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ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY

PIPES & DRUMS

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WOW, cool, i didn't know OCFA had a pipe and drum corps. You should all play for the public more often. And Alan, I didn't know u were in it .And can Explorers join?

Kevin McArthur

runxc@home
Irvine, Ca USA - Wednesday, March, 21, 2001 at 22:01:56 (PDT)

i am looking for the music for whiskey in the jar to play on the highland pipes, can you help?

billy steele

billysteelerfc@aol.com USA - Wednesday, March, 14, 2001 at 03:55:55 (PDT)

very nice keep up the good work

chris mccall

emtmccall@hotmail.com
weston, wv USA - Thursday, March, 08, 2001 at 06:41:17 (PDT)

verry well done Iliked your joke page

mike sullivan

shamrocker099@aol.com
elmira, ny USA - Friday, March, 02, 2001 at 07:44:43 (PDT)

I'm an amateur player of the great highland bagpipe. Loved your site. Can I be ignorant and ask if Orange County is Florida or California or maybe neither. If it is Florida we have friends in Fort Lauderdale. Anyone with any knowledge of the electronic bagpipe, made in Austin Texas, please contact me.

Brennan Leith

she@waltonstone37.freeserve.co.uk
Staffordshire, UK - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 14:00:09 (PDT)

What a great web site,and what an even better honor it must be to play.I love your badge you all have designed,any remote chance of getting hold of one? Keep up the good work!Look up our department if your ever in Fla.

FF SCOTT A. PARSONS

FIREDUDE@MINDSPRING.COM
ORLANDO, FL USA - Saturday, February 03, 2001 at 22:29:30 (PDT)

Great site. I'm taking pipe lessons right now..Keep up the good work.

Jon Ferguson

jferg@flinet.com
West Palm Beach, Fl USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 12:50:49 (PDT)

We sincerely appreciate the solo performance of Auld Lang Syne at the stroke of midnight by one of your illustrious pipers here in San Luis Obispo! Thanks. P.S. Love that logo of yours.

Erick Wand

Erick@GraphicsbyErick.com
San Luis Obispo, CA USA - Monday, January 01, 2001 at 13:54:38 (PDT)

Hey guys your site has really grown! Your pictures of Colorado are great and you've gotten some great responses in your guestbook. Keep up the great work. See you in Sacramento!

Mark Gilman

Captain822C@aol.com
Norco, CA USA - Sunday, December 17, 2000 at 16:49:12 (PDT)

Great web page, We in L.A.County Fire Dept. hope to start a pipe band soon. Jack Prithard FIRECAPT15@AOL.COM

Jack Pritchard

FireCapt15@aol.com
La Mirada, Ca USA - Saturday, December 09, 2000 at 08:43:57 (PDT)

Enjoyed your site! Stop by ours sometime! I've added your site to our links page.
AOH NH Pipes & Drums Band <aohpad@manchesternh.com>
Manchester, NH USA - Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 12:43:41 (PST)

THIS PAGE IS GREAT!!! I HOPE YOU DONT MIND IF I USE SOME OF YOUR IDEAS ON OUR WEBPAGE. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND BE SAFE!!!
JEFF FERRY <JF2150@AOL.COM>
CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ USA - Friday, November 24, 2000 at 05:28:31 (PST)

As amember of another Pipe Band in another Orange Co.(FL) What a wonderful opening to your web site. A fantastict way of remembering our own who have given their all.
Greg Hoggatt District Chief City of Orlando Florida <OFDFIREDC@aol.com>
Orlando, Fl USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 12:43:54 (PST)

I'm a piper in a fairly "new" pipe band (The Orlando Regional Police and Fire Pipes & Drums). Loved the web page.
Carol Fortier <c4ta9@cs.com>
Clermont, FL USA - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 08:12:34 (PST)

Great job on the site. As a fellow firefighter these pipes hold a special meaning to us all. Thanks!
Brian Loch <wfireemt@aol.com>
Saxonburg, PA USA - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 22:01:37 (PST)

