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you make glass. The color really depends on the impurities in the sand. I would agree with you, but then the Japanese would have to be involved in the hoax too as they are the largest 'harvesters' of antarctic meteorites and have found several lunar meteorites. Besides, the first one found that was unequivocally thought to be from the moon was found in 84. Why wait so long? Add to that that access to antarctica is severly restricted. One more piece of evidence comes from hot desert meteorites - nomads roaming north west africa are now the largest suppliers of meteorites and they've turned up a few lunars along with all other types of meteorites. Jump Scars remind us that the past is real

Happy b-day Lolie!!!! Scars remind us that the past is real

That's just the tip of the iceberg too. If you think you can clear a room talking about the hydrogen economy...just let me get wound up about meteorites and planetary geology Scars remind us that the past is real

Showing me a rock that I can't tell you where it came from doesn't really proove anything to me. I am sure there are all kinds of rocks that I couldn't identify thrie origin. And if a scientist says that they aren't from earth, how do I know he is right? They do it in court cases all the time. One "expert" sayd one thing, and the other "expert" says he is lying. Well, I study rocks for a living. And all other geologists and planetary scientists agree those rocks did not form on the Earth. A very strong argument can be made without having to go into detailed rock talk though... We all agree that meteorites fall from space and Antarctica is a wonderful place to find them. You find a rock lying on top of the snow, you're pretty damn sure it's a meteorite. As of 2000, only 18 meteorites had been recovered that were thought to be of lunar origin - rocks found on the snow that had to have fallen from space. They match perfectly the rocks 'supposedly' brought back from the moon. The total weight of the rocks from Antarctica - just over 4 kg. 472 kg of moon rock was brought back during Apollo. Scars remind us that the past is real

Then explain to me where the rocks they supposedly brought back came from. They sure didn't come from Earth. Scars remind us that the past is real

Reading Tonto's thread about anti depressants and jumping made me think really hard. I've never been on them - but I came back to the sport with the intent of wiggling out of the harness. See the email below that I sent to Jumptown before I left Boston. My point is, you may NEVER truly know someone's state of mind and until you go through the door the first time with them, how can you know? The guys at Jumptown are some of the best and I got past them. Had they not been the people and the DZ that they are, I probably wouldn't be here today. Just more food for thought. Email to Jumptown: Jumptown, As ya'll know, I don't usually say much. Most of the time I don't have anything to say and one of grandma's rules was if you don't have anything to say keep your mouth shut and you'll stay out of trouble. Sometimes though, you just got too much to say. So if you'll give me few minutes of your time now, there are a couple of things I'd like to say to you all (if you want to imagine a deep southern accent I won't mind but if you imagine maybe a Sean Connery accent it might give it a little more pop). For me, this year has been one to forget. I'm not exaggerating when I say this has been the worst year out of my 30 so far on this Earth and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Crap kept coming and coming, and what would come would be worse than the previous event. Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse, the bottom really dropped out. Maybe some day over a beer you can ask me about the year my life went to hell. One friend told me it sounded like a movie script. So when I came to Jumptown that rainy April night this year to sit through the FJC again to get back in the air, my mind was full of thoughts that if you had known, you would not have let me on that plane. But as I sat there in that class and saw the look in the eyes of those guys who had never jumped, I was jealous of what they were about to experience. That first time into the sky is undescribable. As was the second... and the third...well you guys know all about that. So I did my check dive with Keith and away I went. And I remembered what it was like to fly - what it was like to be around good people - what it was like to be somewhere that people cared about each other. I'm not ashamed to tell you I had tears in my eyes when I landed after that first jump back. So as the crap kept coming - I kept looking forward to the weekends and coming to J-town. I am convinced that with all that happened this year, skydiving and all the skydivers at Jumptown - all you wonderful skydivers at Jumptown - saved my life. How the hell do you repay that? Well - skydivers want the sky! And if I could, I would buy the club two super otters with enough Jet-A to run them continuously for the next ten years. (Maybe one day I win the lottery). On Dec. 5th, the last of my problems will be dealt with and the year of hell ended. I'll be defending my PhD and to celebrate and give back a fraction of what you have given me, I want to buy an Otter load for you guys. So on either the 6th or the 7th, weather permitting, an Otter load is on me. If someone wants to organize something that's fine. If it's 20 solos, that's fine too. You gave me the sky, I want to give it back to you. So pray to the weather gods for sunshine, I'll pray to the rock gods that I pass and we'll do this. I'd love to do it on the 5th, but the defense will most likely go 5+ hours and I seriously doubt I'll be in any shape to jump. If I'm able to stand and/or put two words together coherently on the evening of the 5th, then tragedy has befallen us as there isn't a drop of alcohol left on this planet. I love you guys. Steven Scars remind us that the past is real

