PLFKING

Somebody told me you were adequate with a camera. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

You sounded believable at the time. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

Raeford and Carolina Sky Sports are both close to 95. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

If I close my eyes, it's almost as if Jess is back...(of course, it's harder to read that way too....). And there's no "a" in definately, or in definatly either....or indefinately either. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

I did S/L because I wanted to do my first jump on my own (with no one strapped to me or hanging on to me). I've always had a fear of heights, and I wanted to see if I would actually jump when it was time to go. Of course, I also went into it thinking I'd only jump one time. Had I known I'd want to continue, I probably would have opted for AFF. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

"Blow Up Sheep"....."Rear-ended Again" "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

My sorrow is mitigated only by the fact that at least OSU didn't win the confeence championship....AND the fact that they can only beat us by sheer luck. Although I do hope they get an at-large BCS bid.....two bids from the Big Ten would prove it's the toughest conference around. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

You're really only 34 ? Day-um. Well....happy birthday, bud. I hope the next 34 aren't as hard on you. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

I was trying to remember the name of that today....that story really struck me. The thing I like about King is that he makes you challange your own beliefs and perceptions, and think. Sure, reading about possessed cars, killer clowns, and vampires is fun and entertaining, but so many of his other tales could sooooo happen, and he can put ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances and make you wonder how you would react in the same environment. Events such as those in "The Woman In The Room" and "Secret Window, Secret Garden" have already occured. I could see "The Long Walk" becoming a reality , even within the next few generations....I know damn well you could find 100 people right now who would risk their lives to out-walk 99 others for a chance to win anything they want for the rest of their lives, and there's already a huge market out there for reality TV....throw in the right political mindset of the folks who could allow it to happen, and there you go. I could even see "The Jaunt" happening in the next 2-300 years, and even "From a Buick 8", which would just be the same teleportation except on a grander scale. But the thought that grabbed me the most was his ruminations at the end of "The Gunslinger", when he talks of the possibility of a conveyance carrying you in suspended animation for thousands of years at light-speed, and you awaken to find yourself approaching a great wall like the inside of an eggshell, and you crash through to find that your whole universe existed in an egg on a blade of grass, and that there was another universe far more expansive than yours. I'm not saying I neccesarily believe that to be true, but then again, who's to say it's not ? As far as I know, nobody's ever found the end of the universe. I'm not a fan of science fiction, but I think on that a few times a year. And I think that's what makes a great writer......that you keep revisiting the thoughts they put into your head. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

The Wolverines are all about tradition, excellence, and class....OSU has tradition, but not much else. But still the greatest rivalry of them all. They've played each other every year since 1918, and they've met in the last game of the year for the last 71 years.....lots of time to build up a thorough hatred of each other. The great Grantland Rice penned this in the 1920s....let me share it with you. See if you notice the resemblence between ancient history and the modern day -- "I remember the stand at Thermopylae The Greek Guard made one day; I remember the legions that Caesar used To shatter the Gallic sway; And I remember across the years Two banners that crowned the crest, When Yale was king of the conquered East, And Michigan ruled the West. At night in my humble den I dream Of the glories that used to be - Of Hannibal taking the Alpine Trail, Of Drake on the open sea; And then I wander the ancient ways To dream a dream I love the best, When Yale was king of the conquered East, And Michigan ruled the West." And the beat goes on. GO BLUE ! Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

I knew I'd finally find one redeeming quality about you evenutally.

Happy birthday, cap'n. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

Three fat elves and a partially-eaten reindeer. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

I've seen that video maybe 20 times over the years, and I still bust out laughing every time that guy says "Where the fuck's he GOING ??" Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

I worry about you down there creeping up on those sleeping lions. Be careful. I know it's just a game to you, but it pisses them off. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

I'm only 2 states away, and I didn't hear it either......she's obviously getting more subdued as she ages.

Fixed the typo. Happy home ownership ! Nice digs.....only problem I see is that there's no over-the-garage apartment for Seth to grow old and surly in. I guess you can add one as part of the renovations. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

Well, he is from Columbus....enough said. ....and from all his friends here at dz.com, thanks for keeping an eye on him. We keep thinking he's old enough to take care of himself, and he keeps proving us wrong.

Yep...that would have gotten my attention.

Wow....20,000 posts AND 1000 jumps milestones in the same year ? You go, girl.....congrats. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

I'm not in the habit of looking over my shoulder while in a crowd of 50,000.....just how long WERE you stalking me ? I thought you had a girlfriend ? And you are the absolute WORST ambassador of BASE jumping. When I covered up the 'Dropzone.com' on my shirt and asked whuffo questions of the other two groups I saw packing, they were most considerate, patient, and accomodating with their answers.....not surly and openly hostile like you were. Also, you never told me how fast you go back up after you pull.....slacker. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

I was thinking the same. These may be "classic" only to me, but I'd submit 'The Glory And The Dream' by William Manchester, and 'The Frontiersmen' by Allan W. Eckert. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

Fixed it for ya. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

Cool pics. One item on my "life's things-to-do" list is to cage dive with the whites off Gansbaah (sp?), S. Africa. Not sure if I'll ever grow the balls to do it, though. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."

Because these unknowing fools in the South think that the ACC and SEC are the epitome of football, when every REAL fan knows that the Big Ten has always been the toughest conference. No, they were those big, mean Florida roaches. I'm pretty sure they sexually molested your cat too. The only word I understood was "Pringles can". Yeah....like YOU have a mind. Be real, dude. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all."