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Is the dropzone near Lake Te Anau only a tandem factory? When I was hiking through the Fiordlands National Park, I could hear the plane making the run and see the tandem and cameraman, but I never saw any up-jumpers. That view, from above, would be spectacular. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Happy birthday, Laura! Hope you have a wonderful day!

I think Cora will be up for that. I, however, will be lounging around on the couch in the loft and grousing about my openings. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Happy birthday dude! Glad to have you around for another year. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Oh no...was he "elevated" again? If you're lucky, he'll be "elevated" out of there in a snug new coat and some good IV drugs. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Kel, you'll do well, I know it. You're smart, tough and witty. You'll be able to look back on this and wonder what gave you such initial trepidation. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

I remember something about having an oxygen bar to help reduce my brain-fuzz/cranial hammering. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Kel, I have to say that you are one more person I will remember for reminding me that it's okay to be me. Thanks for being that reminder/inspiration. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

bwahahahaha You two are funny little monkeys. Maybe I'll substitute your videos for ones that the 82nd can't seem to keep out of the news. I've got one address so far. If you submitted a video and want your copy of all the films from the festival, please PM me with the address you'd like your copy sent to. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

I wondered how long it would take after you got back before being in the real world intruded into your existence here. I think I won the bet. Now you know why the guy you replaced tells my dad on a regular basis that he would never go back and teach there if his life depended on it. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Can't wait to hear all about this one once you get back. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Okay, sorry it has taken this long, but we now have the DVDs, in their custom cases, ready for distribution to the participants of the film festival. Once we've sent those out, we'll entertain requests from others, as we can manage. If you submitted a video to our film festival, please pm me your mailing address so I can make sure we get your copy sent out. CSS folks, if you could remind me who submitted films (Eric and Keith, I know, but are there any others?), we'll send them all to the DZ with instructions that they be delivered to you. Thanks for everyone who participated in any way in our boogie/film festival. We look forward to seeing you next year! Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

The Paraclete tunnel plans on being open as much as the market can support, possibly 24-7, depending on demand. Also, the people providing the information here (Kirk, Matt) are DIRECTLY involved with the development and eventual management of the Paraclete tunnel. If they post it, you can bank on it. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Congratulations Kelly! Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend and an AWESOME birthday celebration. You could always, you know, take a break from the whole triathlon scene for a weekend and party like a geriatric rock star. Happy Birthday, Kel! Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

The world has lost a great musician in Tommy Makem. "May you be in heaven an hour before the devil knows you're dead." Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Rachel, you ROCK! I'm so glad I got to meet you and hang out with you! Now that you've won some tunnel time, hopefully I'll get to see you again soon.

Open Class finished up today, and it was a close race between The Golden Knights Black Team and Arizona Airspeed, but Airspeed pulled out all the stops on their last jump and won it by one point. The Knights took second and Mass Defiance took third. Intermediate was won by Carolina Fire, second place was the Fast Fockers, and third place was Flicking the Bean. The rookie class was won by a local team, Mom, with assistance from Keka, who is a blast to hang around. Second place in rookie was taken by Um Chica, a freefly team that kicked ass in belly (Yay Whitney!), and third place was another local (to Raeford) team, the Prop Tarts. It was a great meet and it was wonderful seeing everyone there. I got my first chance to see Airspeed performing in person, and I have to say that I'm an even bigger fan than before. The canopy flocking is so incredibly cool to watch, and they are all class acts. Anyway, Tim and Tony did a great job, as did all the staff and competitors. Hopefully we'll see all of you and more at next year's event! Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

David, I'm sure there will be at least one pick-up team that would need a fourth. Meanwhile, your sister and I will be thumbing our noses at the whole competition thing and just enjoy freeflying during the chaos. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Yeah...when ARE you coming back this way again?? Darn it! Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Who are you, again? Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Ohhhh...one of those times when I REALLY wish I had already moved back home to California so I'd be close enough to participate in this. Plus, jumping with you and Omar would essentially mean I could bronze my jumpsuit. Have a great weekend! I can't wait to hear all about it here! Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

I think you might get a kick out of "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

I really miss Chris Cowden. The pic. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

Neil Gaiman - American Gods; Neverwhere; Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett) Benjamin Hoff - The Tao of Pooh Brian Lumley - Necroscope (the rest of the series seemed a bit lacking) Khalil Gibran - The Prophet Chuck Palahniuk - Choke Just a small sampling from my bookshelf. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.