Michele

You are invited to Rob's Memorial Service and Ash Dives will be held at Skydive Elsinore this Saturday, October 11. The following is the tentative schedule - the fine details are still being hashed out... ~~~~~ October 11th, tentative schedule. Arrive 10:30 I've asked all the participants to be there by 10:30, so if we need to have a safety briefing, waivers and whatnot else, it can be done without impeding everything. We will dirt dive and train Bob (Rob's father) for his tandem at this time, as well. This will be Bob's first tandem, and his very special way of releasing his son into the sky where Rob found so much joy. The Memorial will start at noon. We will have an ordained, skydiving minister start the memorial service. I expect it to be very brief - maybe about 5 minutes or so. If there is anyone who would like to contribute a memory or a thought, this would be a good time for that. Please pm me if you would like to participate. Immediately afterwards, Bob would go up on his tandem with video. Part of Rob's ashes will be released during this tandem. As soon as Bob lands, the next plane would be for the rest of the jumpers and subsequent dives. We have several dives planned, as Rob was very well liked and there was a need to design more than one jump to accommodate those who would like to participate in the sky. Flat Flyers. Michael Owens ("MJOSparky") is load organizing this group. He will have smoke on his foot, and there will be an additional 4 people (including a flat flyer vidiot). I am not sure we have already set up a videographer, so if you're willing to do this, please let me or Sparky know. Freeflying Campfire. Leon Tosen ("SonnyChiba") is Load organizing this group. A five-way freefly campfire with video will exit. They will release the balance of Rob's ashes during their freefall. I've asked Jessica Miller ("Mujie96") to be the releaser. Flocking. JP Funari ("Diablopilot") is load organizing this. The balance of the plane load will be flockers, with video. JP has agreed to break from the formation and pull higher than the rest of the flock, and will fly Rob's canopy for the last time. The goal is to have JP land last, and come across the grass. At this point, once all jumpers are down and out of their gear, we will gather for the luncheon for the participants and family. I will provide a clean log book so that people can sign it and remember Rob that way. ~~~~ Please, if you want to participate, contact me or the L/O indicated above. We will do our best to accommodate all volunteers. Also, if you should want to include your thoughts, but cannot make it to Elsinore, pm them to me, and I will print them out and bring them with me for the family. Please have them to me latest Friday October 10, 5 pm, so I can make sure I can get them printed out and together. Even if you choose to not be on the dives, please come out and show your support to his family. Rob's passing was a serious shock, and has hit the community hard. I know Bob would appreciate knowing what his son gave to the skydivers he knew, and to the community at large. Thanks, everyone. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

6'2" is tall when you're only 5"7 (on a good day!). So I'll look for you, and you look for me, and all will be well. See ya then! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

AC. I will make sure to look for someone who's really tall. Rob Tonnesen's ash dive is this weekend, and there will be a lot of people there. Most likely I will not be jumping - at least, not earlier during the day. And chances are my hair will be down...look for someone about 5'7", brown hair to her bottom, with brown eyes. Again, worst case scenario, have the folks at the office or at manifest page me. That's been done several times successfully. But most definitely DO NOT LEAVE until you find me. Deal? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Oh, I call bullshit. With all due respect, sorry, my friend, but that's just not true - at least for me. And if it's that way for other women (not girls), I've yet to see it. If a man tells me he has feelings for me, it makes me feel good. I don't take advantage of that. I couldn't take advantage of that. If I do not have similar feelings, I let them know that, but if I do, then there is a basis for the potential for more in the relationship. I won't ask someone to buy things for me, or do outrageous things to prove it...I accept it for what it is - the most unique gift that there can ever be, the most valuable and valid thing there is. If I think I "could lose" him at any time, I get insecure. I don't like me insecure - I don't get possessive, I do not beg...what I do is withdraw my heart from the equation. I get defensive, and I hurt. I am far more apt to pull away from the situation if I don't know how he feels - or if he keeps me guessing - than I am to pursue. That's just the way I'm built. I don't like guessing, either. I'd rather be single than beg or guess...that's demeaning and a horrible inequality. (O.K., begging in certain situations could be fun....but I won't go there...). There should be no guessing nor begging in a partnership, in a relationship. And if the feelings are not returned, then that should also be known - so people can make their decisions based on truth rather than guesses. Sorry, WW, but I just have a fundamental disagreement with your position. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

