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We're all praying for Chris ... I just posted all the details about the incident in the incident forum. Everything's going to be fine ... details are there if you want to read. Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

He went to the smaller 75 so he wouldn't have to wear weights, he said ... so yea, no 40 extra pounds, but yea, still a sick swoop Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

Well, if that article were to have been updated, it would've said Skyflyer3, not just a Skyflyer Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

LOL, my bad ... makes sense tho since I've been watching Vladi landing his Velocity 79 instead trying to get ready for the new and better attempt. Jari also won't be on a Skyflyer for the new attempt Hey, I've been doing a lot of studying, cut me some slack here Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

Update ... lil late, sorry! They did it on the 17th http://www.bird-man.com/html/dock.html Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

I'll be perfectly honest with this one ... it's not going to be funny, more of a serious answer as to why the hell I skydive. I've been asked this a lot, and the first thing I always tell them is that it's because of the people. The atmosphere at the DZ is incredible. The people you meet are from all walks of life and truly influence me daily and make me a very happy person. I love the interactions I have while I am there and I go often to get away from the "other" people in this world. Sure, I obviously am an adrenneline junky and love the thrills and everything else phsycally involved with skydiving, but again, it's the people that mentally do it for me and make me never want to leave the sport! Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! There's my virtual release ... Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

I need to add a few things ... The experience I had today mentally did not even come close to scaring me away from the sport. After that jump, I was already suited up for the next one ready to go, but weather rolled in and called the day. I know the dangers of this sport, as does everyone else that partakes in it. Accidents happen, people die .. such is the nature of the sport and such is the nature of life. It's not going to keep me from jumping. Nothing's changed mentally about what I think of the sport ... the only thing I am experiencing is overall life thoughts of mortality, if that makes sense. I can't explain, and it really is hard for me to express what I mean without misinterpretations ... I'll stop now Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

These last two or three days, I've had this weird feeling I couldn't describe to myself, let alone anyone else. I just ignored it. This morning, I finally had the nerve to read the incident reports. I don't like to read them even tho I know we can all learn from them and benefit. I realized we had about 5 fatalities and many more injuries (not 100% sure on the number) all in just April alone! That, to me, is an incredible number. I read about the experience of the jumpers and most of them were very experienced or at least had 2-300 jumps. Not only that, but our DZ alone has had about 8 cutaways in just 2 weeks (roughly). All the numbers just seem so unusually high for this month. Today the feeling was just not leaving me alone, and I went out to the DZ late in the afternoon. My last landing of the day kind've shook me up, mostly mentally. I came in lower than I should have and brushed my knees on the ground. I was unharmed, and it really wasn't as bad as it looked, but it still rocked me. I don't know why I did it ... I know better. I know when to let out of turns or when to adjust. I even noticed my mental picture of the turn was low while I was still turning, yet I didn't let up like I usually do and know. Why did I continue the turn? I don't know, but I realize this ... life is just WAY too short. We all will die eventually, and we just have to live as best as we can. This feeling actually still is lingering ... the feeling of mortality. I hope this isn't a sore subject to anyone, especially after the loss of a fellow DZ.commer. I really just needed to let this out. I want to move on, and get over all these deaths that seem to be around me (since I've started in the sport, I keep seeing more and more people I know badly injured or killed). All I can do is continue to jump and live happy ... sorry for the rambles and thanks for listening .... Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

Even tho I'm not really in a joyfull funny mood ... here's a good joke I got in an email ... I was happy. My girlfriend and me were dating for over a year, and so we decided to get married. My parents helped us in every way, my friends encouraged me, and my girlfriend? She was a dream! There was only one thing bothering me, quite much indeed, and that was my mother-in-law to be. She was a career woman, smart, but most of all beautiful and sexy, who sometimes flirted with me, quite obviously too, and made me feel uncomfortable. One day, she called me and asked me to come over, to check the invitations. So I went. She was alone, and when I arrived, she whispered to me, that soon I was to be married, and she had feelings and desiresfor me that she can't overcome. So before I get married and commit my life to her daughter, she wants to make love to me just once.. What could I say? I was in total shock, and couldn't say a word. So, she said, I'll go to the bedroom, and if you are up for it, just come and get me. I just watched her delicious behind as she went up the stairs. I stood there for a moment, and then turned around and went to the front door... I opened it, and stepped out of the house. Her husband was standing outside, and with tears in his eyes, hugged me and said, we are very happy and pleased, you have passed our little test. We couldn't have asked for a better man for our daughter. Welcome to the family. Lesson learned: Always keep your condoms in your car. Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

Rosalyn is the name Good people you met here in Deland .. congrats on the new BM-I Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

LOL ... lost me twice in that post ... that was 1 and the other was: Hehe ... anywho, there's an ATM at the Publix down the street ... I thought I told you that already??? Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

Haha, Steve ... I never doubted you when you said it man ... but like we said, to each their own, right? If you want all that forward speed and less freefall time, by all means, do it! Everyone has their own personal goals when flying birdman Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

YAY! Wtg Ash! Have fun with it, and congrats Never had a doubt Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

Good Luck!! Do what you were made to do! Be confidant and it'll show ... you'll outshine 100 girls that way! You know you've got the skills and you know you've got the smile, so go get it! Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

Last one ... Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

I thought these were cute funny pics! Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

If you are totally bored ... or wanna have fun, check this site out!! Warning, cramps from clicking too much may occur! I am not responsible in any way. http://www.addictinggames.com/ Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

Yes yes ... I know the feeling all too well! I went thru a lot of it recently, but things always change! I've said this before, there's always a silver lining in every dark cloud ... all you have to do is find it! Once you find it, everything will grow from there and soon enough, you'll forget the whole episode! Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

LOL, cause she posted it! Can't you tell? It's hot! Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

I posted the pic in my post ... it's right in front of you! Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

Some canopies have a negative recovery arc that need the input as well ... There's no such thing as a "perfect swoop" ... Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

Here ya'll go for those that haven't seen it yet ... http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_attachment;postatt_id=7648; Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!

She has an AWESOME ass from the picture I saw Now I gotta see the face and rest of her ... I'm sure I won't be surprised to how good she looks

Yup, also discussed here: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=429741;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked!