That poem is called High Flight and is by Pilot Officer Gillespie Magee, No 412 squadron, RCAF - Killed 11 December 1941

High Flight, with FAA Supplement Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth(1), And danced(2) the skies on laughter silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed(3) and joined the tumbl…

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LOL. Hadn't seen that part.

can't wait to fly to France. The 7 hour flight is worth it. Can't wait to unpack my PB12 and code while flying. IT'll feel boring after 15 minutes and I'll move on and ... have sex…

^ Cramped, uncomfortable and not half as much fun as you might imagine.

That is such an awesome poem. My experience has only been to fly in a private plan.

Quote: Originally Posted by bubblewrap Come to Atlanta, I'll take you up Wayne. I'm hoping to be in Atlanta during Memorial Day weekend to visit my Mom. I haven't seen h…

YES! We'll go turn a whole bunch of money into smoke and noise!

Quote: Originally Posted by bubblewrap Ask her weight and add 10 pounds... Heh, you're trusting. I usually add 15-20 depending on the person. But what if you have a check…

The wife dosen't alow "pilot speak" at home. After a couple of "(Jeep)Cherokee 7 Wiskey X-Ray, taxi to driveway" And "Cherokee 7 Wiskey X-Ray you're cleared to depart driveway, rig…

This is my BOOMSTICK!!!

I've mentioned this before but earlier in the year, took a trip to Gold Coast, Australia, for the first time and my then-fiancee and I took a flight in Tiger Moths. The shot is o…

probably a dumb question, but not my area of expertise! how do i get an avery template (which is a Word doc downloaded) into inDesign, so i can make labels?? thanks!

I usually just make my own.

Quote: Originally Posted by andi*pandi I usually just make my own. Yeah- that or I sometimes search for the InDesign template online- some of the more popular ones are easy…

Ok, so I am soon to buy my first mac - 17" pb - and I am looking for a good pair of bluetooth headphones. I have heard tell of the toshiba and hp offerings, but I have not yet foun…

Well, you can look for Wi-Gear iMuffs too (available soon).

Quote: Originally Posted by tokamac Well, you can look for Wi-Gear iMuffs too (available soon). Nice!! Curious as to how they'll sound.

Will the iMuffs work with powerbooks also? I was under the impression they were just for ipods. Hmm... if that's the case I'll just have to buy an ipod as well. Still open to more …

iMuffs come with a Bluetooth dongle made for iPod and just for it ; but I think they work with any Bluetooth-equiped Mac (internal or USB dongle) as well.

Halliburton to build new $30 mln Guantanamo jail June 16, 2005 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Halliburton Co. unit will build a new $30 million detention facility and security fence at…

Quote: Originally Posted by Kodachrome Halliburton to build new $30 mln Guantanamo jail June 16, 2005 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Halliburton Co. unit will build a new $30 millio…

"The Abu Steve Wynn Resort. Come and get tortured by our special five course extra hot curry dinners. Every night at 8PM followed by entertainment - urinating dancing soldiers" I …

Quote: Originally Posted by Kodachrome 1. It is interesting and topical. Halliburton is going to save the day for the USA once again. 2. This will drive the moon-bats nuts. …