BBC recruiting cameramen ;o)

[Martyn]

No it's not Beachy in the photo below, easy mistake to make I know but he has white hair not red.
If you would like to know more about the problems these little guys are having, or why I will be leaping out of a small plane at 10,000 feet please follow this link http://www.dalco.co.uk/mailshot_2.html


Martyn
Dalco uk

[Beachy]

Dont worry Martyn, I'll pack your parachute.... Beachy

[KeithWiggers]

I assume Beachy is going to "pack your parachute" with money (be sure to use paper money Beachy)!

Great cause Martyn. My wife and I have been to Borneo and filmed Orangutans and other fascinating rain forest wildlife. We have also witnessed the massive conversion of rain forests to Palm tress (for palm oil). Devastating for the wildlife there and depletes the solis.

I will add some $ to your pack also (A LOT easier for me to do than leap out of a plane! ). Have a good jump.

Keith

[Martyn]

By the fact that I'm posting this message you might have guessed that I survived the freefall parachute jump. It was from 15,000 feet not 10,000 so I had a little more time to enjoy the view on the way down Those 30 or so seconds of freefall seemed like the longest seconds ever. The jolt when the parachute finally opens is quite reassuring (as is the thought that the undercarriage is tucked safely away from those rather intrusive straps)(see photos) Being allowed to play with the controls was fun and I have to thank my instructor Nick for a perfect descent and "on the feet" landing.

All in all a most exhilerating experience but I have to admit that I didn't catch the bug to make it a hobby, unlike the many very attractive young ladies at the club who seem to relish throwing themselves out of a small plane every weekend. A formation team of 5 fearless females accompanied me on my flight.

If Beachy is looking for a lucrative sideline he may find an opportunity at his local Skydive club. There is an option to have a DVD of your jump. For 90.00 GBP ($140) a man wearing a camcorder helmet will follow your every move including the look of terror on your face as you contemplate your fate on the way up, and record your Wallace and Grommit facial expressions as the 125 mph fall tries to tear your face off. An interview with a gibbering wreck when you hit the deck completes the film. I guess on an average day you could make about five of these.

I would like to thank those who donated to the worthy cause http://www.savetheorangutan.co.uk/index.php. and remind anyone who would still like to contribute that they have an opportunity here http://www.dalco.co.uk/mailshot_2.html. Total raised so far is $1340. Photos can be see here http://www.dalco.co.uk/news_1.html

Martyn
Dalco uk