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I have 2 pair of Sport Rx goggles. 108's I think. Amber and Smoke. Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

"There are few words that can accurately describe the skydiving experience. I never felt fear, only excitement. After you clear the plane its 45 seconds of glorious exhilaration followed closely by about 5 minutes of sheer heaven. No boss, no boyfriend could ever inspire such respect and reverence. Only God is capable of surpassing the awe of that horizon in the far distance, the ground spread flat beneath you, your skin pulled taunt by the velocity of wind rushing past. Those scant moments might cure the most determined cynic, could put joy into the heart of the depressed, has put to rest the most time-hardened fears. It's the closest man will ever come to flying of his own volition…as soon as I hit the ground I wanted to be up there again. I have already booked my next jump, and I plan to put aside money to jump at least once a month if not more. I will never be the same person as I was yesterday…the only fear I now have is that something could happen that might keep me from jumping again." The above paragraph was written by Emmalee Stewart, who on 10/28/01 experienced her first skydive as the winner of the Fresh Air Award #001 and compliments of AirAnn.com. Her skydive was done outside Houston Texas on a beautiful Sunday morning. I have to say, I could not have been more pleased with this winner, she deserved it. I wish her all the best at whatever she decides to do with the long life she has in front of her. She is something special. The Fresh Air Award is given to nominated persons who have risen above adversity in their lives and moved ahead into better things. The AirAnn.com sponsored event takes place at the nearest drop zone to the person that wins. The tandem skydive given is to celebrate all that is good in life and remind us all that.... If you can jump out of an airplane -you can do anything. ps, I also got interviewed for Parachutist that morning. Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

Didnt I see that on one of my skydiving videos around here someplace? Maybe I dreamed that... Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

Skydivers and fine wine...... Ya just never know do you! hehe!!

Man, at the park the other day we ran into a 9 month old Dane a male fawn. He wasw a biggie fry too. I told the guy... he is going to get bigger! Skeet could care less. He liked the Totally mixed up breed that was interested in the bottom of Skeets tail. Heh? Skeet was like Dude, everytime I turn around you are there? So for the first time in his life born on Valentines Day 2000. He growled, like for real. ...Wha???... No more mister nice guy with the Heinz 57. Skeet thinks manners are of the upmost importance. Flea was NOT amused. He about got into a fight with him and everybody else. Flea swears he is bigger than Skeet. It was happy sniffy hour at the park. Skeet likely smelled like a cat, he lives with several and he considers them his brothers, even if they are girls. He licks the kitten and the little goes flying. It comes back and trys to sit on his nose. He can put the whole cat in his mouth. He has put the Fleas whole head in there before accidently. He said it was Flea's fault. Actually I have some incredibly amusing video of Skeet and Flea playing ball. Apparently its time to neuter Flea. Skeet was picking up the ball and Flea jumped at the same time..... He landed on Skeets head..... Flea accidently did a hump or two on Skeets head, right between the eyes. LOL Well, I dont want to embarrass Flea, but ya think funniest home videos? or the crazy animal show would be interested? LOL Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

Hey Babe!! Yeah, Raymond Dude needs to cut my hair too. He will likely be there. He was at SDC. I believe his is still there, I correspond with Roger quite often and I could ask, but I am almost certain. However he may be going with Rook to Florida, Sebastain. Let me ck my email>> Sebastian is going big with Freefly this winter!! We have a sponsorship deal with the current World Champions Mike Swanson and Rook Nelson. They will arrive here Friday or Saturday. Several other fantastic flyers are also here for the winter, Dave Brown, Emmanuelle Celicout, Rob Silver and Chris Lynch are all working with Mike and Rook to run the school, load organize and host events here. it'll nbe awesome!! I hope you can join us.