It was a joke, my gorgeous friend... As to Perris, I will be at Elsinore this Saturday, but then I am not sure when I will be back in the sky...some surgery may be coming up, and if so, who knows when I'll be able to get back into the blue. But absolutely the next time we are at the same place at the same time, we need to throw ourselves outta da plane and go play. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

I "conquer" shop. I hate trying things on in the store...so I just find what I like, get my size, and buy it right then. I rarely need to take things back, either. The only thing I'll actually try on in the store are shoes, and even those it's fast and simple...and I'd rather not shop in a group, so don't generally go with others. It's simple that way, you know? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Yeah, something like that for me, too...LOL, I'm still working on getting slow enough to fly with normal people. I've lost both the camera person and the instructor during AFF... So, when you're done with your license stuff, I would be happy to jump with you...and if you're at Elsinore this Saturday, ask around for me. Someone will point me out to you, and we'll meet. Deal? And congratulations. I am sure there will be a way to work this out...chase your dream, my friend. Chase it and fly! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

I asked if you wanted to jump....you brushed me off like I was so much poo. Sniff sniff...I know I'm no good, but you could patronize me a bit or something! LOL, just teasing you. I did start to ask you if you wanted to, but that was when we were standing over at the PD tent, and you were in the middle of something. And I just never caught back up to you, either. I didn't catch back up to lots of people... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Sure. That way, I won't worry so much about the difference in our fall rate! LOL! Just hang on! And JT, you're right. We were all grinning from that jump, weren't we? Yes, that is the primary goal - safe and fun....and that, JT, it certainly was! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You rock, too! Thanks, JT. That was a really cool thing to see tonight! Made me grin, you did. yes, our hybrid jump was rather interesting...but how fun was it to be in the sky with you? Way fun. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaay fun. And a great way to start the day! I mean, tumbling for that long, what a way to clear the cobwebs!. Someday, my friend, I will be good enough to actually accomplish the jump we set out to do, you know? LOL! But at least I landed on my feet in no winds, right??? hugs to you, JT. What a special guy you are! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Before I was 10, I had... ~Fallen off a 6 foot wall I was walking into someone's yard...and met their dog. Spent the day at the hospital. ~Fell out of a swing while trying to loop the top bar...spent the night in hospital. ~Got hit by a car and flung quite some distance. Spent the night in the hospital. ~Pretended I was Peter Pan, and "flew" from the treehouse onto my head. Spent the night at the hospital. ~Sliced my palm open while playing Pirates. The kitchen cleaver was my sword. Brought a whole new meaning to "hoisted by her own petard..." many stitches. ~Broke my wrist when I got into a schoolyard fight. Spent the day at the principals office, the evening in the hospital, and then, the next day, when someone didn't believe the cast was real, I whomped him over the head to prove it. I spent the next week at home, on suspension. And not sitting due to the paddling I got. ~When Dad was not looking, I got on top of the Chevrolet Malibu station wagon, clung to the rack, and, when he was driving down the street, I knocked on the windshield. During the ensuing slamming of the brakes, I slid down the windshield, onto the hood, and then onto the ground. I spent the night at a friends house because it was not safe for me at home . ~I fell off my bike in front of a moving car. The car ran over the bike, but I managed to get out of the way. Sometimes, I wonder how I managed to survive... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Sorry. I must have missed the investigations and the arrests. I mean, I've been busy recently. What on-going sexual assault cases? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Hey, Laurel! Sorry for blowing that round...but we held it long enough, you know? LOL! Well, it was the biggest thing I'd ever done to date, and the exit did go very well, and Barbie looked too funny clutched in your hand with her hair streaming upwards. Thanks for the initiation, and thanks for being so very flexible and patient with me and my friends' tandems...and I hope we can jump together soon, without a 5 hour delay (again, my fault). You and the rest of the Pink Mafia rawk, and I am tickled that you and I managed both the initiation and the Tiny Broderick Memorial award. GOOOOOOOOOOOOO CHICKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (oh, and guys? She is an utter cutie doll, that Laurel is. Gorgeous eyes and a smile that lights up the world! Just thought I'd mention it...) Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

I clicked in to add my prayers again for Paul...but now he's in a place where he is free, whole, perfect...and so now I send my prayers and love to his family, and to all who knew him. Godspeed, Paul. And thanks for having such joy! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

