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by jimshaw
Fri May 15, 2015 9:21 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Spring Air postponed
Replies: 2
Views: 2250

He would not want us to postpone, but to carry on with the festival. I feel the pain but soar in his honor.

What do you all think about calling it the Markus Spring Air Festival from now on in his honor? What can I do to make this happen?
by jimshaw
Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nike base
Replies: 4
Views: 2522

So, I think in this case, as in most hang glider landings, it is better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission!
by jimshaw
Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nike base
Replies: 4
Views: 2522

Maybe 5 years ago I drove up to Fire Camp 9 and the Nike Base behind it. If memory serves me, there was plenty room in the gate for my 220 pound frame tofit through to access the Base and I had a ball of a time. There is a fully equipped bachelor pad of sorts on the base that, if I could live in it,...
by jimshaw
Fri Jun 28, 2013 8:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paraglider doesn't clear his turn
Replies: 17
Views: 6613

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! Jim, DeeQue and Tom, you all made my day!
by jimshaw
Fri Jun 07, 2013 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wind machine that goes faster than the wind!
Replies: 12
Views: 5250

wind machine that goes faster than the wind!

For all of you wind loving brainiacs, here is a concept to wrap our heads around. Ken, Kendall, or anyone else, can you help me wrap my head around this:

http://watch.discoverychannel.ca/clip298008#clip298008
by jimshaw
Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Some Great Memories of Wayne Yentis
Replies: 14
Views: 6858

Go ahead...make my day.
by jimshaw
Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WAYNE YENTES
Replies: 5
Views: 2942

I also called. His son, Aurion answered my call too. The hospice nurse was there checking on Wayne. Damn, I hope I can get through this... As Dr. Jeff mentioned, Wayne is typically not up for phone calls. I mentioned that I tried to email Wayne and it bounced back. Aurion said to go ahead and forwar...
by jimshaw
Thu Dec 06, 2012 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fred Waugh
Replies: 14
Views: 7837

A cool soul takes flight and a drop of moisture falls in the void.

My heartfelt condolences to all he has touched.
by jimshaw
Thu Nov 29, 2012 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Walter Briant
Replies: 4
Views: 2103

A great soul, spirit and full of energy. Me too Greg, me too.
by jimshaw
Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:16 pm
Forum: Non-Flying related
Topic: Ulli Circus Presents: "Ulli The Wonder Dog May Be Part Seal"
Replies: 3
Views: 7709

Very cute but strange when the "pet euthanasia at home" advertisement pops up!
by jimshaw
Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A video of life with a broken arm (tragic).
Replies: 6
Views: 2525

Me too. Think I will be there tomorrow with my posse!
by jimshaw
Thu May 10, 2012 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thank you, Tom Cornelius
Replies: 8
Views: 2950

All - How about us commemorate Tom (and others) for touching us in our flying life? Wherever on the property with taste is fine with plenty of room for others who go above and beyond for us (no puns intended). If someone will do the work I will gladly foot the bill. Glenn, or whomever, feel free to ...
by jimshaw
Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:27 pm
Forum: Flying Related
Topic: Jim doesn't pound in {vid}
Replies: 5
Views: 2690

Burn a CD and more food will be coming!
by jimshaw
Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:04 am
Forum: Flying Related
Topic: Jim doesn't pound in {vid}
Replies: 5
Views: 2690

Jim Shaw? Yeah Baby!

Thanks OP. Hey, don't know how to record it. Can you email it to shawjim@earthlink.net?
by jimshaw
Thu Dec 15, 2011 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do your own research
Replies: 3
Views: 1619

by jimshaw
Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S.H.G.A. is looking great!
Replies: 2
Views: 1189

Well said Glenn. For all of you who have contributed, a hearty 'Thank You' from another absentee.

Now who the heck is going to put back up my 'Jim's Recycling' when all is done?
by jimshaw
Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:05 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Ojai 4th of July BBQ
Replies: 2
Views: 1978

July 4th barbeque

Hi Emily (and Andy!), Wow, I would not only have come but early as well, with my wife and daughter, to help! With sadness, I just heard of the BBQ through the E-Blast and have already accepted another invitation. We were in Ojai about a month ago for the music festival and I was dreaming out loud to...
by jimshaw
Mon Nov 15, 2010 8:46 am
Forum: Non-Flying related
Topic: What is your favorite Video non Flying related
Replies: 14
Views: 14113

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR7DCFCk ... re=related[/youtube]

Hey Max...see what you started it!

I'm outtahear....
by jimshaw
Mon Nov 15, 2010 8:16 am
Forum: Non-Flying related
Topic: What is your favorite Video non Flying related
Replies: 14
Views: 14113

For the ladies...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7IG4i03WZk[/youtube]
by jimshaw
Mon Nov 15, 2010 8:03 am
Forum: Non-Flying related
Topic: What is your favorite Video non Flying related
Replies: 14
Views: 14113