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Somebody forgot to call Oklahoma. Every year everyone goes to the lake for Father's Day weekend. It's a rule. :)

I've read the first chapter and it's drivel. Bolton's writing is execrable. I think most people are better off reading the highlights on various sites.

True. The first location I learned about was on Google Drive, but that is already down. But other locations are popping up. Like Joe Rogan's character once said in "NewsRadio": "You can't take something off the Internet; That's like trying to take pee out of a swimming pool!"

But who would give Donald the most powerful position in the world? I could not imagine

Cure obesity - throw out your bathroom scales.

And on the outskirts of those cities we have right wing extremists murdering cops. Did you get your government checks this month BTW?

Hi Ron, I know that he is YOUR best, but he is not America's 'best we have.' Jerry Baumchen

Sounds like you pinched a nerve that controls your left arm. I suffer similar symptoms after damaging a pair of spinal discs in my neck. I suffer tingling and loss of control - in my arm(s) - if I sleep with my neck at the wrong angle. Delay any further jumps until your neck and arm have been checked by a medical doctor. A chiropractor may be able to help straighten out your neck. Good luck!

You asked if this is a common thing. No. I've never heard of it before. You are concerned that it could cause issues during a jump. I think you are right to be concerned. Have you tried to hold the freefall position on the ground? Get on the floor and put your arms in the position they would be in in the air. Does the loss of sensation appear? I'm only an amateur neurologist, but if I had to guess, I would think you are getting some sort of nerve impingement when your arms are in that position. None of the harness straps should cause that, and if they do, there really isn't any way to make them tight or loose. Maybe an adjustable lift web on a student harness, or an overtightened chest strap, but nothing like the leg straps. I can't see the leg straps causing this, although it's possible. If it was me, I wouldn't jump again until I was checked by someone who actually knows what they are talking about.

What he said. Everyone's anatomy is different, and you don't know what's causing this, and it can affect your ability to parachute safely. Try to find a doctor who specializes in sport -- otherwise the doctor will just look at you funny when you say you want to continue skydiving. Wendy P.

First, you should see a doctor. Especially at your level, you don't want to be at 1,000 feet (300 meters) when you find out you can longer use your left hand to fly and flare your parachute. All of us (including me) may have anecdotes and some experiences, but no one can diagnose you over the Internet. About ten years ago, I was doing ten-way and had a bit of a collision with someone on exit. It was later theorized that I sustained a brachial plexus injury to the C8-T1 nerves during that collision. The dive went fine but, when I went to flare my canopy on final, my right arm suddenly had no strength, and I ended up having a hard landing because I was unable to finish my flare. I had about 300 jumps at the time and sustained no more than bruises. But I was still able to flare about halfway, so it could have been worse. But really, see a doctor before you jump. Having the use of your arms is very important.

Hi Ken, I've heard that the vaccine will be available on Nov 3rd. Jerry Baumchen

https://bit.ly/2AcGeNM Also, she was featured on "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" today: https://www.npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-me/