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Kate, How do I reserve one? madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Happy Holidays to my extended, dysunctional family. I was really looking forward to partying Saturday, had the Chateau Mad John ready, bought my exchange gift, had the goodies planned, then got a call at 10am that my mother-in-law, Tina's mom and a nice one, had fallen down that morning and was 911-d to the hospital. Tina had just left for Texas, so it was on me. Spent the next 10 hours at the hospital, most of the time in the Emergency room, until she was admitted at about 9pm. CT shows fractured right hip and a 93 years old things don't look so good for her. Anyway, sorry to miss partying with my Byron brethren, especially the Snow Whores, and now I'll have to wait for the stories. cya all in the new year. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Samuel, Sorry I missed it on Saturday, but glad to know that what I started in motion last weekend came to fruition. Congratulations, see ya in the new year. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

There's a reasonably priced Sushi restaurant on Geary, between Powell and Mason, less than a block from Union Square. South side of the street, downstairs. Cheap Thai across the street, next block up, "King of Thai". Chicken coconut, tham ka gai, soup is my favorite. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Wordman, If you and Amy do make it up, give me a call. I've got some wine you missed at LP this year. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

True Dat, Krisanne. Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Fractured my L1 snowboarding last year, 2004. Dr said it would heal on its own, didn't jump for about a month and that was it. Having a high tolerance for pain helps but a bone density scan 5 months later showed everything was fine. Hope you're lucky too. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Jess, Found the VCL badges at home, but got out too late to give them to you and Dave. I'll be mailing them up to you. Sunday was a really pleasant day, sorry you had to go and miss Krisanne's 200th. we got 10 out of 12. Also sorry I missed your ECL attempts. Love your Main and Reserve, madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Yeah, I'm talking about the one mentioned here this summer, with them soaring over trees and mountains, not the Loic snow swoop. Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

It was mentioned that it would be out in August. Have I missed the post? or are we still waiting? madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Jumps and runway numbers, coming up. How's the ankle doing? Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Jess, I won't be there Thursday night, have Back to School night. Hopefully Q will be there to preside over any ECL attempts. Work on your breathing. Otherwise we'll definitely get it done on Friday night. BOOGIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! madjohn

Hey, this isn't just "table wine". GFD knows her stuff. Argentinian wine that was selling for $13+ a bottle and I've already bought 4 cases. For those of you with domestic preferences, there will be a bunch of Chateau Mad John too. And Andy says the beer will be of excellent quality. Leave your livers at home. Beware of Cunning Linguist Demos, there will be plenty of VCL's on the prowl. madjohn ECL #2 Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

What, Jeanie's not coming down? Why should I even show up???????? gonna miss you, madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

OK, it's September now, where's the Soul Flyer's video???? Feelin good cuz I finally busted 2 minutes in my GTI. (2:03, I'd probably get more but I still haven't lost the 7 lbs of Lang Beer that I got at Lost Prairie.) madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Yep, after the swoop contest is over. We usually say 2pm but it always ends up being about 4. Two classes at least, under 300 jumps and over. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

No because the bulge causes too much drag. '-) I heard that there was a tracking contest in Chicago and due to all the arguing about what people could/not wear they made it shorts and t-shirts only. All speedos will probably be done sometime, maybe next year on Speedo Day at Byron. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

There was another video of Swoop trying to land in a swimming pool but he comes in short and takes out a pile of pool furniture. Not quite as funny as the tandem surfing but a good watch. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

OK, it's been decided that the best day for the 2nd attempt at the Byron 8th Annual tracking contest would be August 20th. This just happens to coincide with the NorCal Classic Swooping Competition so we should be able to generate a good turnout. (Cynics would say this gurantees a wind cancellation for both events.) Anyway, Open class is 300+ jumps, novice is less than 300 jumps. Come one, come all. FFI madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

So I finally see you write something here and it's "Bitch", classy. Anyway now we know where you were, I thought you were busy with team practice. Dale, Cliff, Mike, Carolyn, Chad, Rhonda and a whole bunch of others missed you and say "HI". Billvon, See Bryan Burke at Rantoul, He has a present for you. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Time to chime in, just got back from LP. WAY TO GO, LANY\!! With my freefall suit I might be able to stay up with one of your jumps. cya Saturday, madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

I've been doing it for a year with my Outdoors club at my highschool. Just checked before I went to Lost Prairie and there was one down near McGregor Lake. I plan on making a virtual one for the Monument at LP (anyone read it?) and Lang Brewery. Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Good luck in Mass. Jeanne. We'll be looking for your red self to arrive. madjohn

Bottom line: everyone drinks, usually the ground crew is drinking before we land. Non-drinkers are still welcome, it's one of the most beautiful demos in existence. And packers can make $. almost there. madjohn Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.

Sold, yes. But I just got an email back from John Campbell and Brewery jumps will be on!!!!!!! Date and time to be announced for all you ELIGIBLE jumpers. If you've been you know the rules, if you haven't it makes no difference cuz YOU"RE NOT. but we still need ground crew. madjohn 2 sleeps away Main goals in life: Be on the "Jumpers Over Eighty" (JOE) World Record and attend the Lost Prairie Boogie once after I'm gone.