If anyone doesn't believe - then I got a pile of rocks that you gonna have to 'splain to me where the hell they came from. Because they sure didn't form on the Earth. Jump Scars remind us that the past is real

god you poor souls! I just started sweating just thinking about the heat!! HAHA it's not too bad. It's a 'dry' heat Congrats to you too Viking. I've gotten cards too and did the same thing. When are we going to do another DC-3 funnel dive? OOO AMAZON!!!! LOL Jump Scars remind us that the past is real

Run for your lives!! She's loose in the pub again! Jump Scars remind us that the past is real

She's coming to spend the summer with me in Eloy. Then we're moving to Wilmington, NC!!! I'm 'cited. So if you swing by Eloy this summer, stop by to say hi and have a ! Jump Scars remind us that the past is real

That you just wanted to jump up and down and run around in circles all the time with the goofiest smile on your face? That's what I've been like for awhile now! Myownway has put some of the biggest bestest smiles on my face ever. She's awesome. And in a few weeks this long distance crap will be over! I can't wait! Just wanted everyone to know how special she is to me and that DZ.com ROCKS! We would have never meet if it wasn't for this site. Love you sweetie! Jump Scars remind us that the past is real

Yeeha! Just what the doc ordered *raises * And just for you WW, since you are so considerate - next one when we meet up is on me! Jump Scars remind us that the past is real

HAHAHAHA.... That video is priceless! Just how far out was he when he 'bailed'??? Scars remind us that the past is real

Acting funny how? I bought my S/O a pro dytter in january and it's only been used a few times and it has started to act funny too. During the start up, it only goes to two lights and never cycles through to show you the preset altitudes. However, she keeps it in her helmet, turns it on and it works! It has me worried because one day it might not work and I'd like to figure out what is going on with the thing. The batteries are fine. Anybody else have that problem? I'll send L&B an email regardless. Thanks, Jump Scars remind us that the past is real

as a backup, there is usually a little hole on the drive, stick a paperclip in there and it'll pop open. Scars remind us that the past is real

HI! The Skydive place is awesome! My fiancee and I are moving to NC this summer! We look forward to meeting and jumping with you. Which school do you go to? Jump Scars remind us that the past is real

Thanks HH!!! As soon as I got some extra $$ I'm gonna make a nice donation to your jump fund!!! Thanks for everything. Jump Scars remind us that the past is real

Priceless! I gotta remember that one. Sending good weather vibes out to EVERYONE! Jump Scars remind us that the past is real

Its this kind of thing that screws up polls... What part of this was hard to understand? Its what happens when you post late at night. Sorry for the mix up. Jump Scars remind us that the past is real

OK, I gotta ask..........what does Sanchez have to do with my bottom? ahem...I think turtle is thinking "dirty" again by mentioning "sanchez" Scars remind us that the past is real

That will turn a regular F111 into a ZP wont it? - wrong....just wrong.... Scars remind us that the past is real

I just looked and you must be smoking crack... They got it right... Scars remind us that the past is real

The only thing you need to know about Oprah and salad is that while at the Golden Corral, you're safe by the salad bar, Oprah won't go there. If you get between her and the pies or the prime rib...be warned, you'll probably either loose a hand or get trampled! BWHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA *wiping tears* But no hamburgers!! And I guess it got to be poke ribs she's eatin' no beef fo oprah. Jump Scars remind us that the past is real

what the hell were they doing talking about that on oprah??? She want her salad tossed? no thanks... Scars remind us that the past is real