* We’re on weather warnings for today…
Forecast calls for “summer showers.” (some’re here, some’re there…) We’re on weather warnings for today. When on weather warnings, you are permitted to cancel out of a present day class that you are registered for without the normal penalties. But, flying is about striving! Keep your eyes to the sky & hope for the best! Yesterday was another beautiful day! Detective Tricia is becoming a regular fixture at our school. We had three doctors flying in one class! Doctor Dan came extremely close to catching the difficult forward over with Jonah. It’s always a pleasure to fly with Dan. Our intermediate training is more than half completed. Our intermediate-flyers-to-be are flying better & stronger each week! Lisa, James & the others were making impressive progress learning the half turn to the net. For something new, look into our static trapeze & silks program! It is said that all of us on Mother Earth are separated by only six degrees of separation. I am grateful to be associated with these people I fly with. “… to have [perfect] faith is to have wings.” (Sir James Matthew Barrie) Always have a great day. – Dino *
Monday, June 22, 2009
Monday, June 21, 2004, New York, NY
* A cool beginning to summer…!
It’ll be nice & cool with very light winds. If you see a cloud in the sky, it’ll be a surprise to me. There’s a couple of spots open in the class in the middle of today, so snatch them up if you can! Yesterday was absolutely beautiful. Josh from Oklahoma paid us a visit! It was great to have him with us even if only for a little while. It was fun teaching our Sunday morning kids class! The little ones are not only so cute to watch, but they’re packing some talent, too! Their parents were greatly supportive as expected. The tall Nergis & strong Tanya were catching their splits with me. Some of the hardcore group flew with us yesterday (Emma, MC, Margaux, Jen & Dena). And, I finally got to see our Chrissy catch some flyers!! Very exciting! “We contrive to make the invisible air support us; we relinquish the security of feet on the ground because flying is demanding, delightful, beautiful, because we love it. Very few of us are actually crazy, & nearly all of us manage the risks as well as we can, but we all willingly trade some of our security for the immeasurable beauty of the sky.” (Paul J. Sampson) Always have a great day. – Dino *
It’ll be nice & cool with very light winds. If you see a cloud in the sky, it’ll be a surprise to me. There’s a couple of spots open in the class in the middle of today, so snatch them up if you can! Yesterday was absolutely beautiful. Josh from Oklahoma paid us a visit! It was great to have him with us even if only for a little while. It was fun teaching our Sunday morning kids class! The little ones are not only so cute to watch, but they’re packing some talent, too! Their parents were greatly supportive as expected. The tall Nergis & strong Tanya were catching their splits with me. Some of the hardcore group flew with us yesterday (Emma, MC, Margaux, Jen & Dena). And, I finally got to see our Chrissy catch some flyers!! Very exciting! “We contrive to make the invisible air support us; we relinquish the security of feet on the ground because flying is demanding, delightful, beautiful, because we love it. Very few of us are actually crazy, & nearly all of us manage the risks as well as we can, but we all willingly trade some of our security for the immeasurable beauty of the sky.” (Paul J. Sampson) Always have a great day. – Dino *
Sunday, June 20, 2004, New York, NY
* A beautiful Summer Solstice…
Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers & fathers to be out there! Temperatures will be on the cooler side today. Precipitation will be zero & winds will be low. Yesterday was fun & a bit warmer. In the morning, Eliot was catching tons of students. Stephanie learned to wait for the “HEP!” as she caught her splits & straddle whip. Ashley celebrated her birthday by taking a class. She showed us she’s a natural by nailing her Knee Hang on her very first time! Samantha was making progress with her Pull Over Shoot. The Big Brothers & Big Sisters & their “Littles” had a fun time with us. Christian yelled out in triumph after his first catch! Call me an idealist, but I had a feeling he liked it. And, we had many regulars flying with us such as Jen, Emma, Nina & Renee. “My soul is in the sky.” (William Shakespeare, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’) It’ll be a great day. Come out & watch or come out & play. The sky beckons us. – Dino *
Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers & fathers to be out there! Temperatures will be on the cooler side today. Precipitation will be zero & winds will be low. Yesterday was fun & a bit warmer. In the morning, Eliot was catching tons of students. Stephanie learned to wait for the “HEP!” as she caught her splits & straddle whip. Ashley celebrated her birthday by taking a class. She showed us she’s a natural by nailing her Knee Hang on her very first time! Samantha was making progress with her Pull Over Shoot. The Big Brothers & Big Sisters & their “Littles” had a fun time with us. Christian yelled out in triumph after his first catch! Call me an idealist, but I had a feeling he liked it. And, we had many regulars flying with us such as Jen, Emma, Nina & Renee. “My soul is in the sky.” (William Shakespeare, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’) It’ll be a great day. Come out & watch or come out & play. The sky beckons us. – Dino *
Friday, June 19, 2009
Saturday, June 19, 2004, New York, NY
* Wait til you get a load of today...!
