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no relocating... I've wanted to move for the last 6 years of my life. now I've found stupid friends that I love & a man that could potentially be the love of my life - grrrrr, no, no moving for me; just a new career. A jump will be set aside - no worries

I think Nashbar is a good site, might just be stuff for sale though. Also, REI.com has a lot of info on getting the right stuff, somewhere like, getting started w/_____. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

Is that NAFTA only if your job is going OUT of the country? Mine is being moved far far away, but still in the US I sure wish I didn't have debt. After I lose my job, the credit cards still want at least $600/month... and that isn't even for housing I don't know how you all do it, jumping whilst unemployed. I'm happy I bought a 100 jump package over winter, at least I'll be able to jump some, but the rest o my unemployment will have to go to pay bills & put a roof over my head. I'm in finance, and NO ONE in finance is hiring in Chicago, all the jobs are movin to NY. Sorry, ACME, didn't mean to hijak - HUGE VIBES to you... at least you have VA benefits to back you up also - good luck!! There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

I agree that Orange Blue & White are great colors for you. I like them too, however, I'm a University of Florida fan... - in FL people get shot for having the wrong colors; I'm pretty sure Kansas is also one of those crazy states . I really like Jumper03's designes... the 2nd one I may keep in mind for myself. Have fun & what a super kick-ass b/f, oh, and the pressie too you know we're all jealous! There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

Thank you for your insight! !!! Wow - 100 friends Now I have something to think about whilst going to sleep, read again & mull over. Esp in light of coming safty day & time of re-currency for many northern jumpers. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

Thank you for all your replies & answers. I like the pop top for the reasons mentioned. Their are arguements all over the place & I'm too much of a newbie to have any hard proof to what's right or wrong. However, I think that not haveing my reserve PC exit affected in any way by flaps is a good thing. Plus having the reserve pin against my back (away from all the idiots that are out to kill me ) is very comforting. In addition, I like the way it looks. Along w/ the main closing flap configuration. Meatbomb, pics would be great!! It's nice to know that downsizing in the same container will not completely distort the looks. I will also look @ a reflex... think I've seen one & it didn't make that much of an impression on me. The GF just looks hot! And is functional. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

Here's a link to their products page. As you can see, it looks like a "normal" rig w/ the exception of the rounded pop top (which I like). http://www.thomas-sports.com/shop/index.html The exchange rate won't help a US buyer @ all.... but if said buyer has a relative in another country that wants to buy them a rig , well, who can fault them? There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

And that is what I like about it. I'll have to look into this Trident Viper - sounds intersting. There are a few people @ my dz w/ Racers. I don't really like the look of them, but I also know that shouldn't be the 1st priority in picking a piece of sporting equipment. However if something else has the same safty features w/ a better look.... I guess so long as there's not the same dificulty in finding a rigger, why not try it. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

why you askin? who wants to know & what are you going to do w/ the info.... huh, huh, huh? There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

Def the SF Teardrop... only know of the other one because of searching in this forum. It just looks so nice. JP - I totally get what you're saying. But there's a rigger in Chicago area (and there are bunches) - that can pack this thing, it's the first one I've seen on which I like every feature (execpt missing cut-in laterals ). There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

K, I did a search & came up w/ some older, non-relevant and non-conclusive info so I'm starting a new thread. Basically, while jumping w/ a friend on holiday (she's from Germany) last week; I saw her beautiful Teardrop container. I like the pop-top & I like the main flap closing configuration. I'm wondering & wanting to make sure that: 1) if certain models are or are not TSOd for use by an American in the US. and 2) In the USA, generally & in Chicago area specifically, do you know if I'll be able to find a rigger that will repack one? Thank you for your insight. Again, I am looking for info relevant to a American jumper in America. I know they'er good in the UK, EC & Canada... but I'm not there or one of them. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

Mean people really suck!! The biggest question to me is "why?" oh, well. the world goes on. Tomas, I'd delete the zip file, get rid of it. there's a 1000:1 chance you'll need it & if you do, you can prob get it again. No need to endanger you computer further. Otherwise, I'd get an updated anti-virus program. This stuff updates pretty much everyday here @ work. ps. Lookin forward to seein you in 10 days - YEAHOO!! There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

So, which safty day you goin to? There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

Actually, my work's IT just sent out a warning about these EXACT same e-mail notices. It's another virus trying to get into your stuff. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

Again, one of the most popular options (bikini) was left off. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

It's true though. I had an arguement w/ my b/f a bit back. We talked it through, he apologized for his actions, I apologized for my reaction. Then we went out & he was the designated driver this time so I got TRASHED. He was trying to be really really nice to me, I wouldn't let him (stupid pride) & told him "to bug off cause I was just gonna be mad for a bit longer". Silly, I know, but by the end of the night we were back to normal. After talking things through & making sure you will follow up on any promises. I think one thing here, is that since women tend to feel things & think things through a bit more deeply (again this in not true in every case of women or men) - it takes us a bit longer to correct our balance & get the issue sorted out on the inside.... just a thought & my silly 2cents worth. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

that was just on TV last night, damn it, can't remember the name, Rules of Engagement? perhaps? There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

