As a parent, I consider the mentality an entirely dangerous cop out.  I know somebody in our local community who subscribes to it, and the way she sometimes turns her kids' well being and safety over to others is stunning, and scary.

Awful to hear about the incident;  but it sure puts problems in perspective, with some of the trivial stuff people consider an issue these days.

sadly , i saw the new  thing on my screeen, she passed away..8 year old girl

 Oh no that is awful she passed away, damn that really sucks on a Holiday.

So on a lighter note:

Steve Howe? 

Hm, are you a Yes fan, Don?

If Sam's with Steve Howe, then I want to go out with Chris Squire!  We'll double date, lol.

::chuckles::  I dunno?   names  pop in my head.. I don't know  'yes'...but who knows  what my subconscious  hears?

In reply to Admiral Hack (msg # 932):

Yeah, I saw a link to a GoFundMe someone had started to help the family deal with the medical bills and funeral expenses...

It says a lot about the community I live in that the GFM had only been live for about four hours and was very nearly at $49k, from almost 900 donors.  I may have a lot of issues with the political leanings of a lot of the people around here, but they are amazing at rallying to support each other in times of crisis.

And I won't worry too much about the lineup of Yes being co-opted as crewmen until we have a Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman on the roster...*grin*

Yeah but we have Will Call on the roster lol

 That is amazing so happy people rallied that was tragic. Yeah people here did the same for a high school hockey player who got paralyzed and the family couldn't afford the medical bills, they stepped up as well.

GoFundMe is the brighter side of the internet, for sure.   Some of the help that site has provided is amazing, and it does help restore one's faith in humanity.

Yes was one of those bands that was around while I was growing up.   My dad liked them back in the 80s, and then my brother's friend, who co-ran our D&D group, was madly into groups like them and Genesis.

They used to have long discussions about who was the better guitar player, etc.

 I saw two of the best live Stevie Ray Vaughn and Randy Rhodes

That's awesome; both of those guys had such tragic deaths.

I'm comfortable, mostly, on passenger jets.   But, no way in hell, I'd go up in a small private plane, or most especially a helicopter!

ok. to give everyone and idea  of 'where they are' on the Red Dec.

Shadow's table is on the  floor, where the risers to the portholes are..he  is  staright dwon from the Lifts so he can see folks coming and going.

 the LArgs  have  an open area Near the Sims , Doc henry has a Table for him  , his family, there's room for more.

 Meari in is the Middle  with the  SEC Troopers

 Candy, Maddy ad alison  are between Shadow  and Meari's area.

 Howe  Sam and others  are   on the 'stalls  side' of  the middle.. Beth just  got up to leave  as Lizzy and Izzy came

 Justin  need to  give me an idea where he is..others  can look at the map..keep in mind how big the ship is, so  there are alot of tables , and people

Justin generally uses a Corner Table on the raised section of the Rec Deck.

ok.so for  justin, his 'normal' seat i up the risers.. where the  port holes  are.

Things  have slowed  down a bit, I will move us on tonight

ive been a bit busy so i havent put myself into the mix with things

gonna be  that way for everyone with Summer things going on and other RL stuff.

Lol, 4th of July always seems to commence a week of crap for me.    I'm just glad it's now over!

Okay, Shrek wrapped up tonight.  As makeup gigs go, it was one of my easier ones...I was only making up Shrek, Donkey, Pinocchio, the Dragon, and doing a few details on Farquad, and then turning Fiona into an ogre at the end of the show.  And even then, to make things even easier, the director decided she didn't want to use prosthetics on anyone (she changed her mind about that with Pinocchio, for the nose, but she found a nose that she liked better than the one I had made, and I agree with her choice, as I've long intended to re-engineer mine), which is usually the hardest part of doing makeup for Shrek.

The good news?  I commented to the director that we'd never really negotiated a price--the one time we discussed it, the discussion ended with me saying, "Let me check on some prices and I'll get back to you," and then I never did (I've been really bad about that this year).  She said, "Charge me whatever you think is fair for your work, and I will pay it GLADLY.  This show would have been a disaster without you."  So, now I have to figure out what's a fair price for my work (and I'll probably still under-price it, because I knew it was a community production going into it so I know they probably don't have a REAL professional budget, and because I honestly have no idea what current market rate is for theatrical makeup designers...there aren't really a lot of them out there to poll for information!)  But it will more than make up for the $900 I had to spend getting my car fixed (alternator finally completely died...I was having to recharge my battery every day and a half or two days, if I didn't run too many errands.)

The bad news?  I launch right into rehearsals for Footloose (I'm actually in this one...I didn't audition, had no interest in auditioning and no intention of ever doing the show...and then someone dropped out and I'm apparently on the director's list of "go-to guys", because she contacted me and asked if I'd be interested in the part.  It's comforting to know that your reputation is such that directors will say, "Hey, he'd work for this part and I don't hate working with him..." *grin*)  So, the free time I gain from not doing Shrek every night will turn into rehearsing Footloose a lot over the next few weeks.

But, for a few more weeks yet, things have slowed down at my 'regular' job at the park, to where there are really only a few days I need to be there each week and the rest of my time is much more flexible.  We'll see how crazy things get when we move into the Halloween season.

 very neat!.... I know how you feel about  'you charge a fair price"... that's their way of  saying " we don't  want to underpay you, and we trust you not to over charge"..it would be good if you  could check some  'back bills' they have , to see what other folks have done

Bottom line?... make sure your expenses  are covered, and you make enough to have   spent your time...but? I assume, after all these years, you know that!!

Always nice to be rewarded for your efforts -- must be a fun line of work;  plus, comes in handy if you need to avoid somebody.  ;)

 Hello everyone just want to give everyone a heads up I am about to board a plane for Hawaii, I will post when I can. I have already talked to everyone I need too and have written permission to spread Robyn's ashes at the Hotel we stayed at with the Dolphins. She loved that and I am glad everyone was very receptive of the idea and getting permission was easier than I thought. If my flights work out I will be back very early Monday morning. Like I said I will post when I can but I wont be staying long will be doing most my sleeping on the planes.

 Love you all and I wanted to let Robyn's extended family I am laying her to rest with the Dolphins. I want to thank all of you for your support through all of this and honestly taking over her characters has helped me more than anyone will ever realize, even myself.

 Love you my RPOL family.

As I stated   in the other Games... Just relax, enjoy the trip for as you are able. Knowing  That roybn gets  to go were she wanted!

 don't fret about posting, we'll be here  when you get back.

Man...I really need to start posting more. I was trying to post on my breaks at work but they've reduced my breaks to only 30 mins instead of my usual hour so...I will try to find some time to get it done!

Also, safe travels Lizzy!! :)

 Thank you, Billie,

Runs up wagging tail and nuzzles.

Mila's antics always amused Robyn, hope you also find them entetaining, Nancy.

Go in peace, go in truth, go in beauty.