marcandalysse

I just checked out our local library, they don't have the book....looked it up on amazon.com, the author wrote a lot of books about hang gliding and ultralights...hmmm... Anyone else have suggestions for good books about weather?? marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

Andalusia, Southern Spain! Have you been to Bahia Brasil Yet? (as carmen miranda sang: 'voce já foi a Bahia nega? ENTAO VAI!') It is amazing!! The Soul of Brasil! If you manage to get to Australia or NZealand, don't forget BALI island is not far from there, and its awesome!! Ever been to Taos New Mexico and surrounding area? Boa Viagem, save up that $$$! marc

Interesting article. He was at D-Day, he has a 4 year old daughter, he's 84 and still in movies! Personally though, I prefer Jim to Beam me up! (or Jack Daniels....) Marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

This came up while sitting around manifest this weekend. Conclusions: 1)The fact that anyone can play golf, and that many hundreds of thousands have played golf (or poker etc) means they understand what is going on and can identify better with those activities. A nonskydiver doesn't know the effort or feelings involved. 2)All it would take is someone biffing in before a huge crowd, and sponsors would drop out fast. marc

Don't forget We hear that around our dz quite a lot....

No redhead bashing from me! We have some beautiful redheads at zhills.... Maybe I'll dye my hair so I can join your coalition.... marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

Its pouring down very hard in North Sarasota....just as long as it stops before the drive home...my lawn needs it...although often it can be storming here at work, but at home, 4 miles south could be dry and sunny! Tampa Bay area is funny that way... mp

hmm....Bill, maybe Cora can help you out with that....she does feel strongly about it... "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

I dreamed that I went to the dz and there was nobody to jump with cause they were all doing big ways.... oh wait, that wasn't a dream, that was last weekend! "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

This sounds familiar....... http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1132564 bad vibes? decide one over the other DZ? tension being created??? see that thread for some opinions.....

the dz was kinda quiet, most of the bomb squad present was doing 8 ways or bigger ways than I can handle, but Stu R invited me for a 2way and then a 4ways, that went great! Even my reserve ride was cool! Thanks Stu!

Please don't forget us noisy obnoxious ones, we need our group jumps too! marc

Oh Cora, that is tough.....sorry to hear about it. I had to get the MRI to see that kind of detail. And since it was only a small tear to the ligament with some damage to the meniscus, the only treatment was to take it easy and after a month or so, I did some physical therapy for a couple weeks to strengthen the area. Please see a doctor about it. The problem is that even if you are walking on it with minimal problems, you could make the situation worse if you twist your leg etc. Get the MRI to confirm what's happened. Hoping for the best for you, Marc

that's a good observation! "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

There is definitely SOMETHING that makes us different from non-skydivers. And despite what the narrator of 'Adrenaline Rush' says, it is NOT because we like to put ourselves in 'danger'! (at least not for alysse and me) Some of my non skydiving friends can't even be in the room if I have a skydive video playing, they don't even want to think about it......and we know it's impossible to describe the feelings of a skydive to them. So there is some kind of adventurous nature to us. I personally like the feeling of accomplishment when I successfully complete the plan of a jump....learning how to fly through the efforts of body and mind coordination...learning how to pay attention to SO MANY factors on a short 1 minute activity...not everyone can do all that. And very important, the sense of being together with others on a jump, the respect and watching out for each other required for a successful jump....we look out for each other, communicate nonverbally with eyes, motions, smiles.....At work they talk about 'teamwork', I see teamwork at its best when sharing the sky with friends...we may argue around the bonfire, but in the sky we work together. marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

Thanks for posting that link...that was hilarious! I wouldn't want to be on that jumprun with all that screaming and moaning! marc

TEAM SYNCHRONICITY!!! Its not easy for a team to support themselves and get all the way to the world cup! Hard team effort, great attitude, friendly and (need I mention) Beautiful Women!!! a devoted fan, marc

that's a good time of year to visit the Four Corners area...northern New Mexico (taos and santa fe), Southwest colorado (durango and mesa verde, telluride), southeastern Utah (zion park and more), northern Arizona (grand canyon, navaho and hopi country)....lots of good colorful foliage in the mtns, there's a dz at MOAB UTAH...

15 min in tunnel with coach Sally Hathaway:3:0 2-2ways with alysse, 1 jump with Sally. By 2:30, It was too hot to suit up! So we went to see ADRENALINE RUSH at the MOSI IMAX theater!! Finally the film made it close to home, so all you Tampa Bay/Orlando folks, be sure to see it....AWESOME! Hehehe! JRAF INVADES CHICAGO, and shows off his hairiness at the swoop pond?? Up to ole tricks, Hans??? I talked to JRAF at 9pm Sat nite, he was camping out and just preparing to 'get drunk' at SDC. He was really impressed by the facilities, and said the bar was very cool, the people he was meeting even more so!!! GOOD LUCK CHICAGO! And take good care of my buddy while he's with you!! Marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

oh, okay...now I can download it!! thanks guys! btw, I took a look at your tunnel vids, dave.... how can I digitize a vhs to post on your site? I have some very good tunnel videos (not of me of course! ) marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton

heheheh....i tried to visit that link, my work websense blocked it as falling into the 'adult content' category.... mp

was it me OR Bill that you are referring to here??? marc

We really enjoyed your videos! Alysse spent most of the evening watching them! Thanks for posting the URL! marc

Didn't the closing pin get shown to you in your first jump class? In AFF1, they show you how the equipment works....in my class, they opened up a rig and explained all the parts. Further, in that first class, we were taught to check our gear before putting it on, including the 'PIN CHECK'.... marc