ON this date in 1859 - A hot air balloon was used to carry mail for the first time.

John Wise left Lafayette, IN, for New York City with 100 letters.

He had to land after only 27 miles.

Explaining this to the Boyz, suddenly Bun turns to me and says "Little Johnnie should have known; those filled w/ hot air never travel very far..."

Mr. P said, "What about those Fox Radio pundits?"

Bun Man replied "Dudes, those fellas live off their own fumes..."