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Have you been shopping at Trader Joes again sweetie??? Not such a fan of Wasabi Peas but the (Chocolate if possible) GORP from there makes great backpacking and drop zone food. You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

Rock on Paige (and the rest of you too..) Congratulations on all your hard work. You deserve every bit of praise for raising so much money! Give Laura a squeeze for me this weekend please? I am sure that she must have some time to play on her head scheduled. I can't wait to see her video. Big pink hugs You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

ahhhh yes...

I tempt anyone to post a picture of Arlo without her cell phone I dont believe there is such a thing!! Thanks for the props Kimmy... Ahhhh! The South African Sausage fest!! Now that was an evening to remember Miss you and The Queen of mischief much.... Hope to see you soon girl. You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

mmmmmmmmmm.. Katie on a hot looking bike..... mmmmmmm See you Saturday girl! You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

Imagine my surprise when I discovered Amy is not really made of asbestos until we spoon again.................. You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

Yup....I'm still stalking Amy and also Taz. Portia, can I add you to my list? Sure, no problem.. stalk away I might have to fight you for Amy though You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

Yes, its a good job that we made her put her jumpsuit on for the survivors interview. She looked more like a domestic abuse survivor than a cancer survivor that day :) nice pic Mary!! You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

I agree with Val and Remi: Perris last week was brimming with beauty....

Am I stalking you...? Does your beautiful wife know? bugger! I should try a lil harder... I miss you both already.... Bill, you are the heat oh wait.. no WE are the heat.... Hope to see you soon. xoxo You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

OMG! Didnt Taz look fabulous at the awards ceremony? That dress looked awesome... I was lucky enough to hang out and meet some amazing women last week. Thank you all for the energy, the grins and spreading the pink (white, yellow and blue) love. Congratulations to each and everyone of you!! with laughter and light Pj (The keeper of the G spot board ) You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

If I touch Remi, will it get me any closer to Karen? (I already know that it doesnt work that way with Chuckie and Katie.. but there aint no harm in asking...) You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

Tash: What do I have to do to beg you to bring me maltesers????? See you soon. You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

Not specifically to livendive but generally to those who feel that this is not a worthwhile way to raise money My suggestion would be to make it just like any non-charitable WR, where everyone pays their own way. Need an airline ticket, a new jumpsuit, a hotel room, and 30 high altitude jump tickets? Buy them just like the other large formation WR jumpers do. Want to raise donations for a charity in the process? Solicit pledges from people for a set amount that they'll donate per participant in the largest completed formation during the camp, kind of like people pledge for miles covered in a walkathon. e.g. If someone pledges $0.10/jumper and the largest completed formation is a 100-way, they owe ten bucks. Quote Many of the women on this event arent getting those things for free. We all paid a registration fee to at least cover the jumpsuit, I dont know of anyone who is getting free flights to the event, many of the girls are figuring out ways to reduce the hotel cost for the even by sharing, staying elsewhere, or paying for themselves and many girls are funding much (and in some cases all) of their donation from their own bank account. As a first time participant I may be a little green here, but I doubt that this this kind of event would gain the momentum that it did if it were not organised the way it has been. Walk for the cure, race for the cure etc, all take money to coordinate and each participant needs to come with a certain amount, but the event facilitation still needs to be paid for. I dont know many folks that would just go and donate money to a (non catastrophe related) cause that wasnt being championed by someone that they know. I certainly can't imagine raising this much money by saying to people *please go and donate $100 to breast cancer awareness* with nothing to give them a sense of involvement. These kind of events raise awareness in a way that no other thing can, especially when coupled with survivor's participation. Sometimes it really is about women working together (supported by the men that care about them) to raise awareness and fight something that attacks women (and then affects the men and women that care about them) Even before we started taking the time to do whatever we each did to meet our financial goals, all of us have put in a great deal of time, money and energy working just to get invited on the JFTC dive (in order to continue to support Breast Cancer research with our own time, money and energy) It seems like an insult to all that has gone into this event to imply that the participants are freeloading. It's an even bigger shame to see how much energy has been put into the argument about why this event isnt such a great idea. I am sure that energy could have been put to better use elsewhere. You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

QuoteQuoteMe next morning standing in front of his tent "WHere is Chuck?" Random stranger " That guy left this morning in a hurry, I don't think he was feeling to well!" reply] Not to mention the half dozen folks trying to locate him from various other parts of the country that morning!!! Hopefully I will get to have a less garbled conversation with you in Perris soon Lisa.... You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

Aint that the truth... Heaven help Florida...!! (does Arlo know already ) Congrats sweet girl, you deserve some good news right now. much love and hope to see you both soon, cute one.... You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

Happy Birthday Chuckie Blue..... Hope you two are staying safe and thinking of inventive ways to celebrate Hugs to both of you.....Missing you both a second time.. You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

ahhh yes, I can see it now.. The JFTC checklist a large amount of money to fund Breast Cancer research..... check Pink jumpsuit.. check gaitors for extra range...check weights for extra range .. check shot glass.....check alka seltzer, anadin..... check flowery summer dresses ....errrrrmmmmmm.. ok then .... oops.. almost forgot... digital camera to capture the party pics after we nail the record.....check! See you fine ladies in a couple of weeks..... You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

Wow Caroline: It sounds like you all hosted an amazing event. Congratulations..... After heaing about your recent success, I think that raffling a date with one of the JFTC chicas at Perris would be a cool way to continue raising money at JFTC. How about billing it as ... Miss Behaviour vs. Miss Demeanor Looking forward to seeing you all in Perris.. (hoooty-hooo!) Pink skies Pj You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

I am glad I'm not the only one camped at my pc watching for the next exciting installment.... (Go Knights) You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

Wooohoooo Girl! Its great to hear that you have come so far in such a short time. See you in Perris at the end of the month? hugs pj You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

You will have a blast sweetie.. The folks at O are awesome! Try and meet the gang from Louisa who will be there too... Lots of very cool peeps! Don't be cheating on me with another Massage therapist now See you soon sweet girl. hugs Pj You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

I was going to do that, but then I'd get fat, and no one wants a fat skydiving woman running around here. Ahem.. Val, dont you mean ... and no one wants a fat skydiving woman *waddling* around here?" Hey Arlo! Pass the chocolate will ya? You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

Nope.. No crumpets here, but I did just have a Crunchie with my Sainsbury's red label.... I am almost out though, so time for a trip to the homeland I think :) Good luck on your quest for a crumpet.. (Trader Joes has them and Giant sometimes sells Marmite) but otherwise you will have make do with that weird phenomenon.. The English Muffin (WTH is that all about?) (edited to add) Bugger! .. I shoulda read the rest of the thread before being so post happy.... Remi: How about the debate on Property and petrol prices then?? hmm? Thanks for the picture of the crumpet..Made my day, too! Not to be confused with a bit of crumpet You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

Oh come on Remi you're only saying that because you dont get to vote either You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach