DickMcMahon

Some comments from an essay written by Rabbi Irwin Kula ... These are final conversations that were recorded on cell phones, recorded on voice mail. They seem to me to be incredible texts, because they were at the moment of confronting life or death. They're so pure about the expression of love between husband and wife, between mother and child. ... When I read them, I just felt they were texts as sacred as the text that we end up having recorded, that we transmit from generation to generation. I read these every single morning now, or most mornings, because they remind me that whatever my tradition is about, it's about this. It's about being able to express love. It's about being able to understand. Taking care of our children. It's about being in real, genuine friendships. They just seem so real to me. ... I know all these chants because my father is a cantor. He transmitted all these ancient Jewish chants to me, so they almost naturally came out in chant. I realized, "My God, the chant that we use to read one of the Scriptures that tells the story of the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem and the burning down of that temple, those chants fit this perfectly," although that's not how I thought about it. The chant came and then I said the chant worked, which, of course, is the way a good tradition works. The chant has made them even more alive to me and then links these new texts to my traditional text, even though I don't know these people. But the fact is, we all knew these people in our own way. ... [Singing]: "Honey. Something terrible is happening. I don't think I'm going to make it. I love you. Take care of the children." "Hey, Jules. It's Brian. I'm on the plane and it's hijacked and it doesn't look good. I just wanted to let you know that I love you, and I hope to see you again. If I don't, please have fun in life, and live life the best you can. Know that I love you, and no matter what, I'll see you again." "Mommy. The building is on fire. There's smoke coming through the walls. I can't breathe. I love you, Mommy. Good-bye." _________________________ Website: Dick’s Stuff

Fort Morgan Times Council prohibits skydiving at airport By REBECCA DUDLEY Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - Brush City Council issued a cease and desist order to the principals at Denver Skydivers during a special meeting Wednesday. The order was a preemptive strike after rumors of a large weekend jump reached the ears of council members. According to observers, while several jumpers were seen on the airport property packing parachutes over the weekend, and several planes flew in and out, no jumpers were spotted on city land. However, some jumpers were seen drifting down south of Highway 71, landing on privately owned property. Council, noting its responsibility on behalf of city taxpayers who are the owners of the Brush Municipal Airport, issued the order prohibiting all skydiving operations, including the operation of any jump plane and the landing of jumpers, exterior storage of automobiles, recreational vehicles and other items and the discharging of any firearms. The order was issued, specifically, to include Air Brush Inc., Denver Skydivers, Colorado Sky Sports, Fortner Enterprises, Fuel Odyssey Inc., Fluid Odyssey Inc., Randall Fortner, Ralph Williams, Karen Fortner and any other subsidiary or affiliated entity or person, individual or guest. Fortner and Williams are former partners in Air Brush, which was the fixed base operator for the Brush airport, and in Denver Skydivers. However, because the operations agreement they held with the city was terminated June 6 when Williams and Fortner were unable to produce proof of liability insurance as was required in the agreement, their only tie to the airport is now as leaseholder on a hangar. Council also instructed Assistant City Administrator Karen Schwinke to notify Denver Flight Service of the new order prohibiting skydiving at the Brush Municipal Airport and to report any violations of the order. _________________________ Website: Dick’s Stuff The reason skydivers party so much at the end of the day is because they're glad they survived.

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Thanks Linda. I'm printing your story in order to pass it around. _________________________ Website: Dick’s Stuff The reason skydivers party so much at the end of the day is because they're glad they survived.

Allan Ledesma, a friend of mine who is a very reliable source in the computer business, has learned there is a possible Trojan virus contained in some of the pictures of hurricane Katrina. To safeguard your system he's suggesting that everyone be cautious about opening pictures of the hurricane. Have a safe Labor Day weekend in the sky! _________________________ Website: Dick’s Stuff The reason skydivers party so much at the end of the day is because they're glad they survived.

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These aren't "skydiving" related names, but I've always wanted to name a dog "Peeve". Then you could always introduce him to people as your pet Peeve! Another good one would be to name him "Stay". Then you could say, "Here, Stay!" _________________________ Website: Dick’s Stuff The reason skydivers party so much at the end of the day is because they're glad they survived.

Actually, you should keep going EAST, shouldn't you? Going around the world headed EAST will give you another day after crossing the Intn'l Date Line. _________________________ Website: Dick’s Stuff The reason skydivers party so much at the end of the day is because they're glad they survived.

For the record ... the sun DOESN'T set. As the world turns eastward, the horizon rises in the west slowly covering up the sun from bottom to top. So, the question should be, "How often do you see a killer horizon rise?" _________________________ Website: Dick’s Stuff The reason skydivers party so much at the end of the day is because they're glad they survived.

Thanks for the advice David. Right now I have 76 jumps. Maybe I just need to give it more practice to master standups. _________________________ Website: Dick’s Stuff The reason skydivers party so much at the end of the day is because they're glad they survived.

It looks just like that face in the Cydonia area on the surface on Mars. (see attached)

Bungee is not for me. I tried it twice (once facing forward, and once backward). It just jerks you around, and you have no control of anything. You might as well ride a roller coaster. Pictures available at Zorbing/Bungee, etc. ___________________________________________

I'm another one ... blind in my left eye from a childhood injury (no light perception). I tend to avoid RW because I don't like messing everybody else up. I've crashed so many times on landing that I've come to EXPECT a crash ... not a good thing psychologically if I ever hope to master flaring at the right time. But, on the positive side, I've learned to PLF pretty good. Suggestions are always welcome. Thanks. _________________________ Website: Dick’s Stuff

"It tastes like chicken" is also what Mike Tyson said after he bit Evander Holyfield's ear. _________________________ Website: Dick’s Stuff

Go see the movie CRASH. One of the year's best!

Click here: http://www.nmfn.com/tnetwork/longevity_game_popup.html Insurance tables will calculate your age at death as you answer 12 questions. _________________________ Website: Dick’s Stuff

What’s your opinion of the movie CRASH? Can’t stop thinking about it. I was the only person at the matinee yesterday. It’s a little spooky watching a “message” flick like this one when there’s absolutely no one else in the whole theatre. I kept looking back to see if any bad guys were hiding behind me. _________________________ Website: Dick’s Stuff

Was given 5 years. That was over 30 years ago. They were wrong. _________________________ Website: Dick’s Stuff

I was an announcer at the Grand 'Ole Opry many years ago (can't sing or play guitar). But, here's something that'll REALLY impress you ... if you ever want to shake the hand that shook the hand of Elvis, I haven't washed it since then. There are probably some old Elvis germs still on it. _________________________ Website: Dick’s Stuff

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Oh, forgot to add ... my nickname is not for publication in a family website like this.

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