WOW ! What a great intro for your website. I am a piper and my wife is a tenor drummer with The Cleveland Firefighter's Memorial Pipes & Drums and we surf often. Continue your efforts and your membership will grow. The year 2001 celebrates our 10 year anniversary as a pipe band as we continue to HONOR OUR FALLEN (our motto too!)Good Luck and be SAFE. FIREPIPERS RULE!!
Keith Witkowski <lt110_44105@yahoo.com>
Newburgh Hts, Oh USA - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 11:16:37 (PST)

Cool web site now that I finally found it. Thanks again for the rides up in Colorado Springs. Next time we'll run a credit check on our fellow firefighters instead of falling for "you front the plane tickets and I'll get the rental car". Hope to see y'all next year.
George McAteer <gmcateer@msn.com>
Houston, TX USA - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 00:21:40 (PST)

A most enjoyable site to visit. I am a Drum Major with the Adelaide Highland Pipe Band. We have 24 playing members. My daughter is Pipe Sargeant. Keep up the Great Work.
Yvonne <repard@ozemail.com.au>
Adelaide, Australia - Friday, October 20, 2000 at 06:06:27 (PDT)

VERY impressive site! I really enjoyed it. Visit Big Rock Pipe Band at http://www.members.tripod.com/~brpipeband/
Jennifer Stone <jstone24@yahoo.com>
Edmonton, AB Canada - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 15:34:54 (PDT)

Great Web site.....you can see alot of work went into this.....good luck from the Bergen County Firefighters Pipe Band, NJ
Stephen P. Stys <sps2957@ix.netcom.com>
Pequannock, NJ USA - Friday, October 13, 2000 at 05:38:26 (PDT)

Hey Stoney, where's the FD Mariachi Web Site, Ole!!! Talk to you later buddy! Keep up the "Good Work" see you at the "Campfire"
Steven Hernandez <Shernan157@aol.com>
CA, US USA - Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 08:39:52 (PDT)

HI GUYS, GREETINGS FROM BELFAST NORTHERN IRELAND! I AM A FIRE OFFICER, 22YRS SERVICE, AND ALSO A PIPER BASED AT SPRINGFIELD ROAD FIRE STATION, WEST BELFAST. YOURS IS ONE OF THE BEST SITES ON THE WEB, EXCELLENT!, ANYONE INTERESTED IN EXCHANGING ITEMS IE BADGES/PATCHES ETC PLEASE CONTACT ME.. COOL SITE & GOOD LUCK FROM BELFAST......
GEORDIE <piper999@hotmail.com>
BELFAST - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 10:40:10 (PDT)

I really enjoyed your site. Keep up the good work. We'll try to do the same on our end of the continent.
Mike Drozd <mike@drozd.net>
Waldwick, NJ USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 09:40:12 (PDT)

Great site! Kudos to Richard for that mesmerizing intro! I am an instructor for the Bergen County Firefighters Pipe Band here in Northern New Jersey - I know the dedication you have for your jobs spills over into your love for the pipes and making it all work. Keep it up! As you become more proficient you'll find it gets more enjoyable to play as a group. It's gotta be FUN, otherwise it's not worth doing. I wish your band continued success, growth, and FUN!
Doug Parody <dparody@concentric.net>
Midland Park, NJ USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 07:07:54 (PDT)

BCFPB Very nice intro
John Riordan <john.riordan@bowne.com>
Hasbrouck Hts, NJ USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 07:02:51 (PDT)

Dia Duit, A super web page. I was especially impressed with the introduction. I am a retired Norristown, Pa. Police Detective and a piper myself in Montgomery County, PA. I do most of the funerals for police & fireman in the Norristown area. I am a member of (EIREANNACH TOIRNEACH) Irish Thunder Pipes & Drums in Montgomery County PA. Again congratulations on a great Web Site. God Bless JAY MURRAY irshpiper@aol.com
JAY MURRAY <IRSHPIPER@AOL.COM>
NORRISTOWN, PA. USA - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 09:13:59 (PDT)

Great Webpage! Love this intro We have a firefighter's pipeband here in Saint John, New Brunswick I'm sure they would love to see your page as well! Keep up the good work Lori P/M Jervis Bay Memorial Pipe Band Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
P/M Lori Wilson-Gaudet <jlgaudet@nbnet.nb.ca>
Saint John, NB Canada - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 04:28:57 (PDT)

Hello, what a wonderful web page. I am really impressed with the opening especially. I am a police detective and a piper myself in a small town in Washington State. I am also a founding member of the Greater Seattle Police Pipes & Drums. Long life to you and yours.
Anthony Lyle <alyle@monroe.net>
Monroe, WA USA - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 21:45:07 (PDT)

Great page, I can't wait to send to my friends
Mark Roberts <bht@gs.verio.net>
Abita Springs, LA USA - Monday, October 02, 2000 at 18:23:00 (PDT)

Great site ,well put together,keep plugging away and your band will grow on it's own.Check out our site at www.103rd.com. happy piping
Kevin O'brien <OB103>
stoneham, ma USA - Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 14:37:49 (PDT)

Had a great time piping with you guys in Colorado Springs! Hope to see y'all again soon.
Hunter Schappaugh <hunter_s@wt.net>
Houston, TX USA - Saturday, September 23, 2000 at 09:42:00 (PDT)

Had a great time piping with you guys in Colorado Springs! Hope to see y'all again soon.
Hunter Schappaugh <hunter_s@wt.net>
Houston, TX USA - Saturday, September 23, 2000 at 09:41:56 (PDT)

Cool Web Page. I'm a drummer with a highlander group in Mid-Michigan and a Fire Chief as well. I stumbled on your site by accident. Again, great site. I'll pass it along for others to see.
Don Welch <dwelch911@aol.com>
Goodrich, MI USA - Thursday, September 21, 2000 at 23:55:31 (PDT)

Hi guys! Great site. I heard the Colorado Springs Police have just cleared that massive traffic jam we caused Saturday night. There is nothing in the world like mass bands turned loose on to the unsuspecting public. (I noticed one band was missing though. Think they went back to practice?) It was a great pleasure meeting all you "Left Coast" pipers & drummers. Lets get together soon (fun stuff only). Stay safe. – Web Sergeant, BGFB.
Bob Blake <bgfbpipes@aol.com>
Cambridge, MA USA - Thursday, September 21, 2000 at 05:42:29 (PDT)

I had a great time out in Colorado, It was a pleasure meeeting all of you. I Put your sticker on the cover of my pipe music book. I think the folks at Jack Quinns will be talking about that night for a while. Stay in touch, Jim.
Jim Leahy <Jel517@mailcity.com>
weymouth, MA USA - Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at 06:46:21 (PDT)

What a great web page. Keep up the good work and piping. I loved the tribute!!
Warren Casey <warrencasey@wickedtinkers.com>
Glendale, CA USA - Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 10:26:33 (PDT)

What a great web page. Keep up the good work and piping. I loved the tribute!!
Warren Casey <warrencasey@wickedtinkers.com>
Glendale, CA USA - Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 10:26:10 (PDT)

What a great web page. Keep up the good work and piping. I loved the tribute!!
Warren Casey <warrencasey@wickedtinkers.com>
Glendale, CA USA - Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 10:26:06 (PDT)

Looks great! I'll have to see if I can get Warren to link you all to our page.
Aaron Shaw <you've got it>
USA - Monday, September 18, 2000 at 23:12:57 (PDT)

Yours is a very heart warming site.
Louie Jeune <LJeune@aol.com>
Peoria, AZ USA - Saturday, September 16, 2000 at 17:36:19 (PDT)

nice site
web surfer
USA - Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 15:29:25 (PDT)

Hello to the brothers and sisters of Orange County. Your web site is fantastic!! We too are a fairly new band, having started in 1996. I came onboard well after the startup but apprciate all the hard work done by those before me. I wish you the best of luck wirh your band!! Glenn Drake, Tenor Drums Philadelphia Police & Fire Pipes and Drums
Glenn Drake <BadgesTwo@aol.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA - Saturday, September 09, 2000 at 21:55:23 (PDT)

Great site!
Kirk Summers <orcsummers@aol>
USA - Saturday, September 09, 2000 at 20:19:38 (PDT)

Great Page. Greg my son, plays pipes with Tommy and Stoney. Greg keeps saying, "I love the music. The music is AWESOME." And to those firefighters that stop in at Stater Brothers on Lincoln and Knott say "Hi". Thank you all for the job you do to keep us from harm's way.
Karen Beckman <PadgtnBear@aol.com>
Fullerton, CA USA - Thursday, September 07, 2000 at 22:35:57 (PDT)

Pipers & Drummers: I really like the new stuff you have on the site thanks to Rich's great work. Hope you guys enjoy your trip to Colorado. As always, thanks for everything you do.
Bill Dean <billdean@ocfa.org>
USA - Thursday, September 07, 2000 at 11:41:42 (PDT)

One of the best websites I've seen. What a great and touching intro. I am a piper in CT. and a FF in Hartford CT. Keep up the good work and always push to be better. Stay safe. Lt. Mike Dempsey Hartford fire dept.
mike dempsey <mddempsey@snet.net>
east hartford, CT. USA - Tuesday, September 05, 2000 at 05:21:29 (PDT)

Great job on the website design and development, and the tunes in particular. My family heritage includes the clans of Ross and Dyer, and something about the sound of pipes goes right through me. Amazing Grace makes the hair stand up on the back of my head when played on pipes. You have used new technologies to help memorialize a tradition in public safety that can be traced back through the police and fire departments of every major American city to the proud immigrants from Ireland and Scotland who put their lives on the lines every day for the citizens of their adopted homeland. Great job, one and all.
Wes Fields <wwfields@aol.com>
Monarch Beach, CA USA - Sunday, September 03, 2000 at 23:59:46 (PDT)

Nice site Rich. And hey pipers, thanks for your efforts in bringing such a noble tradition to our organization. You make OCFA shine a little brighter.
Michael Wright <mwjwoside@netzero.net>
Oceanside, ca USA - Thursday, August 31, 2000 at 22:16:57 (PDT)

Great Website guys. Richard, you outdid yourself. Awesome graphics and tunes. Thanks a bunch for the link to the Benevolent Association. Talk with Dave Anderson and make sure we get a link to you guys on our website. Awesume!!!!
Kirk Wells <SCCommand@aol.com>
Tustin, CA USA - Thursday, August 31, 2000 at 22:11:23 (PDT)

as a competition side drummer and band member, as well as very close ties to the fire service, i must say this is one of the best sights that not only the pride and dignity in pipe bands, but also the brotherhood of the fire service. Thank you and God Bless you for your efforts to promote the Scottish heritage, and for your thoughtless acts of heroics you display everyday you put your life on the line.
Eric M. Gettler <getty@cybergap.net>
Lebanon, PA USA - Thursday, August 31, 2000 at 17:49:48 (PDT)

We here at the White House just love your Pipes & Drums web site. You are true American heroes, you have our vote! God bless you all, Bill & Hillary
Bill Clinton <theprez@whitehouse.gov>
Washinghton, DC USA - Thursday, August 31, 2000 at 15:14:31 (PDT)

I made some updates to the web page. I hope you all like the flash intro. all your comments and suggestions are welcome. I hope that the people using dial up modems can still enjoy the flash intro.
Richard Khoshaba <khoshaba@home.com>
Laguna Niguel, ca USA - Thursday, August 31, 2000 at 13:54:27 (PDT)

Great site, good music. Visit www.jpb.org.uk try one of my pipe bags. Band discount available. keith
Keith Bowes <keith.bowes@ntlworld.com>
USA - Sunday, August 20, 2000 at 13:05:59 (PDT)

Cool site...Love the tunes....Mappy
Bob Mapstead <bmappy@earthlink.net>
Riverside, Ca - Monday, August 14, 2000 at 20:17:46 (PDT)

