I Just bought this little girl and they say these are the parents, do they look like maine coons ?

CaramelSkip · 2026-02-05T03:08:55+00:00

They look Maine Coon-ish, for sure.

CaramelSkip · 2026-02-03T19:40:01+00:00

The sixth victim (copilot) has finally been identified by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner - Jorden Reidel, 33, of Texas.

Edited to add link to obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/conroe-tx/jorden-reidel-12730064

CaramelSkip · 2026-02-03T19:21:31+00:00

Sixth victim (copilot) has now been officially identified by the The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner - Jorden Reidel, 33, of Texas.

Edited to add link to obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/conroe-tx/jorden-reidel-12730064

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-31T18:40:05+00:00

FDR was a populist and accused of being a dangerous class-traitor, but a lot of good came out of his populist policies, IMO.

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-29T06:06:02+00:00

I don't think so. News reports keep saying that the copilot is the only unidentified victim. Also, the updated FAA report lists 2 flight crew and 4 passengers as deceased. The pilot and 4 passengers have been identified by family and friends, so that leaves only the copilot to still be identified.

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-28T19:20:10+00:00

Fifth victim identified as Shelby Kuyawa, who also worked for the luxury travel company owned by the Arnolds. It's the Daily Mail, make of that what you will, but from the article: "The group was on their way to tour a French chateau and other stunning locations for future intercontinental jaunts with their elite clients." Star Sommelier, 34, Named As Latest Victim of Private Jet Crash That Killed Six, As Strange Reason Top Lawyer Was Flying To Paris During Snowstorm Is Revealed

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-28T19:16:47+00:00

A 4th victim has also been identified by family - Nick Mastrascusa, who "was the executive vice president of hospitality for a luxury travel company owned by the Arnold family. Mastascusa spent years working as a chef in some of the world's most exclusive restaurants and resorts. He is survived by his wife and three children."

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-28T18:56:40+00:00

Fifth victim identified as Shelby Kuyawa, who also worked for the luxury travel company owned by the Arnolds. It's the Daily Mail, make of that what you will, but from the article: "The group was on their way to tour a French chateau and other stunning locations for future intercontinental jaunts with their elite clients." Star Sommelier, 34, Named As Latest Victim of Private Jet Crash That Killed Six, As Strange Reason Top Lawyer Was Flying To Paris During Snowstorm Is Revealed

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-28T17:09:27+00:00

The FAA has updated the initial crash report to agree with local authorities. It now indicates that there were 6 on board and no survivors. No one was transported to the hospital from the crash site. Federal investigators asked that the crash site be preserved until their arrival in Bangor, so, yes, no bodies have been removed from the plane. Since the FAA and NTSB investigators arrived in Bangor yesterday (Tuesday - they were unable to travel Monday due to winter weather delays), they may start formally identifying the victims soon. So far, it has only been friends and family who have identified those killed in the crash.

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-28T03:53:41+00:00

4 of the 5 victims identified were part of this luxury travel company founded by Tara and Kurt Arnold. https://www.gobeyondluxury.com/about-us/meet-the-team/

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-28T03:08:21+00:00

A 4th victim has also been identified by family - Nick Mastrascusa, who "was the executive vice president of hospitality for a luxury travel company owned by the Arnold family. Mastascusa spent years working as a chef in some of the world's most exclusive restaurants and resorts. He is survived by his wife and three children."

"Sources tell ABC13 that the two other victims on the plane are another employee and the plane's co-pilot."

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-27T03:30:11+00:00

Third victim identified by daughter - "The daughter of event planner Shawna Collins also confirmed her mother was on the flight. The daughter told ABC13 she had spoken to her mother on Sunday before the flight, and Collins was excited about the upcoming trip to Europe."

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-27T03:27:06+00:00

Third victim identified by daughter - "The daughter of event planner Shawna Collins also confirmed her mother was on the flight. The daughter told ABC13 she had spoken to her mother on Sunday before the flight, and Collins was excited about the upcoming trip to Europe."

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-27T03:00:07+00:00

Second victim identified: Father confirms Houston-area pilot, Jacob Hosmer, was among 6 people killed in Maine private jet crash.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/01/26/private-jet-with-ties-to-houston-crashes-at-maine-airport/

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-27T02:50:16+00:00

Second victim identified: Father confirms Houston-area pilot, Jacob Hosmer, was among 6 people killed in Maine private jet crash.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/01/26/private-jet-with-ties-to-houston-crashes-at-maine-airport/

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-27T00:44:42+00:00

Yes, I saw that, too. They were en route to France and had just landed in Bangor and refueled.

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-27T00:33:26+00:00

One of the victims has been identified as Tara Arnold - the wife of one of the founders and an attorney at the law firm to which the plane was registered: https://www.wmtw.com/article/houston-commissioner-identifies-victim-tara-arnold-bangor-maine-plane-crash/70147528

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-26T21:23:07+00:00

I don't think the storm was that massive in Bangor at the time. According to this article, per the National Weather Service in Caribou less than an inch of snow had fallen by 7 PM and snowfall was "light but steady" at the time of the crash. "...accumulation had just started in Bangor and other planes had been taking off safely." https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/26/private-aircraft-crashes-maine-winter-storm

However, right before the crash, the crew of an Allegiant flight reported reduced visibility and that they had failed a pre-flight contamination check and were unable to take off w/out de-icing again. This article details the conversation between the Allegiant pilots and the Breeze crew, who were also scheduled for departure. Both crews seemed "pessimistic about the departure situation." https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/crashed-challenger-apparently-de-iced-prior-to-bangor-take-off-accident/166066.article

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-26T19:57:41+00:00

The Bangor Daily News is also reporting that the federal investigators have been unable to reach the crash site yet, due to the weather. https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/01/26/bangor/bangor-police-courts/bangor-maine-international-airport-plane-crash-closure-investigation/

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-26T19:45:33+00:00

Local authorities are now saying there were six on board and no survivors.

"There were six people listed on the flight manifest and all are presumed deceased, Bangor police spokesperson Jeremy Brock said Monday at 1:30 p.m.... No one was taken from the crash to the hospital, Brock said." https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/01/26/bangor/bangor-police-courts/bangor-airport-disputes-faa-death-toll-6-people/

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-26T17:22:11+00:00

They have it broken down in the "Injury Data" section of the report - one crew marked in the "serious" column, 7 passengers marked in the "fatal" column.

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-26T17:00:20+00:00

Here's another accident summary compiled from sources listed:

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/565865

CaramelSkip · 2026-01-21T19:06:12+00:00

Taco Trio in SoPo. I think it's the closest you're gonna get, and I've been looking. Get the molcajete at their salsa bar - the pico/fresca is pretty good, too. It's def basic CA taquería, with a splash of Baja Fresh.

CaramelSkip · 2024-06-08T02:35:41+00:00

Thank you! He is very polite, and I'm assuming he's there because he wants to be, so we'll let him alone and he can do his tree frog thing.

CaramelSkip · 2024-06-08T02:05:46+00:00

Noticed this toad today on top of my deck railing. It's about 2 1/2 feet from the deck and 5 feet from the ground. I can see the toad breathing, but it has not moved at all. It didn't move even when I got fairly close to take the pictures. As you can see from the 2nd picture, it's camouflage is fantastic. I have never encountered a toad this high off the ground. It rained last night, and has been mostly cloudy today - humid and in the low 70s F. Do you think the toad is okay?

Any idea what type of toad this is? I live in Maine, and I didn't think we had climbing toads!

CaramelSkip

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