seek fun Update:
February is here, in case you didn't notice. And we haven't had the kind of snow you can really play in for a couple weeks now, so there isn't too much going on. We also haven't had suitable weather or winds for much jumping, so I've only made two jumps recently. I'm sorry about all of this, and I hope to fix the situation soon. Brian just got his new backpack full of nylon from the UPS guy, thus we'll have some incentive to jump off something or another soon. So check back.
In the meantime, I'm actually working on a thought, since I haven't published anything in about 2 years. I've got pages of notes and half-finished ideas, but nothing has come to fruition in a while. I use the passive voice there to avoid my own culpability in all of this. But I'm working on a poem about bookshelves. It's not great, but it's getting my brain lubed up for something else. 'Cause I've got a couple other ideas in the works. I'm working on something else using jigsaw puzzles as a metaphor for relationships. And I'm drawing up some graphs to turn bell curves on their heads. And I'm trying to draw some parallels between the way we see ourselves and the way light behaves as it moves through different media. At least one of these will result in a published thought. I promise.
Milwaukee Smoking Ban Countdown!
Upcoming Shenanigans:
Skiing, February 18th—21st: Norm, Seth, and topher will try their hands at a Vagabond Search for Snow. We shall put our tents and skis in the truck and head west. We'll eat red beans 'n' rice cooked on the camp stove. And if we're lucky, we'll get some killer skiing in. We are looking for one more all-weather friend if anyone is interested. Holler. The plan is to ski Steamboat, soak in the hot springs at Strawberry Park, and wear cowboy hats in Wyoming.
Indoor Skydiving, March 19th—21st: Lisa, Derrick, Amy, and topher are heading down to the Paraclete Sky Venture tunnel in North Carolina for some indoor skydiving and freefly coaching.
Sailing a 38-Footer, March 26th—30th: There's a sailing adventure coming up involving the Florida Keys, Dry Tortugas National Park, Naples (Florida), and perhaps an exotic island. It's looking like March 26th through 30th, and we need a brave soul or two. Give me a holler if you may be interested. This thing could come together at the last minute, and as of yet, I don't know the duration. Slow we're looking for FLEXIBLE brave souls, ya dig? Update: Rumor has it our crew is up to four—Captain Brian, Lisa, Curt, and topher. One or two more would make this thing a better adventure.
BASE Jumping Italy, May 8th—16th: topher is meeting Graham, Rob, and some other UK BASE jumpers in Europe in May. We're going to head to Monte Brento and do some jumping. More details to come!
Friends, it doesn't get cheaper than this!
Skydive Milwaukee is offering a killer special on tandem skydives, friends! If you've been considering a jump, this is your chance to save some big money. Don't hesitate, because we will book up quickly. Call now! Tell a friend. Tell your Mom—she wants to jump, too!
Details: This deal is for a tandem skydive in April, 2010. Book your jump and pay in full before the end of February, and the price is only $99. Tandems are normally $189. You CAN'T BEAT this price for a tandem skydive. It's damn near half price, so grab a friend (or your weird uncle) and BOOK NOW!
Fine print: The $99 is non-refundable, but it is transferable. That's pretty rad. All of the usual age, weight, and medical restrictions apply. Contact Skydive Milwaukee or give me a holler if you have questions.
More fine print: Let me know when you've booked your jump and I'll join you in the sky.
~ topher