Oye! Congratulations to all of my fellow Firefighters who have spent many countless hours of time in devoting themselves to this very unique calling! Please let me know when you will be performing in my neighborhood, that way I shall be able to notify the local Animal Control Authority in advance regarding any calls from concerned citizens complaining of excessive "Cat Fights" in the alley! All kidding aside, I'm very proud of all of you, keep up the "Pipin!" And Richard - excellent Web site! Alan "ARFF" Robinson Firefighter/Paramedic Orange County Fire Authority
Alan "ARFF" Robinson <arffie@home.com>
Corona Del Mar, CA. USA - Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 21:31:16 (PDT)

Great website and more than a great Pipe Band. You guys are wonderful - keep up the good work. What a joy it is to have you all represent us. Look forward to seeing and hearing more from you. I am one of your biggest fans!!
Elaine Gray <rdjegray@aol.com>
Fountain Valley, CA USA - Saturday, August 05, 2000 at 11:47:35 (PDT)

Many greetings to the Orange County Pipes and Drums from Tambourcorps Lintorf, Germany. Have a good season and many luck. Best regards Horst Jung, Tambourcorps Lintorf
Horst Jung <mail@horst-jung.de>
Ratingen, Germany - Tuesday, August 01, 2000 at 14:03:11 (PDT)

Just had an opportunity to visit your site - it's absolutely awesome!!!! Nice job here and, as always, with all that you do for our OCFA!! Ya make us all very very proud. Thank you!
Chip Prather <chipprather@ocfa.org>
USA - Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 15:16:25 (PDT)

One of the best sites for Pipes & Drums...Keep up good work..Stay safe.. Your aussie mate Ron
Ron <elron@chariot.net.au>
South Australia, AU Australia - Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 00:30:46 (PDT)

I am very proud of all of you skirt wearing GUYS!But most of all i proud of my daddy(Tommy Harris).I LOVE YOU!!!!!
kimberlee harris
s.j.c., Ca USA - Friday, July 21, 2000 at 20:04:47 (PDT)

I like the Music on your pages
Benjamin
Ca USA - Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 09:39:44 (PDT)

Keep up the good work on the web page
Wannabe piper
USA - Saturday, June 17, 2000 at 10:57:07 (PDT)

Good Morning Orange County Pipes & Drum. Just looked at the whole web page. Very well done, especially the section on honoring the fallen, the fire service and also the section on the Scots and the Irish coming to America. The Cleveland Firefighters Memorial Pipes and Drums also have adopted Onior Do Nor Marbh since the bands founding in 1991. My Grandfather experienced the NINA just before the turn of the century and worked 57 years in the PA mines. God Bless all Firefighters Jay Mulligan Pipe Major Cleveland Firefighters Memorial Pipes and Drums
Jay Mulligan <jmulli9186@aol.com>
Cleveland, OH USA - Friday, June 02, 2000 at 05:37:08 (PDT)

Excellant web page. Almost as good as all of your hard work and playing. You guys have added some real class to our various events. Thanks for your dedication.
Stephen Miller <Fcsjmiller@aol.com>
Oceanside, CA USA - Wednesday, May 31, 2000 at 21:01:57 (PDT)

Marc, congrats on all the hard work, this is great!!! And it's even greater remembering those days back at Station 4 when you first started playing!!! (sounded like a wounded animal back then) Great job...nice web site too Dick!
Mike Boyle <Hazmtr@aol.com>
Dana Point, CA USA - Tuesday, May 30, 2000 at 18:16:07 (PDT)

Great site! Well I had the oppurtunity to see you guys play on St.Pattys day and at the Salvation Army Awards dinner and both times one song sounds the same as the next..but now I can keep coming back and listen to all the tunes...Great job keep up the excellent work!
Doug Dodge <cerro29@aol.com>
Aliso Viejo, CA USA - Friday, May 26, 2000 at 17:31:02 (PDT)

Great web site...hey I dig the music and the jokes. You guys have a great sense of humor...I guess you have to!
Faye Schultz <fschultz@isa4meetings.com>
Laguna Niguel, CA USA - Friday, May 26, 2000 at 11:13:48 (PDT)

am a piper with the cleveland firefighters pipe band. I am happy to see that every time I am on the internet I learn of a new fire dept. pipe band. it's great to see other firefighters around the country share the same interests as me. you have a great web page. keep up the good work.
Tom Nageotte <Tnags17@aol.com>
Cleveland, ohio USA - Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at 10:21:48 (PDT)

