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ya- I agree, the white stuff is happin here too but of course mixed with rain (Van. B.C.) Our weather pattern seems to be similar! Hope to be in Kapow as soon as altitude is atleast 10,000.... SMiles

Last week got to visit the Burnaby (B.C. Canada) wildlife rescue association where they were treating a magnificent frigate bird that has a damaged wing. This is a very rare bird to this area (located in the middle of the city, Burnaby Lake Regional Park is a stunning wildlife sanctuary. The lake was created by a glacier 12,000 years ago. Birdwatching is superb--great blue herons, bald eagles, belted kingfishers and osprey. You might even spot rarer birds such as the green-backed heron...but never a magnificent frigate. Anyhow it was awesome to see the birds wingspan and also interesting to learn info on it. A huge mystery how it was found in the city here. Frigate birds fly non-stop for days searching for food. They have been tagged with altimeters and ride thermal currents high. Some birds got up as high as 2500 meters above sea level. There, the air can be 20° C cooler than the air at sea level. Frigate birds move a great distance up and down but not very far in distance from home. With their huge wingspan (7.5 feet) and low body weight (3 lbs.), Frigates birds are built for gliding — not distance. Plus, whether it's because of the low oil content of their feathers (meaning they waterlog easily) or because it is awkward to get enough lift off of the water, Frigate birds do not land on the water, so all of their captures are on the wing. It turns out that the Frigate birds are able to glide just above the surface of the water and pluck a squid, turtle or fish without a pause. They are also known to steal other bird's booty or babies and have been nicknamed the pirate bird for those behaviors! man-o'-war bird or frigate-bird is the most aerial of the water birds, It can soar motionless by the hour and has been recorded in flights lasting nearly four days, spending most of that time several hundred feet or more in the air. The name derives from its grace and swiftness in the air. Man-o'-war birds feed chiefly on fish but also prey on the young of sea birds and on jellyfish, squid, and young turtles. They have long hooked beaks and forked tails; the male has an inflatable orange throat pouch that becomes red at courtship time. some pics attached SMiles

chinese astrology based on 12 year cycle- the year of the Goat- wood element. western astrology zodiac sign- Aries/Ram So combining both I have split personality Goat/Ram? One meek, shy, creative and the other aggressive in nature.= creative, emotional, sensitive woman that loves to skydive Goats are sensitive natures, the most creative and expressive of all the Signs in the Chinese Zodiac. Very sensitive to the irrational, the paranormal; he feels things more than he sees them. Aries, the Sign of the Ram is the cardinal Fire Sign, making those born under its influence especially energetic. Typical aspects of the Aries person include an eagerness to forge ahead and take risks, perseverance in the face of adversity. SMiles

named my son Andrew but was worried he would get Andy as a nickname one day...... About grade 2 he preferred "Drew" and it stuck till today. my brothers name is Edward and I drive him nuts till this day calling him Eddy....never heard anyone but my mom actually call him Edward.....to everyone else he is "Ed". SMiles

..output is incredible.. awesome video..I enjoyed...thanx! what program did you edit in? (would luv to check out final cut pro) but so far happy to get started playing with Win Movie Maker. Seems easy to take content from digital video camera and produce o.k. looking output. Have many tricks to learn, tutorials, and generally loads to improve my movie editing skills. SMiles

My weirdest skydiving dream was 15 yrs ago during my static line progression. I can still recall the reality of it to this day.... In my dream I woke up in freefall flying perfectly on my belly with one young son hugged tightly under each of my arms....(only I was wearing gear.) (mothers responsibility of 2 sons while training to skydive ----getting back at me!! ) SMiles

"malfuk'd" is "it's" name black 2002 Honda Accord SE SMiles

I luved my first vehicle......62 Chevy II 400 Nova. She had straight 6, a '3' on the tree --fire engine red with a white convertible top. SMiles

