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They're pretty, though, in the right setting (that being defined as: On the other side of a rigid barrier). Blue skies and happy landings!

A couple of pictures from the Monterey Bay Aquarium taken by a guy here at work. Enjoy. Blue skies and happy landings!

Cracks me up every time I see this. Blue skies and happy landings!

Alas, you can't get away with this in America. The kid certainly got what he deserved, though. Blue skies and happy landings!

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Not mine. Blue skies and happy landings!

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For those who have been deployed to or are in Afghanistan or Iraq, don't miss this notice on DZ.com's home page. Kudos to Mirage for doing this. Blue skies and happy landings!

D'oh! Forgot the patriotic options. Blue skies and happy landings!

Here's a narrowed down field with a couple of new additions. And it's the final poll, I promise. Thanks again for your help. Blue skies and happy landings!

Here are a couple of variations on the Red Baron theme. I'm sort of partial to 3/4, 8/9 and 11/12 but 14 is kind of neat. Can you tell I'm really flexible? Blue skies and happy landings!

The darker colors seem to be favored. Something like these probably wouldn't get many votes then, would they? Blue skies and happy landings!

Any of these do anything for you? Comments are appreciated... Blue skies and happy landings!

These are hilarious! Blue skies and happy landings!

Just the talent, thanks. If his tour extends out here, perhaps he'll teach me to play. Yeah, right. Blue skies and happy landings!

I like watching his foot. He lifts the bucket at times to end up with a tom and other times he's just banging it down as a base. And you're right, it is percussion rather than drumming. Pretty kewl, though. I wish *I* could do that. Blue skies and happy landings!

That's talent Blue skies and happy landings!

Recently I was checking my 401k account and thinking about retirement, as everyone does as they move through middle age. I saw an article about nursing and retirement homes and the expenses. Then it hit me. No nursing home for me! Here is my plan: I'm checking into the Holiday Inn. With the average cost for a nursing home reaching $188 per day, there is a better way when we get old and feeble. I have already checked on reservations at the Holiday Inn. For a combined long- term stay discount and senior discount, it's $49.23 per night. That leaves $138.77 a day for breakfast, lunch, dinner in any restaurant I want, or room service. It will also leave enough for laundry, gratuities, and special TV movies. Plus, I'll get a swimming pool, a workout room, a lounge, and washer and dryer. I'll also get free toothpaste, razors, shampoo and soap. And I'll be treated like a customer, not a patient. Five dollars worth of tips a day will have the entire staff scrambling. There is a city bus stop out front, and seniors ride free. The handicap bus will also pick me up if I fake a decent limp. Ride the church bus free on Sundays. For a change of scenery, take the airport shuttle bus and eat at one of the nice restaurants there. While you're at the airport, fly somewhere. Meanwhile, the cash keeps building up. It takes months to get into decent nursing homes. On the other hand, Holiday Inn will take your reservation today. And you are not stuck in one place forever -- you can move from Inn to Inn, or even from city to city. Want to see Hawaii? They have a Holiday Inn there, too. TV broken? Light bulbs need changing? Need a mattress replaced? No problem. They fix everything and apologize for the inconvenience. The Inn has a night security person and daily room service. The maid checks if you are OK. If not, they will call the undertaker or an ambulance. If you fall and break a hip, Medicare will pay for the hip, and Holiday Inn will upgrade you to a suite for the rest of your life. And no worries about visits from family. They will always be glad to visit you, and probably check in for a mini-vacation. The grandkids can use the pool. What more can you ask for? When I discussed my plan with friends, they came up with even more benefits that Holiday Inn provides retirees. Most standard rooms have coffee makers, reclining chairs, and satellite TV -- all you need to enjoy a cozy afternoon. After a movie and a good nap, you can check on your children (free local phone calls), then take a stroll to the lounge or restaurant where you meet new and exotic people every day. Many Holiday Inns even feature live entertainment on the weekends. Often they have special offers, too, like the Kids Eat Free program. You can invite your grandkids over after school to have a free dinner with you. Just tell them not to bring more than three friends. Pick a Holiday Inn where they allow pets, and your best friend can keep you company as well. If you want to travel, but are a bit skittish about unfamiliar surroundings, you'll always feel at home because wherever you go, the rooms all look the same. And if you're getting a little absent-minded in your old age, you never have to worry about not finding your room - your electronic key fits only one door and the helpful bellman or desk clerk is on duty 24/7. Being natural skeptics, we called a Holiday Inn to check out the feasibility of my plan. I'm happy to report that they were positively giddy at the idea of us checking in for a year or more. They even offered to negotiate the rate. We could have easily knocked them down to $40 a night! When I reach the golden age I'll face it with a grin. Just forward all your emails to me at the Holiday Inn! Blue skies and happy landings!

I hate people who forward too many warnings as much as anyone, but this one is important! Send this warning to everyone you know, friends and enemies! If someone comes to your front door saying they are conducting a survey on deer ticks and asks you to take your clothes off and dance around, don't do it! IT'S A SCAM - they only want to see you naked! I wish I'd gotten this yesterday. I feel so stupid now. Blue skies and happy landings!

Why? Because there's no good way to prove it??? Ah, but there is... Blue skies and happy landings!

Every mornin' on the Hill you could see him arrive Standing six-foot-four, weighing one-twenty-five Kinda' scrawny at the shoulders and lacking a spine And when he spoke at all, it was mainly to whine (Big John, Big John) Big Bad John Nobody seems to know what's in John's soul His 'beliefs' are based on the latest poll 'Though he'll say what it takes to get your votes It's the leftist agenda that he really promotes - Big John. Some one said he came from Boston town Where he joined the Navy and gained renown 'Earning' three purple hearts and one bronze star The home folks said, "This boy will go far" (Big John, Big John) Big Bad John (Big John) Then came a day back in '71 When he renounced all the medals that he had won Then turned against his country and his Navy friends And sold them out for his own selfish ends? (Big John) He appeared before Congress and on left-wing talk shows Giving aid and comfort to America's foes It was clear to see whose side he was on Some say he helped cause the fall of Saigon - Big John (Big John, Big John) Big Bad John (Big John) He claims to be for the working poor Yet he owns 5 mansions from shore to shore He never had to work a day in his life 'cause he learned it helps to have a wealthy wife! - Big John Now he wants to be our next President and Commander-in-chief of those he resents The American soldiers who fight and die To give him the freedom to tell us his lies (Big John, Big John) Big Bad John (Big John) Thousands have sacrificed their young lives To help ensure that our nation survives A vote for Kerry is a slap in the face To all the brave soldiers that he's disgraced FADE (Big John, Big John) Big Bad John (Big John) Blue skies and happy landings!

Two more for your enjoyment... Blue skies and happy landings!

Blondestar: Always on 'cause you're always blonde... Blue skies and happy landings!