RevJim 0 #1 November 9, 2003 From the brand spanking new Neptune: Exit: 13000 ft Dep: 6500 ft ff: 58 sec Max: 131 (huh?) 12k: 73 mph 9k: 82 mph 6k: 11 mph 3k: 24 mph I'm still learning, obviously, but hot dayum. I collapsed the wings once when I felt a spin start, so I guess that explains the 131 mph. Can't complain I guess.....6,500 foot freefall took 58 seconds? It only gets better..... Now, where did I put that crack pipe? Later, gotta go mainfest another hit on the pipe.... It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #2 November 9, 2003 I love seeing this post, that means you're jumpingMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #3 November 9, 2003 QuoteI love seeing this post, that means you're jumping Yep! but I'm a wimp..... Payed a packer, and I don't want to pay again. The hanger door is open, the heat is off, and I know Omro will at least close the doors to pack in comfort. Only one jump here today, but that makes 2 BirdMan jumps. Honestly? I can't see myslef doing anything but BirdMan for the next few months..... Oh well, I'm outta here (SDC) and heading home. Will post more, and try to catch up when I get back home, in 4 or 5 hours. It was a good day to live!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #4 November 9, 2003 Right on REV!!! Guess What dude??? Ive been smoke-free for 11days now!! There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #5 November 9, 2003 Yay Jim!! I'm still upset our phone chat kept getting cut off saturday night, but i'm happy as can be that you jumped. Talk to you soon sweet thang. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #6 November 10, 2003 Hey Sunny, Jim must have been in the right spot when he called me just now. We only got cut off twice. After that, we were able to chat for at least an hour. Sounds like he had a great time in that suit. Jim, again, I'm so glad that you got to make some skydives. Love ya!May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #7 November 10, 2003 Or maybe he was just faking cause he didn't really wanna talk to me. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #8 November 10, 2003 hvae you updated to the 1.21 software updates from alti-2 website? they are sweeet .. amoung other things they give you a 40% battery life increase!Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #9 November 10, 2003 Hey Jim!!! It was great to get to meet you today!!...Sorry I didnt get to jump with ya, I spent the last of my jump $$ yesterday, and did a fine job of freazing my ass off then.... I have no idea what gave Lisa the idea to tell you I would be out there I was really only planning on being out there for the day Saturday, next thing im finally going home 4pm today!She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #10 November 10, 2003 i was at sdc on saturday getitng my reserve repacked but i ended up napping on the couches with a blanket for most of the day.....just couldnt work up the will to get off my ass to jump in that cold weather! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,158 #11 November 10, 2003 Quotei was at sdc on saturday getitng my reserve repacked but i ended up napping on the couches with a blanket for most of the day.....just couldnt work up the will to get off my ass to jump in that cold weather! Wuss - I made 4 and I'm old and frail.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #12 November 10, 2003 QuoteRight on REV!!! Guess What dude??? Ive been smoke-free for 11days now!! Awsome! Keep it up! I did the math: 154 days as a non-smoker. $4 per day (I was over a pack a day, so it's an average) total: $616 so far not spent on smokes. Spent this weekend on a Bird Man Classic 1, Neptune, and a Hawkeye TM: $715 The way I look at it, that's a $99 dollar difference. In 25 days, I'll be back ahead of the curve, and applying non smoke money to that new container..... See, it's worth it to quit!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #13 November 10, 2003 QuoteOr maybe he was just faking cause he didn't really wanna talk to me. Grrrrrr. You know better than that dear. I only wish I didn't need to be in Chicago Heights this morning for paperwork involving gainfull employment. Peoria sounded soooooo good. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #14 November 10, 2003 QuoteHey Sunny, Jim must have been in the right spot when he called me just now. We only got cut off twice. After that, we were able to chat for at least an hour. Sounds like he had a great time in that suit. Jim, again, I'm so glad that you got to make some skydives. Love ya! You were close, babe! My call timer said 45 minutes (I checked.....) Right back atcha Mar!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #15 November 10, 2003 Me: It's pretty cold in Chicago today, I think SDC is gonna be pretty desolate. Bytch: Nah, Renee will be there. Me: Ya think so? Bytch: Yep. Nice to meet you too, ya lil cutie!!! Good luck on you short, but hopefully enjoyable vacation!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #16 November 10, 2003 I was there Sat but had to leave so I could go to work toay - sorry I missed ya Jim. Fallin - looks like your were occupied under that blanket so I didn't stop by to talk. Yup, it was cold - somewhere around 14F at 13k_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #17 November 10, 2003 QuoteYou were close, babe! My call timer said 45 minutes (I checked.....) Right back atcha Mar! I was including the time of the two calls that we got cut off on. Again, thanks for the call.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #18 November 10, 2003 QuoteOr maybe he was just faking cause he didn't really wanna talk to me. -------------------------------------------------------------- Grrrrrr. You know better than that dear. I only wish I didn't need to be in Chicago Heights this morning for paperwork involving gainfull employment. Peoria sounded soooooo good I was just teasin. I'm just happy i got to hear from you for the short chats we did have before the cutoff. I might come out of hibernation this weekend and jump. Can you make it to SDC on saturday? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #19 November 10, 2003 QuoteCan you make it to SDC on saturday Pretty doubtfull. I need to work hard on the house again for a bit. I'm thinking maybe Thanksgiving weekend. Can you say $13 jumps? I knew you could....It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #20 November 10, 2003 QuoteI'm thinking maybe Thanksgiving weekend. Can you say $13 jumps? I knew you could.... Well i know i'll be there the weekend after thanksgiving, but the $13 special is the weekend before. I don't know yet if i have to work. I'll let ya know. Until then, SMOOCHES!!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,158 #21 November 10, 2003 Quote I only wish I didn't need to be in Chicago Heights this morning Really? That's about 2 miles from my home in Flossmoor. Whacha doing there?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #22 November 10, 2003 Hadta pick up a hard copy of my old application froma few years ago, from waggoneers trucking, to simplify the re-application process when I'm ready to come back. GM vehicle disrtibution.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