It’s looking good as it should! As the humidity gets dryer, the winds & temperatures will get slightly higher. No worries. Just remember to drink lots of fluids. And, you guessed it: all classes are sold out today! So, come out & watch if you can’t come out & play. I’m a little jealous because I’ve been helping Silvan on her layout & I received an email from her saying Arlie caught it recently! Twice! Congratulations, Silvan! I can hardly wait to see some of the familiar faces that will be flying with us today: Denise, Yadey, Samantha, Jen, Emma, Nina, Jason, Lynn & Renee. Our aerial family just keeps getting grander! “Come to the edge. We might fall. Come to the edge. It’s too high! Come to the edge. And, they came, & we pushed, & they flew.” (Christopher Logue) Have a great day. I know I will…! - Dino *
It’s looking good as it should! As the humidity gets dryer, the winds & temperatures will get slightly higher. No worries. Just remember to drink lots of fluids. And, you guessed it: all classes are sold out today! So, come out & watch if you can’t come out & play. I’m a little jealous because I’ve been helping Silvan on her layout & I received an email from her saying Arlie caught it recently! Twice! Congratulations, Silvan! I can hardly wait to see some of the familiar faces that will be flying with us today: Denise, Yadey, Samantha, Jen, Emma, Nina, Jason, Lynn & Renee. Our aerial family just keeps getting grander! “Come to the edge. We might fall. Come to the edge. It’s too high! Come to the edge. And, they came, & we pushed, & they flew.” (Christopher Logue) Have a great day. I know I will…! - Dino *
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
There's supposed to be lots of rain this weekend, so the 1st Club Getaway trapeze weekend of 2009 has been canceled. No worries. Jeff L. & I will be running a 3-4 hr long trapeze workshop/flying-session this Sunday @ the little rig in Brooklyn from 3pm-6pm (maybe 7pm, depending on energy levels). It'll be very nice to see all my friends; it'll be even better to fly w/all my friends! Can hardly wait! Hope to see you there...!
One of my favorite quotes:
"Be still sad heart, and cease repining. Behind the clouds, the sun is shining. Thy fate is the common fate of all. Into each life, some rain must fall." (Longfellow) - Dino
One of my favorite quotes:
"Be still sad heart, and cease repining. Behind the clouds, the sun is shining. Thy fate is the common fate of all. Into each life, some rain must fall." (Longfellow) - Dino
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Monday, June 14, 2004, New York, NY
* Weather warnings…
So far, today’s classes are on a weather warning. Rain is supposed to develop later this morning. We’re optimistic & will update the site as the weather unfolds. On the bright side, yesterday was nice. Kesha & Kristen from N. Carolina jumped immediately into the morning class. I hope to see them again soon. They flew with the highly supportive group of Lenora, Jay, Tony, Paula, Denise & Biranit. Christina & her vivacious bunch filled the air with laughter. Michelle, Yael & Nergus each worked on transplanting their beautiful splits positions from the practice bar to the high bar. Instructors Rachel, David & Ronnie stepped up to help with classes to ensure everything moved along well. Weather permitting, tonight is the 2nd session of our intensive intermediate training where students are groomed to fly better & safer. “More than anything else, the sensation is one of perfect peace mingled with an excitement that strains every nerve to the utmost, if you can conceive of such a combination.” (Wilbur Wright) Come fly. The sky beckons. – Dino *
So far, today’s classes are on a weather warning. Rain is supposed to develop later this morning. We’re optimistic & will update the site as the weather unfolds. On the bright side, yesterday was nice. Kesha & Kristen from N. Carolina jumped immediately into the morning class. I hope to see them again soon. They flew with the highly supportive group of Lenora, Jay, Tony, Paula, Denise & Biranit. Christina & her vivacious bunch filled the air with laughter. Michelle, Yael & Nergus each worked on transplanting their beautiful splits positions from the practice bar to the high bar. Instructors Rachel, David & Ronnie stepped up to help with classes to ensure everything moved along well. Weather permitting, tonight is the 2nd session of our intensive intermediate training where students are groomed to fly better & safer. “More than anything else, the sensation is one of perfect peace mingled with an excitement that strains every nerve to the utmost, if you can conceive of such a combination.” (Wilbur Wright) Come fly. The sky beckons. – Dino *
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Sunday, June 13, 2004, New York, NY
* Another gorgeous day over the rig…!
