VanillaSkyGirl

EXACTLY!!! I was trying to be funny...

Whoa, whoa, whoa!!! I was joking with Jake, which is why I inserted this at the end. I was PMing him, too, so he knows how I really feel about him. I think that he's a total swetheart...even though he is (too) young...

HelloTerry, You are just wonderful!

Awww shucks... Thank you, too, Mark, and everyone else at Elsinore for the joining of our little community to help with the clean-up. Since my surgery was moved for the THIRD (and hopefully last) time to next week because of the remains of my flu lurking in my body, I was able to go to help with the clean-up at Elsinore today. Things work out a certain way for a reason, I guess. I am so very grateful that I had a chance to see my old friends today. Btw, I did things in the short 5 hours that I was there today that I have never done before. I shoveled the remains of fire debris away, cleaned concrete floors via pressurized water, dug through debris for hardware, visited a "Do-It" store and (for a few minutes) was a bar maiden. I even got to be in a picture with those poor little fishies in the trees(...RIP, my little babies.) Anyhoo, I love you all, and I am sooo very, very happy that I could help in any little way.

After reading about Aerodyne's new Icon on Drozone.com's article on the homepage, I looked at the Icon at the Eloy boogie for that exact reason (a VERY HARD cutway). Me likey!

Happy birthday to Pre!!! Wow, you are 23 today...I feel so old. Seriously, it was wonderful meeting you in Eloy. You're a sweetheart. I'm wishing you success, love and happiness always! Have a beautiful week. Hugs, ROSA

I know that we just spoke on the phone not too long ago, Lew, but I want to let others know that I will be collecting the left over "hardware" from the debris for Lew at Elsinore tomorrow, like you and I discussed. I will separate them into baggies and label them if that is needed for the necklaces/jewelry. Much love, ROSA

Jake, you ignorant slut.

He can borrow my Spectre 150 if he wants to put it in Zenny's container. (I know that it's boring, but...) Anyway, as soon as I stop post-whoring, I will drop it off in Elsinore if you'd like.

Yes, those Rodriguez brothers are quite persuasive. I am glad that you are that way because I am EQUALLY stubborn, Cora! I refused completely and walked away from it myself. I only drank on New Year's Eve night, so it was the most "open" time for me. No wonder I kept getting drinks handed to me... Well, if I can keep my bra on, then...

I'm with you, Cora. Well...I guess if it had been presented to me that way, I may have almost been ok with it...maybe. I just really didn't think that my BF would have been so happy with some other guy licking my nipples. Edited: Well, we will see if I get asked again, then...

Don't feel sooo bad, I can't find anyone who wants to do a body shot off of me either Gosh, I feel so ungrateful. I said "no" to it because in my (and his) drunken state of mine, I figured that my Rodrigues sky friend was just wanting to lick my nipples. I guesss that I was wrong... ooops...

Thank you so very much, Kris, for this information. If I have any more questions (and I will ), I will be sure to ask without feeling like a fool. Geez...there is sooo much to learn...seemingly endless info!

Wow! I was thinking of going to Lost Prarie myself, Darcy. Maybe we can go together!

I had to take myself off the list. I don't have the extra $$$ right now. Gonna be there: allisonjr Amazon, arriving 26 Feb thru 1 Mar Aviatrr bigphil bkdice boostedXT casie F1freak freeflir29 RkyMtnHigh jenneJenn jmfreefly Jumpergirl kelel01 Kris, Monday thru the end! Laurel melstarr mochaskychick NightJumper and the Racer Rum Runners NoShitThereIWas n2skdvn SkyBeerGod's Skydiven4fun SkymonkeyONE, organizing birdman! Skynole sunshine TheRus TribalTalon Volo Might be there: AggiDave bmcd308 canuckInUSA Chile Relleno drakeshelby ericaH jacsmit jumpdoc, if miami babysits katiebear321 kevin922 miami RedAssSkychick vallerina yardhippie

Personally, I feel that I have learned so much from my mistakes in the past. I have a pretty nice life, so I don't know if I would change anything. My only times of regret are when I feel that I may have hurt someone by my words and/or actions.

Hello Hammo and my Elsinore family, I was going to drive to Elsinore today to help out, but my hospital check-in for my upcoming surgery took longer than I wanted it to be. My drive from the hospital to Elsinore would be over 3 hours. I will see you all tomorrow if you are there. I am driving over to physically help with ANYTHING that I can help with, and I am taking all my gear to loan to anyone that can fit into it. I e-mailed Betsy, who I'm sure is super busy. You can also let her know that I'm lending for a couple of weeks (until I recover from surgery)...my Reflex R350 container (fits 120-150 main) w/14" harness (big on me, but fits only smaller ladies), Spectre 150, PD 143R, cypres, altimeter, 3 extra goggles, extra altimeter (hand-strap), Aviator helmet (liner made to fit my hair/head). I am only keeping one of my altimeters, my audible, favorite goggles. You guys can take also out my main if the rig doesn't fit anyone. I hope that you guys are feeling our love, support and empathy right now. I am deeply, horrifically saddened by all that has happened. Tears are flowing for all my Elsinore family, but I know that we can all help to pull you through. I LOVE Elsinore much more than I could ever express in writing. I have missed jumping with my Elsi family for so long due to my stupid chronic health illnesses that have been keeping me on the ground most of the time. I went to Eloy for the New Year and jumped. I had a FABULOUS time, but I was REALLY excited to return home to Elsinore and jump. Sadly, I got really, really sick upon return to LA and cannot jump due to the antibiotics in my system. I miss you all. Please know that we are all with you in our hearts. Personally, you are my second family. I have never felt like that before about any place or group of people. I will do anything that I possibly can to help you all through this. Much love, ROSA

I already wrote to Betsy to tell her that I am driving over there on Monday after I check in to the hospital in the morning. (My surgery is on Wednesday.) I am going there to help with ANYTHING that I can, and I am dropping off all my personal equipment/gear to be used by whomever can fit into it for the next 2-3 weeks (or however long it takes me to fully recovered from surgery). I have been missing my Elsinore family (and the sky!) for soooo long as I have been sick over and over again for months now due to chronic illnesses. (The only jumping that I have done for several months has been in Eloy, but then I got extremely sick again when I returned to L.A.) Anyway, these beautiful people are like my second family, and I LOVE them all with all my heart. I have been depressed and crying for them and their loss all night and morning. I am just so very, very thankful that they are not physically hurt. Together, I know that we can all help them to pull through. This is our happy home, and we will be able to overcome this hardship. Personally, I will do anything that I can to help.

These are probably stupid questions, but can anyone explain the differences in quality between the different Vectran and other...Dacron or Spectra line sizes? What are the differences between the different types of line sets (ex: Vectran vs. Spectra)? What qualities are unique to each? Pros/cons? Are some exclusive to certain canopies and why?

Please post the pictures for us all to enjoy!

Oh, I'm soooooooo very, very sorry, Ed! I'm soooo fucking sad. I knew that I couldn't sleep for a reason!

Oh my God...I couldn't sleep. I logged on and read this. Oh God, I'm so sad that I'm teary-eyed and want to throw up. I can't believe this. How could this happen!?! Lew, WHEN exactly did this happen? At least no one was hurt. I am completely shocked. I LOVE that place. What kind of help do they need besides help with rigs?

Doh!

EXACTLY!!! That is why I try to find logical explanations to everything that occurs first. I am never scared, just perplexed by some strange happenings. Edited: I think that the mind is also capable of little tricks when under stress. It's very interesting to me. Even not getting proper sleep can affect people in strange ways.

feet...LOL!