base428 1 #1 January 21, 2004 I thought you all might enjoy this true story.... Back in December, I got a thick letter from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). In the letter, a PETA official complained about a 7-week old tiger cub that was brought to Bridge Day 2003 so spectators could feed it and get their picture taken with the cuddley creature. Also included in the letter were carnage pics of tigers and other animals that were mistreated in captivity. Anyway, the PETA folks were targeting me for this terrible crime against tiger cubs, although I never even knew the cubs were at Bridge Day. As the organizer for the BASE jumping, I don't really get the chance to see the vendors, nor do I have anything to do with them. So what would a good old West Virginia boy do in this situation? Well, I emailed those boneheads at PETA and told them to do more research next time before they start pointing fingers. I also told them I'd huck at live cat off a tall bridge if they bothered me again (FYI: I own a dog and love most animals) So, end of story, right? Wrong. The PETA folks forwarded my nasty-gram to the Bridge Day Commission (BDC). Fortunately, the BDC has a sense of humor similar to mine, and they got a good laugh at it. So, now the BDC has to deal with the PETA folks, who have now lied and issued a press release saying the BDC has outlawed animal exhibits at Bridge Day. http://www.peta.org/about/victories.asp I just talked to the BDC, and they have NEVER voted on this issue, nor outlawed animal exhibits. So, I'm asking all jumpers to snatch up any pesky neighborhood cat you can find.....you know, the one that always digs in your trash, and take it for a 'chuteless jump next time you're ready to make a BASE jump. PS. I'm kidding about the last paragraph.(c)2010 Vertical Visions. No unauthorized duplication permitted. <==For the media only Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K763 0 #2 January 21, 2004 Hi All- I saw this vendor, spent a few minutes checking out the kitty, but didn't have a photo done. I was wondering how happy that cub was, being in a cage and surrounded by thousands of people, but it was only a passing curiosity and not a major issue in my mind. I'm surprised the PETA people didn't make a stink over the small viewing zoo that was in the back of the parking lot near that little market/laundry place. They had several animals all caged up to be gawked at for a price. I love animals, too, but wouldn't hesitate to toss my cat off the balcony with a harness and 48" pilot chute...even though a cat can survive it's own terminal velocity...ok, just kidding, I wouldn't toss the cat unless it asked me to. K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 January 21, 2004 So whos going to dress up in a tiger costume and jump the Bridge this year? Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknitro71 0 #4 January 21, 2004 Story of my life. I do research in Neuroscience. We go through rats like candies. Few years back some of those guys from PETA managed to brake in some of the labs and vandalized them for several millions of dollars and slowed down thier progress by several months They used to do research with primates. Nowadays things are better because everybody in our department uses rats. Those labs that use primates have now security levels like Area 51 just to shield them against animalists Memento Audere Semper 903 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #5 January 21, 2004 Perhaps someone ought to mail PETA a copy of the Rocket video?-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivegirl 0 #6 January 21, 2004 You know... PETA actually does a lot of very good things. It's just too bad that some things are so overboard that when PETA is mentioned it raises hackles. edit: I don't even wanna know what the rocket video is Pink Mafia Sis #26 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K763 0 #7 January 21, 2004 AAAAHHHHH Skypunk! What ever happened to his Tigger outfit? That would be the suit to jump at Bridge Day next year! K #763 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treejumps 0 #8 January 21, 2004 I love animals too, especially in a nice brown gravy with potatoes and carrots. People for the Eating of Tasty Animals I saw the cub as well and while it was cute and interesting I did not have time to stop in. What exactly is wrong with letting people view or feed the cat? I guess PETA doesn't like zoos either. What a bunch of asshats. How do you think they would like the road kill fox video? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base428 1 #9 January 21, 2004 When I was in KL in 2001, I was SOOOOO looking forward to having a nice meal with a side dish of feline. Heck, even a can of sliced up kitty cat would be great to bring home and show all my coworkers. All we saw were dead pigs wrapped in newspaper along the streets. Bummer.(c)2010 Vertical Visions. No unauthorized duplication permitted. <==For the media only Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bps 0 #10 January 22, 2004 QuotePerhaps someone ought to mail PETA a copy of the Rocket video? Actually, I was thinking a copy of "Roadkill Cat" might be in order. Bryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
