Michele

I know I am in his debt....for lots of different things. From the time he took my hand (via pm's) and explained something to me so I got it (took 5-6 tries), to the pop quizzes he gives us all, to the gear information I've called and gotten from him, he simply rocks and is one of the best hearted folk I know. YAYAY for you, Derek!!!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

No Money! No, that's not it...I have room on a credit card. Uh, well, how about too smokey? Nah, that'll make for interesting rides to altitude and likely a beautiful sunset jump. Perhaps it's because the winds are forcasted to be 30-40 mph? Well, that's a thought...but the forecast isn't always right... Oh, yeah, I've got cancer. Nope...I took the cancer out for airtime a few weeks ago...that was fun, too. I imagined it blowing out of me at 120 mph, and laughed... Hrm. I wonder why I'm not down there jumping? Oh yeah. Because I am going tomorrow! And I had clients this morning, so I had to work. So tomorrow at Elsinore, I am jumping...'cause after that, it will prolly be about 5-6 weeks before the Dr. says sure, go up. See ya if you're there!!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Kris!!!!! Way too much fun yet to be had. And good for you for finding your own goals and then meeting them... And just for the record, I was out of control on one of my levels, couldn't read the alti, and called the jump off somewhere around 8K (IIRC). One of the things my JM told me, which sticks totally, is "better high than low". Also, remember this... The instructor is the one watching you. If they see what they need to see, you will pass, regardless of how you perceive it yourself. You are, as a student, still finding your "air legs", and don't always recall what actually happens. They do....and trust them. So if they pass you, they've seen what they need. They have the confidence in you. Borrow that...and learn from it. YAY for you, girl. You rawk. Keep on keeping on!!! And remember, when you have your license, we have a jump waiting.... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

And I appreciate it. I also understand John Rich's explanation of why the costs might be higher, as well as yours (grade, availability, security, et cetera). I think, though, that unless we are really able to quantify the issues surrounding it (i.e. those mentioned above, as well as those we have not discussed, like security at the fields, transportation, and all those I don't know about), we can't actually make a factual basis for Hallibutron overcharging or not. I honestly have no idea. There are arguments presented which create interesting (and nullifying) points about it...and NacMac's stuff is really illuminating; so I will remain neutral on the issue of overcharging. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Exactly what my broker said when I asked him for clarification. And then he added "but for the record, Michele, if I ever catch you doing something like that, I'll fire your butt so fast you won't know what hit you...". But he knows I wouldn't, nor would I even represent a seller who said "no gays in this house!". It's against my personal morals. However... As there are no laws prohibiting it, (lawrockets explanation is great), the only course of action would be someone suing the city. And then you would have to prove you were damaged. And there is no way to be damaged, imho, in the above situation, because there's nothing to be damaged by. I think, though, that Storm is confusing practicality with legality. Is it legal? Yes.... is it an appropriate use of the $18,000,000? Probably not. But that's just my opinion, based on nothing other than hot air. I have no idea if there is a reasonable need for something like this...and personally, I would rather see the money go toward early childhood centers, or after school centers. Places where the impact can be "spread" and ripple outward. But that's my own personal opinion...which honestly amounts to not much more than beans. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Yep...that's the law...but! (you knew that was coming...) You are allowed to discriminate on age based on senior citizenship. Therefore, if there is a senior community which is based on age, that would fly 100%. by that, I mean, you can't discriminate based on ages under seniorship, and you absolutely may not discriminate because a person has a child, but you may say "no, you can't live here unless you're a senior citizen". And there are certain funds set aside for the senior citizenry. So perhaps because it's a senior community you could make it exclusively gay/transgendered. But I don't know. I will ask my broker today (if I remember), and see what he says. Interesting question. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

ROFLMAO at that, Val. Too funny!!!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

I am a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Yes, Tonto, I can do splits (all three ways), with power...but not the 6 foot leaps. Rather, my personal development showed I was a very flatfooted fighter - meaning I didn't do any arial fighting, and tended to not "bounce around" (that hurt my boobs). I was still very effective. Val, here's what you need to find. 1. A studio which teaches in a style you can learn in regardless of form. Observe - watch several different schools -and feel the "vibe". Each school will be different...find the one you are more comfortable with. Watch the class you intend to take - see what the teachers do, how they communicate. 2. Most schools have adult classes. It is hard learning with 6 year olds. 3. Don't be pressured into going into a black belt program. Most places (here, at least), will allow you to go month to month. 4. Be prepared to have a whole lot of fun. I didn't start until I was in my early 30's. I was in my first tournament 3 weeks after I started...and won. Dunno if it was because I was so aggressive (kept chasing a 6'1" lady out of the ring...finally told her to stay still so I could kick her! LOL) or because I was good, but that was fun. My final record was 22 tournies, 1 second, 20 firsts, and one where no one would fight me in the finals, so I took the whole division uncontested. I didn't get my blackbelt until I was 35...and there were few things in my life more satisfying than having a 22 year old man as my sparring partner, who lost his temper and "fought angry", meaning he lost control of the fight (because he got pissed) and that allowed me to totally dominate that fight. That was fun as hell. Anyway, you should have some fun. I know I did, and if finances/health were cooperative, I have a school I'd join right now... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

YAYAYAYAY Mellie!!!! YAYAYAYAY BB and Greg!!!! Here's to talent, far and wide...be they dz.commers or not!! Ciels- michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Him! Him! (raising my milk.....) Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Just a note...on my way to and from work, I pass 3 gas stations. The one closest to the freeway: 1.74.9 The next one, farther from the freeway: 1.74.9 The one two more blocks up: 169.9 And that's the cheapest I've seen it around here. And it's Burbank - a safe, stable community, with no Ba'athists who have an issue with local government lurking on the street, exploding IED's... Dunno, it sounds like a fairly decent price that gas is going for in Iraq. How much should gas go for in Iraq? Does anyone know? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

