And make sure you put helium in it when you finish.

[cassiesmom]

Looks and smells pretty fishy now.

Speculation is that it was a publicity stunt of some kind, and the parents were in on it.

The family qualifies as "attention seekers" - been on Wife Swap twice. They are facing a whole lot of questions by the authorities.

I heard a commentary on news radio today that said the father was developing the balloon as an alternative to heavy commuter traffic -- not sure if that is the truth or if the commentator was being facetious, though.

I didn't know you could be on Wife Swap more than once!