Speed and Angels by cljohnston108

Just watched the greatest damn documentary I've ever seen.

http://speedandangels.com/

You can watch it on Hulu, but we can't post Hulu links here.

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"Spry for a dead fella!"

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Monday, November 1, 2010 4:01 PM

On my must-watch list...

Bumping for Angels.

Started the making of two new flyers myself just this past weekend.

First one , my ShenZhou , prettier than River Tam , just as brilliant and agile , still an awesome 17-year-old girl , for a couple months yet. Wants to be my spaceship pilot.

Second one , her sister , LotsaMercy , essential sweetness , 2 years older. Today she told her dad that she wants him to hire her as his personal pilot.

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Monday, November 1, 2010 4:31 PM

Am I reading this right, are you havin' thoughts of cradle robbing?

Or is this a new "dirty-'ol-man mentoring program"

???

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010 3:53 AM

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Originally posted by Wishimay:
Am I reading this right, are you havin' thoughts of cradle robbing?

Or is this a new "dirty-'ol-man mentoring program" ???

I ain't goin' to 'the special hell' , if that's what you're drivin' at...No one said anything about this sweetie learnin' to ride a rocket. There's a particular reason this child is called ShenZhou...We've got somethin' called 'standards'.

Anyone told you about your smutty mind ? Might wanna have that seen to...A little brainwash could do you some good.

Methinks at least you might have a problem with inferring something not actually implied...

Jus' sayin'...

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010 11:06 AM

The aspect ratio's a bit off, but here's Part One (of Ten)...

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010 11:10 AM

Just trying to figure out what the relationship here is, you mentioned her several times, and not much else...

I'm not the only person who would wonder whatza 40-something guy doing hanging out witha couple of young girls, and no mention of their momma...And- I'm livin this close proxemity to backwoods country where if it's crawling, it's legal...And- you've called yourself dirty ol'man before, so I can't help but go there.

Not trying to impune your rep, just a little tease.... I apologize if I offended.

I'd also suggest further info in the future??

PS Doesn't ShenZhou mean somethin' like "divine goddess"??

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010 11:27 AM

So, real-life Viper Pilots!

Oh wait- we're not supposed to comment on what this thread is ABOUT...

The laughing Chrisisall

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010 11:32 AM

I ain't stopping ya...

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010 11:47 AM

Wow, this movie won lots of awards.

May have to git this one.

The laughing Chrisisall

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by chrisisall:
So, real-life Viper Pilots!

Oh wait- we're not supposed to comment on what this thread is ABOUT...

Good one, Chris!

And speaking of Viper pilots... I just started reading Stephen Coonts' "Final Flight" (even though I've had it on my shelf since it came out 22 years ago!

), and it's even more detailed about Navy air operations than "Flight of the Intruder" was!
I had to giggle when Grafton's RIO, on a night flight in the Tomcat, radios back to the carrier, "Battlestar Strike, Red Ace flight entering Bravo at assigned altitude."

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010 6:59 PM

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Originally posted by chrisisall:
So, real-life Viper Pilots!

Oh wait- we're not supposed to comment on what this thread is ABOUT...

If it actually were about real-life Viper Pilots then there'd permaybehaps be a legitimate beef...

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Wednesday, November 3, 2010 6:19 PM

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Originally posted by chrisisall:

Oh wait- we're not supposed to comment on what this thread is ABOUT...

MOOOooomm! Somebody's talking about other things in my thread, Whaaaanhhhhhh! Stomp...Stomp...stomp....

That's nice dear, now stop being sucha control freak...and lighten up........

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Thursday, November 4, 2010 7:19 AM

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Originally posted by Wishimay:
MOOOooomm! Somebody's talking about other things in my thread, Whaaaanhhhhhh! Stomp...Stomp...stomp....

Just WAIT 'till I grow TEETH!!!!

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Thursday, November 4, 2010 7:31 AM

Awwwwwwww!

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Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:23 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Wishimay:
Just trying to figure out what the relationship here is, you mentioned her several times, and not much else...

I'm not the only person who would wonder whatza 40-something guy doing hanging out witha couple of young girls, and no mention of their momma...And- I'm livin this close proximity to backwoods country where if it's crawling, it's legal...And- you've called yourself dirty ol'man before, so I can't help but go there.

Not trying to impugn your rep, just a little tease.... I apologize if I offended.

I'd also suggest further info in the future??

PS Doesn't ShenZhou mean somethin' like "divine goddess"??

Relationship ?

Still being defined , but we're not related , excepting quantum-links and psionic soul-connects. I may be some safe sort of transitional object , in the worst case. But this child is an idealist , and loyalty is very important to her. She cultivates lasting friendships , and she is very spiritually gifted and sincerely loving and affectionate. She's also very empathic. I told this kid that she had a flyer's soul and temperament. She concurred , and told me of her lifelong interest. Unlike most flyers , she seems to have no fear of heights.

She sees me in the role of 'guardian' , but I also serve as a mentor in English , a little Spanish , Expository Writing , and most recently , Aviation.

We also frequently talk on science subjects , being that many of her writing projects are science-related.

As for her momma , I've seen her 3 times in the past week , including today. Have seen her father too. This child has legitimate parents...There are NO illegitimate children , but parents are another matter.

I give ShenZhou's parents all due credit for raising sweet children in an unsweet world.

If you think it so odd that I hang with young folk at my age , you should see ShenZhou's math mentor. I don't know his age , but he looks 70+ , and he is brilliant. I used to be at the 98th percentile national rank myself , but am not there any more. I'm thinking of hiring him myself.

I've never called myself 'dirty old man'. I have called myself 'mean old man' , but ShenZhou laughs , disagrees , and recalls how much she likes Mal. She also laughs at my jokes , for which I am thankful. I laugh at hers , too. She is very quick of mind and wit.

When I gave this girl the Firefly box set and the Serenity Collector's Edition , I expected her to get carried away. She did. She pulled several all-nighters getting up to speed in the Sereniverse. She's like me in these respects : Firefly is in her DNA , and she lives in Serenity. Point of fact , she is the very picture of serenity , placidity , and peace. Which is a great comfort to me.

I've gained more than I've given. But I love giving of myself to these young folk. 'Cause in the end the Love you take , is equal to the Love you make. Heard that somewhere once.

I have contributed to the delinquency of these kids , and hope to do so again , probably as soon as this coming weekend. LotsaMercy has asked for my assistance with her photojournalism project. She began university last fall , as a freshman. She just finished her sophomore year. She's a junior there now. Speedy kid. All these children amaze me. LotsaMercy was helping with my robotics group while she skipped school this past Monday.

Finally , ShenZhou is probably most literally translated as 'Divine Vessel'. Ok , so she's a spaceship. And yes , childhood does have its complications. Compensations , too. It's cheaper than therapy , being good to these kids. But , it's also much more fun , and very rewarding.

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Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:40 PM

I appreciate & honour your importance to these kids, and theirs to you.

Now, how about separate a thread all about this?

The puppy WILL grow teeth, dontcha know?

The laughing Chrisisall

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Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:43 PM

Bite it.

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Thursday, November 4, 2010 3:47 PM