (Wyo)
🟨 Class of 2029

[Wall Street Mav @WallStreetMav]

Is the system broken?

[Brandon Valdez @valdezbrandon1]

A great weekend of play out in Dallas @PGHCircuit for our 17U girls! 4-1 vs good competition! Congrats to @vegahoops & the crew! Well done! #24MDTeamDaum

[Michael Lerwick @michael_lerwick]

@Smithcattleco

[24MD Team Daum @24MDTeamDaum]

Kennedy Davila did a great job of running the offense and knocking down open shots today! She was also tough on defense getting in passing lanes and great on ball defense #24MDTeamDaum

[24MD Team Daum @24MDTeamDaum]

Ramya Green was tough defensively guarding every position today and offensively played inside and outside doing a great job of hitting shots and facilitating to others #24MDTeamDaum

[WyoPreps @wyopreps]

Keaton Mills of Sundance will continue his football career at Chadron State in Nebraska

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