freebird 0 #1 February 11, 2003 What does this really mean. Do not panic but we are at risk for an attack? My sister calls and tells me in 3 or 4 days there may be a nuclear bomb droped in the US or biological weapons? I have been in class all day, whats up with this. Anyone heard this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #2 February 11, 2003 See this: http://www.nbaa.org/pr/2002/20020910-043.htmLife is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #3 February 11, 2003 If I only have 5 days to live guess I don't have to study anymore Guess I don't have to pay my car note and health club note.Shit can't wait a year to jump better go soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #4 February 11, 2003 roflmao! Here's another site that gives a bit more info. http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/02/20030207-6.htmlLife is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #5 February 11, 2003 All waivers applicable to sporting/open air events have been rescinded until further notice.*** Well, thats cool but this is scary. As a child I always had a werid feeling that I would live to experience a nuclear was.Hope I was wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #6 February 11, 2003 I hope it's just over reaction. But, it will make my trip to Texas this weekend entertaining. Arg! I hate airports. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #7 February 11, 2003 As I mentioned before it's very important for you all to understand that we've also alerted the medical and public health communities, as well. *** I think something will happen when we least expect it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #8 February 11, 2003 Remember the movie " The Day After" and "War Games" guess were at defcon 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lukepinion 0 #9 February 11, 2003 I also hope this is all just an over reaction. I bet airport security will be tighter than ever right now.Y ou should let us know how it all goes. I assume your taking your rig? Luke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #10 February 11, 2003 What I want to know is why five levels? By definition, we're probably never going to use the lower two, so that makes it effectively three. Three was good enough for Star Trek. "Red", "Yellow" and "go about your business, there's nothing really to see here".quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #11 February 11, 2003 Do you think my job would mind if I just said " hey recent events and this code orange have made me a little nervous. I am going to head out to a remote location and wait it out for a bit? Coolw ith that? " Cause honestly I don't feel like hanging out in the Bay Area right now. Or any majorly populated area for that matter. Is it hype? I was watching on the news last night and it mentioned that in a code Orange situation you should have: *3 days food and water *plastic sheets to seal windows and doors *a meeting place outside of town Honestly the news said that. I am wondering...Mean people suck! In fact mean countries and ultra radical extremist suck too... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #12 February 11, 2003 Do you really think we will be informed if there is a REAL threat of a nuclear war ? I can understand a biological war can maybe take prevention, but if a nuke drops in Houston(NASA) whats the point of preparing? Why would they tell us( all we would do is freak out.) The prez has a nice underground pad that will keep him going. Are we doomed??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lukepinion 0 #13 February 11, 2003 I would think if there was a REAL threat of nuclear war then they would alert the public. At least I would hope so! I can't see them hiding it from everyone. Luke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #14 February 11, 2003 After 9 - 11 it is certain they do not care if they die, they think they are going to heaven. Why would they care if they bomb us they don't want to invade and take over, they want revenge aganist us helping Israel. Its not like the movie "Red Dawn" life is not important to them proving their point is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzieb 0 #15 February 11, 2003 Quote I was watching on the news last night and it mentioned that in a code Orange situation you should have: *3 days food and water *plastic sheets to seal windows and doors *a meeting place outside of town hmmm...i doubt i have enough food and water for 3 hours in my house...and i don't have any plastic sheets... BUT...i think the DZ is an excellent meeting place for "outside of town". i can just tell my boss i have to practice my nuclear/chemical/biological war evacuation plan all week long...woo hoo! lets go jumping! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #16 February 11, 2003 my boss i have to practice my nuclear/chemical/biological war evacuation plan all week long...woo hoo! lets go jumping!*** right on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,116 #17 February 11, 2003 >The prez has a nice underground pad that will keep him going. Are > we doomed??? No one we are currently threatening has ICBM's or an air force capable of getting a nuke here. If an attack does come it will be Al Quaeda style i.e. a King Air full of explosives. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #18 February 11, 2003 Why can't we eat oranges? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #19 February 11, 2003 I dunno what it means to the rest of the country, but it PISSES ME OFF. I'm now inside the Washington Air Defense Identification Zone. I can't fly without filing a flight plan and receiving a transponder code. I fly out of an uncontrolled airport, but now I need to be under air traffic control supervision as soon as I leave the ground. Pain in the ass. I've been getting really good at flying under the Baltimore class B airspace to avoid talking to controllers. At 3 local airports, including the one i flew out of until 9/11, you can't fly in without making a stop at another airport for a security screening. It's ridiculous. They're actually "wanding" passengers at those airports. I know my passengers. They can carry knives in my plane if they want. Who's the TSA to tell me they cant? My favorite quote from all of this is "What Bin Laden started, the TSA seems intent on completing." I totally agree with that. The terrorists won because of how we're reacting. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #20 February 11, 2003 No one we are currently threatening has ICBM's or an air force capable of getting a nuke here. *** How do you are we REALLY know this? We can only know what we read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #21 February 11, 2003 Will do. Yes, I'll be taking my rig. But, I'm going to check it and ensure my baby. The news has already said that anyone leaving MKE should plan on an extra 1/2 hour to 1 hour in addition to the 1 1/2 hours that you have to be there prior to your flight. Yesh! Before you know it, you'll be stuck spending the night at the airport.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,116 #22 February 11, 2003 >How do you are we REALLY know this? >We can only know what we read. Very true. But that's good news in a way! Maybe we're really not on orange alert, and there's no risk at all. Nothing to worry about! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #23 February 11, 2003 Very true. But that's good news in a way! Maybe we're really not on orange alert, and there's no risk at all. Nothing to worry about!*** I hope so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #24 February 11, 2003 Quote >The prez has a nice underground pad that will keep him going. Are > we doomed??? No one we are currently threatening has ICBM's or an air force capable of getting a nuke here. If an attack does come it will be Al Quaeda style i.e. a King Air full of explosives. But Bill, you infer the exact opposite http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=377324#377324 -- Citing the threat the DPRK and China could pose. Granted, we aren't directly threatening them. Freebird, the very fact that you're being mindful, sans panic, is the best course of action in potential situations like this. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #25 February 11, 2003 QuoteThe terrorists won because of how we're reacting. quite agree! Kneejerk reactions never work and often hurt. Why are airlines going bankrupt? Why does GM need to give you your new car "free" for a year? Enron et al made many people think of accountants and businessmen as crooks. The shuttle tragedy shook our faith in the engineers and the NASA program - one of the great things the USA does. So who do you trust anymore but your fellow skydiver? ...and with all this going on, why am I still coming to visit my sister in SanFran at the end of the month? Well, I hope it involves skydiving at some point... Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