There is a Killer Merlot from Austraila it won a gold metal and it is GOOD. not musky. Again, my memory, escapes me. As my father would say, When At the Psychiatrists Office......, its hard to pick, there are so many .........cures! Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

The directions.... They suck, Houston isnt on there. You cant go anywhere without going by Houston. Hey, your going to be in Texas anyway whats another 1200 miles er so. For us thats nothing, even if we are on the John Deere. Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

Right On, Clud, i mean Cloud, Me and the dogs with just about anything. Except the headache reds. I like but..... they no like me. Merlots are good too, ....but dont look ...cause I stick one ice cube in mine....... oh, how wrong is that! Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

LOL, Ramon, Dude... I think your picture should be upside down. Stand on your head and see. I did and it looks better. I flipped a pic of Larry T. and it looks better to me. I dont know. Thats just me. And I love Java, drink it all day long. My favorite in the morning is black and chunky thick and tarry with ice cream. ShaaYeahh.... its called AirAnn's Jet Fuel. Maybe StarBucks will give it a shot. I get %.?? Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

Likely it was ME. I have attached a family photo. Flea Flyer is a Toy Fox Terrier. Brilliant dog. And ready for Level 5, he is 5 months old. (Actually neither of my dogs are dogs. Different people, is what they are.) Flea actually made it to Level 4. Which was Prop Blast. Then I broke stuff, 5 fractures. And then we grew!! Oh NO!! Flea was not supposed to get over 7 lbs. But He went and became 11 lbs. I did not want to "load my canopy"... hehe We had a conversation here with another skydiver and he said.... Hey, that guy isnt a Toy Rat Terrier, He is a Toy Fox Terrier. Ya see, I remember at the store "Precious Pets". ... The lady and I had this conversation about weight. I needed the smallest smartest dog they could find. SO, since the Jack Russell Terrier is the smartest, or can be. I went with the cousin of.... Long story short... There were 2 litters there, and they got mixed up. One litter was Toy Fox and the other litter was Toy Rat Terriers. Flea just kinda stuck to me and vise versa. So it didnt matter to me. And besides I didnt find this out till about a month ago. He knows now how to: Track- crawl on belly to treat Belly Fly- lay down Cutaway- (Skeet the great dane even knows that one) let go of toy. Turn Points- On hind legs in circle Dock- on hind legs with hands out, he docks on Skeet also Now, from a track he will go headdown That is laying down with his butt up in the air. Then of course, both the Great Dane- Skeet and Flea can Sit Fly! LOL So anyway, in the tradition of the famous Texas Duo, Robin and Pud, we are learning to skydive. He can now be fitted for his rig, he has adjusted his growth rate for Mommie. Thank you. I already have a extra large dog. Flea is something else. I carry him around like a telephone on one ear. He doesnt like children, but Skeet does. But Flea does not know what they are. He thinks little people must be sneaky. Skeet was raised at the DZ and the kids would hang on him and he just woulnt move. Now the 2 DZ's in town have banned dogs. However, they didnt say Skydiving Dogs. One guy with a dauchand dog in a pouch charges travel fees, contracts, and expenses running like $2500 per appearance for Brutis. I forgot where his website is. But the contract is right there for you to see. I almost named Flea Flyer - Jumper. Cuz that is all he does, jumps around. He bites Skeets tail then runs away, by the time the big ole great dane can turn around, Flea is long gone. Then when Skeet has the toy... he bites his heels. Ok, ....once when Skeet was getting attention and Flea was not. Flea bit his penis. Yeah, thats the kind of brotherly love. AND he tore the gas meter man's sock. The Old Dude at Petsmart he sees us coming all the time, GIANT dane- Skeet walking real slow and majestic then Little feller -Flea, hoppin and poppin, ...He shakes his head, and goes for the Dane everytime. He explains ....." its always the little guys, you gotta watch out for the little guys" Oh yeah, true skydiving dog that Flea is, he does Hop and Drops in the hallway when nobody is looking. Thank God the great dane doesnt do that. I would need a snow shovel. Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

Ya see, tired and not editing..... You get stuff like "his my ass" Oh brother.... I meant.... Get this, my ass..... and thats all I have to say about that. Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