We’ve got another cool, dry day in store for us at the rig. Winds will be picking up only slightly throughout the day. It’s no surprise that classes are sold out again. Yesterday was a beautiful one, too. Emma flew early in the morning; Amy was catching late night. Molly was throwing her beautiful splits. Dena effectively utilized the things she learned from her intermediate training. Leah made great progress with her splits position. Jason & Lynn threw husband & wife planches. “… mind & spirit grow with the space in which they are allowed to operate.” (Krafft A. Ehricke) Always have a great day. – Dino *
We’ve got another cool, dry day in store for us at the rig. Winds will be picking up only slightly throughout the day. It’s no surprise that classes are sold out again. Yesterday was a beautiful one, too. Emma flew early in the morning; Amy was catching late night. Molly was throwing her beautiful splits. Dena effectively utilized the things she learned from her intermediate training. Leah made great progress with her splits position. Jason & Lynn threw husband & wife planches. “… mind & spirit grow with the space in which they are allowed to operate.” (Krafft A. Ehricke) Always have a great day. – Dino *
Saturday, June 12, 2004, New York, NY
* The sun is shining…!
It’s Saturday!! The sun is shining rather brightly! The birds are chirping quite loudly! Temperatures are nice & cool. Winds are light. And, there are virtually no clouds to speak of! Every single spot is filled on this beautiful day. Luckily for those not already in a class, trapeze is an excellent spectator sport! Yesterday, Aussie Leonie celebrated her birthday by taking a class with her Jason at our school. The wonderful Detective Tricia started working on her pull over with promising success. The ever cool Robb was developing his back end planche, while the always charming Silvan was honing her layout. It was an interesting sight to see our Brian rigging some climbing challenges on the site. And, we welcome back Instructor John from Baltimore as he helps us out in the Big Apple. “It’s wonderful to climb the liquid mountains of the sky...” (Helen Keller) Come fly, the sky is calling. – Dino *
It’s Saturday!! The sun is shining rather brightly! The birds are chirping quite loudly! Temperatures are nice & cool. Winds are light. And, there are virtually no clouds to speak of! Every single spot is filled on this beautiful day. Luckily for those not already in a class, trapeze is an excellent spectator sport! Yesterday, Aussie Leonie celebrated her birthday by taking a class with her Jason at our school. The wonderful Detective Tricia started working on her pull over with promising success. The ever cool Robb was developing his back end planche, while the always charming Silvan was honing her layout. It was an interesting sight to see our Brian rigging some climbing challenges on the site. And, we welcome back Instructor John from Baltimore as he helps us out in the Big Apple. “It’s wonderful to climb the liquid mountains of the sky...” (Helen Keller) Come fly, the sky is calling. – Dino *
Friday, June 11, 2004, New York, NY
* Temperatures are cooling down…
Classes are on! Classes are full! Winds are light & temperatures are cool. Our season gains momentum, & the skies beckon us. This’ll be a nice day to fly. So, if you’re not already in a class, you can still come out & watch. This morning, Paul, Arlie & I will work your rig. I can hardly wait to see returning, familiar faces such as Silvan, Robb & Tricia! “The air up there… is very pure & fine, bracing & delicious. And, why shouldn’t it be? It is the same the angels breathe.” (Mark Twain) – Dino *
Classes are on! Classes are full! Winds are light & temperatures are cool. Our season gains momentum, & the skies beckon us. This’ll be a nice day to fly. So, if you’re not already in a class, you can still come out & watch. This morning, Paul, Arlie & I will work your rig. I can hardly wait to see returning, familiar faces such as Silvan, Robb & Tricia! “The air up there… is very pure & fine, bracing & delicious. And, why shouldn’t it be? It is the same the angels breathe.” (Mark Twain) – Dino *
Wednesday, June 9, 2004, New York, NY
* It gonna be a hot one…!
