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October 31, 2005
The Eagle Hen has Landed
Otherwise Known As: Operation Grandma Drop
Some weekend milestones:
Dimsum turned a whopping one year old on Saturday, causing Lex and I to marvel at the wonder of growth. My little nephew has almost four teeth, can toddle around like a drunken sailor, and likes to growl. And, oh yes--
On Tuesday, my Grandmother turned 83 and yesterday, SHE PARACHUTED OUT OF A PLANE.
Last year, my Grandmother wanted to fly in a WWII fighter plane. Her children found a way for it to happen. The thrill bug must have fully bitten her, however, as this year she announced that skydiving was her one wish-- tandem, so that she could cling to a handsome young instructor.
Lex and I were incredibly bummed that we could not make it out to Calverton to see Grandma jump. I spent most of the day anxious, calling my father to inquire as to when the drop occured. At around 5pm, I recieved an email with the title "The Hen has Landed" and a body that ended with:
She's all pumped up and says she'll do it again next year.
You know that wonder of growth that I mentioned earlier? Double that.
Posted by callalillie at October 31, 2005 7:38 AM | La Familia
It should be noted that your Grandmother announced her triumph to me as "The Eagle has Landed" but I was forced to differ over the description - "Hen" is so much more appropriate. I can almost see feathers drifting down around her after she was back on terra firma.
Posted by: bobtrancho at October 31, 2005 7:59 AM
Your Grandma is an amazing women.
I am looking forward to meeting her
Posted by: PER at October 31, 2005 10:22 AM
Posted by: PER at October 31, 2005 10:23 AM
Grandma is far braver than I!
Maybe we can have a Trancho-Robie skydiving event the day inbetween our rehearsal dinner and wedding.
Posted by: corie at October 31, 2005 10:27 AM
Your Grandma is an amazing, marvelous and fearless lady! She looks so young, too! Congratulations!
Posted by: Sonia at October 31, 2005 12:59 PM
Awesomely kick-ass Bubbe there, Corie. She even makes the rigging look cool. Little Dimsum is adorable too.
Posted by: Divaah46 at October 31, 2005 1:31 PM
I want to grow up to BE your grandmother.
Posted by: Chookooloonks at October 31, 2005 2:00 PM
Posted by: :: jozjozjoz :: at October 31, 2005 6:54 PM
very very coolmax. Grandmothers with a spring in their step make me smile :)
Posted by: guy b at October 31, 2005 7:45 PM
