8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 11

[PBader]

Found this very interesting today. OPens today.
Visitors to the Grand Canyon are to get stunning views from a raised glass platform being inaugurated shortly.
Rising 4,000ft (1,220m) from the canyon's floor and 70ft (20m) beyond its rim, the Skywalk is being described as an engineering first.

The Hualapai Indians, who own the site, are hoping to attract visitors to a high unemployment area.
But some tribal members say this is a desecration of sacred ground and environmentalists are also concerned.
Former astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin will be among the first to go onto the walkway.
How the Skywalk measures up to other constructions
Construction of the Skywalk began in March 2004 - and will open to the public on 28 March with 120 people allowed on the platform at any one time.
The bridge will be able to sustain winds in excess of 100mph (161km/h), as well as an 8.0-magnitude earthquake within 50 miles (80.5km).


Las Vegas businessman David Jin raised the money to build the Skywalk which will be given to the Hualapai in exchange for a percentage of the profits.
"When we have so much poverty and so much unemployment, we have to do something," Sheri Yellowhawk, told the Associated Press news agency.
"It sounded like a good idea."

That platform would be great--but I would never step on to it!

 

[PBader]

* ..add on,

...lisa- you really should have her story bronzed..i bet her
daddy will never forget ...but what a neat lil'story to bug her kids,

"someday...over the rainbow?



as for my lil' , i used to whispered lil songs, not
to grow up..and always be her daddy's girl!


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making me sing the :

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Great pics, LG!

 

[PBader]

Here is one my 700th post!!!

Congrats Tina!

 

[PBader]

For those booking own airfare, etc., what are the better sites, methods you use?

I find that http://www.sidestep.com is a good location for finding fares. Generally speaking you can book airfare about 330 days before travel, so we would have to start looking around September 21, 2007 for best fares (depending on your travel plans).

For rental cars, I find the codes on the mousesavers site work in most locations unless they are listed as Florida/Orlando only. I have found http://www.bnm.com/ to be a decent site for checking rental car rates, although then you need to compare other code rates....

Thanks for the info Tom. I usually just book Delta or Southwest. I use the Entertainment book for their rental car coupons.

 

[Verandah Man]

As you can tell from the picture - they were all ready for their bottle of rum!

By the looks of it, I think they already have been drinking some rum..........

 

[PBader]

What's going on a run?


OMG, I got it, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats, Andy!

 

[The FairyGodmother]

Well, since everyone is posting such loverly pictures of their kids. I thought I would try to show you all what happens when they become "stinky teens"
This was from a couple years ago.

Now it seems like I only get these type of pictures.

I will probably get killed by the stinky teens for posting these.

 

[PBader]

Here are the stats on our/Mom's new Miniature Foal: 12"-14" at the shoulders and about 12lbs. We haven't named her yet. If anybody has some suggestions, go for it. We have a Tinkerbell,Honeycomb,Sabrina is the Mama,Dusty,Sadie and Daddy's name is Buddy. So far I've come with; Sandy,Buffy,Bunny and Misty. She's mostly white with Ginger colored patches.

Debi, you will have to post a pic. I would love to see her. How about Magic, since she magically appeared.

 

[PBader]

I'm sooo excited Just found out my new will be here Tomorrow!!!!!

Hope it is a pretty day, enjoy your ride.

 

[PBader]

As you can tell from the picture - they were all ready for their bottle of rum!

They even threatened to make me walk the plank if I didn't break out the rum -eyyy- true pirates they be - ARGH!

Nice pics, Laura. Looks like you had a great time.

 

[PBader]

Well, since everyone is posting such loverly pictures of their kids. I thought I would try to show you all what happens when they become "stinky teens"
This was from a couple years ago.

Now it seems like I only get these type of pictures.

I will probably get killed by the stinky teens for posting these.

You just gotta love 'em! Great pics FGM

 

[buckifan]

Here are the stats on our/Mom's new Miniature Foal: 12"-14" at the shoulders and about 12lbs. We haven't named her yet. If anybody has some suggestions, go for it. We have a Tinkerbell,Honeycomb,Sabrina is the Mama,Dusty,Sadie and Daddy's name is Buddy. So far I've come with; Sandy,Buffy,Bunny and Misty. She's mostly white with Ginger colored patches.

I'd love to see a picture of her...

 

[justmestace]

Why not call her Ginger then.....................

That's what I was going to say, too. GMTA!

Been reading, just not typing........

 

[buckifan]

We had a Ginger several years ago. But good thought. I'll pass it on to Mom. I'll also try to get some pics of the little twerp and have Kev post them for me.

Oh good! I guess I should have read ahead before posting my last thought....

 

[justmestace]

OMG! Stace that is terrible. I am sure that your friends will hold on to you on the rides--they wouldn't let their pal fall off (if they can help it!) Hope your wrist gets to feeling better.

That's the problem! I'm not going with friends...I'm taking the Stinky Teens!!

 

[justmestace]

Well, since everyone is posting such loverly pictures of their kids. I thought I would try to show you all what happens when they become "stinky teens"
This was from a couple years ago.

Now it seems like I only get these type of pictures.

I will probably get killed by the stinky teens for posting these.

Great pics! They're really cute!

 

[buckifan]

Well, since everyone is posting such loverly pictures of their kids. I thought I would try to show you all what happens when they become "stinky teens"
This was from a couple years ago.

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Now that is so cute!

Now it seems like I only get these type of pictures.

I will probably get killed by the stinky teens for posting these.

But, this one seems more realistic!

 

[justmestace]

We had a Ginger several years ago. But good thought. I'll pass it on to Mom. I'll also try to get some pics of the little twerp and have Kev post them for me.

How about "Sparrow" in honor of....well, you know!

 

[buckifan]

Debi, you will have to post a pic. I would love to see her. How about Magic, since she magically appeared.

I love that name....of course, we may all be a little biased...

 

[buckifan]

That's what I was going to say, too. GMTA!

Been reading, just not typing........

Hope your wrist is feeling better soon Stace!