The forecast is for a hot day with some winds. Remember to drink a lot of water if you’re taking a class with us. There are still a few open spots in today’s classes. Yesterday, little Grace, Anna, Cassidy & the rest of their munchkin crew flew with us. The intermediates were flying high & catching their tricks. The late night class with Meg, Amy, Perry & the rest was a hit! You should see Chrissy in the catcher’s trapeze! She’s developing well. “Don’t let the fear of falling keep you from knowing the joy of flight.” (Lane Wallace) Come fly; the sky is calling.- Dino *
The forecast is for a hot day with some winds. Remember to drink a lot of water if you’re taking a class with us. There are still a few open spots in today’s classes. Yesterday, little Grace, Anna, Cassidy & the rest of their munchkin crew flew with us. The intermediates were flying high & catching their tricks. The late night class with Meg, Amy, Perry & the rest was a hit! You should see Chrissy in the catcher’s trapeze! She’s developing well. “Don’t let the fear of falling keep you from knowing the joy of flight.” (Lane Wallace) Come fly; the sky is calling.- Dino *
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Monday, June 7, 2004, New York, NY
* The sun is shining…!
The sun is out to play. Are you? Today will be cool & sunny with a few cloud & light winds. There are still a few open spots, so you better sign up quickly! We managed to squeeze in a few classes yesterday despite the rain. The first class was full of excited flyers that wouldn’t let a little moisture stop their class. Denise, Biranit, Melissa & Nikki were among those who weathered the weather. Wesley & his mother came out to try a swing or two. We had a fun staff flying session with salsa music playing in the background. David, Frederique, Arlie, Kristin, Rachel & Manisha got to get some catches in. Let’s start off another week with more fun & flying! “I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things…” (Antoine de Saint-Exupery) – Dino *
Once again, I find myself wondering where some old friends are & how they are doing. Biranit left the US years ago to live in Israel, if I recall correctly. Arlie is up in VT, married & with another young child. And, Manisha finished grad school a few years ago...
The sun is out to play. Are you? Today will be cool & sunny with a few cloud & light winds. There are still a few open spots, so you better sign up quickly! We managed to squeeze in a few classes yesterday despite the rain. The first class was full of excited flyers that wouldn’t let a little moisture stop their class. Denise, Biranit, Melissa & Nikki were among those who weathered the weather. Wesley & his mother came out to try a swing or two. We had a fun staff flying session with salsa music playing in the background. David, Frederique, Arlie, Kristin, Rachel & Manisha got to get some catches in. Let’s start off another week with more fun & flying! “I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things…” (Antoine de Saint-Exupery) – Dino *
Once again, I find myself wondering where some old friends are & how they are doing. Biranit left the US years ago to live in Israel, if I recall correctly. Arlie is up in VT, married & with another young child. And, Manisha finished grad school a few years ago...
Sunday, June 6, 2004, New York, NY
* Once again, the forecast calls for some showers. Temperatures will be cool with moderate east winds. We avoided most of the wet stuff yesterday & I believe we can do it again! Today, there's many free activities near the rig! There’ll be a 5K walk, free boat rides, mini golf & TRAPEZE! We will be open to the general public. So, if you haven’t tried out trapeze yet, give it a swing! Yesterday, Theresa hung in there like a champ. Jason flew higher than ever before & his beautiful wife, Lynn, threw new tricks. Stephanie & her wild bunch added so much energy to the rig! Brian & Armie flew with us for the 1st time. JC was going for that layout again. Chris the surgeon is learning so fast! And, you guessed it! MC, Jen, Jen, Margaux, Dena & Emma were out flying again! “Be like the bird in flight, pausing a while on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her, yet sings knowingly, that she has wings.” (Victor Hugo) Always have a great day. – Dino *
Looking back at that day & thinking of some of those people now, makes me wonder where all our friends have gone to. Jason & Lynn moved out west. MC is getting married. Margaux should have completed her MBA in Philly by now. And, Jen E. is in Seattle, last I heard. We hope they're all well & happy.
Looking back at that day & thinking of some of those people now, makes me wonder where all our friends have gone to. Jason & Lynn moved out west. MC is getting married. Margaux should have completed her MBA in Philly by now. And, Jen E. is in Seattle, last I heard. We hope they're all well & happy.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Saturday, June 5, 2004, New York, NY
* Looks like a wet one...
