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I met Cliff during the 2002 Easter boogie at Zhills. There there was no peace on that trip once I had! Whether he was tempting me into debate around the campfire, insisting I come skydiving with him, or trying to drag us off somewhere to eat, drink or party... I had a huge amount of fun hanging out with him on that holiday and many happy memories will forever be attached to those weeks in Zhills. I was not much of a freeflyer - never have been - but that didn't stop me trying - or him trying to teach me... while he grinned from ear to ear in freefall... (the photo provides a sight that I am sure was familiar to many). Was I the only one...? Or did freeflying somehow seem so much easier when he was right there in front of you? I saw Cliff again at the Swedish Herc Boogie that same year. Then again at Zhills in 2003. I was with him in Zhills the day he broke his wrist and my heart still skips a beat when I remember his landing from that jump... The photo with his wrist in a cast was taken when he returned to the DZ later that evening. I left Zhills to come back to the UK just after that photo was taken. That was the last time I saw Cliff. We kept in touch from time to time in the years that followed, I was glad just to know that he was following a path that made him happy. I had of course hoped to see him again someday. I still do. -- Meeting you, flying with you and getting to know you Cliff was unforgettable. Thanks for making me see so many things I'd never really thought about... in so many weird and wonderful new ways! C.x

http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/inpage.php?partner=BAGGAGE You can take 5kg extra in the hold now (total 20kg)... but they charge for ALL checked in luggage. Only £2.50 / 3.50euro though... same for every 4kg after that. At least that's the way I read it. 10kg hand luggage goes free. C.

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Apologies for the late addition to this thread, but as my name has been mentioned more than once I wanted to respond personally!

Of course.... it's the law! C.

Who exactly are you trying to kid Vicki!!!

Happy birthday for yesterday Tash... That was a very fine red rose you had on display when I dropped by to visit! Who sent you that I wonder??? C.

Thanks Vicki The photos from last year are here: http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=4001628&a=31481569&f= My photos really don't do the place justice though.

Hi Mike, I'll be there from 29th Oct to 12th Nov (working as one of the FS/RW organisers for the boogie). There are a whole bunch of other brits coming out too (40 or so). It's a stunning location and if last year was anything to go by you're guaranteed a great trip! We've got some fun RW stuff planned (orange jumps and lots of inflatables!) so make sure you come and say hi so we can get you involved in that as well as the freeflying! Don't miss out on our regular trips to Ali Baba's beach bar either! Taxi (oops, I mean camel) home anyone! C.

We have one prize left over from the raffle held at the Brit Chicks for the Cause Miss Behaviour Boogie! The winner filled in the ticket stubb with the name "E&C" and a UK 01329 telephone number that was obviously missing one digit. If you know who this is (or if it was you)... please PM me or contact Lucie in the Skydive mag office. We will ask the person to either produce their ticket stubb or give us the missing digit of the mystery telephone number. We are guessing this person is either a member of a southern/central DZ (dialing code is Hants). Probably not a non-skydiver but you never know! And finally, they only bought one ticket (we know because poor Lucie has checked all the others!!!) C.

Well this flyer's already decided... you and the Bodyflight team have done an amazing job for us Paul! So much so that my bank manager wants a word with you tommorrow! Good to see you all again tonight...

December for me I'll be really sad to lose AXA. They treated me well when I needed them. The lady who dealt with my claim even phoned me 6 weeks later to see if I was recovering well. Can't buy the personal touch! C.

Thought you like us at Nethers Vicki... yet there you go back off to your old stomping ground at the first invitation! C.

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmedm/51011e01.htm Early day motion item 734 Reads: BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND BRIT CHICKS SKYDIVING WORLD RECORD 11:10:05 That this House congratulates Great Britain's Female Skydiving Team, Brit Chicks, upon their successful participation in setting a new World Record at Perris, California on 30th September; commends Brit Chicks for having joined an International Group of Women Skydivers and achieving a record of 151 way freefall formation; and pays tribute to all women skydivers who took part in Jump for the Cause for raising £300,000 for breast cancer research and also promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Worldwide.

Picture shown in The Times (UK) today alongside article about breast cancer survival rates. C.