ChasingBlueSky 0 #1 June 10, 2003 Someone passed this link on to me tonight: (the clip was put together by John Musgrave) http://www.manifestmaster.com/video/roger.wmv (6 mb) or http://www.manifestmaster.com/video/roger_nelson.wmv (10 mb)_________________________________________ 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
Viking 0 #2 June 10, 2003 wow I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NightJumper 0 #3 June 10, 2003 That was very nice, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #4 June 10, 2003 Thanks, Bo. Very moving... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 0 #5 June 10, 2003 Thanks for sharing that Bo. That is so cool to see Roger before we knew him but still the same in so many ways. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #6 June 10, 2003 way back,,, what seems like 20 years ago,,,I ordered and received a couple of videos from F B Productions,,,,,,"The Largest Formation" and "Ten Spot"....... I got them because I had heard about Roger and Carl,, since the mid 70's..... Brothers,,,, who were bound by blood, bound by love, bound by amazing vision,,, and bound by the ability and energy to create REALITY from their Imaginations......Body Pilot... by Carl Nelson.. has been a part of my jumping library since it was first published....It sits on a shelf in my home alongside The Art Of Freefall RW,,, United We Fall,,,, and Russ Gunby's Sport Parachuting... These were the days before mass media touched skydiving,,, before videography made everyone a "star",,, and when the written word was the main source of information for newbies.... " Hey Let's take, those Freak Brothers" became a psychological mantra for all jumpers who aspired to "fly with the big boys"..... and was incentive to work on our skills,, to achieve that end... Some of the scenes from this touching tribute,,,,have come from those old tapes,,, and through them.... the spirit of love, cooperation, brotherhood and sisterhood have been demonstrated as never before....... God has blessed the skydiving community with this Man and with His Family..... and ALL brothers and sisters of our community rightfully mourn the tragic loss....... yet more importantly,,,, rightfully Celebrate the wonder, the generosity, the forward thinking attitude and the amazing influence that this Man has had on the lives of so many skydivers worldwide.... Godspeed Roger Nelson............Heaven has just issued a 10 minute call,,,, for the everlasting,, non ending skydive........ Now that the Captain,,, has gotten on the manifest........... thank you for this video clip.......... jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #7 June 10, 2003 Bo, those are great. Take awhile to download on dial up but well worth it. That Nelson smile so huge in freefall. And that determined look in the dirt dive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #9 June 10, 2003 I'll have to wait til i get home to download them. My connection here at work is too damn slow. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias 0 #10 June 11, 2003 I am very very sad.........sad! Carpe Diem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoShitThereIWas 0 #11 June 11, 2003 Thank you so much Bo for that beautiful video of Roger. It was great to watch and at the same time it brought tears to my eyes. Roy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #12 June 11, 2003 QuoteThank you so much Bo for that beautiful video of Roger. It was great to watch and at the same time it brought tears to my eyes. And we'll thank John "Doc" Musgrave for it to since I think he was the one who edited it and got it out Sunday night or Monday morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #13 June 11, 2003 Great clip...does anyone have an e-mail address for Musgrave ? thanx wallysmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #14 June 11, 2003 QuoteGreat clip...does anyone have an e-mail address for Musgrave ? thanx wally musgrave@manifestmaster.com Nice guy... gave me permission to post all his videos on skydivingmovies.com (/musgrave). Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docjohn 0 #15 June 12, 2003 Now that's what I call a good eye! And I thought I was the only one left on earth who remembers 10 Spot and The Largest Formation! You're absolutely correct. I got all the footage from those two videos and an early Norm Kent film called The Freak Brother Convention, which is where the rest of the footage came from. Its old footage for sure, but that's how I remember Roger. I jumped with him out of DC-3's at Quincy in the late 1980's. I'm glad to hear that folks are watching the video and remembering Roger. That's why I stayed up until the wee hours monday night/tuesday morning putting it together. For anyone who missed the URL, its http://manifestmaster.com/video Blue skies forever amigo doc Doc http://www.manifestmaster.com/video Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #16 June 12, 2003 QuoteNow that's what I call a good eye! And I thought I was the only one left on earth who remembers 10 Spot and The Largest Formation! You're absolutely correct. I got all the footage from those two videos and an early Norm Kent film called The Freak Brother Convention, which is where the rest of the footage came from. Its old footage for sure, but that's how I remember Roger. I jumped with him out of DC-3's at Quincy in the late 1980's. I'm glad to hear that folks are watching the video and remembering Roger*** Remember it???? sure.. sure.... absolutely!! I watch it more often than you might think.... "Roger calling the Mayor ( or else some other high level official) on the phone...with his feet up on the desk..hahaha... Like the Logo where the toe, is pointing out the boogie location... . The Shot Gun Start.... The Speech,,,,,,before a big way,,, "This is for Carl,,,,My best Friend"... and " OK THat's It!!!... GO to your AIRPLANES"........ and the best skydiving footage EVER,, set to Van Halen's ..."JUMP!!!!!" Video credit to Bob Franzese... DC3's are near and dear to me,,,as well.....When the 100 way's were happening,,, I sent Roger a 3 x 5 snapshot of about 30 of my fellow local skydivers...posing in front of a DC-3. ( "the BIRD Machine,", actually) I wrote him a note which basically said,,,, " since we can't be THERE for these attampts,,, but because we share your love and dedication and we SO have the DESIRE to be there with you,,,, please take our best wishes,, our spirit,, and our good vibes,, along with you...as you accomplish this challenge...... About 2 months AFTER the record,,,,,, I received a letter in the mail from Roger... The photo was in there,, and it was a bit wrinkled, and faded... His letter said,,, " thanks alot,,,Jim,,, I took this picture with me,,, In My Jumpsuit Pocket,, on every attempt" including the record... So indeed you and your pals WERE all with us on the 100 way........ man ... what a guy.!!!! ... A number of years later I visited the DZ at Lake Wales, and met Roger Nelson...made 3 skydives with his group that day.,,, and recall that afternoon often,,, in my mind,,, and with great happiness.... Nice work docjohn,,,,very nice... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NoShitThereIWas 0 #17 June 12, 2003 DocJohn, You did a very nice job with Roger's video. I'll bet you have some good stories to tell from "back in the day". I hope the skydivers of your generation continue to share and tell the stories of what our sport was like "back in the day". There is so much that has been shared and learned in this sport and I hope the love continues to spread ... Blue skies, Jen O'HaraRoy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
NoShitThereIWas 0 #17 June 12, 2003 DocJohn, You did a very nice job with Roger's video. I'll bet you have some good stories to tell from "back in the day". I hope the skydivers of your generation continue to share and tell the stories of what our sport was like "back in the day". There is so much that has been shared and learned in this sport and I hope the love continues to spread ... Blue skies, Jen O'HaraRoy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
