skygal3 0 #51 December 16, 2002 So where in RI did you live? That attachment I added still makes me laugh my ass off because I can account for probably 99% of what it is saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #52 December 16, 2002 Alright, so most all of that stuff in your DOC went straight over my head... Here we are for Texas: A few clues to being a true Texan. 1. Your idea of a traffic jam is ten cars waiting to pass a tractor on the highway. 2. "Vacation" means going to the family reunion. 3. You've seen all the biggest bands ten years after they were popular. 4. You measure distance in minutes. 5. You know several people who have hit a deer. 6. Your school classes were canceled because of cold. 7. Your school classes were canceled because of heat. 8. You've had to switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day. 9. You think ethanol makes your truck "run a lot better." 10. Stores don't have bags; they have sacks. 11. Stores don't have shopping carts; they have buggies. 12. You see people wearing bib overalls at funerals, but think nothing of it. 13. You see a car running in the parking lot at the store with no one in it, no matter what time of the year. 14. You use "fix" as an auxiliary verb. Example: "Ahm fixin' to go to the store." 15. All the festivals across the state are named after a fruit, vegetable, grain, or animal. 16. You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked. 17. You think of the major four food groups as beef, pork, beer, and Jell-O salad with marshmallows. 18. You carry jumper cables in your car ... for your OWN car. 19. You know what "cow tippin" and "snipe huntin" is. 20. You only own four spices: salt, pepper, ketchup, and Tabasco. 21. You think everyone from a bigger city has an accent. 22. You think sexy lingerie is a tee shirt and boxer shorts. 23. The local paper covers national and international news on one page but requires 6 pages for sports. 24. You think that deer season is a national holiday. 25. You know which leaves make good toilet paper. 26. You find 90 degrees F "a little warm." 27. You know all 4 seasons: Almost summer, summer, Still summer, and Christmas. 28. You know if another Texan is from south, east, west, or north Texas as soon as they open their mouth. 29. There is a Dairy Queen in every town with a population of 1000 or more. 30. You describe the first cool snap (below 70 degrees) as "good gumbo weather." 31. A carbonated soft drink isn't a soda or a cola or a pop-it's a Coke (or a Dr. Pepper), regardless of brand or flavor. 32. Going to Walmart is a favorite past-time known as "goin' wal-martin'." 33. You recognize that cheese grits and catfish nuggets is a meal that must have been bestowed upon the people by the Lord Himself. 34. You can be satisfied with a meal consisting only of a hunk of bread with flavored flour water (a delicacy known as "biscuits n' gravy").--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZBone 0 #53 December 16, 2002 Quote So where in RI did you live? I'm in South County. You know, the one that isn't actually a county. Quote That attachment I added still makes me laugh my ass off because I can account for probably 99% of what it is saying... I knowit! They missed some: - You think that Galilee is across the channel from Jerusalem - You call it Westerly, Connecticut - You've actually gotten mad that they call Greene the Providence airport - When you see a national story about RI on TV, you call people you know, possibly even tape it - You tell stories about the '38 hurricane, even though your parents don't even remember it - You bore people in chat groups with trivia whenever you run across anotha RIer - You leave, but it never leaves you Did you know they changed the name of Galilee Beach to Salty Brine State Beach? _________________________________________________ If you hadn't read this, would it have made a sound? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #54 December 16, 2002 Thanks Dave now im homesick!Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #55 December 16, 2002 Then you need the "London Homesick Blues" by Jerry Jeff (yes, I know you're not in London): Well, when you're down on your luck, and you ain't got a buck, in London you're a goner. Even London Bridge has fallen down, and moved to Arizona, now I know why. And I'll substantiate the rumor that the English sense of humor is drier than than the Texas sand. You can put up your dukes, and you can bet your boots that I'm leavin' just as fast as I can. Chorus I wanna go home with the arma [Am] dillo Good country music from Ama rillo and Abi lene The friendliest people and the prettiest women you've ever [G] seen. 2nd Verse Well, it's cold over here, and I swear I wish they'd turn the heat on. And where in the world is that English girl I promised I would meet on the third floor. And of the whole damn lot, the only friend I've got is a smoke and a cheap guitar. My mind keeps roamin', my heart keeps longin' to be home in a Texas bar. Chorus 3rd Verse Well, I decided that I'd get my cowboy hat and go down to Marble Art Station. 'Cause when a Texan fancies, he'll take his chances. Chances will be taken, that's for sure. And them Limey eyes, they were eyein' the prize that some people call manly footwear. And they said you're from down South, and when you open your mouth, you always seem to put your foot there.