The dropzone.com night crew

[MF42 0]

Earlier tonight I was finishing up some work on an a plane outside on the darkest corner of the ramp, when a slight movement caught my eye. It was a coyote, watching me from about 30 yards away. She sat still for several minutes, eyes and ears focused right on me. I don't know why.

I tried making some polite conversation as I closed up the engine cowling and packed away my tools. I mentioned what a pleasant night it was, and how bright the moonrise looked. I asked after the health of her cubs, because her teats were full. She made no reply, only swiveled an ear occasionally or sniffed at the air.

She exhibited a poise that seemed somehow very much un-doglike; a blend of calm and alert, a self-assurance that most people wish they could pull off. I can see why Coyote has had so many stories told about him down the centuries.

"Excuse me, Mrs. Coyote. I'll be right back." I stepped inside the plane to collect some paperwork. When I came back out, she still hadn't moved. She continued to watch interestedly as I gathered up my things. What was she learning from me, I wonder?

"Well, I'm done here, Mrs. Coyote. Have a good night, and good hunting." I started to walk away.

"Yip," she said, and vanished into the night.

Matt

[MF42 0]

So I go away for a little while, and the night crew just lets this thread die?!

I'm very disappointed.

Matt

[freeflir29 0]

I'm sorry..........I have been slacking in my posting duties over the past few months.

[monkycndo 0]

I guess I will be joining for a while. With the bum leg, I wake up at least once each night when the meds wear off. And they just did.

50 donations so far. Give it a try.

You know you want to spank it
Jump an Infinity

[freeflir29 0]

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I wake up at least once each night when the meds wear off. And they just did.

Have a perc and a beer. You'll be out again in no time.

[mnealtx 0]

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I wake up at least once each night when the meds wear off. And they just did.

Have a perc and a beer. You'll be out again in no time.

Is that like a Coke and a smile?

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
POPS 9708 , SCR 14706

[Lindercles 0]

A power nap is when you sleep on someone who's weaker than you.

A mobile home with a flat tire is a home.

How fast does a zebra have to run before it looks grey?

They call it "fishing" but they should call it what it really is, "tricking and killing."

Hiking is just walking where it's ok to pee. Sometimes old people hike by mistake.

"Hot potato" is a very different game when the people playing are starving. Then it's more like "my potato."

It's very easy to turn a toy into an adult toy. Location, location, location.

[MF42 0]

A question concerning zombie attacks:

How does cold weather affect zombies? Do they freeze solid? Or does the cold not affect them much since they're usually at room temperature anyway?

Matt

[MF42 0]

Firefly was a great TV show, one of the very very few. Everybody stop what you're doing, go someplace that's open all night and sells DVDs, buy the box set for about $20, and watch all the episodes tonight and tomorrow. You'll thank me.

Serenity was a pretty good movie, too. Probably the best ever movie based on a canceled TV show.

Matt

[Squeak 17]

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Firefly was a great TV show, one of the very very few. Everybody stop what you're doing, go someplace that's open all night and sells DVDs, buy the box set for about $20, and watch all the episodes tonight and tomorrow. You'll thank me.

Serenity was a pretty good movie, too. Probably the best ever movie based on a canceled TV show.

Or visit Bit Torrent

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

[Lindercles 0]

I'm going to do a study about the effects of insomnia on one's efficiency at work.


As soon as I can muster the energy to do it.

[popsjumper 2]

Insomnia is easily fixed...just go to a staff meeting.

I once woke up with a VP standing behind me with his hands on the back of my chair and still talking.

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239

[Lindercles 0]

I love it when you show up late to work and a coworker says "Oh, I was looking for you this morning," and you know what they really mean is "I noticed you were late, and if I were your boss your ass would be mine."

[popsjumper 2]

I had one that would GO to the bos and say, "Have you seen Andy this morning?"

Fortunately, my boss was one to have fun with it and would often reply, "Why yes! He's here. He's been looking for YOU."

What the dummy never understood was that I had been friends with the boss for over 20 years...WAY before we started at the company.

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239

[Samurai136 0]

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Firefly was a great TV show, one of the very very few. Everybody stop what you're doing, go someplace that's open all night and sells DVDs, buy the box set for about $20, and watch all the episodes tonight and tomorrow. You'll thank me.

Serenity was a pretty good movie, too. Probably the best ever movie based on a canceled TV show.

Already Done. Firefly rocks!

I prefer Adult Swim, National Geographic, or The Weather Channel for late night viewing.

The WC always puts me to sleep...

"Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian
Ken

[Samurai136 0]

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I had one that would GO to the bos and say, "Have you seen Andy this morning?"

Fortunately, my boss was one to have fun with it and would often reply, "Why yes! He's here. He's been looking for YOU."

What the dummy never understood was that I had been friends with the boss for over 20 years...WAY before we started at the company.

I have a few characters at work that will ask, "Where's Jon?"

My response, "... well, it's 10 minutes into the shift. Jon already has all his reports printed and is out in the warehouse working. "

"Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian
Ken

[Lindercles 0]

I have a feeling I'll be spending most of the day tomorrow with my office door closed.

[yardhippie 0]

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...is sadly lacking.
makes me embarassed to be an insomniac

Im bringing this one back. I should be passed out by now. Yet Im not tired at all.

Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD
"What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me
"Anything you want." ~ female skydiver
Mohoso Rodriguez #865

[Lindercles 0]

It's about fucking time something happened around here at night. Slackers.

[wildcard451 0]

You know I'm here...

[micduran 0]

It is way beyond my bed time. I should drink Grand Marnier more often.

Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours.

[porpoishead 8]

wassup, im about seven in to a 12pk of john waynes

if you want a friend feed any animal
Perry Farrell

[Lindercles 0]

Here's a fun one for you:

You: Hi, I'm micduran

Me: Hi, I'm lindercles

You: Oh yeah, you blow fire.

Me: And you drink!

[yardhippie 0]

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It is way beyond my bed time. I should drink Grand Marnier more often.

Yes you should, oh, and hang out with me, but that'll get us both hung over.

Im doin the best i can here!

Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD
"What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me
"Anything you want." ~ female skydiver
Mohoso Rodriguez #865

[denete 3]

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A question concerning zombie attacks:

How does cold weather affect zombies? Do they freeze solid? Or does the cold not affect them much since they're usually at room temperature anyway?

I've actually got a book called "The ZOMBIE Survival Guide - Complete Protection from the Living Dead".

From page 112: "Tundra - This subarctic environment is the most human-friendsly on earth. Long winter nights are safe for travel, as the extremely low temperatures freeze zombies in their tracks. The long summer days put sight-dependent humans on equal parity with their omnisensed, undead pursuers. This allows for more time spent on the go. Ironically, this subarctic twilight has also proven to aid in deeper, more relaxed sleep. Escapees bedding down for the "night" have consistently reported the ability to truly rest without the fear of a putrid mob rushing at them from out of the darkness."

From page 135: "Tundra - One potential danger, not experienced in other environments, is that of a multigenerational outbreak. Because of cold weather's preservative ability, zombies may remain frozen for decades. When thawed, they will join the ranks of the recently reanimated and, in some cases, can re-infect an entire area. Frozen tundra, more than any other environment, requires not only a tireless search but a heightened alert status during the next year's spring thaw."

- David

SCR #14809

"our attitude is the thing most capable of keeping us safe"
(look, grab, look, grab, peel, punch, punch, arch)