quade 4 #1 September 16, 2011 Really? People can't figure this out? http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2011/09/15/camera-lens-falls-from-sky-through-roof-of-petaluma-home/ Which of you videots knocked his helmet on climb out?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #2 September 16, 2011 Could have been that same seagull that stole the GoPro sometime back. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #3 September 16, 2011 $4500 to fix that hole in the eaves???I'm in the wrong business. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #4 September 16, 2011 Quote $4500 to fix that hole in the eaves???I'm in the wrong business. The estimate was probably done by the same people who estimate the value of siezed drugs."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sacex250 0 #5 September 16, 2011 Well obviously, it came from the Hubble telescope.It's all been said before, no sense repeating it here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #6 September 16, 2011 Quote Really? People can't figure this out? http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2011/09/15/camera-lens-falls-from-sky-through-roof-of-petaluma-home/ Which of you videots knocked his helmet on climb out? I was going to post it earlier. Bandit jump? Fuck the USPA. I hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 343 #7 September 16, 2011 [from the comments below the story]... Quote There is a good deal of hot-air balloon activity in that area…I would suspect that or that it dropped from the vest of a skydiver… Quote True. Sky divers often carry extra lenses, flash cards, and batteries for their SLR/DSLR cameras for mid flight change. Sometimes a 28mm doesn’t cut it and you might need to throw the 10-22mm on there. Plus if you hit bugs on the way down you may need to clean your lens mid flight. I’m guessing that’s what happened. Should these go on the "stupid whuffo questions (comments)" thread? See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #8 September 16, 2011 Quote [from the comments below the story]... Quote There is a good deal of hot-air balloon activity in that area…I would suspect that or that it dropped from the vest of a skydiver… Quote True. Sky divers often carry extra lenses, flash cards, and batteries for their SLR/DSLR cameras for mid flight change. Sometimes a 28mm doesn’t cut it and you might need to throw the 10-22mm on there. Plus if you hit bugs on the way down you may need to clean your lens mid flight. I’m guessing that’s what happened. Should these go on the "stupid whuffo questions (comments)" thread? I know I keep my 18-55 and 10-20 both on me for a jump... never know which one I'll need.ETA: Quote “This is an unusual occurrence—even proving this came from an aircraft could be difficult,” he said. Well... I suppose we could assume that it was part of a sling shot system, that managed to fire it quite a ways up and let it fall on her house. I personally would've used a brick, them damn lenses aren't cheap!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #9 September 16, 2011 it's famous now, it made it to gizmodo.com "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #10 September 16, 2011 the bits in the picture sure don't look like "2 pounds/9 inches" ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #11 September 16, 2011 Quote $4500 to fix that hole in the eaves???I'm in the wrong business. $100 in parts - and do it yourself $1400 in city work permits for any California town. $2000 fine for not using the city required union goons $1000 for "green safe" sealant that'll break down in 5 weeks ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #12 September 16, 2011 Quote the bits in the picture sure don't look like "2 pounds/9 inches" Nor would would if you'd fallen terminally through a roof (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #13 September 16, 2011 Quote Quote the bits in the picture sure don't look like "2 pounds/9 inches" Nor would would if you'd fallen terminally through a roof Sounds like the description of a male porn star."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 897 #14 September 16, 2011 Not something you would want to hear on a dating site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #15 September 16, 2011 I'll take YOUR word for it matey (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #16 September 16, 2011 Quote the bits in the picture sure don't look like "2 pounds/9 inches" That what she told you? "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