Man I just know something is going to be freaky. However, its all good. I suggest a food fight. Pies for everyone? Zennie loved his pie. Just wait I have the video footage. Maybe Sis can bring her Twister game. Aggie Dave, catch a ride with Brit to town, drop off at my house we go from there, or any number of Aggie SD club folks if you want. I think I have a list around here somewhere. Do you jump at Waller? Its only about 45 minutes from ALand. As for the football team, I know the Doctor who stands on the sidelines all the time with his hands behind his back. And I get his VIP seats. Except for THE game. Texas. Get his my ass is going to be on TV. I will be the one nervous and throwing up on Slappy. Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

Texas Women, LOL. Hell, its true!! Diva- You are killing me right now, ROFL. And Freak, how is it that you come up with this? All I am saying is I video, with head cam on. That way I am not necessailry in the film LOL Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

Man, finally a topic I can really talk about.... and I forgot the name of the vineyard, yikes. There is so much wine and so little time.. I only drink Calif wines so I can "specialize" and so many wines just dont make the trip - ya know? Expecially the reds. But, I stick to whites or zins. Not too many grapes. But I have gone so far as a Geverstemeiner. Help me out with the spelling of this desert wine. About Gewürztraminer - White wine grape best-known in Alsace, Germany, the U.S. West Coast and New York; the tongue-twisting name has been jokingly suggested as a good one to use in field sobriety testing. Highly aromatic, makes wines (often off-dry to sweet, though less so in Alsace) with much concentration, although the alleged "spice" (literal translation of the German "Gewurz") may be hard to find. For the longest time, my thing was champagne. I tasted every kind from $250 a bottle on down. And my favorite was $5.99 a bottle. Champagne - Sparkling wine, specifically the type made in the French region of the same name using a traditional process in which the wine gains its sparkle by a secondary fermentation in the bottle, and made only from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier grapes. Some U.S. wineries still appropriate the name for their sparkling wines, a practice illegal in Europe; but as with Chablis & Burgundy, this practice is dying out. When I am savoring a glass, I tend to lean towards some fruit, not too much wood, and not too dry. But not too much fruit either. I was at one time pretty Up on my Wine.(x was wine sales, attended tons of tastings) Stepmother is a wino, I mean a conour. Has everything at the right temperature and all that in this wine closet thingy. And she reads religiously the Wine Speculator. I mean Spectator. So when visiting, I like to drink whatever cuz its going to be good. And I know whatever it is I cant afford it. About champagne: The French have been arguing for decades, without perceptible success, to persuade Americans to stop calling our sparkling wine "Champagne." That honored name, they say, should be reserved for the fine, sparkling wines first made in the French region of the same name, the neighborhood around Rheims, not far east of Paris. According to legend, a blind French monk named Dom Pierre Perignon had the first taste of Champagne, sometime around 1700, when he stumbled upon a cask in which an accidental fermentation had occurred, tasted the bubbly product and exclaimed, "I am drinking stars!" It's a harmless tale, even if it probably isn't true (although the original Dom Perignon, whose name now adorns a pricey French product, probably did play a key role in the development of Champagne as we know it today). Not only that, but it's a far more poetic turn of phrase than the epigram attributed to Cole Porter, who allegedly sipped Champagne and observed, "It tastes as though my foot's asleep." Champagne (like other sparkling wines) tends to inspire flights of fancy. I've never been quite sure whether this effect is purely psychological -- it is, after all, a festive drink that invokes a celebratory mood -- or perhaps comes about because they carbon dioxide bubbles somehow speed alcohol to the user's brain. Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

For those who need Sanctuary you are welcome. Jess, Cloud, FreakySis-of course, I have a 3 bdrm house big living room, double backyard (great dane) with a pool and jacuzzi in it. If you guys need and want to stay, let me know and Cybverskydiver and I will make it so. We can also heat the pool. The jacuzzi is always hot. Beverages always cold. You are welcome here. Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

Cool, Zennie, its great!! Careful with that camera..... I might be around Spaceland soon, but when you least expect it. Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

David Alan Coe " You dont have to call me Darling ....Darling " Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

Miss YOU Skycat!! Paintball on Sat. & jumps on Sun still, Right? Give my WonderBoyeeee a kiss and a hug for me. The dude is most awesome, always has been. One of my finest friends anyplace. In addition to you, of course. Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

Kelly get your butt down here with Sis!

