SkydiveStMarys 0 #1 September 4, 2006 Paraglider lands in a minefield.!!! JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli man was stuck in the middle of a minefield near the Syrian border Saturday after crashing his paraglider and severely injuring himself. The unidentified man took off from a peak in the Golan Heights and drifted east toward the Syrian and Jordanian borders before crashing in the minefield, injuring his legs and breaking several bones, rescue services said. "He's in the process of being rescued," an army spokesman said. Paragliding, in which participants jump off tall peaks or cliffs with a parachute strapped to their back, is a popular sport in the Golan, where there are many steep mountains along Israel's northeastern border. The man's parachute is believed to have malfunctioned. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #2 September 4, 2006 At least he didn't land on a mine... that would put a real damper on the whole day.... The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #3 September 4, 2006 I agree, though I am sure he is holding his breath and not moving a muscle. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #4 September 4, 2006 That's about as bad as the story I heard (years ago)of the first-time jump student who landed in an alligator swamp! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #5 September 4, 2006 I'd rather take my chances with the gators... as long as it's not mating season, or females on their nests... The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #6 September 4, 2006 Ah don't I got visions of that damn picture again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #7 September 4, 2006 "as long as it's not mating season, or females on their nests..." God!! Restrictions! Restrictions! You can't have your cake and eat it too...you either want to land with the gators or not!! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GogglesnTeeth 6 #8 September 4, 2006 what picture???? Does someone have a picture of someone landing with a bunch of gators???Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #9 September 4, 2006 Quote"as long as it's not mating season, or females on their nests..." God!! Restrictions! Restrictions! You can't have your cake and eat it too...you either want to land with the gators or not!! Well.. if it's mating season... or if the females are nesting... you might as well land in the mine field, the results will be about the same... BobbiThe only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #10 September 4, 2006 There's one floating around... it's photoshopped... but funny.. The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #11 September 4, 2006 Haha yep, its of a round landing in the swamp... apparantly a mis-drop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #12 September 4, 2006 Yeah and theres an MS paint version as well which is even better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #13 September 4, 2006 Apples and oranges, my friend. One you die by becoming chunks, the other you die by becoming dust! Personally I would like some body part of mine to be found. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #14 September 4, 2006 Actually it's apples and apples... either way you become chunks.... although in one you eventually turn into shit... literally... The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sockpuppet 0 #15 September 4, 2006 This would also suck: http://www.funny-games.biz/pictures/sport/bad-parachute.jpg ------ Two of the three voices in my head agree with you. It might actually be unanimous but voice three only speaks Welsh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #16 September 4, 2006 LOL.. yeah, that kinda sucks too... who spotted that load? The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GogglesnTeeth 6 #17 September 4, 2006 that is what happens when Santa lets one of the elves spot!Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #18 September 4, 2006 QuoteGeorge: If we do happen to step on a landmine, Sir, what do we do ? Blackadder: Normal procedure, Lieutenant, is to jump 200 feet in the air and scatter oneself over a wide area. Classic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #19 September 4, 2006 QuoteI'd rather take my chances with the gators... as long as it's not mating season, or females on their nests... ___________________________________ Picky... picky! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #20 September 4, 2006 QuoteAh don't I got visions of that damn picture again ________________________________ I heard about it in the 80's, when I made my first jump. For some reason, my first-time presence, brought-out all kinds of horror stories from the 'regulars'. Didn't scare me none... I made that first jump! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #21 September 4, 2006 QuoteThat's about as bad as the story I heard (years ago)of the first-time jump student who landed in an alligator swamp! Chuck Hey! That was ME! Nah..j.k.... but I did get the nickname of "Mud Bug" at Gold Coast after landing in a muddy swamp a few years ago. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #22 September 4, 2006 Isn't that the same nickname you gave Dixie after her first attempt at her PMS jump? The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #23 September 4, 2006 QuoteIsn't that the same nickname you gave Dixie after her first attempt at her PMS jump? I forgot about that _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #24 September 4, 2006 QuoteQuoteThat's about as bad as the story I heard (years ago)of the first-time jump student who landed in an alligator swamp! Chuck Hey! That was ME! Nah..j.k.... but I did get the nickname of "Mud Bug" at Gold Coast after landing in a muddy swamp a few years ago. _____________________________ Yeeeew! I'll bet, that was messy! Now, we're gonna call you... 'Mud-bug'! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #25 September 4, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteThat's about as bad as the story I heard (years ago)of the first-time jump student who landed in an alligator swamp! Chuck Hey! That was ME! Nah..j.k.... but I did get the nickname of "Mud Bug" at Gold Coast after landing in a muddy swamp a few years ago. _____________________________ Yeeeew! I'll bet, that was messy! Now, we're gonna call you... 'Mud-bug'! Chuck The mud was jet black, very oily, thick and stinky...I got a *golf clap* from the jumpers on the back deck for the stellar performance as I bowed and pulled chunks of mud off my face, hair, rig...it was everywhere. Laurel's commentary was "here she comes, there she goes...oh my..where is she going? Dóh!" Why does it seem that there's an audience when weird stuff like that happens? _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
