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  1. CanuckInUSA
    "In My Humble Opinion" Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  2. CanuckInUSA
    You know it often gets in the way of having some fun, but sometimes a little "Relative Work" does need to be done. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  3. CanuckInUSA
    You will be falling towards the earth very fast. Because of this, it will be windy and because of the wind it will be very loud and because of this, it may (at first) be very intense. But once you learn how to block out the noise, it can be a very calm and a relaxing environment and it will be time to get down to business in flying your body through the air. Plus remember that any issues you have flying your body through the air can be resolved sometime within your next 10,000 jumps. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  4. CanuckInUSA
    My cat of 14 years is declawed. But I didn't do it. Someone else did it to her before I adopted her. She seems fine (outside of knowing when she wants to eat, we have a communication barrier) and she still scratches with her front paws on all sorts of objects. But I don't think I would do this to another cat and thus voted against declawing cats. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  5. CanuckInUSA
    What no swooping, Ground Launching and/or BASE jumping? But those are the three things that I'm most currently interested in doing. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  6. CanuckInUSA
    Neither have I. Of course I still can't quite figure out my 944 skydives and BASE jumps to date in the last 2 1/2 years. Where has all the time gone? How about some of that $$$ that used to be in my bank account. Will Mother Nature be nice to us this coming weekend? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  7. CanuckInUSA
    BASE jumping is an order of magnitude more dangerous than skydiving. In fact we like to say, BASE jumping isn't safe, but it sure can be as dangerous as you want it to be (skydiving is also similar in this regard). Both the gear in skydiving and BASE has made incredible advances in the last decade and in that regard, jumping is safer. But we humans are still finding ways to do stupid things up in the air and still killing and hurting ourselves. But for those of us who have accepted the risks, have been trained and exercise good judgement, skydiving and BASE jumping can forever be something that we enjoy doing now and in the future. The bottom line for yours truly is that I just love playing in the skies and would have it no other way. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  8. CanuckInUSA
    I'm thinking of staying in the sport. "Less bitching, more jumping". Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  9. CanuckInUSA
    A friend has asked me what is a good free service for uploading electronic pictures to. I have heard of SnapFish, but I thought I'd let the experts (DZ.COMers) chime in. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  10. CanuckInUSA
    Why do Canadians do it doggie style? So that they can both watch Hockey Night in Canada at the same time. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  11. CanuckInUSA
    Because she's a Mormon. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  12. CanuckInUSA
    GWB doesn't think there is a problem. Then again, GWB doesn't do a lot of thinking to begin with. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  13. CanuckInUSA
    Fair enough (and I'm not looking for a fight). You'd be surprised how fast my FLiK 293 and Rock Dragon 303 can fly. It's all relative when you're dealing with a tight landing area. I do agree with the statement that it's better to land a slow flying parachute well then to land a fast one poorly. But not everyone lands fast parachutes poorly. But until I start showing the PST guys how to land, I can only assume that I haven't learned it all, mastered it or even dialed it in. But it's nothing that 10,000 jumps can't fix right? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  14. CanuckInUSA
    I've got a PD143 in both of my skydiving containers. Sure my reserves could be a little bigger (if I get knocked out cold I may be breaking bones with a no flare landing), but at least my reserves are bigger than the reserve used by the originator of this thread. PS: I do have a number of demo jumps on my reserves, so I have an idea as to how they will fly as well (even though it's been a year since those demo jumps). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  15. CanuckInUSA
    Granted I'm not Mr Experience, but I jump parachutes in all shapes and sizes. Criticize me if you may (which we know you no doubt will since that is what this thread is all about - criticizing people who fly smaller wings). But yes not only do I like to go fast on my wings, but I also know how to go slow and be accurate. I jump on a regular basis my: Velocity 111 (Swooping) Samurai 136 (Ground Launching) Spectre 150 (Wingsuit Jumps) FLiK 293 (BASE) Rock Dragon 303 (BASE) All I'm missing is something in the 190-210 range to fly it all. Oh and one day (when I'm ready) I may even go sub 100 feet ... just to piss people like you off even more. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  16. CanuckInUSA
    To quote William Wallace (from the movie Braveheart). "Every man dies, not every man lives". Jumping has brought a new meaning to my life and I can not see myself not doing it. Besides, this way I wouldn't need to worry about saving my a long retirement. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  17. CanuckInUSA
    I got cornered by Mar today. I tried to get out of buying her "Jump for the Cause" fridge magnet. But she bullied me and took my money. It's all good. We love Mar and believe in the cause. Save the boobies!!!
  18. CanuckInUSA
    I'm sure your friend could confirm this now, but there are better ways to get back from a long spot without leaving your brakes set. Flying your rears or even your toggles will get pretty much the same result. And even if you do have a bad spot. Pick and landing area by 1k and stick to it. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  19. CanuckInUSA
    Is he planning on throwing Russell off of that S again? Cool!!! Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  20. CanuckInUSA
    You are actually one DZ.COMer I am going to have to party with with one day. I'm sure we've got tons of conflicts, but what's your boogie schedule looking like? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  21. CanuckInUSA
    Dang ... you're doing better than me. We've got wind in our forecast tomorrow and snow on Sunday. So any jumping to be had will have to happen early in the day tomorrow (and I do want to jump). So this camper is living a boring existence tonight. Moab is calling for wind, but the Perrine is looking nice again (we had great WX last weekend). But 10 hours each way is 10 hours each way. Something tells me I should have saved this all for a PM. Hmmm ... too late ... I'm getting drunk on Te-kill-ya. Turn the computer off. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  22. CanuckInUSA
    Hey what are doing on DZ.COM on a Friday night? Shouldn't you be out on a hot date or something? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  23. CanuckInUSA
    But we love you. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  24. CanuckInUSA
    There is one and only ever will be one Sunshine. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over
  25. CanuckInUSA
    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Right back at you. Keep your chin up though. The day is almost over. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over