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We all know better. I have my moments. TPM Sister #102

I think I should just look into one of those places that will make weekly deliveries. That would be easier. TPM Sister #102

ROFL! But that's sort of the whole point, right? It's hard to know . . . can of worms. And nobody else will even jump in with real numbers. *Sigh.* So my poor instructors are going to continue to get what they get unless somebody charges in to help them out here. (While I'm afraid that, secretly, tunnel rats around the world are pointing at me and mouthing "CHEAP!") TPM Sister #102

I know you're appreciative of whatever the tip is. I'm not trying to put anyone on the spot and make them tell me how much to pay out--I just was wondering about what a good range is. It's not uncommon that we pool our resources when we fly and so it doesn't necessarily indicate who is giving money and who isn't, and that doesn't help clarify. I realized after I said that I'd particularly like to hear from the instructors that I put them in a tough spot. So if there are other flyers out there who are tipping, what do you think? I'll go first. If I fly 10 minutes, I usually give $20 as a tip. Am I somewhere within a reasonable going rate? What do you do? TPM Sister #102

LOL! Is there a secret handshake? Thanks, JP. I have definitely had instructors attempt to refuse tips before but they work hard as some of us (eh-hem) are slower learners than others. I can't make anybody rich but I at least want them to feel like their time is worth it. TPM Sister #102

Okay, I have never once found a handy pocket chart for tipping guidelines that tells you how much to tip your tunnel instructors. What's reasonable to tip for a regular session (no coached time)? What about tipping on league night? Does it make a difference to you as to what you ask to work on? I want to treat our guys (and STEPH!!) well, but would love to hear what other people (and especially the instructors) out there consider to be reasonable. I spend a lot of time at the tunnel and want to be generous to everyone but it does start to add up when you're spending between $125 and $150 per session BEFORE the tip. On the other hand, I want our instructors to be glad to take league instead of feeling like that's lost time on the schedule to them. So, what's YOUR range? (I did a search and just found discussions about tipping in general and tipping at the dz, but not at the tunnel. If someone knows of an existing thread on this, please feel free to point me in the right direction.) TPM Sister #102

That's terrific! Congratulations, and good luck on round 2! TPM Sister #102

That has to be really tough--and it must really hurt right now. I would be heartbroken and I'm sorry you're going through this. I don't think anyone is trying to be insensitive when they say that suing isn't the answer, but I have to agree. CAN the vets mess up and cause an accidental death? Sure. But it sounds like you don't really have good reason to believe it was their fault that she died. As you've already heard, surgery just comes with inherent risks. Give the vets the benefit of the doubt on this one and work on healing your wounds instead. TPM Sister #102

That, coupled with the orchestra and lift across the threshold from gravityjunky, should seal the deal! TPM Sister #102

Maybe if you pick the Live Oak, it will come with a soundtrack of appropriate background noises to set the scene. TPM Sister #102

GROAN. TPM Sister #102

Urgghhhh. Then again, can you blame him? That woman is CRAZY. I'd go to extremes to get out of that one, too. TPM Sister #102

I love live oaks. Those things need Spanish moss to look right, though. TPM Sister #102

So, uh, how'd he consent? 'Cause if all it takes is some woman demanding to be wed, you men are all in BIIIIIG trouble! TPM Sister #102

Yeah, well, MY day flew by and now I'm ready to collapse. I worked 13 hours and enough is enough! TPM Sister #102

Thanks to you, and ladyflyer too!!! It was so much fun. I am so lucky to have great people around here to celebrate with!

I beleive they were renamed tunnel rat cakes. TUNNEL RAT CAKES! Yummy frosting. I can feel my fall rate improving already. TPM Sister #102

WAIT--NO avatar, that's no good! Go back to your smiling face.

That could really happen in Chilly Beach. TPM Sister #102

And so WHY haven't you changed your avatar?? It's just sad that you and I both bolted home and logged onto dz.com. I think we need a 12-step program, but I can already tell you that I wouldn't see it through. . . . TPM Sister #102

Thank you! What a great blessing! I'll gladly take it. It was a great day and I managed to stretch it into Sunday, thanks to sartre, skycat and hooknswoop.

Shhhhh! Don't ruin the euphoria with reality! TPM Sister #102

Yeah, well, I'm still insanely jealous. I could always forward Tink some of MY bills . . . you know, just to make him feel at home by making a monthly payment somewhere. TPM Sister #102

Hooknswoop gets full credit for this information, but I understand these (http://www.gravityplay.com/adventureracing/index.htm) races are a BLAST if you're looking for some other things to occupy yourself here in Colorado! TPM Sister #102

HOORAY! I love springing. TPM Sister #102