I thought of the Wizard of Oz connection as soon as he said his name was Henry Gale.  I love that the guy on the ID was black.  They just love "surprising" us with interracial casting that always makes me realize my own biases.
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				That was a parachute? I thought it was the hot air balloon and basket that crashed. 
 
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Did anyone else notice how fast Jack and Kate discovered the parachute, Sawyer, Sayid and Charlie? It wasn't a days walk. 
			
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 The hot air balloon was in the trees, and pretty well up there.  The parachute and drop were on the ground in a different location.  Anna-Marie, Sayid and Charlie were on their way back to camp and they probably also saw the light beacon on the drop, which is why they met Jack and Kate there.
I love that this show is designed for the internet/Tivo generation, with clues (like the map) obviously MEANT to be copied and posted for everyone to theorize on.  Bravo.  
