bbarnhouse 0 #1 July 9, 2002 He walks with his eyes turned toward the sky And flies by the seat of his pants He can tell a story of life and courage But listens to raves and rants. "We need a go-around" they say numbering but just three... He answers in his cordial manner:"We'll have to wait and see." They sit up by the bulkhead Even though the light is green They make him go around again Which he had foreseen. He smiles a smile that reaches his eyes He knows there is no cure Go arounds don't bother him much Of this you can be sure When the day is done and shadows fall The moonlight in the sky Monk's face you'll see looking up For he only wants to fly........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #2 July 9, 2002 Aooooohhhh, cool!....Betsy! Thanks! Lindsey-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #3 July 9, 2002 My pleasure Lindsey.........hope you enjoyed it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monk 0 #4 July 9, 2002 Hey Sweetheart I definitely needed that. I spotted some off yesterday REAL BAD. Eh...it was the first load of the day and they took a long time to climb out. It's a learning thing. Of course one of them didn't let me forget that he was PISSED. Oh well. By the By...I still can't find that stuff you were talking about. I can't seem to find your message. I'll keep looking though. See You on Thursday?? Monk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #5 July 9, 2002 Monk~ Yes Thursday and plan on some digitari instruction.....if you are up to it........the diet coke is on you too No worries bout the whiners.....I have a no whining button that'l fix em just right!! Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monk 0 #6 July 9, 2002 Digitari? (confused look) Oh they weren't whining. Actually they were good about the whole thing. I could just tell that one of them was PISSED off. Again...oh well. Cant' expect a 50 jump newbie to pull off a 28 point dive right out of the starting gate Every time. Monk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #7 July 9, 2002 Hey Monk, it happens....they're always out there to screw you. I love when a competition four way team takes 30 seconds in the door.....they're so special. When I see that happening I usually yell to the closest person that they are going to be long if the people ahead don't get out. So at least they know they will be long and will have to pull high. But I usually get away with it using the hook pattern jump run. It gets everyone out on one pass even if the first group takes forever.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #8 July 9, 2002 Monk babay~ They do expect it!! But.......know what they say about expectations?.LOL and.a digitari is someone that is an expert in computers (I am not) but can certainly help you out. And iffin you are REALLY good......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monk 0 #9 July 9, 2002 Hey Chris!! I've been reading the heck out of your website. Before I actually found it I spent all night last night figuring throws and drifts and canopy penetrations and makable distances. Then I came across your site and it was great because with the info there as well as the free fall simulations my quick stuff was within 70ft. Plus all the safety info....Cudos!! It'll keep me ticket in hand. Your work is muchos appreciated! BB Grrrr Baby ....VERY Grrrr! I'll be good. Monk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #10 July 9, 2002 Monk~ Now I told you 2 nights ago bout DD's site......and what about Ms. Belgium? LMAO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobbes4star 0 #11 July 9, 2002 very nice.if fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #12 July 9, 2002 *Takes a bow for the poem* but recognizes he who inspired it. Thanks Hobbes and when you comin to jump with us? Cheers!!! BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #13 July 10, 2002 Monk, I'm a relatively new jumper, and even I know that it's the jumpers ultimate responsibility for the spot. Do the best you can, and if the jumper(s) didn't learn how to spot for themselves then maybe a long spot wil motivate'em ! Don't stress it, and allow yourself a learning curve as everyone else does! G. Jones "I've never been quarantined. But the more I look around, the more I think it might not be a bad idea." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #14 July 10, 2002 Oh thats right Monk inevitably we are. But more importantly.....Never, Never, Never look back into the cabin.......you don't want to see what goes on back there. Course if someone comes right up to you for a boobie shot or to give you a kiss thats different...you can just turn your head to the side. But DON'T look back it may ruin your innocence!!!!!! *note to self....keep Val away from Monk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