The 8:30-10:30am & 10:45am-12:45pm classes are on a weather warning for now. We will update our site as the day progresses. There’ll be light showers all day & night with slight winds from the east. But, as always, we’re hopeful! On the bright side, classes are sold out, so it would be a fun, full day of flying! Yesterday, on the other hand, was beautiful! Jackie & Monica were back flying with us. Detective Tricia was reacquainting herself with the splits. Alex was flying sans Skyler, her partner in crime. Jen was honing her layout. And, the rest of the hardcore bunch (Emma, MC, Margaux, Jen, Nina, Jeanne & others) were flying with our Paul, some for their first times! Our own Kristin was performing her beautiful static & rope routines. She is a definite must see! She’ll be performing during early evenings & various other times as the advent to our other circus programs. “Be still, sad heart, & cease repining. Behind the clouds, the sun is shining. Thy fate is the common fate of all, into each life some rain must fall.” (Longfellow) Always have a great day. – Dino *
The 8:30-10:30am & 10:45am-12:45pm classes are on a weather warning for now. We will update our site as the day progresses. There’ll be light showers all day & night with slight winds from the east. But, as always, we’re hopeful! On the bright side, classes are sold out, so it would be a fun, full day of flying! Yesterday, on the other hand, was beautiful! Jackie & Monica were back flying with us. Detective Tricia was reacquainting herself with the splits. Alex was flying sans Skyler, her partner in crime. Jen was honing her layout. And, the rest of the hardcore bunch (Emma, MC, Margaux, Jen, Nina, Jeanne & others) were flying with our Paul, some for their first times! Our own Kristin was performing her beautiful static & rope routines. She is a definite must see! She’ll be performing during early evenings & various other times as the advent to our other circus programs. “Be still, sad heart, & cease repining. Behind the clouds, the sun is shining. Thy fate is the common fate of all, into each life some rain must fall.” (Longfellow) Always have a great day. – Dino *
Friday, June 4, 2004, New York, NY
* Not a cloud in the sky…!
Mother Nature is giving us a morning of sun & zero precipitation! Winds will be very mild & temperatures will be nice & cool. There’re still a few spots remaining in the first couple of classes! We have the makings of a beautiful day for flying! The season is moving along right into the summer. Come out to catch some static trapeze performances by our very own Kristin during some late afternoons. She’ll be ushering in our static trapeze & silks program! Emma has discovered the wonders of a bent-arm force-out! And, the rest our intermediates were flying high yesterday evening. Come down to watch or, if you’re already flying, enjoy your learning. Remember: “Each day, do something you think you cannot do.” (Eleanor Roosevelt). Have a great day. – Dino *
Mother Nature is giving us a morning of sun & zero precipitation! Winds will be very mild & temperatures will be nice & cool. There’re still a few spots remaining in the first couple of classes! We have the makings of a beautiful day for flying! The season is moving along right into the summer. Come out to catch some static trapeze performances by our very own Kristin during some late afternoons. She’ll be ushering in our static trapeze & silks program! Emma has discovered the wonders of a bent-arm force-out! And, the rest our intermediates were flying high yesterday evening. Come down to watch or, if you’re already flying, enjoy your learning. Remember: “Each day, do something you think you cannot do.” (Eleanor Roosevelt). Have a great day. – Dino *
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Wednesday, June 2, 2004, New York, NY
* The mighty Paul is back…!
Our mighty catcher, Paul, is back in town & ABC news will be with us this morning! Coincidence? I think not! Welcome back, Paul! Our forecast predicts some rain for later today, so we’ll update our site as the weather changes. It will be cool temperatures & moderate winds; good enough to fly in! There are still a few open spots in today’s classes! We managed to squeeze in some classes yesterday before the thunder & rain cut us short. James was throwing his beautiful splits & working on getting back to the return bar. Dina flew to the point of exhaustion! Keep an eye out for the indoctrination of our new static trapeze & silks programs! As for our instructors, it was Ladies’ Day in the Catch Trapeze! Jodi, Chrissy & Frederique were each throwing catch locks up high! Have a great day! – Dino *
Our mighty catcher, Paul, is back in town & ABC news will be with us this morning! Coincidence? I think not! Welcome back, Paul! Our forecast predicts some rain for later today, so we’ll update our site as the weather changes. It will be cool temperatures & moderate winds; good enough to fly in! There are still a few open spots in today’s classes! We managed to squeeze in some classes yesterday before the thunder & rain cut us short. James was throwing his beautiful splits & working on getting back to the return bar. Dina flew to the point of exhaustion! Keep an eye out for the indoctrination of our new static trapeze & silks programs! As for our instructors, it was Ladies’ Day in the Catch Trapeze! Jodi, Chrissy & Frederique were each throwing catch locks up high! Have a great day! – Dino *
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