No shit, there I was, at Elsinore, Sunday morning. Talking with the DZO from Moss Point...and when he told me you had passed, I threw up my hands and hollered "YAYAYAYAY"! So we are cheering you from all corners of the country...best to you! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Congrats, you two. Hugs to you both. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Vibes and prayers to him and his family, and the same to all who witnessed it. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Mar, it was so great meeting you! Yes, I still have an unknown Chocolate Fairy... All in all, upon reflection, I am a blessed person. I have family and friends who care, who spend time with me, who hug me, and who think I'm o.k. even when I don't think I am. This last week has been really difficult for me...and really also enlightening. I'm learning to count my blessings in a whole new way, you know? Thanks again, guys. And for all those who made sure I got about a billion hugs, thanks for that, too. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

I went to Chicks Rock on a fairly tight budget, and went in to check my account. Lo and behold, my account had grown since I had been there last (some 7 weeks ago), and I had plenty of jump tickets to use. They wouldn't tell me the first 5 times I asked them, but I finally pried the information out of Marcia (who simply rocks)... Yes, ladies and gentlemen, two guys made me grin! Huge thank you's and hugs must be sent out to Juanesky, and to PDS! I had so much fun, and those gifts made me smile and made my heart glad. Thanks guys! You both rock, and I owe you both big time! How very special you made me feel (and no, Skymama, not in the "short bus" kinda way! ). I appreciate it greatly. Maybe more than you'd realize... HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

0:4:at least 3 Beer owed for first attempt at a hybrid....shoulda known it was going to funnel. JTVal had to fly belly until stable (which just didn't happen). Yeah, that's it. Right, Clownburner? JT puts the FUN in funnel, though. It was a seriously fun jump! Beer also owed for a most wonderful sunset jump today... 6 chicks from Alaska, Laurel and I built an 8way round which actually held for about 2 seconds (I have to stop getting startled when people break grips...yes, it was all my fault when it flew apart!)...and not only are we now proud Pink Mafia inductees, we got the Tiny Broderick Memorial too. So many DZ.commers met and played with, a most wonderful boogie where no-one got seriously hurt, and a ton learned. And 3 of the 4 jumps were landed on my feet, and I almost managed the 4th on my feet...but they didn't move quite fast enough! Not bad for having nearly 2 months off...it has been such a very long time since I've had a few days this freeing and joyous. Not to mention I got to meet Wendy (well, again, but this time we spent some time together) and Mary Santangelo. Those two chicks just rock. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Hey, Kim. Yes, that is Lew...and she's up and dancing, and walking around talking pictures, and just being a great lady. She is doing well...and looks great! Wendy Me too...sigh. Oh well, I got the Tiny Broderick Memorial today, so fooey on JP! Hee hee.....Chicks Rock absolutely ROCKED!!!!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Wow, thanks, Lisa. They are easily reached...from the front page, go to the left side bar and then scroll to Columns. My entire AFF from the cutaway to graduation is there...and all the fears catalogued, detailed. Or, you can click Here and it will take you there. Start with "Man, I Owe So Much Beer" (towards the bottom), and read up from there. Sangiro kindly left these up for people to read should they want to. All I can say, Kris, is if I can get through AFF, and manage my fear, then so can you...I am not as unique as the Drs think I am ! Really. And when you're done, come over to Elsinore tomorrow, and say hi to me and a bunch of Dz.commers. Chicks Rock is rockin'! I only came home because I forgot some medication and I was feeling poorly, but I did get a glorious jump in, including a bit of a surf to a perfect landing...if I can come all that way, then so, my friend, can you. Rock the house, Kris. You are bigger than, better than, your fear. YOU are in charge, not your fear. To allow it to keep you from the sky means it wins. It is NOT YOU. YOU are you. YOU make the choice, not the fear. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Aw, how kind. But seeing as I'm leaving for Chick's Rock in about 10 minutes and will not be near a computer for a while, I don't think it will be me... OTOH, if you all keep whoring, one of you will get it, and all will be well with the world! Have a great weekend! Ciels- ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Worry not, Sky. I have already pm'd Wendy and let her know I will swing by and pick her up. See you when you get there! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Damned straight, chickadee! Let me know when, and I will do everything possible to hook up.... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~