Good Morning, DU (and why the hell am I awake?)

[Catch22Dem]

I've had a balloon ride with my dad and my gramps (his dad) scheduled for weeks now, and we just can't seem to get off the ground. It's really hard to do that in Okla. this time of year. We get a lot of wind here, and we can't fly in winds over 7kts, so we're screwed today. I can't wait until we go, though. Gramps is a former pilot (WWII & Vietnam --- skipped Korea) so it should be a real treat for him. Especially to go with his son and grandson.

So, now I'm awake. I got my java. Gotta get Mrs. Catch22Dem an anniversary present today. It's #12 for us on the 18th.

GOOOOOOOD MORNING DU!!!!

[MichaelHarris]

1. that would rock

they have big balloon festivals in the town I was born in, Farmington NM. I've never done it but a friend of mine skydived out of one.

[Catch22Dem]

3. I think I'll stay in the basket

My buddy, Josh, went skydiving about 20 minutes after saying "I do." I suppose he figured if he was taking the big "plunge" then he might as well do it right!

[MichaelHarris]

5. Its pretty fun

I did it for a while till I messed up once and fell back first and couldn't get turned around. That chute coming around my neck left a burn bad.

[Catch22Dem]

6. Yikes! Not cool

Ya made it, though. When my uncle was stationed in Hawaii, he had his own chute and everything. He got real into it. He was a Ranger for 27 years, so he had a lot of jumps. One of these days, I'll have to do it.

[MichaelHarris]

8. its fun

Its just those little mistakes that get ya.

[latebloomer]

2. Good morning to you!

and have a lovely Saturday!

[MichaelHarris]

4. Oops

good morning to you. Dang I have to put a carburator on my tiller today. Anyone know if I have to grease the gasket?

ps "grease the gasket" is not porn. There may be a website though

[Catch22Dem]

7. ROFLMAO!!!!

That was hilarious!

Also, good morning to you, latebloomer.

[MichaelHarris]

10. I may

have to register www.greasethegasket.edu it could be worth a fortune

[RoyGBiv]

9. Mornin'

Good morning to you, too. And congrats on #12.

Where abouts in OK are ya?

I'm in OKC, and despite the wind, I think I must at least take advatage of the opportunity to unleash my grill today. It's been lonely for awhile.

[Catch22Dem]

11. Broken Arrow

If you're not familiar with it, it's just a suburb of Tulsa on the SE side.

I unleash my grill every chance I get. Actually, I have a pretty good size (and well seasoned) smoker. I try to fire that baby up as often as possible.