moggybean

To add to what Rich said, yes STL are coming to Belize for the winter. They will be based in Placencia. The airstrip there is plenty large enough for an otter and the views from altitude will be amazing. They should be open very soon, can't wait

Not sure if it was that exact aircraft but the same thing happened to a good friend of mine some years back. I started a thread in History and Trivia to try and get some background info for his 70th birthday. Thread is http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4331758;#4331758 From the stories I have been told he is very lucky to be alive and the pilot managed to land the plane.

I wasn't forced to leave my home country (UK) but chose to and I picked the exact same place as Bigun picked - Belize. Totally different in that it is like 1970s UK, but still developing, drive on the other side of the road, pretty isolated (I live in the middle of the jungle). At least the language is the same (well kind of) and if I really need a bit of civilization I can just jump on a bus to Cancun.

Grimmie is his user name on here. If you want island adventure he is the man to contact. I'm happy to help too - I live here. Colin

Shannon, what does your market research show that you could comfortably operate? Go with what is best for your business. If you can comfortably operate a 206 go with that. You should be able to give the customer value for money, but you also should to make a profit. Just my thoughts. Colin

THe guy who runs the show is Harro Trempenau and I am sure he will get back to you. He will be working hard to arrange his annual boogie at the moment so be patient. When exactly are you going? The boogie is next month (10-18th) with jumps onto the beach at Mombassa - absolutely spectacular. Not sure what E-Mail you have for him but I have [email protected] Colin

That was funny. A good early morning chuckle, thank you

Unfortunately in this case he can never be released into the wild. Lucky Boy was captive born and raised. He would never survive in the wild. The Belize Zoo has a Jaguar rehabilitation program and if at all possible they will release rehabilitated jaguars back where they belong. I do hope the scum that caused this in the first place get their day of judgement - maybe a night in his enclosure!

Left to die. The Belize Zoo recently rescued a Jaguar from an horrific situation. Here is his story. Lucky Boy, originally named ‘Bosch’ (Mayan word for Black) has never known a life other than captivity. He was born in a zoo in Mexico and shortly after moved to the Ballum Na Resort in the Toledo District of Belize. He lived there quite happily until recently. Reports were received by the Ya’xche Conservation Trust of animals being starved at the resort (I am unable to comment on the circumstances that resulted in the animals starving as I do not know the facts). On arrival at the resort rangers found him in his cage with no food or water and near death (picture attached). Unfortunately another jaguar that was with him had already died. The rangers immediately started a feeding regime to which he responded and he was quickly able to be moved to somewhere more able to rehabilitate him. The Belize Zoo – the best little zoo in the world www.belizezoo.org stepped in and moved him to their facility. Having many years experience with Jaguars this was the right place for him. The staff at the Belize Zoo are some of the most knowledgeable in the world on these magnificent cats. Lucky Boy was rescued just over a month ago and despite an initial set-back (he was diagnosed with hookworm) he is doing very well. He has gained weight and appears to be in good spirits. Jaguars in captivity can expect to live up to 20 years, he is 11 years old now. His remaining years will be full of mental stimulation, a good balanced diet, some of the best vet treatment available and above all, love. I was fortunate enough to be able to visit with him recently and his progress is remarkable. Well done the staff at the Belize Zoo, they are my new heroes.

I've got plenty. PM me your E-Mail and I will send you some. I have personally never had a problem with the landing gear but I know of a few who do.

They are illegal here although I don't know why. You can own licensed weapons but not a vest. Not even the Police have them and it is a damn shame. It brought it home when a good friend and local Police Officer was shot in the chest twice recently while investigating a home invasion - unfortunately he later died of his injuries. With gun crime an almost daily occurrence here it would only make sense for them to be issued to security agencies. I can, however, understand the chain of thought that if a private citizen has one - it could well be used for less scrupulous reasons.

Watching the pilot run past me and jump out the door while screaming like a bitch

So to paraphrase you in another thread: "Why would you want your hobby to be a ticking time bomb (sooner or later kind of thing)." Are you going to heed your own advise or not. It makes absolutely no sense on any jump. Fine it is one of the names in the sport, but what kind of example is that setting to those who are up and coming?

I Can't believe no-one mentioned Angus Young from AC/DC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_9fFBYbXso

Damn. He mentioned the basics but says that he doesn't remember a lot of it. A shot of Bourbon - now that's Andy