ZigZagMarquis 9 #1 June 26, 2007 Quote This is really sad, guys. Sparky is an oldtime jumper who has been in the sport a long time and has the respect and admiration of a lot of people who have jumped with him, myself included. I disagree with him on this issue, but that's nothing new; I disagree with a lot of people. The attacks people are making on him are totally out of line. This isn't some politician that people are bashing in Speaker's Corner... Here's to Sparky! Here at Last! Here's to Sparky... He's a Horse's ASS! HIM! HIM!! FUCK HIM!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #2 June 26, 2007 Bye bye for a while... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 June 26, 2007 QuoteBye bye for a while... The "him, him" chant is usually reserved for a person you're trying to honor. At least is is where I come from . . . Sparky too . . . 'cause like, it's the same place. I don't think it's a PA.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #4 June 26, 2007 Sparky, is a damned good guy... as we all know. He is entitled to his opinion as we all are and is entitled to express his opinion. Sparky? Hell YEAH! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,111 #5 June 26, 2007 > Bye bye for a while... The "skydiver's hymn" is not an attack; quite the opposite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,587 #6 June 26, 2007 I'll raise a to that Wendy W. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #7 June 26, 2007 Quote Bye bye for a while... _____________________________ Billy! Go to your room!Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #8 June 27, 2007 (raises glass) To the great "white top wise one" you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #9 June 27, 2007 Sparky has class, he caught me in a mistake I had made and rather than beat upon me (like most peeps woulda done) he pointed out what I had done and why it was wrong - in a private message. RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #10 June 27, 2007 This is bonfire-esque fluff; why is it in Speaker's Corner? edited to add: @billvon QuoteThis is really sad, guys. Sparky is an oldtime jumper who has been in the sport a long time and has the respect and admiration of a lot of people who have jumped with him, myself included. I disagree with him on this issue, but that's nothing new; I disagree with a lot of people. The attacks people are making on him are totally out of line. This isn't some politician that people are bashing in Speaker's Corner... Sorry, but if someone makes ridiculous comments about the sport (perhaps the poster was in a rotten mood at the moment, I'm sure he usually has more class than that), that person will get called on it, and rightfully so -- no matter whose respect that person might have on this site. The sky is not falling, and I know of no loud obnoxious types that are destroying the sport. edited again to add: @billvon QuoteThere is absolutely no problem saying you think someone is wrong. There is a problem when you start to resort to phrases like "senile old man." I guess I missed that part...I see where you're coming from then. Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,111 #11 June 27, 2007 >Sorry, but if someone makes ridiculous comments about the sport > (perhaps the poster was in a rotten mood at the moment, I'm sure he >usually has more class than that), that person will get called on it, and >rightfully so . . . There is absolutely no problem saying you think someone is wrong. There is a problem when you start to resort to phrases like "senile old man." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #12 June 27, 2007 Quote I'll raise a to that Wendy W. Me to but Mine is Pepsi, Cheers MJSYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #13 June 27, 2007 Quote... Sorry, but if someone makes ridiculous comments about the sport... Sorry, I missed the part where Sparky said anything ridiculous about the sport. If you meant "about the changing attitudes within the sport" I would have disagreed with you vehemently.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #14 June 29, 2007 Sparky has probably forgot more about skydiving than I'll ever know. He's also one of the good guys that I look up to on these forums. So, I hope some critical remarks don't rum him off. And hell yes, I'll drink to Sparky too....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zing 2 #15 June 29, 2007 The geek ain't yet logged on here who'll ever drive Sparky away!Zing Lurks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,466 #16 June 30, 2007 I had the opportunity to buy him lunch earlier this year ( first time I had ever met him ); a helluva nice guy. Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #17 June 30, 2007 I'll raise a to ya, Sparky. The Blue Angel is flying night loads tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