GF: Bridget said she called you and you acted wierd. (Why are you calling Briget? What is going on?) ME: Last I talked to her was over a month ago the night I first took you out. GF: She says you were acting funny and she thinks I was there when she called. ( She's being weird. I am not sure what's going on. Did you call her when I was there? If you did, why? Is there something I need to know about?) ME: No idea what she's talking about, I told you about when she called. It was just before I picked you up. GF: She says you were acting wierd. (if I repeat myself, maybe you'll understand what I'm asking...are you seeing her on the side?) ME: You seem upset. You can judge me based on who I am and how I treat you, or based on what she says. It's up to you. (unspoken reply... asshole doesn't answer my questions, and maybe he and Briget are seeing each other. I'm in a really bad position right now - believe him or my friend? What do I do? I suppose I won't answer right now...either way, I am going to lose a friend - either him or Briget...I don't want to lose either one...I won't answer. Not yet.) Or maybe she just had to work, and hasn't had a chance to respond. Now, Kev, the issue is why didn't you ask her what Briget meant about you being weird? That was the concern...irrespective of if you were being weird or not, Briget is saying you were. Find out what weird is, and then maybe you'll have a direction to go in.... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Would you mention it if you showed dogs, for example? I mean, that takes a long time, and for those involved, is intensely exciting (hey, that's what they told me...). Or mention that you're a private pilot, and like to make cross country trips on your time off? Or maybe that you are a birdwatcher? What it boils down to, in my opinion, is that I wouldn't bring it up unless it becomes a question in the interview. Then, answer honestly...but it's not something I'd volunteer without it being an answer to a question. Good luck! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Sounds a whole lot like a scam to me... But I'd be interested in seeing if you could find out the following... 1. LIcensing org/license number 2. Previous experiece/# of jumps 3. Reference to a DZO who could vouch for him being able to handle the canopy... 4. Name of the rigger he uses Etc. Things like that will help you identify if he is a jumper; I don't think he is, but it would be a good way to poke him a bit about things. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Vibes and prayers to you. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Bill, from your link... "An aide to the vice president said yesterday: "This is money that Mr Cheney was owed by the corporation as part of his salary for the time he was employed by Halliburton and which was a fixed amount paid to him over time." The aide said the payment was even insured so that it would not be affected even if Halliburton went bankrupt, to ensure there was no conflict of interest. "Also, the vice president has nothing whatsoever to do with the Pentagon bidding process," the aide added." It indicates at the bottom of the article that while Cheney still holds a whole lot of shares totalling some 8 million, he has arranged to have any profit from that stock holding to go to charity. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

And a damned fine one at that, Jan. At this point, I've given up. I will think on who has the capabilities, and get it out to them ASAP. Sigh...I know you all will wait for it, it's just I want to get it out to you. Ceils- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Oh, interesting. 1. Fruit: Strawberries from the garden. Juicy, sweet, versatile, and delectible. 2. Musical Instrument: Black Grand piano. Large, classical, contrasting, emotive and evocative. 3. Deadly sin: probably Anger/Wrath. With a close second of Sloth. This is what I battle most of all...along with being a terrible housekeeper. 4. Weather pattern: Early Spring day bright sunshine and mild temperatures - the one day you know all things are possible... 5. National holiday: Chrismas Eve -anticipatory, familial, happy. 6. Sport: Skydiving. Difficult, complicated, challenging, rewarding, freeing. 7. Shoe: A good, wellmade, broken in sneaker. Comfortable, solid, secure stepping on the ground. 8. Drug: Antibiotic. While some people are allergic to me, I try to make things better than how I find them. 9. Toy: A remote control helicopter. If I'm not directed exactly right, I can go spinning of into the world...or ground. 10. Alcoholic beverage: A fine chianti. Aged well, slightly oaken taste, with fruity overtones. Complicated yet delicious. 11. Article of clothing: Jeans. Worn, solid, casual, useful. 12.Car: A prototype of a hovercraft. Not sure if it will ever work, but it looks good on paper... That was fun! Thanks, Mandy, but I noticed you didn't answer.....??? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Me isn't so happy...sigh... ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

There's a reason I am not computer literate....it isn't kb...it's mb. I think. 132 MB. Sigh... No help from anyone? Damn it. ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Thank god....whatever has happened, he is all right. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

hi, Juan. I am such a dork about this stuff... My rightclick will allow me to email this to someone...I think. I clicked and it said no problem, you're ready to go. So maybe that's a way around whatever issue my brain is having? I am certain it's me and not the 'puter. I just don't know enough to begin to resolve this. Sigh... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Memorial Movie file (MPEG) 135, 287 KB (this is what shows up in the bar at the top of the screen when I try to upload... "file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Michele%20Lesser/My%20Documents/Memorial.mpg"... Is that correct?) In My Documents. That is the only place I could save it to from f: which is where the cd played. Windows XP, I think. Or perhaps 2000. Yes. There are 4 clicky things. Thumbs, uploads, uploads text, and public, No, in uploads there is a clicky which says "up to a higher level directory". Started there.... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Thanks, Mama. I gotta give a good shout out of "THANKS GUYS!!!" to those who're working so very hard with a certified dunce (me) to get this out for people. I watched the video again, and man, I am still crying. I wanna share!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Still stuck, though.... Ceils- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

No. What I get is a blue circle thingy which looks like it should move around...and then, about 90 seconds later, a broken video cell thing and no more blue circle..and the computer cursor thing goes from the hourglass to the arrow. I've done this 4 times. At least, whatever I'm doing wrong, I'm doing it consistently wrong. Any idea? ciels- M ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~