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Bob, we talked about this, and I am so happy that the time has come for your journey with Shannon. This is going to be so special...magical. I'll certainly be thinking of you and sending you a lot of positive energy. Much love and respect to you, my friend.

Hahaha...I'm going to try to make 50 more today. Can't wait to see you, Aubrey!!!

I made 200+ jello shots last night. If anyone wants jello shots at the Chick's Rock Boogie, please see me. Payment for jello shots will be $1 per jello shot and will be sent in as donations for the 60-mile Breast Cancer Walk.

Woo...I made 200+ jello shots last night! I hope that they taste ok. I'm going to try to make 100 more today. If anyone wants jello shots at Chick's Rock Boogie, please see me. Payment for jello shots will be donations for the 60-mile Breast Cancer Walk.

Thanks for the laughs, guys. Thanks Mar!!! I'll get the 2 ounces.

Are the jello cup sized at 2 ounces or 4 ounces? Need answer asap! Thanks!

Thank you, sweetie. About my best friend...I'm ok now, but thank you. It's been many years, since she's passed away. She still lives on in my heart.

I have to go with all of the above. I have looked much better, about the same and much worse in my pictures. I've always hated to have my picture taken. I often feel uncomfortable about it, but I let people take the pics, anyway. After my best friend of over ten years passed away, and I had very few pics of us (because neither one of us were comfortable having our pics taken), I decided that it's better to have pictures, than not. Also, maybe that is just the way that I really look, and I am unaware of my true unattractiveness or true beauty, depending on which pics I look at.

Melanie, Nick (Frenchy) lives in Shanghai now.

I miss you, SFB. Wish you were HERE for the CRB!

I have to agree. Melanie is one of the most naturally beautiful women that I know, inside and out. She is an amazing and fun flyer, and my favorite coach. (She has taught me SO MUCH. I could never thank her enough for her guidance.) Also, we kissed in freefall on the day that I did my recurrency. Ha-ha!!! To Cocheese~ Jeffy, you'd better make it out here!!! You won't regret it...Chick's Rock is an awesome boogie. Plus, Mel will be there!

Beautiful, beautiful. Thanks for sharing, HH.

Oh my gosh, you went!!! I'm so happy for you, Gail! Obviously, I'm still not feeling 100%, and I didn't make it to the DZ. I wish that you could make it to Chick's Rock, but either way, i'm so glad that you went. Elsinore rocks!

Why will you be lonely, Aubrey? Come to the boogie, silly man! I hope that you can make it. It's been a while since I've seen you.

Awww...that's Nick's regular place...I love going there. Great choice! I'm jumping at Elsinore tomorrow, if I feel better (I've been a little sick), and I don't feel like partying in Venice, tonight. Have fun, girls!

That's awesome! Bethany is great, but I haven't actually met her in person, yet. That will change in November, when I get to spend a whole weekend with her, during our Breast Cancer Walk weekend.

Jerry, this BMI chart is crazy! A male friend of mine is in ridiculously incredible shape...about 6% body fat. He is 6'2" and weighs only about 165. (He eats a lot, but he is naturally thin and very athletic.) Anyway, his BMI is 21.2 (more than mine), which is crazy. I just don't get it. Shouldn't these BMI standards be different for men and for women's weight?

The size that a model wears in fashion shows is usually a TRUE size 8. I've designed high couture for high-profile lines/shows, as well as all kinds of others (for juniors, contemporary, womens, mens.) Most of the professional fit and runway models are about 5'9-5-10" (sometimes 5'8" or 5'11") and between a size 8-10. A model who is 5'9" and a true size eight is the PERFECT size...and all of our dress forms are sized to be 8. Models are NOT US size 0, 2 or 4. High couture both in the US and in Europe is true to size, and maybe considered smaller than more commercial brands. The cheaper or more commercial the brand, the bigger and less accurate the sizes become. Women don't want to walk around wearing clothing with larger sizes, so it's a trick that the more commercial labels use. High fashion designers aren't afraid to offend their customers with their sizes. NO, I do not have a BMI over 18. Yes, I am easily 5'0", but I eat like a horse and weigh between 91-92 lbs. About ten years ago, I used to consistently weigh 87 lbs with clothing and shoes on, and I was NOT then, nor am I now in any way underweight. It's called having smaller or bigger bone structure. Get my point? Many models have tiny bone structure...and believe it or not, some actually have enough body fat to be healthy. Some could easily be emanciated, but check out as ok on BMI charts with their bigger bone structure due to their heavier weight. Everyone is different, and what weight is anorexic for one could be normal weight for another. My point is that models should stay healthy for them, but BMI charts and scales should be thrown out!

I know...wth...that is a totally accceptable body weight at that height! I don't agree with those BMI charts.

Tell us how you really feel, Arthur! It's true, that men love curves. That's good to know!

It's great that someone is taking a stand against unhealthy weight loss in the industry. Some models ARE way too skinny. However, some people (models) can't help being thinner or smaller than others. It's just their natural body structure. Using a BMI as bible is not a good way to determine who is at an unhealthy weight. Only two months ago, I found out my true weight. After a full meal and with clothes/no shoes on, I weigh in at 93.6 lbs. on one of those truly accurate scales (I'm about 91-92 without clothes), and that is considered "underweight" at my height on the BMI charts. I had always assumed that I weigh more. I am not underweight and have definite curves, so I say that the BMI charts shouldn't be the final source, when determining under or overweight bodies. Bodyframe/bone structure also has a lot to do with how much people weigh.

but they keep saying they didn't have fun... Honestly between you and me... I think they're all lying... That's funny because I didn't read most posts in this thread. I clicked on the "sunset" attachments and posted based on those pics. Had a nice weekend myself, so I assumed others also had fun. Looks like I was right.

I haven't jumped in a while, but I may be going to the Excel camp this weekend. Krisanne is right. It's a great camp! Melanie & Team Gravity are awesome.

What pretty pictures! That looks like a gorgeous location. Glad you guys had fun.