marcandalysse

what the heck are you doing there? Tourism or work? marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

There are a number of what I call 'Hippie Retirement Communes'....some very hidden, very cool spots around the Rocky Mtns.... "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

When Rubber Soul came out, they looked kinda scraggly....But when I opened up Sgt Peppers and saw them with those mustaches, now that was cool! I think that was one of the first to have a center gatefold, and the first to have the lyrics printed on the cover... Soon to follow was Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Cream, Moby Grape, Quicksilver's Messenger Service, Country Joe and the Fish...what an awesome summer! I was too young to participate in the 'summer of love' but once out of high school tried to make up for lost time....heheheh! mp "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

The more jumps you do the less you will notice the butterflies in the stomach mode. As you learn to manuver in the air, your muscle memory and familiarity with what you are doing will allow you to expand your awareness of your surroundings. That is the opposite of your fear. It is a growing into awareness. And that's alot safer, seeing what is happening behind you and on the other side of the formation, where everyone is situated at breakoff, tracking, opening and approach..... I like skydiving for the sense of accomplishment I get when I improve my skills and my awareness. Instead of sitting on a meditation pillow for a day, I get it all into a 60 second or so freefall.... just have fun and keep learning, keep building your skills and keep your eyes open. Get a good coach and there you go! marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

PUTZ!! Que sujeira! I did a paraglide from that ramp last year. All the tandem masters seemed to have it together safety wise...but ya never know....I am surprised to see him using a round canopy....no control there either.... Let us know the outcome for the poor participant when you hear.... abs, marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

No rain in Tallahassee....maybe this weekend finally mp "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

I never can get a good answer about the difference between DVD-R and DVD+R.... marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

you won't be laughing when he tries to jump off the roof instead of his bed! "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

In Japan, everyone has their own 'survival bag' at home with items (paperwork, medicines, a couple canned goods, whatever) needed when disaster (earthquake mostly) strikes. We have a sturdy waterproof carrying bag, bright yellow, with SURVIVAL BAG in big letters. It says something like (I'm not at home to copy the Engrish phases exactly) "Use this survival bag and you surely will survive"..... very comforting that! marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

Anybody want to practice up this weekend, do some fun 4way? See ya tomorrow and sunday! marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

Amazing that those joints are still open! I used to hang out there in the early 70's I remember when Dark Horse opened, had mini drinks for 79cents marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

It's the most stressed out culture I have known..... mp "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

George Harrison had a large collection of ukeleles and it was his favorite instrument to play..... Thanks for the link....good sounds.... marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

Bali Island I've traveled alot and loved most everywhere, but Bali is something else....at least before the terrorist bombings started.... mp "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

If you think that, why be a 'historian'? Just for your curiosity's sake? "He who forgets the past is condemned to repeat it" George Santayana "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

There's another WMNF festival at Tampa's Ybor City Cuban Club this saturday BTW. Over 30 bands on 6 stages! I hope RayRay the Mojito Man will be there! marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

wintertime there....where ya going? always a good nitelife in rio and sao paulo whatever the weather "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

watch the recent dvd 'fast food nation'....even if you buy your meat at a store or a restaurant....you never know....might have someone's finger in there, or worse! "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

Beyond the criminal data, there is a wealth of data about other areas of our lives. If you own a home, the website of your county property appraiser will have all the details on your home....what you paid, what it is assessed at now, how many bathrooms etc etc. In Sarasota's site you can see your home from aerial photo, click on your neighbors home and see what they paid for theirs...etc Another that comes to mind is the near real time reports of traffic accidents and traffic arrests around the state. I am sure there's lots more out there on public govt websites. Its called 'The Sunshine Law" in FL.... marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

Only John and Randy can answer that one..... mp "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

Randy is UNIQUE!! FYI Randy posts on DZ.COM as Towerrat. Hope he doesn't mind me quoting a recent post of his to DZ.com, cause its a good one: Hope you get well soon Randy! marc

There is no excuse for using a weapon at the DZ, but I wasn't there last nite and I haven't heard the full story. Too bad this ended up on DZ.com though. Some happenings are best left offline, at least till both sides of the story are known, IMHO. marc

actually doing the skydiving was both John Sikorski AND Mike Michigan in blackface makeup!! "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

thanks for cross posting that, I wouldn't have seen it otherwise. That was awesome! I wish I had started tunnel training at 14! (of course back then windtunnels were made of rock,straw, and mud) They must make some good $$ babysitting to be able to pay for all that tunnel time and those cool tonysuits!! marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

I just heard about this one, but appears it is a hoax...http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/printpage/0,5942,21654027,00.html Japanese actress denies sheep-poodle story from correspondents in Tokyo 01may07 NO one was more surprised than Japanese film star Maiko Kawakami to hear that her fluffy poodle was really a lamb in disguise. The actress today denied foreign media reports that she had been the victim of a scam by tricksters importing lambs from Australia and Britain to sell as poodles to thousands of unsuspecting rich Japanese women. News of the reported hoax reached as far as Britain, the United States and Australia before police and Kawakami quashed it as untrue. The British tabloid The Sun reported that the scam came to light after Kawakami complained on a television talk show that her new poodle refused to bark or eat dog food and that she was devastated when told it was a lamb. "Ms Kawakami is very surprised by how much this has spread overseas. She was just recounting on television how she had heard of such a story while she was at a nail salon," a spokeswoman for her talent agency said. "Ms Kawakami does not even own a poodle," she said. As a result of the international coverage, Kawakami - who starred in Takeshi Kitano's Japanese thriller Violent Cop - appeared on television again today to deny the reports. Police in Sapporo, where the fraudulent company was reportedly based, also denied the tale. "We have had inquiries from so many media - CNN, CBS among others - and all I can say is that that article is completely made up," a spokesman said. "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton