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I am waiting to hear of some huge international incident incited by one Rick Payne and Psyco Bob and a guy with the call sign "Elvis" and a Captain Mike!! I only wish I could be there too!! I will call and have Chuck Norris or Rambo on standby! Blue Skies, Timber

Hey Bolas, don't let Buzz Aldrin hear you say that He might have to whip out the can of "Whip ass" like he did to that guy who asked him to swear on the bible in Beverly hills.

Come to Emerald Coast Skydiving near Pensacola, Fl. We now have a Caravan for the next several months. We do some awesome beach jumps to the Flora-Bama Bar. Most of us are avid scuba divers with boats. We can take you out to dive the aircraft carrier Oriskany. Blue Skies, Timber

I would have planned it better!!!

It is really sad to hear that Cal City will be closing!! I made my first jump there in 1985. This drop zone was a magical place!!! When I was only 13 My Dad "Mac" Mckinney jumped there and I was the DZ bratt. Later when I was in the Navy stationed in San Diego I would drive past Perris and two more hours to get to Cal City it was like coming home!! Van and Alberta, Judy and Bob, Ian Bellis (R.I.P. my friend) Lisa and Kim our DZ babes!! and my many other friends I miss those days!!! I remember there was a "tree party" one year where skydivers caravaned in the middle of the desert to party under a lone tree. The party went into the early morning. I was on the first early load. There were thousands of sheep in this pasture where some drunken skydivers had not yet risen. Van had this huge smile on his face as he proceeded to stampede (buzz) the sheep over these to poor guys. I can only imagine the horror of looking up and trying to focus on the sight of these sheep flying over you!! In some places here in the south some might think that would be heaven!! My friend Doug and I jumped the Blue Angel Demo today in Pensacola, Florida and we raised a toast to all of you in Cal City!!! Blue Skies, Timber

I worked at Van Nuys Airport for several years doing line service and most recently as a pilot on a Gulfstream 2. Most of my friends are in that movie. My friend Dan Cruthers flies that plush BBJ (Boeing Business Jet) My other friend Dan Dupree just passed away and he flew Corsairs on the show Baa Baa Black Sheep. Van Nuys is such a wonderful place to just hang out ! We had many hangar parties with the likes of the Golden Knights, Sean Tucker, Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, Treat Williams, Jewel.and many other celebrities. The Mix of airplanes is really something to see as well. You can see everything from the worlds largest rubberband powered airplane to awesome corporate jets.

Bob is doing much better! He has gotten his cast off a few weeks ago and drove his van up to see his sister in Michigan. I think he plans on staying up there as his sister has terminal cancer. I expect he will come back to Florida shortly. My dad did a great job of playing nurse maid to Bob. I see what a true friend is! I know Bob really appreciated it! Blue Skies, Timber Blue Skies,

We will have the Grand Caravan for the boogie. The Porter is going into maintenance for a week. We are going to have a great time as always ! It will be great to see you all again !! Blue Skies, Timber

Blue Skies, "Pelon" You were a lot of fun to hang out with !! I remember our "throw Pelon from the plane jumps" It would take a few seconds to get stable before we could pin you. Vaya Con Dios, Pelon !! Timber

As many of you have met Bob Sinclair you probably realized he is a ledgend and has helped pioneer the sport into what it is. I have the honor of having him as a part of my extended family. He and my Dad have been friends since they met in 1980. Bob keeps on jumping even into his ripe old age at 82 (I believe). Many people have helped take care of our "DZ Vagabond" I say that with pure affection ! Bob has had a run of bad luck. He Broke his leg at Lake Whales recently. He is going to be coming to stay with my Mom and Dad to heal up for awhile. I am going to try and convince him to stay in Pensacola as he only has the Veterans Administration for health care. They are about to open a large VA hospital in the area. Bob is trying to live by a meagar Social Security pension. I am interested in starting a fund to help him buy a decent FEMA trailer so he stay in. Is anyone interested in helping me with this idea ? I don't think Bob will read this thread and I hope to keep this kind of a secret. Thank You and Blue Skies, Timber

My advice to you is to do your 20 years in the military so you can retire at a fairly young age. get as much experience as you can and be as versitle as you can. Get your Tandem, AFF and Senior Rigger Ratings. If you also like to fly also get you Commercial Pilot Single and Multi-engine ratings. You just might be able to earn a megar living. You will probably have to get your own health insurance and retirement program. Not to be a negative person but understand that in the next few years the business of skydiving might be in a bit of a financial crisis. I believe that the FAA will go to the practice of "User Fees" and in fact has already started subcontracting for services. With the price of fuel and insurance (if there is any) I expect to someday be paying $30 a jump. I really admire the DZO 's that keep our sport alive. I don't think any of them had delusions of making a fortune. Just something to think about. Good Luck

My father (Mac) Mckinney and I have many fond memories of Phil. He befriended my Dad on our first trip to Perris. We loved all of his great stories! He was a real character! Blue Skies, Phil

I had just seen a clip on "Inside Edition" that Tiger Woods celebrated his birthday by skydiving in San Diego. He was diving out after a formation. He had a perfect landing ! I know he has done some tandems with the "Knights" He really looks like he is digging our sport and I think that is great ! In what seems to be a world of over paid sports idiots. I really respect Tiger as a role model. He is bright, well spoken and generous. He and his wife are also expecting their first child ! Welcome to our world Tiger ! CONGRATS !

Flew 10 loads in the Porter and did 3 tandem jumps including a sunset jump to the Pink Pony pub in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Pretty nice day,not too cold yet !

Bob my Father and I wish you a speedy recovery !! You are part of our family ! Blue Skies, Timber and Mac McKinney

I got kicked out of junior high school for wearing the shirt " Skydivers Eat Their Dead" ! I loved all of Robs shirts in the 1980's. I also liked the shirt "Be Kind to animals, Screw a skydiver today !" My favorite shirt from Perris Valley it depicted a 10 in out formation. The detail was awesome ! You could make out the Dc-3 on the runway below and even the swimming pool near the "bombshelter bar". I would love to get another one !

Happy Birthday ! It was great to see you in Destin last weekend !! Blue Skies, Timber "Matador" Rodriguez

Spence You can transfer that hotel room in my name Timber Mckinney thanks Pal !! I am looking foreeward to a great weekend !!

Damn Katee ! You making me want to fly down so I can give you your birthday spanking !! Have a great birthday !! See ya soon ! Blue Skies, Timber

I'LL BE THERE !!! It is a beautiful jump ! I'll do some Tandems for you if you want Spence. Blue Skies, Timber

PsycoBobs Dad probably dosn't remember That drunken night in Tijuana after the donkey show. Too much tequila and boiling hormones anything can happen !!

Farewell my Friend ! I miss those wild "Peckerhead Meets" At California City. Joe was raised here in Gulf Shores, Alabama and when I jump the beach this weekend I will make one in his memory. Blue Skies, Timber

We should do Destin at Noriega Point before they build that new condo this summer. We have done it several times before and it is beautiful !! Blue Skies, Timber

I used to do most of my jumps at California City in the Mojave Desert. There was lots of desert and bushes and Cactus. There was also lots of hills and mountains around and some of the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen ! At night it was dark enough that it seemed like you could see every star in the sky and even watch satellites stream by. Now most of my jumps are at Emerald Coast Skydiving near Pensacola. We have a great view of the Gulf of Mexico. Skydive Santa Barbara also has an awesome view if the Pacific Ocean and the flower fields in the valley. Everything seems more beautiful when your with your friends in freefall !! Blue Skies, Timber

I am crossing my fingers for you Girl !! You have had a rough year and deserve a break. Hopefully you will still be able to come out to Emerald Coast for some beach jumps. Last nights sunset jump was awesome !! Four of us did a perfect "horny Gorilla" and Slim and I flew a two stack down. Take Care Katee, Timber