Hey, Snappy, I merely asked a question. I am the LAST person who wants to do it. the LAST thing I want to do is figure out stuff and THEN even worse, stand by the door of the aircraft with a mesely little list like I am some Queen of The Load and an Authority Figure with extra special powers. Yeah, thats it.... Lookie at MEEE... I determine who gets in this here Otter, I am Powerful and I make sure every single person gets a window seat, I am good enough, and by golly ... people like me. Hey Snappy, hows the plane loading going. Tip: dont smoke and feul the aircraft, bad bad juju. And think of it this way, its good training incase you want to be one of those bouncer persons who pick people to go in clubs. Man, people this week on edge er what? H e l l o? Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

thats it, he speaks and its only... Sour Grapes? Sour Grapes? One entry found for sour grapes. Main Entry: sour grapes Function: noun plural Etymology: from the fable ascribed to Aesop of the fox who after finding himself unable to reach some grapes he had desired disparaged them as sour Date: 1760 : disparagement of something that has proven unattainable Heh, I guess you are exactly right ScRamon, I just cant seem to reach Sky God status. LOL, gotcha. Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

Hackie As in Hack up a hairball? Cant wait to mess with that guy. He needs some pie Meesha thinks. Zennie slowly put the camera down. Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

Who is organizing the FF jumps? ScRamon? I thought he was..... Ann bites her tounge post...... And Spaceyplace to boot, sounds like a real blast. Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com

WTF..... People... you just never know.... this agenda -that agenda. Motivation for this vial note is misunderstood by this writer. Sangrio, more power to you on posting up some -not too great replys. Sometimes, I just want to forget about the ones I get. They are so full of hate. I swooped in on Wreck Dot and they massiCured me of that place. Talk about changing a persons words up. Jeeze, scared the hell outta me, then I got hit with viruses out the wazoo. And yes, a virus can attack a web page. It takes some doing but the scumbag/s who did it were very clever. The AirAnn Virus. A modified SirCam and a Win32 something. Killed directly my AirAnn files and etc. If you know anything about files to FTP sites and vise versa and viruses on threads, it can happen. However, I was told that none of this could happen and that I dreamed it all up cause I was on drugs for my broken leg. I would love to be able to tell you how you CAN do it. But then criminals would go and do it. I am sure the Anarchiest Cookbook has it in there by now. Oh Hell yeah, I wrote back. They said I was too sensative. "How could I be a skydiver and be sensative." Is one quote. I spelled that wrong? Well, I would be massiCured in Wreck Dot for that. Anyway, all that happened. Then it carried over to the DZ and I got chewed out there for something I did not say. It was freakin ugly. To this day, people think what they will, and its wrong. Not my prob. That is why I love this forum. I can be myself and mess up or say whatever and not get hammered too badly. At the time, I took into consideration that some posters on Wreck Dot took advantage of the situation to further their own cause. The ALF #s. If you dont know what those are - They are Annoying Little F..k #s given to the most pain in the ass posters. They get down and dirty and attack whoever they feel like. This futhers their cause. And eventually gets them a #. Example: Espen- ALF #1, is a friend of mine and is not really an ALF, but those who come after- I can not vouch for nor do I know them. So anyway, sometimes its just another day in Paradise. This too shall pass - Remedy for this one I suggest Prunes. LOL On another note, Sangrio I know you LOVE ass posts so for those who hate everything I write and in support of my brother Sangrio - Kiss this attachment! Skydive~Friends~Happiness AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com