Yes it is & it typically shows up on the ribcage area or in straight patterns following nerves from the spinal cord. I had them show up after an extreemly stressful point in my life. Everyone that has had chicken pox has this form of herpes. If a person has not had chicken pox, they can get them from coming in contact w/ shingles - I kept mine under a bandade. I have a friend that had genetal herpes passed to her from her b/f while he was "downtown" w/ a cold sore. All 3 forms of herpes can pass onto any area of the body - point is to stay away from them. I agree w/ you tinkerbelle - I will not get near or touch anything someone w/ a visible cold sore has touched. I can not cotrole the invisible signs. My dad gets cold sores & my mom does not.. go figure. I'm def not saying people w/ them are gross - everyone has the chance of getting them. Oh, peacefulljeffrey - you are a delight, however, what you can get on your foot is a planters wart and they SUCK!! They are on the bottom of the foot, painful & have to be burned off. They are easily passed on in communial or even just shared showers. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

thanks lady - it is good to see children before they grow up & get jaded & bitter. I hope she turns out to be the wonderful women she has the potential to be. I guess it is things like this that keep teachers @ their jobs. ps - good to hear from you!! was wonderin where you'd been There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

Yuppers Wendy - thats tha group!! Josh is CRAZY as ever. Dennis (aka Wonderboy) & his wife Amy & a number of others that apparently go every year. I LOVE this group!! We almost have enough to make a full Chicago area Otter load the last weekend! I think (since there's no boogies or nothin goin on" that y'all should make a road trip & come play w/ the chicagoians. I'd love to do the road trip, but did that last year & would really like to stay in one place & get to know the locals better this time. I so love most of the FL dz & really really want to get back to Sebastian & Titusville, but think that's a trip on its own. Plus there's this new Sobe to check out. Also my stupid parents live in Lakeland & I have to spend time catching up w/ them . And my s/o is going to meet them for the first time (just as fun as a bowl of cherries ) There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

Oh, there will be pics - well, maybe What's bubbles look like? I know Kendra, Betty & Viki & a few others but I drank the memory of their names away. Robyn, I'll look for your divit & hope to not make my own There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

I asked: where's reserve pop-top, free bag & PC. Why was the reserve opened. DOM for reserve, cypress & container. Container & harness size. Colours on the assuming reserve Tempo 500, how many jumps & repacks have been completed. How many jumps are on the container & where were a majority of the jumps made. Where was the rig stored. And finally, why he's selling.... did I cover everything? edited to add: also, why doesn't the cypress have it's batteries & if it has had it's proper check-ups & if so which ones. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

It is such a great dz - great vibe & everything (nothin against the other great FL dzs)!! Went last year w/ bout 70 jumps & they were so cool!! A group of Chicago area friends goes every year... there's bout 12 of us heading down. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)

And the weather looks GREAT!! The bolds are just one example of why I'm oh, so glad to be outta here!! Saturday Night 2/21 Partly cloudy Low 58° F Sunday 2/22 Mostly sunny and comfortable High 74° F Sunday Night 2/22 Clear Low 53° F Monday 2/23 Sunny to partly cloudy High 77° F Monday Night 2/23 Partly to mostly cloudy Low 57° F Tuesday 2/24 A couple of showers possible High 79° F Tuesday Night 2/24 Evening rain; mostly cloudy Low 63° F Wednesday 2/25 Showers and t-storms possible High 77° F Wednesday Night 2/25 Partly cloudy Low 53° F Thursday 2/26 Sunshine and patchy clouds High 74° F Thursday Night 2/26 Clear Low 50° F Friday 2/27 Mostly sunny High 72° F Friday Night 2/27 Mainly clear Low 50° F Saturday 2/28 A good deal of sunshine High 73° F Saturday Night 2/28 Clear Low 51° F Here's chicagos Saturday Night 2/21 Partly to mostly cloudy Low 24° F Sunday 2/22 Partly sunny High 41° F Sunday Night 2/22 Mostly cloudy Low 23° F Monday 2/23 Rain and snow possible High 40° F Monday Night 2/23 Snow and sleet possible early Low 25° F Tuesday 2/24 Clouds limiting sun High 40° F Tuesday Night 2/24 Partly to mostly cloudy Low 22° F Wednesday 2/25 Partial sunshine High 42° F Wednesday Night 2/25 Patchy clouds Low 22° F Thursday 2/26 Times of clouds and sun High 43° F Thursday Night 2/26 Mostly cloudy, ice possible Low 25° F Friday 2/27 Cloudy, rain, some ice early High 43° F Friday Night 2/27 Rain and ice in the evening Low 26° F Saturday 2/28 Rain and ice possible High 43° F Saturday Night 2/28 Cloudy, icy Low 24° F There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show)