Amanduh

I can't say it enough. Thank you!

Congrats Tom, Anna shares a birthday with me!!!! How'd ya plan that one out?

That's rude, Lee! I did not! (Although that was kinda funny..in a rude kinda way )

YAY!!!!!! Blaine I can't wait to see ya again!

Amanduh bdbrown BigM BillyVance (maybe) blueskyserenity ccowden Chaoskitty CieloDiosa CrazyRick CSpenceFly and Mrs. RoamingDZ (aka, Julie) Darkwing FlyDoc Fmmobley freefalle freelyflyn71 Gia Goofyjumper hisgoofyness jelloJ Jessie07 Jumpchikk katiebear21 Keith Kramer Lauraliscious Lisamarie McDuck & BoomBoom mcneill79 Micduran Missg8tordivr MOUTH Namgrunt Nanner Nate_1979 Pendejo & 1snowangel Popsjumper and BF's Psycho Bob & Patty RastaRicanAir revillusion selbbub78 skinnyshrek Skychick312 skymonkeyone Superman32 teamjenn1 The_Don & Jeannier whodamiss Wingnut vdschoor XenaSwampJumper Yardhippie & Hottieliscious I'm gonna see what I can do about getting some Houston area peeps to road trip it out there with me... Justi...how ya been sweetie?

I read more excuses from you about why you don't jump than anything else......damnit woman...pull down your fk'n skirt and jump!

...completely agree. LM...you will enjoy jumping the CASA if you have never jumped a tailgate..other than that, its just good for novelty dives or big ways..

Possibly with others..not this gal!..I'll keep mine hidden!

haha! For sure, anything for my Chris Hair may be back to red by then though...the black is only for winter time hahahaha!! (jokin)..and plus..it's not as if you can actually SEE any of my new piercings or tats! Now THAT, I am definately up for!

haha! Good times girl, good times You may think about not hitting on me at all..wouldn't want that psycho hubby of yours getting jealous again. Whateva..that was a hot scene dude...I know I watched it several times But yeah..I have definately toned down a lot...don't expect such a crazy girl this year....Just keep that damn green lepracan away from me this year...(chris) hahaha!!

What'd ya do, Tim? Leave the Cali weather here and take the Houston weather with you? We're on a roll here..I think this is a full week that we've been mid 70's with sunny blue skies...slight breeze...oh gawd it's so nice ..and it's suppose to stay this way all through the weekend..HEHE!

I'm sure I'll be there again this year... Chuck...I can't wait to see you and Katie again! YAY!

Thanks...I may just hold you to that..so watch out! Very much appreciated....

*peeks around the corner to see if it's safe to come out* I just want to give a personal insite to what I've experienced. I have done 2 BASE jumps and the only thing that scared me was what I learned I didn't know..."No mentor will ever be able to tell you / teach you everything you need to know. There is just too much to learn". (Thanks..you know who you are

No clue what you are talking about.

First off, thanks go out to all of you. I attended my friends funeral yesterday, and for some reason it brought me peace. My friend died a hero fighting for our country. The service was definately an emotional one, and I think tears formed in my eyes for the 2nd time this week...strange because I don't think I have cried one tear for the last 6 months or so...It felt good. The leader (I'm not really sure of the terms, but one of the high ranking officials) of his division was there and read several letters from others in his Battalion that really got the image and legacy of Mikey across to all. He also spoke of Mikey's mission and what he was doing for our country at the time of his death. I am so proud of my friend. I never would have imagined this would be the way he would leave this life, but I feel that his memory will never leave any of us that knew him. He was such a loving father, uncle, brother, son, and friend to many. I found out details about his death. He was killed "when an improvised expolsive device detonated near his Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck while his unit was conducting combat operations." Sgt. Michael C. Taylor ('lil Mikey!), thank you so much for coming into my life. I will never forget you! "All give some, but some give all..." and he did. Amanda

I recieved a call this morning from a good friend I hadn't spoken to since highschool. I was shocked to hear her voice. She then proceeded to inform me that one of our close friends was killed in the line of duty and she had just been informed that the visitation was today and the funeral is tomorrow. I could not believe the news when I heard it. I had known this guy since kindergarden and we had been close friends through graduation. I told her that I would meet her and some other friends up at the funeral home. Walking in tears slowly started to fill my eyes. This was my lil Mikey... I made my way up to the front of the chappel and started looking at the photos displayed. The little long-haired hippie boy I had once shared many days skipping school with or just hanging out after school, had gone and joined the service and turned into a man. His long hair, gone...he was a soldier now; protecting OUR freedom. When did this happen, I wondered? How could I have lost contact so easily and not just called him up to see how he was doing? Pictures of him and his little girl were also up for everyone to see...the happiness he had found...the life he was living...things had changed so much. My friend and I were talking about the changes that occur to all of us. How do we loose contact with those special people in our lives that mean so much? What if we would not have found out...or maybe heard the news a year or two from now...how could we have let this happen? He was suppose to come home this January for good. He was going to be through serving his term over seas...just one month and he would have been here...I could have let him know how much his friendship meant to me... Don't loose contact with the good friends you make in life...one day when you catch yourself thinking "I wonder what ever happened to 'so&so'"...it may be too late. I will miss you, Mikey...

behave, Abbie.

And for the record...I actually like Lone Star dude! how can anyone acquire a taste for fish eggs?

haha! Oh damn how I miss that accent... I could hear you say that Can't wait to see you again, Lee! Take care and have a Merry Christmas!

I agree! He has some awesome stories and is very willing to share them I met 'Jimmy' back in April at the Lew Sanborn Accuracy meet. I had been talkin to him online and couldn't wait to meet him in person! - especially after reading all the kick ace stories he had posted! I searched everywhere for him..took me about 2 hours to finally find him. Then, he was doomed! I forced him to sit and talk with me the remainder of the day It seemed all he was worried about though was forcing me to pose with the hooters girls...Jimmy..you perv! Now...Walt, if you and Jimmy ever plan to meet up...I HAVE GOT TO BE IN ON THIS ONE!!!!!! I wouldn't want to miss this for the world; especially if its at a strip club!!!

Consider it done! Let me know when you get back on this side of the world! On behalf of the crew..I feel inclined at the moment to just say "ouch". Good time last night...for sure hehe!

as I said..unpredictable...one day 90 degrees humid..the next ...27 degrees icy...the next 85 sunny...GRRRR!! Must say congrats, BRITS!!!! YAY!!! Tonight will be a 'grand ole time'!

I'll be ordering it soon, Jimmy. Hope all is well!

*edited out* Weather seems to get worse around late December through January; right now it's very unpredictable.