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #56 December 16, 2002 Aggie....you're bored aren't you? Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #57 December 16, 2002 It really never does leave you...because I have been out of that state for 10 years and my family is still so funny to listen to. Quote - When you see a national story about RI on TV, you call people you know, possibly even tape it yup, we "tape" it, we don't record it, and we don't use a remote either; it's called a "box". I didn't know that about Galillee. We used to go there every summer because Georges has the best chowder and clamcakes. It's amazing..I moved 250 miles away and for some reason clamcakes became flat...WTF is that about?? Quote You tell stories about the '38 hurricane, even though your parents don't even remember it ...or the blizzard of '78 or hurricane Gloria... Quote You bore people in chat groups with trivia whenever you run across anotha RIer I think we have sucessfully managed that one! (sorry guys) *ah* katie is going to dream of low tide and jai alai tonight... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #58 December 16, 2002 0:2:0 Chili party rocked. It was a balmy 47 on saturday....2 good freefly dives....I love this sport. blue skies Tomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #59 December 16, 2002 I guess, I could be studying for Finals, but I'm just sitting here screw'n around on the net. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #60 December 16, 2002 Well dont stop now!!!! Loving the entertainment! Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #61 December 16, 2002 Then check the Coke thread that just started, it looks like it could be an interesting one. I think I'm too tired to actually post anything else useful tonight... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZBone 0 #62 December 16, 2002 Quote ...or the blizzard of '78 or hurricane Gloria... Yup. Check out this (you have to register, but it's free). I attached my favorite. This is looking from Mass into RI across the border... _________________________________________________ If you hadn't read this, would it have made a sound? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #63 December 16, 2002 no more post whoring???? Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #64 December 16, 2002 Ok, fine, if I *have* to post-whore, I guess I will...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #65 December 16, 2002 Hey....coke thread aint bad. Rather interesting topic, dont you think? Hey hows the weather there today? lol we're sitting on 104 F Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #66 December 16, 2002 thanks! I was actually born 3 months after the blizzard, but my best friend growing up was born in it...so theres my story of the blizzard of 78(ya gotta know a RI girl is already registered with projo!!!) but I remember Gloria very well... RI to me is always going to consist of my mothers silver 1982 subaru, wang chung/wham!, aquanet hairspray, really good italian bread, autocrat coffee syrup jai alai and my fathers expression "daboattaya's"...how he lovingly referred to my brother and I. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #67 December 16, 2002 Well, its 61F right now, was in the 70's today, clear with not-too-bad winds. It was almost that nice yesterday, but with no winds (surf was way up).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZBone 0 #68 December 16, 2002 Alright, one more. Do you have a copy of Something About Mary or any other Farrelly brothers' movies? If so, you HAVE to listen to the the alternate soundtrack (directors commentary). There's a scene where they have a TV playing in the background, basically playing a whole commercial from their friends car dealership (you will recognize it). Also, they shoot a scene in the Hot Club that is basically a day-long party with all their friends from High School. Great stuff! _________________________________________________ If you hadn't read this, would it have made a sound? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #69 December 16, 2002 I have a few of the Farrelly's DVD's...kinda made me mad though in Me Myself and Irene they used a station in CT for the Providence Amtrak station...I used to take the Amtrak from Prov. all the time when I was younger (but whatever)...I will have to check that out...also if you notice Cam Neely usually makes an appearance somewhere (seabass) and a few other Bruins have cameos as well. (I think Reggie Lemlins butt was in the window of the plane MM&I, not sure) I thought the first hour or so of Outside Providence was just *so* funny...but Dumb and Dumber will always be my all time fav! *sorry to have hijacked the weekend #'s thread* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #70 December 16, 2002 Yeah? I thought about going to the beach today, but I was scared that the pavement seperating the beach and the road would melt the skin off my feet. I thought about wearing shoes, ya know? then I thought the sand would do some serious burning of my arse.... Then! I thought about doing the bolt from my car, past the pavement, over the sand, and do a big duck dive into the surf.....then I thought I might boil. So... you know.... post whoring is my only option today!!! Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #71 December 16, 2002 1:0:0 One wasted weekend thanks to working on Saturday and having a non-skydiving related injury (it's getting better though). No jumps ... No beer owed ... I'll likely have to work at least one day next weekend, but maybe I can sneak a few jumps in and Eloy isn't that far off. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #72 December 16, 2002 Okay, here are mine... 0 : 2 : 0 Now, that's not a great number for such a nice day, but the two jumps I got in were absolutely fantastic. Cranked through a speed drill 3-way on one jump - with a fellow tunnel pupil and a high-energy visitor from Chicago. The three of us then did a 5 way with Hammo (DZO) and his good friend Misha (Russian 8 way champ, and I wish I got his last name!) -- this after they return from Eloy participating in the 300 way record. So, those were two, kick-*ss jumps. Being young in the sport, I love being able to jump with so much talent, and since I moved to SoCal I've been a kid in a candy store! 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
Kris 0 #73 December 16, 2002 1st Sunrise Load:4:lots We had our Christmas party at the DZ and it was very nice. So were the Red Bulls w/ Vodka. I also won one of the awards my DZ gives out each year: "The Helen Keller Spotting Award" for mine and SabreDriver's CRW attempt that failed last summer. Let's just say that it involved a many-hour overland hike to get back to civilization.This was definitely the weekend for shit to go wrong and oh-so-right on my jumps. First jump of the weekend and my slider gets stuck over my toggles. Yes, plural. Both sides. Can't move the slider up or down. I had new lower control lines put on my Stiletto and the rigger took off the 725 I had and replaced it with 1000. It was thick enough to cause trappage. I finally got it cleared at 1200. Otherwise, it would have been rear-riser flare time. Learned a new method to stow the excess and it works quite well. Got to go on my first sunrise load this morning. Mat Zog was able to actually rouse me from my stupor on the couch at 6:45 this morning. I grabbed a smoke, grabbed a diet Coke, hit the mouthwash and put on my gear. To describe it as phenomonal would be a serious understatement. Going to the Cessna I kept thinking, "I've seen sunrises. I could be in bed right now, dammit! It's 30 frickin' degrees! Can I knock Mat unconscious and get away with it?" When we were at 5000 feet those thoughts left my head as "it" happened. Suddenly, thousands of flares started to erupt on the ground below as the sky started really pinking up. It was the reflection from all of the ponds and lakes that surround the DZ. As I was cranking my jaw back into position to get it off of the floor this thin band of light started getting stronger on the horizon. Wider, brighter, warmer as the sky turned from midnight, to indigo, to cool blue. The sun then rounded out and started climbing for the sky. The visual of that will stay with me for the rest of my life. We were at altitude and I called for the door and opened it, expecting to get instant frostbite, I was shocked because we were smack in the middle of a really warm inversion layer. It had to be at least 15 degrees warmer at altitude than it was on the ground. Me, Mat and Cody launched a perfect exit for a 3-way sit and we ended up with 2 docks each on Mat. But, sadly, my luck wasn't to hold. After I released my PC my Stiletto started to snivel above my head when I heard the sound. sssssSSSSSSSSSNAP! TWANG! It sounded like a guitar string broke and I was diving towards the planet with 2 line twists. For the second time in two years I had stowed the left toggle above the keeper ring instead of below. The upper fabric toggle stow was shredded on the side where the control line was facing. I popped the other brake and undid the twists. Luckily, there was some wax-thread and the right needle at the DZ. I sewed the keeper back on 20 mins after landing. And on the next load your's truly, aka: SkyBuddha, managed to float on a freefly dive with two light-weights. Hell, I even left early and I still couldn't get down to them. The laws of physics were definitely tweaked today. All in all, a truly enjoyable weekend!Kris Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #74 December 16, 2002 QuoteMisha (Russian 8 way champ, and I wish I got his last name!) Misha: Mikhail Mineev. Good guy! Wish I had known he was visiting Elsinore on his way home. I'd have forgone the yard work here at home and come down to join you guys!! Was Elena with the group there too? 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
Gawain 0 #75 December 16, 2002 Quote Misha: Mikhail Mineev. Good guy! Wish I had known he was visiting Elsinore on his way home. I'd have forgone the yard work here at home and come down to join you guys!! Was Elena with the group there too? Honestly, I don't know, but I don't think so, Elsinore was very quiet today, and by the time I arrived (late AM) one of the Otters had just returned. Misha is leaving tomorrow, and YES, I wish you'd been there, we had a great jump and I would have loved to have you flying camera! Misha is one cool kat! I enthusiastically requested that he visit us again and bring the team if they ever need a break from training in Spain. EDIT: Correcting the context of my last sentence that got Lori excited.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
