Nightingale

hmmm.... give her one day where she gets to pick everything you guys do, and you get to pay for it (within reason, of course! A day in tahiti would be a bit much, methinks). A day at the theatre, shopping, spa, whatever she wants, and she gets your company with no complaining allowed.

happy Sky-Birthday!!!!!!

wow! That really helped! Thanks!!!!!

I'm hoping to jump a demo version of my PD 176 reserve next weekend. Is there anything I need to know about flying this canopy that will be different than flying my Silhouette (ZP/F111 hybrid 9 cell)? I want to jump my reserve so when I do need it, I'll already know how to fly it.

this is what I found on "washable body paint stain removal" "With the thumb and forefinger of each hand slowly work the stain in a rolling action thereby releasing the paint and colour into the soapy water. Change the water as necessary and repeat washing action. DO NOT USE HOT WATER. Some stubborn stains may need to be soaked overnight. Derivan Face & Body Paint is formulated so that it will swell up and release when submerged in soapy water. Other methods of cleaning will generally only act to drive the stain in deeper. Do not boil, dry-clean or use chemical solvents or thinners. Do not iron over a stain. Do not machine wash. Keep stained garments separate from other washing." dunno if that'll help.

it would depend on the kind of paint.

That's awful!

1:5:0 1- awesome 2 way skydive with Dan BC. 5- wonderful jumps at Perris

I just spoke with Cyndi at the refuge. She says that Icarus has a concussion, probably from flying into the fence yesterday. Hopefully, the brain swelling will go down and she will be fine.

Wow! Quade, that's an awesome picture! The lady at the rescue said the bird was tame for one of two reasons: 1. she was somebody's pet and is accustomed to humans 2. she was weak and starving and hoping for food. since its been two weeks or so she's been hanging around, its probably that she's been tamed. and Evelyn: the bear will be making his skydive on Sunday instead.

Hugs and vibes to you.

An update on the bird, for all you Perris folks: for a while, there's been a little Kestrel hanging around the dropzone. Very friendly little critter, hopping up on people's shoulders and making friends quickly. Today, Laura noticed that she didn't seem to be doing so well, so she called around and found a bird rescue who was willing to help her. The bird, who Laura named Icarus, was dropped off this evening. The lady at the shelter said that Icarus was very thin, and either she was just very hungry, or she had west nile virus. If she has west nile, there's nothing that can be done, and we just have to hope. If she's just hungry, which is more likely, she'll have her strength back soon, and will be returned to the DZ, in case she has a mate there. She was given a mouse to eat tonight, and ate enthusiastically, which is an excellent sign. Kudos to Laura for noticing something was wrong with Icarus and caring enough to do something about it. Skydivers today were very generous in donating a total of $217.00 to the rescue to help with the care of Icarus and the other animals there. Anyone else wishing to help out with Icarus's care can contact the rescue at: Hope Wildlife Rescue 909-279-3232 Vibes and prayers for our feathered friend would be GREATLY appreciated!!!! to see a picture of a kestrel, click below: http://www.enature.com/fieldguide/showSpecies_LI.asp?imageID=40917&page=beautyl.asp

for the most part, I agree with you. However, society also has a responsibility to protect its citizens. The question is where to draw the line.

yes, but the libertarians tend to go so far on the fringe of things that its hard to vote for them sometimes. Many of them campaign on a "less-drug-control" platform, which I'm not sure I agree with, but is one of their central issues.

(Choose Y if you agree, M for Maybe, N if you disagree.) Personal Issues ------------------ Government should not censor speech, press, media or Internet: Y Military service should be voluntary. There should be no draft: Y There should be no laws regarding sex for consenting adults: Y Repeal laws prohibiting adult possession and use of drugs: N There should be no National ID card: Y Economic Issues ------------------- End "corporate welfare." No government handouts to business: Y End government barriers to international free trade: M Let people control their own retirement; privatize Social Security: N Replace government welfare with private charity: Y Cut taxes and government spending by 50% or more: Y Libertarian 34.85 % Left-liberal 18.99 % Centrist 30.10 % Right-Conservative 7.38 % Statist 8.68 %

its not weird at all! He was your friend and companion and you have every right to grieve. Please don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Only someone who's known the love of a critter can truly understand.

vibes and hugs from me and my fur-friends.

I'll jump with anyone who's there and wants to jump with me!

ugh... hopefully it was from a dog or something. that's foul!

personally, I don't list with reserve prices and I don't like to bid on auctions with reserve prices. I just make the minimum I'm willing to sell at as the starting price of the auction. Example: I'm selling a pin necklace that I'd normally sell for $15. My cost to make the necklace was $9, so the minimum I'd settle for is $10, so I list it at a starting price of $10 with no reserve.

I think Billvon and Amy are heading up to Lost Prairie.

lets do a jump together then!

www.nightingalesnest.net everything I wrote about my first tandem through the end of AFF is there.

Who's going to be there? I'm trying to get in as many jumps as I can, because I'm hoping to do my 100th on September 20, my first skybirthday.

hmm... ebay?