futuredivot 0 #1 May 9, 2008 Twardo, sorry to hear about you getting called down on your lack of log book but really-what did you expect? Your log book is an important record of your skydiving life. Remember, it's more for you than for anyone else. I know what you're thinking, you're thinking "Divot, but you don't keep a log book, why do I have to?" Well, Twardo, I've spent a long time developing my reputation in this sport, becoming known, respected, and dare I say loved by one and all. Maybe in time, grasshopper, you'll reach that stage. All you have to do is work hard, take your vitamins, and say your prayers. Remember Airtwardo, I'm as close as the nearest phone anytime that you need advice.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #2 May 9, 2008 QuoteTwardo, sorry to hear about you getting called down on your lack of log book... It's tough carrying around those big clay tablets, like Moses. And no-one knows how to read cuniform any more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #3 May 9, 2008 DZO didn't believe him when he said that "B" is for Brontosaurus?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #4 May 9, 2008 Quote It's tough carrying around those big clay tablets, like Moses. LOL - you beat me to it, but I was going to say it takes to long to chisel in the logbook entries after every jump Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 53 #5 May 10, 2008 QuoteQuoteTwardo, sorry to hear about you getting called down on your lack of log book... It's tough carrying around those big clay tablets, like Moses. And no-one knows how to read cuniform any more. Sorry, John, it's cuneiform. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #6 May 10, 2008 You mean hiroglifix?So Twardo, no log books got ya. I got nailed at Perris once for no log book. I thought all I needed was a USPA card and a couple of thousand jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tetra316 0 #7 May 10, 2008 Quote You mean hiroglifix?So Twardo, no log books got ya. I got nailed at Perris once for no log book. I thought all I needed was a USPA card and a couple of thousand jumps. Not only that, but those jumps need also be signed! Got nailed on that when I went down there. I log but don't get them signed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #8 May 10, 2008 Quote Quote You mean hiroglifix?So Twardo, no log books got ya. I got nailed at Perris once for no log book. I thought all I needed was a USPA card and a couple of thousand jumps. Not only that, but those jumps need also be signed! Got nailed on that when I went down there. I log but don't get them signed. Huh? Have their rules changed since 2003? I was there then having logged all my jumps but not having had them signed for a few years, and I had over 1000 jumps. Don't remember having a problem getting to jump. I did have to make a video waiver though. That was strange."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #9 May 10, 2008 QuoteSorry, John, it's cuneiform. Whoopie fucking shit. I was apparently close enough that you understood what the hell I was saying. Pardon fucking me for not being an expert on ancient dead languages. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #10 May 10, 2008 Quote Quote Sorry, John, it's cuneiform. Whoopie fucking shit. I was apparently close enough that you understood what the hell I was saying. Pardon fucking me for not being an expert on ancient dead languages. Need some koolaid? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #11 May 10, 2008 QuoteWhoopie fucking shit. So the Texan meets a Harvard grad one day and asks "Where y'all from?" The Harvard man replies snootily "From where I come, we do not use a preposition to end a sentence." The Texans smiles and says "I'm real sorry. Where y'all from, asshole?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #12 May 10, 2008 Quote Not only that, but those jumps need also be signed! Got nailed on that when I went down there. I log but don't get them signed. Had a friend in High School fake about 50 jumps in a logbook and go with friends to one of the DZ's in state. His first jump was a 4 way from a Twin Beech from 10,500. It wasn't a good idea. He damn near bounced. I'm sure those weren't the only fake jumps ever logged, either. I think my USPA card, licenses and ratings should be all that's required. But then, I don't run a DZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #13 May 10, 2008 I'm just cracking on gramps about something-the funny thing is, I could pretty much show up at most DZ's with a rig and a note from airtwardo saying "he's ok" and get on a load without anyone know me personally-for him to get asked for verification isn't wrong. But it is funnyYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #14 May 10, 2008 QuoteI think my USPA card, licenses and ratings should be all that's required. Most DZs I go to in the US, that's all that is required. Technically, they should look at one's logbook as well. The lengthiest USPA currency expiration is six months, whereas USPA cards are issued only once a year, so you could easily be out of currency. That being said, I normally don't go inside the office with my logbook because so few DZs ask to see it. I have it in the car, and if they need it, I walk back and get it.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #15 May 10, 2008 Quote I have it in the car, and if they need it, I walk back and get it. That also gives you a chance to write in a jump or two to show you're current. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #16 May 11, 2008 Logbook question. At the begining of this season I noticed that the last 2 jumps I did last November I had put in my logbook but never got them signed. Is it ok to get them signed off on now? Or should I just leave them unsigned? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #17 May 11, 2008 Every couple of years we have a logbook signing party. Everyone throws their latest logbook on a table and you never walk passed the table without picking one up and signing off a few jumps. NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #18 May 11, 2008 I get ya. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #19 May 11, 2008 We also used to take our logbooks to the dinner loads after jumping, write in that day's or weekend's jumps, then pass the book around the table for signatures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #20 May 11, 2008 Quote That also gives you a chance to write in a jump or two to show you're current. It only backfires if I die. Then USPA investigates, and finds out that I never jumped and was out of currency. I don't really see a down-side, here Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #21 May 11, 2008 Quote I'm just cracking on gramps about something-the funny thing is, I could pretty much show up at most DZ's with a rig and a note from airtwardo saying "he's ok" and get on a load without anyone know me personally-for him to get asked for verification isn't wrong. But it is funny I usually DON'T travel with any logbooks...and have never 'lost' one yet! My point was, often times showing an in date USPA membership, a D license and PRO card is enough to satisfy the question about 'currency'...I was just having trouble getting someone to understand a logbook can be faked, the PRO and D are a bit tougher. A quick call to the DZO at my 'home' dropzone cleared things up, it was just an 'interesting' approach at first, putting so much more weight to some 'log' than a license. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #22 May 11, 2008 Plus after you get a D license signatures in a log book are just good for the memories. "Look, this guy is dead, that guy is dead," and so on and so on . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #23 May 11, 2008 Quote I usually DON'T travel with any logbooks...and have never 'lost' one yet! My point was, often times showing an in date USPA membership, a D license and PRO card is enough to satisfy the question about 'currency'...I was just having trouble getting someone to understand a logbook can be faked, the PRO and D are a bit tougher. Exactly, exactly, exactly! I've been nailed for not having a logbook, and had to do the same thing. Now I travel with it, relunctantly. Last boogie, checking in, log book in hand, the guy was an old friend, didn't even glance at our log books. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #24 May 11, 2008 Who are you again? Should I know you? I need to talk to you this week-gimme a call when you canYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #25 May 12, 2008 Quote Twardo...getting called down on your lack of log book Now THAT's some funny shit, right there...ya'll. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
