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check this out A recent TV report of Skyride and their balloon operation http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2846349#2846349 "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

more.... http://guerillawomentn.blogspot.com/2007/06/tennessee-apparel-corp-no-time-off-for.html and http://tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070613/NEWS07/706130410 Wednesday, 06/13/07 Woman can donate kidney after employer relents Company's new policy will allow leave for donors By CLAUDIA PINTO Staff Writer A Tullahoma-based manufacturing company has decided, after all, to allow one its workers time off to donate one of her healthy kidneys to a dying friend. Tennessee Apparel's board of directors issued a prepared statement Tuesday saying that the company's initial decision denying time off was based on federal law concerning medical leave. However, the company said that, based on its "goals as an employer," it has now decided to grant employee Pam Melson's request for time off. "Tennessee Apparel wishes Mrs. Melson, and the recipient of her kidney the best of success," the statement said. Melson, 31, broke down in tears after hearing that she will be able to help her friend, Donnie Hammack. "I want to thank them so much for reconsidering," she said. "It means a lot. At least now I can try to save a man's life." Recipient is overjoyed Hammack, 46, was overjoyed on learning he will now be able to get the transplant. "I feel great," he said. "I know it won't be long until I can do things I wasn't able to do." Hammack's kidney began to fail more than a year ago, leaving him unable to go to the bathroom and feeling constantly tired. He travels more than an hour to Columbia three times a week for dialysis, a three-hour treatment that cleans waste from his blood. There was only a 1-in-500,000 chance that Melson would be a match for a transplant. As it turned out, she proved a much better match than Hammack's own sister. The company initially said Melson could not have time off, even without pay, because she had had excessive absences from her job and the company would have to put someone in her position. Melson did not qualify for leave under the federal Family Medical Leave Act, according to Tennessee Apparel lawyers. The act requires employers to provide 12 weeks of unpaid leave for employees "to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition" or "for the employee's own serious health condition," among other situations. The company's initial decision drew widespread criticism after The Tennessean reported on Melson's and Hammack's plight. Tennessee Apparel's position troubled a business ethicist with Vanderbilt University, Bart Victor, who said Melson's request seemed like a small sacrifice for the company. It also bothered transplant specialists, who said more live donors are needed. Now, the company has decided to change its policy on voluntary organ donation. "Tennessee Apparel has decided to implement a new policy," the statement said. "From this day forward Tennessee Apparel will treat requests for voluntary organ donation as a request covered by FMLA leave if they meet all the other requirements for FMLA coverage." Decision wasn't easy The company said "debate has ensued within Tennessee Apparel on this topic." "On the one hand, voluntary organ donation is desirable and laudable," the statement said. "On the other hand, while Ms. Melson is voluntarily not showing up for work, her remaining co-workers would be forced to involuntarily accept her duties for her. As a result, it is not an easy decision to make." Ultimately, the company said its philosophy of being a good employer — it pays more than $500,000 a year for medical insurance for its employees — won out. Melson, who works on military pants manufactured at the company's factory in Waynesboro, Tenn., acknowledged she missed "more than a month" of work in the past 12 months. She said this was primarily so she could care for her three children. Melson is her family's sole financial provider since the discount store where her husband worked went out of business more than a year ago. She said she couldn't afford to lose her job to give away her kidney. Dr. Mark A. Wigger, a multi-organ transplant physician at Vanderbilt, said Hammack could probably survive another five years without a transplant. The national waiting list to get a kidney is anywhere from two to five years, according to Janet Jarrard, Tennessee Donor Services' public education coordinator. Jarrard says she has heard of people waiting as long as 10 years. The transplant was originally scheduled to take place at Vanderbilt this month. Medicare would pay the medical expenses of Hammack and Melson. The surgery was canceled when Melson was denied her request for a four- to six-week unpaid leave. Hammack said Tuesday: "Thank you for letting her have her time off so she can keep her job for her family." "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

It seems like when the television news ombudsmen get involved and Skyride gets bad press that refunds happen. At least thats what I've seen in the "What Can We Do About Skyride" thread. Maybe there such a person at a TV station in your area. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Stupid test said I have a Midland accent.... everyone knows Canadians don't have accents.... sheesh! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

I think in particular to this situation, and this DZ, suing is not reasonable and that may be why it has not been stated here. I remember reading a LOT of "skydivers dont sue" mentality even on this paricular thread. This mentality sure doesnt sound like you would admit there are situations where suing is reasonable. Be careful making generalizations and assumptions. You don't know me or what I will admit to based difference circumstances. I spoke specifically and said "I think in particular to this situation, and this DZ, suing is not reasonable and that may be why it has not been stated here." "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

I think in particular to this situation, and this DZ, suing is not reasonable and that may be why it has not been stated here. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

This is what the bottle looks like, see attachment. I've used it, its great!

Charred-Rare I want to hear it go Moo when I cut into it... I want to be able to slap a band-aid on it and send it back to the field "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

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Most people UPGRADE their LP abodes ... not DOWNGRADE ... remember how chilly it gets there!

http://www.whistlerskydiving.ca/ "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

clickyfied.... http://www.outlawoutpost.com/cockchorus.htm "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

http://www.paragear.com/templates/base_template.asp?group=23#B1930 "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Point of clarification..... I said slower falling.... I doubt I'll ever attain Slowfalling Well here's a progress update for a slower falling me. As of this morning the scale says I am 169.5 pounds. At LP last year I was 230. That's 60 pounds gone! I'm going to go a little lower yet, so I will not be the guy setting the fall rate. Nobody's going to need lead to keep up with me, damn it !!! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

YES there are Vulcans for real... in Vulcan, Alberta, Canada http://www.town.vulcan.ab.ca/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulcan,_Alberta "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

I love google.... I searched on Venting kitchen island sink It even has pictures! http://www.rd.com/content/openContent.do?contentId=19540 "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Its an old one, but.... Do you know what sex in a canoe and american beer have in commun? They're both fucking near water They are both fucking close to water! BAWAAAAHAAAAA!!!! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

The Canuckians priorities . . . Hockey Food American Beer . . . Skydiving . . Sex . . Death You gotta take that American Beer thing back or we'll come and burn your white house down again... well again my the wrong word... its wasn't white the first time we bruned it... they painted it white afterwards to cover the soot !!! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Gemini? -> Me

What model of Altimaster? II, III, V ? "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Jeez I'm missing something good here... whuch thread it is?

according to this http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2833166#2833166 They're shut down "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Isn't he a bit busy these days to make a movie? "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Actually very good at decision making. Made a decision. Celebrated it. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

YeeHaw!!! Ride'em Cowboy!!!! YaaHoo!!! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy