Cajones

It's not really a new invention. It's just another example of "I saw this somewhere..." The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

All that Tequila... You sound like you might have a little Mexican in you... The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

I'm not sure what happened to this tradition, but it used to be... If you went naked on a "landmark" skydive (100,500,1000, etc.), it gave you pie immunity. I don't recall a requirement that everyone be naked, but that definitely sounds like a good way to share a skydive with friends... The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Sorry about the fragments and such. I was working, with a phone in my ear while I was typing. I'll do a better job, next time. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Life is what happens when you're making other plans... The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Panic mode engaged! Thank god for broadband! I only have to suffer this anxiety for a few minutes... The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

You need to check out the Samurai, also. More consistent openings than a cross-braced, with more rigidity than your Stiletto. Airlocks are very nice. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Sandillas, You are an excellent hostess. Just wanted to thank you for your hospitality in Richmond this weekend. Not enough skydives to quench my thirst. The home DZ was rained out all weekend, so I shouldn't complain. The Brotherhood was, I noticed, poorly represented. I am predicting a little Mexican fiesta during my next visit... I didn't see any acceptable altar-like structures. Maybe it's time to build one! Hasta, Cajones The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Working on a four-way... The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Welcome to the family! The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

My house is on the DZ! The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Not discussing a TV show about something that happened over a decade ago, is the "right thing" to do??? WTF? I love Mike just as much as the next guy. I jumped his airplane at least 30 times in Rantoul. Mike has been part of skydiving and boogies since the beginning of time. The fact that his wife was murdered is going to create controversy. Murders have a way of attracting attention. The situation that Mike and his wife were in at the time raises questions. When married people have problems together it creates its own sort of controversy. Alibi, or not, it is the job of investigators to try to figure out what happened and who was involved. That's part of what discourages people from murdering other people. Those investigators didn't know Mike. Even if you were there to tell them: "Mike's a really swell guy. He really takes care of us jumpers." They'd still have some questions for Mike. Add in factors like: He's the only one with a motive, and they don't have any other suspects. No one was charged for a couple of years. He seemed to benefit from her death. Nobody else seemed to benefit. He continued to live just fine without her. The DA appeared to be a dipshit. The investigators appeared to be dipshits. Let's bring him up on charges! Yea, he had to do it. If we put him on the stand, under oath, he'll just spill the beans! Once you stick that guys hand on a bible, it'll burn so much he'll just jump up and tell us how he did it! Yea, that'll solve this mystery! Here's my opinion: This was a TV show. A show about an investigation with very little evidence. Nothing sound enough to point a finger at anyone. The victim and her husband were having marital problems (which EVERY marriage has problems - people work them out without killing each other every day). These problems are the only motive the DZ can find. He charges to husband because he's the ONLY suspect. Sure he's a moron to think that, even if he did do it, he'd just confess. Sure he's an idiot to think that the alibi the husband has is going to be forgotten by the jury. That's part of the legal games that are played every day. Fortunately for most of us, the majority of stupidity comes from the wrongdoers. I only hope that if I am ever a victim of circumstance - the DA has seen this show and said "What a jackass. Why did he waste the time of the court, taxpayers money, and slander this persons name?" I wouldn't want to go through what Mike went through. At best, this' an example of how good our justice system can be. We are not guilty by association, by decree of some "truthsayer" nor guilty until proven innocent. [Begin patriotic music] God Bless America, and Vive La Mike Mullins! The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Are you going to finish the story Quatorze? Is this the one about the tree that jumped up and grabbed you, or the one when you landed in the goat pen and it took you 3 days to get out? The only time it's encouraged to land in a cow pasture is in the early morning after a rain storm... That's the ideal harvesting window. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

I really don't know how many jumps... I didn't keep a log book for years, until my DZO said "Start one or you're fired." Ouch! Now, I have about 2000 logged, a pretty nice trailer at the DZ (with enough room for tew), and the DZO still lets me jump! The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Come to South Carolina for a visit... We'll do your water training Friday evening, and you can stay and jump for the weekend. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Is it okay to shoot them in the back, if they just announced "Hold on - I'm going to get a gun so I can shoot you." ??? I've never seen any forensic tests that will show the last words the dead person said... The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Well, I must apologize for the extended stay on the altar... I believe the trouble was in the proper application of the tatoo. Most people think they know how to put on a tatoo. It seems they are mistaken. For everyones benefit... Remember to peel the clear protective sheet of plastic from the tatoo. Wet the site for application - this does not require wasting of alcohol or body fluids. Just get it moist! Lay the tatoo on the wet spot, and wet the top of the tatoo. Again, this must be done conservatively. A tablespoon of beer is plenty. A shotglass full is a bit too much. Getting the tatoo too wet creates a very long transfer time. Press the tatoo to the application site firmly for about 30 seconds to a minute. The tatoo can be "checked" by slowly, carefully peeling a corner up to see if it has transferred. Once it is transferred, peel the paper off and discard in the proper receptacle. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Catorze, Alas, you will not see me this weekend. Unless you are jumping in Richmond... Hasta... The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

High Zofo! One of my very favorites... Haven't seen you since Rantoul... Don't forget to get your skydive on! Leave it to a bunch of Mexicans to fit 163 human-beans into the space intended to only hold 20... We made the world move when the deck collapsed - must not've been built by quality Mexican labor. The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Done! Is the exit order from the spacecraft determined by the order in which we join the group? The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

Please, someone! Take care of this man! The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

I am running SETI. Wasn't aware of any "groups" within SETI. I'm small time (5-6 units/day), but tell me more... The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

How excellent to see such a showing of the Brotherhood... I am Cajones Rodriguez RB #36, duly elected Grand Master of Ceremonies, Guardian of the Sacred Ceremonies, Carpenter and Keeper of The Altar of Debauchery, drinker of tequila, beating the sky into submission with any who wish to become members of this fine family. I see many of my children here. You all make me so proud! My name is Cajones Rodriguez and tonight... We drink!!! The laws of physics are strictly enforced.