It was located on a plateau that featured less fecund grazing, which kept the really large herd animals from feeding there. That, in turn, meant that ...the mega-predators would probably stay away, too.“It’s time, everyone.” The cargo master’s calm announcement seemed to have an effect on more than the frazzled drop team. The ride smoothed out and Hollis shifted in his seat. “Everyone will stand in one minute and hook up to the bar. Remember to let go of your pack as you jump.”The minute ticked. “So lets see what you look like up there.” I climbed up onto the blocks and stood with my toes curled over the forward edge of the block, then bent over grasping the front of the blocks with my hands placed just outside my feet. Now I felt a bit awkward. I couldn’t possibly look good like this as the blood rushed into my head and my ass hung out for all to see. “Ok... you are doing it again. Your weight is too far back on the blocks - it’ll take you and extra half a second to shift the weight. ‘Your money, Sir! And any other treasures you may have about your person!’ She watched him hawk-eyed as he untied his pouch and offered it. ‘Open it first, and show me its contents.’ He showed her. A little gold, some silver. ‘Throw it at my feet!’ She looked at his neck, where a gold chain hung. ‘And that pretty necklace too Sir, which will be worth ten times what you just gave me.’ He took it off reluctantly, lifting it over his head, and threw it to join the pouch. ‘Stand there’ – she. Now we are doing "Esperanza" and I will have final cut. :)(Michelle) I'd say that you should make the call Mindy and let it stand at that. (Or call in an outside hatchet man to do the killing!)(amy_brett) Anybody know what a malapropos is? That's what I see most at Nifty.(Lainie) Malapropos are like when Bashful said "dose" when he meant "doze". :)(amy_brett) *Hee hee* Yeah!(Lainie) I gigged him on that in one of his stories! :) Bashful is so good-natured the temptation to tease is almost.