Nice Web Page. It is always nice to see what the other fire pipe bands are doing. Keep up the good work.
Ken <FirePiper1@aol.com>
Cleveland, Oh USA - Sunday, May 21, 2000 at 15:54:13 (PDT)

What a great job your doing, hope to see you in Colorado Springs this year. Keep up the good work in California, Our hats off to ya!
Jim McVey <jimco@geonet.com>
Denver, Co. USA - Saturday, May 20, 2000 at 17:56:55 (PDT)

Lets all raise a pint to our boys! Through hard work and dedication a tradition has been established for everyone of us. MISERIS SUCCURRIE RE DISCO
Bruce Brown <Bunkerman@ca.freei.net>
Santa Ana, Ca USA - Friday, May 19, 2000 at 11:13:03 (PDT)

Who the hell is that ugly guy playing bagpipes on the opening page? I would tell you what a cool website this is, but it would just make Stoney's head that much bigger! It must have been Tommy's work anyway. And where is the credit for Mark Hess a former Norco FD employee!
Mark Gilman <Gilsas29@aol.com>
Norco, CA USA - Wednesday, May 17, 2000 at 13:58:43 (PDT)

pretty darned good web site for a bunch of bagpipers! Do you sell advertising space? Amir still has not seen it, but he, I'm sure, will have additonal comments.
karen mohajer <karen@logofun.com>
laguna hills, ca USA - Friday, May 12, 2000 at 16:57:29 (PDT)

Marc, Tommy and Pipers: What a great site!! I really enjoyed it. As you all know, I'm very proud of everything you've done for our OCFA and continue to do, and truly appreciate all the time, energy and talent you put into the Pipe Band. Thanks!
Bill Dean <billdean@ocfa.org>
USA - Monday, May 08, 2000 at 16:28:38 (PDT)

I love the fire department.I play the chanter,and I love to listen to the pipes.You guys are doing a great gob.
Lauren Stone <Stonekids@home.com>
Trabuco Cyn., CA USA - Sunday, May 07, 2000 at 09:30:33 (PDT)

Great Site! Next time I need a little pipe music, I know right where to get my fix! Keep up the good work!
Dave Lopez <Copter41@AOL.COM>
Seal Beach, CA USA - Saturday, May 06, 2000 at 21:31:04 (PDT)

This is great! I shared it too with my friend and her husband who are from Scotland. They agree with me..they think it is grand. I even like it better than the laughing hamster and the duck who says "who's your Daddy"..and I really l ike those sites..yours is really great. thanks
Valerie Williamson <firemomm@aol.com>
Huntington Beach , ca USA - Saturday, May 06, 2000 at 15:08:32 (PDT)

These are the best jokes I have ever heard. I don't ever truly wan't to hear you guys play!!! Just Kidding
Tom Ketchum <tketchum@gateway.net>
Mission Viejo, CA USA - Friday, May 05, 2000 at 19:34:59 (PDT)

Stoney, Rich did a fantastic job on the web page. You and the rest of the Pipers have something to be proud of here.
Joe DeFort <joeyd@home.com>
Aliso Viejo, Ca USA - Friday, May 05, 2000 at 18:32:26 (PDT)

Rich, Good job pal. You might have a future in this web site business.
Glenn Sekins <GSekins@aol.com>
Chino Hills, Ca USA - Friday, May 05, 2000 at 15:28:35 (PDT)

nice job dick, you are the man......
John <jvg10@aol.com>
Aliso viejo, ca USA - Wednesday, May 03, 2000 at 12:13:40 (PDT)

Web page looks good.
Joe <none>
Ca USA - Tuesday, May 02, 2000 at 22:42:34 (PDT)

The web site looks great, Thanks Rich for all the hard work!
Marc Stone <firestoney@home.com>
Trabuco Canyon, Ca. USA - Tuesday, May 02, 2000 at 22:40:42 (PDT)

rich <khoshaba@home.com>
USA - Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 15:39:45 (PDT)