This is a shot of a larger-than-life photo that is on display at a local skydiving jump site. The site has been in operation since 1959 and boasts as being the longest running skydiving operation in North America. It also serves as the official training grounds of the United States Navy and Airforce. The original photo was taken sometime in 1972. The size and shape of chutes depicted has changed ... continue reading...
High hopes!
Members of "SOS" (Skydivers Over Sixty) were still going strong today trying to set a world record. The goal is to have over 60 skydivers over the age of 60 jump in formation. It requires lots of practice and lots of jumps to get it just right. The group photographed here jumped from three planes. They didn't quite complete the formation, however what they're doing is quite incredible. After this ... continue reading...
To JUMP! … or not to JUMP!
Ever want to jump out of a perfectly good airplane? There are lots of people that want to. And ... lots of people that do! Here's a quick run down in photos of what we witnessed today at Skydive Skydive Elsinore: Devise a plan ... Get an airplane ... Get on the airplane ... Hold on tight ... JUMP!!! Glide back towards the earth ... Watch out for trees ... land safely! Repeat ... continue reading...
Towering above
Various architectural designs can be quite interesting. As with the Lazy Dog Cafe in Temecula, CA. iPhone3GS ... continue reading...
Old Town Temecula – South End
Last week we had lunch at The Bank in Old Town Temecula, CA. I've lived in our valley for 34 years. Even though I've driven and walked by The Bank Mexican Food Restaurant many times, I had never set foot inside let alone eat there. We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the food and history of the restaurant, the building, and the original old town of city of ... continue reading...