Wish you had treatment available in your childhood like there is now for ADHD or ADD children. A 9 yr. old that lives next door (oldest son of 3) has ADHD and his mother chose to treat him with ridalin so he could attend school. I babysat after school and found the way his mother preferred to react was different to my reaction....(behavior problems with ADHD child playing with younger brothers) I found the boy with ADHD to have many positive traits, very intelligent with loads of intuition- also creative and sensitive.... so tried focusing on his positive traits rather than negative -seemed to help some. So- now a few years later, this boy is completely off ridalin medication as he has been treated by Neurotherapy re:Dr. Paul Swingle in Vancouver B.C. Canada. http://www.drswingle.com Neurotherapy assisted the child in changing his brainwave architecture. A brain map of 5 brain locations was completed. Brainwaves are measured using an electroencephalograph (EEG). Sensors from the EEG equipment are positioned on the ears and various points on the scalp (the sensors are non-invasive and painless). After the brain map was complete, the child started playing computerized games which change his brainwave activity. The improvement to ADHD has been astounding to the childs life and his families. He also listens to tapes made by Dr. Paul Swingle that improve his ablitlity to concentrate while reading, writing essays, doing homework..... BRAINDRYVR Sound System http://www.brainmaster.com/productinfo/bmrsoftware/swups/braindryvr/braindryvr.html SMiles

what is your score? like the colored smarties and I am partial to chocolate.... am I slow or what?? 23680 game 1 topsy-turvey arcade SMiles

awesome wish I could do the same! Don't even know what a Tangilo is?? Describe please... Yesterday I bought bag of sunkist "cara cara" navel oranges and wow, I luv em (cross between pink gratefruit and orange) SMiles

- Jan. 22 -2004 It's the year 4702 on the Chinese Calendar, and time to welcome the Year of the Monkey. MONKEY: 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004 This weekend I hope to see the parade in Chinatown Vancouver (every year I miss it) SMiles

....well this morning waiting in the doctors office I was feeling yukkk when a young mother sat next to me with a baby.............the kuus and awwes and smiles made my smile crack huge!! ....in the veg. dept. at grocery store I helped an elderly lady get her plastic bag ripped off the roll and we exchanged huge smiles ...last night I attended a class at drum cafe--- (everyone had a riot) An interactive experience where each delegate was given a large African drum and was guided by an experienced facilitator. Within minutes the whole group was transformed into a drumming ensemble creating music. You have to see it to believe it It is incredible to watch how naturally people take to drumming and music making. The effect of the drumming is a synchronization of energy, a unity and a common purpose. When you hear the rhythm of the group drumming and contribute your beat, you are listening and playing , receptive and creative at the same time. Really fun way to do something together. Everybody was smiling and in a great mood. SMiles

I am leaving my lover after 25 years- he has chosen JW religion as his path in life. (.....one of 50 ways to leave your lover) SMiles

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CSPA 'B' -would be a good resolution for me (have 1000+ jumps with CAPS 'D' license and CSPA 'A') 2004--I plan to make atleast 200 jumps- along with some tunnel time for sure, new rig & a cypres..also in need a new alti and jumpsuit. SMiles

thats... smoke a joint eat a twinkie and go to bed. SMiles

Flying in the T38A Talon was similar to Smith's one foray into skydiving, but "this is an intelligent rush. Skydiving is totally unintelligent." http://news.mysanantonio.com/story.cfm?xla=saen&xlb=200&xlc=1103897 SMiles

Happy Holidaze.... our tree is a fatty this year! excellent for hanging ornaments but my hands are covered in scratches from the prickly fir. SMiles

what a beauty dive plan! 10 penta wackers & 70 way base what a dream!!! SMiles

Sigur Ros- Nov. 27 2002- Vogue Theatre Vancouver B.C. Canada- the best concert ever heard live by me. Orchestral space-rock --four icelandic musicians hypnotic stage performance left me in awe. The power of sigur rós in the flesh comes strictly from their music--- that is so absorbing you can't help but be taken by it. SMiles

hey----beauty!! nice job! thanx SMiles

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm, these days I be luvin blueberry teas- (grand marnier & armaretto- mixed with tea)...cheaper if made at home though... SMiles

- you may also want the outline for tattoo artist to draw.... happy holidaze SMiles