DancesWClouds

Good vibes for you and Dog-Boy. My cats are even sending pawsitive vibes your way. * Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

i used it for the first time last week, for three days. I had pulled out my back, and had pain that was so bad that I would literally SHRIEK. I had been taking ibuprophen to no avail; tried Celebrex, worked like a charm.

This is me. Only now I'm older and less attractive. ! Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

Hee hee; I was wondering when someone was going to say that. I know (regarding Wellbutrin/Zyban) that power of suggestion is a very powerful thing. I had no idea that W/Z was supposed to help you quit, and I actually STARTED while on Wellbutrin. I'm on my way off the coffin nails right now. Two weeks ago, I cut down from 1+ pack a day to 10, and from 10 to 7 one week ago, and only 5 today. I can do it. I can do it!!!!!!!!

My 85 year old dad came to visit this weekend. I didn't realize that I hadn't seen him in 3 years. At first, he looked so old. And within minutes, all of that just melted away, and he was the Dad I always knew. He was a musician, and still is, and served our country in WWII stateside by playing in one of the most widely exported bands around. There were 'big time' bands like Glen Miller, etc. that our soldiers heard overseas, but there also was his Army band, and they were simply awesome. There are so SO many things that I could write about him and it seems like only one percent (if that) is negative. He always tells me that he is so blessed to have me, and I tell him the same. We are dear friends, and he is indeed the definition of 'unconditional love'.

When squirrels get their revenge: The day is coming. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

The Conan O'Brien show w/the skydiving Masturbating Bear. . .I lost the link to the video, and I couldn't find it searching posts here. Maybe someone has a URL? Thanks!

I used to work for the cargo department at UPS. . . 100 kg??? COOL!!! So now I can have sammies, beer, AND my boyfriend on board! (On second thought, what does a keg weigh?) ° Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

Cool pics. I'd probably pack my sammies and beer with dry ice though in the cargo compartment. Makes it lighter.

This and This ~ Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

Thanks for the input all!

My deepest condolences to all who knew and loved Shannon. Eternal Blue Skies, GFD.

Hi all— Landing has never been my forte, and after busting up both knees on my last landing (4 yrs. ago) I am rather paranoid. I am not afraid of starting to jump again; did the wind tunnel a few weeks back and was pleased to learn I can still fly. It's just that last part (landing) that really trips me out. My previous canopy was a Triathlon 175 which NEVER flared well for me. Other folks who jumped it deemed it to be 'just fine'. Hell, I couldn't even completely stall the damn thing upstairs. I finally had taken to wrap it a few times which helped, but in some situations you just don't have the opportunity to do so before landing. I have seen the new owner take several face plants on it as well (my specialty). I had several qualified people look at it and declare that it was in trim, or at least within the tolerance range. Soon shall come the day that I'll be purchasing a canopy again. I'm pretty sure I want a 9-cell this time, possibly elliptical (though I'm a very conservative pilot), but I need soft openings (bad back) and lifty landings. I had about 500 jumps when I quit, and feel that when I return I'll emotionally be at 200 or less. Suggestions? ° Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

Pictures! I want pictures! ° Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

Congrats on levels 2 and 3! I think the Cessna exit deserves ?! Glad you only got bumps and bruises and a bit dirty. I've had my share of face plants! (and ass plants) Blue Skies, ° Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

Hey there Flying-Wench, and welcome! Have to ask the Aussies that are reading here. . . does anyone know a guy at Nagambie named Ossie Khan? His girlfriend (at the time) was Cat, who was on a four way team. He was a black cameraman/freeflyer, with a smile like Tiger Woods. I stayed with them a couple of times on the outskirts of Melbourne. Lost touch. * Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

I heard this from some comedian on T.V. long ago. Requires some "chance", but. . . So you're driving on the highway on your long vacation trip. Stooge is sleeping in the passenger seat. You happen upon one of the semi tow trucks (which pulls the semi backwards). You sneak up to 'draft' said backwards semi, then simultaneously scream at the top of your lungs and blow the horn. (Vinyl seats work especially well for this one; makes clean-up easier.) ! Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

COLD (domestic) beer when it's hot out, esp. after work Cabernet and other reds with dinner (out) Canadian whisky and club soda at the bar when I'm too bloated for beer A painfully dry Tangueray® martini now and then, and. . . Favorite cheap wine: Livingston Cellars Chardonnay, which is the only thing I keep or drink at home. Ooh! Ooh! and if I have a Margarita, ALWAYS on the rocks, never frozen. I guess I'm just like a 'kid in a candy store' when it comes to booze! ~ Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

I played on stage with Steve Miller in Madison Wisconsin. Oops. My bad.

Dogs: I used to have a dog named Victor who would chase and bite at bird shadows going across the lawn in the summer. I also had a dog named Promethia who would run in the snow till tired, and still in full gait, scoop up a mouthful of snow to cool her off. Cats: Cypres always bashes her head on the coffee table (EVERY time), and begs to smoke pot.* (Maybe there's a correlation?) Cessna drinks (only) ice water by scooping it up with his foot. Little Timmy Nutbag sounds like Macy Gray, and Oscelot is just a bulldog dyke bitch, but used to vertically jump for a toy up to 6 feet in the air. * No, it isn't mine. I swear. Really. v Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

If I really worked on it, I could do half the jumps of my age. That .5 one scares me though. ~ Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

DAMN LUCKY JENNY-LYN!!!!!!!!! ° Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

Christ I'm tired from reading that. Anyone have a cigarette? ° Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

I have a fishing trip at 6 a.m. on Sunday (which I suppose should actually go on NEXT week's good news thread). Reel 'em in, baby! ° Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

In real life, I'm plump, I laugh easily, and never condemn anyone on hearsay. I'd say that I am the same here as in real life, except to add that in the dark I look exactly like Angelina Jolie. (And if I’m not here, I’m out looking for myself. If I should return before I get back, please tell me to wait.) ° Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"