Tom Pierce <<tommyp_25>>
writes:

I'm sure all long time pilots have seen this scenario time and
time again, but maybe new pilots can benefit from being warned of this forgotten
danger of hang gliding. Yes, of course, I'm speaking of the effect hang gliding
can have on relationships. How many times have we all stood by and watched
another relationship head in this direction, as a direct result of hang gliding?

We all should have seen the signs two years ago at the US Nationals in Lakeview.
Admittedly, I should have picked upon it even prior to that, at the Chelan
Classic, held in that quaint resort town of Chelan, Washington. It is just so
typical in the sport of hang gliding. Combine the boyish good looks of
Washington State pilot Chris Culler with gorgeous Canadian pilot Christine Nidd
and the outcome is inevitable.

Yes, it happened again. Hang gliding brought two people together, and the result
was another marriage. I guess it's too late now to do anything but wish them a
wonderful life together. Congratulations Chris and Christine!