aww, thanks my lovelies.
The thing is, she did die instantly, doing something she loved, but having fallen 1300 feet first (and I'd imagine that would have given her plenty of time to be scared). Absolutely terrible thing to happen, we're all in shock.

And yes, platitudes, no matter how kindly meant, never offer the slightest bit of comfort, to those giving or receiving them. It's just one of those things. But talking about it helps. I'm rambling now, sorry.
(The Empress it seems you CAN polish a turd!, Tue 6 May 2008, 15:24, Reply)