czechbase 0 #11 January 22, 2004 Kitties are usually served in China. We don't eat kitties or doggies in KL www.motavi.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinflicka 0 #12 January 22, 2004 One liners...talk back...educational thread...aaaaaarrrrrrggghhhh...quick, Tom's having a heart attack, get the defibriliator...he's not responding...get the ass vibrator...aha that's the ticket. Are you ok Tom? Tom? Dr Skin. PS Let's see how ling this one lasts...$kin. Prizes to anyone who gets to read my posts before Mr Aiello's son, Tom deletes them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badenhop 0 #13 January 22, 2004 I love animals, they're delicious! If God didn't want us to eat animals, He wouldn't have made them out of meat! I need to do a little research and post a link, as I remember reading not too long ago about PETA and some misappropriation of funds, I guess one of the PETA big-wigs got busted for ripping off a bunch of donated "save the hamsters" funds. Another part of the article addressed the fact that PETA sends out piles of unsolicited junk mail, and to do that they have to chop down a bunch of trees for the paper, and in chopping down the trees, had slaughtered countless little tree dwelling critters...... Oops, forgot to add, I've seen pigs fly from NRGB!================================== I've got all I need, Jesus and gravity. Dolly Parton http://www.AveryBadenhop.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasterfaller 0 #14 January 22, 2004 Good thing PETA doesn't know about the kitten freeflying incident that I got video of in 98 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gary350 0 #15 January 22, 2004 All God's Creatures. . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivegirl 0 #16 January 22, 2004 QuoteI love animals, they're delicious! If God didn't want us to eat animals, He wouldn't have made them out of meat! Just another side note... All because someone advocates the humane treatment of animals does not mean that they are a vegetarian. (In PETA's case they are but PETA is the extreme.) I'm a *rabid* supporter of the humane treatment of animals... and I also think cheeseburgers are tastey. OK, sorry, that's my last post about it.... back to BASE jumping dogs & cats.Pink Mafia Sis #26 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbla4024 0 #17 January 22, 2004 Next time you could hire one of PETA volunteers instead of tiger. http://www.omsex.com/peta/nakedpeta005.jpg In such case I want to get my picture taken with the cuddley creature. Fido Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base311 0 #18 January 22, 2004 meeeeyowwwwww. captive pussy... gotta love it ;) sorry tom... couldn't help myself. Gardner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base428 1 #19 January 22, 2004 Tom must be going nuts by now..... So I'll keep this thread focused on BASE and post a picture of a jumper who had some problems getting his PC out of the pouch....(c)2010 Vertical Visions. No unauthorized duplication permitted. <==For the media only Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajones 0 #20 January 22, 2004 Thanks... I needed a laugh! - Cajones And, thanks for the package you sent out. Your help is appreciated. The laws of physics are strictly enforced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #21 January 22, 2004 LMAO -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefal 0 #22 January 22, 2004 Since we're submitting pictures, I figured I should share this one. After all the jumping that day I stopped by the mini hillbilly zoo in the parking lot as well. It wasn't the cats that caught my eye though. I guess I've always been a bit of an animal lover... 837 "Ignorance is bliss" and "Patience is a virtue"... So if you're stupid and don't mind waiting around for a while, I guess you can have a pretty good life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #23 January 22, 2004 QuoteTom must be going nuts by now..... So I'll keep this thread focused on BASE and post a picture of a jumper who had some problems getting his PC out of the pouch.... dude that is way tooo funny!!! even as a cat lover that was fucking priceless!!!! guess what will be appearing around the roads of Oxfordshire UK now!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base428 1 #24 January 22, 2004 Since you're into livestock, perhaps you should give this hottie a ride sometime.......see attached pic. Quote...It wasn't the cats that caught my eye though....(c)2010 Vertical Visions. No unauthorized duplication permitted. <==For the media only Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jalisco 0 #25 January 22, 2004 Perhaps it's better not to speculate on exactly what sort of internet "research" would lead one to the discovery of a picture like this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
