sundevil777

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  1. That's the one that you don't need to flare because the descent rate is so low, right? Some good video of a heavy guy landing a small, old, hi porosity round might help sales? Or maybe denial is too strong. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  2. Even though cars are getting better mileage, isn't there still more gas used because of more cars in general? For my cars it is very easy to disconnect the speedo. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  3. I watched a show about the history of German autobahns (freeways in general also). A cop showed a few examples of very mild gestures, such as signaling that you think someone is blind, crazy, an asshole (done by making a circle shape with thumb and forefinger), and of course the middle finger. And you thought law makers were crazy in the US? People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  4. Sure he was there, but he wasn't sitting next to Gerald Ford or anything like that, was he? Of course he was allowed to attend. Just didn't get seated next to a dignitary. I don't mind him making money as long as he continues to show the true face of the liberalism. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  5. I don't know? Anyone else? People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  6. Sitting next to Jimmy Carter during the Dem Natl Conv indicates that he is a 'darling' of the liberal dems. To give my answer to this thread's title question: Yes, I think lefties really do want him to keep doing what he has been doing. I, as a Repub, hope he continues also. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  7. I asked them about Xenia and Aerohio specifically, all they said was that they were not affiliated. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  8. No tye dye needed... People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  9. Landing it is enough to consider, but I also think about the fact that a highly loaded canopy is affected more by any problem, I'm especially thinking of those problems that can cause spinning mals. You just aren't as likely to suffer as much on a lightly loaded canopy. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  10. Copied from an earlier, similar post: You might consider one that needs the service to be done (at appropriate cost, of course). You pay SSK directly for the service, seller ships it to Ohio. SSK should owe you the report of the unit's health. Anyway, it will leave in good condition - repair/replace/adjust whatever is needed. You then get a unit with no doubts. Don't buy it until you get the OK from SSK, so that if it got wet you wouldn't have a worthless unit, they won't fix that sort of stuff within the cost of the 4/8 year service. Your risk is only that service cost. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  11. I didn't notice harder landings under the RW versions. Poynter's manual or some other reference might have mfg claimed descent rates. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  12. Such as protecting the innocent? No business doing this? Many argue that an expectant mother should be able to get an abortion at any time during the pregnancy without it being considered wrong. Courts have not been so generous when someone other than the mother decides to 'terminate the pregnancy'. If abortion (at least late term) is not the taking of a life, then Scott Peterson should have been charged with only one count of murder. An attack on a pregnant woman that results in the death of an unborn could only result in a charge of aggravated assualt or whatever. Separation of Church and State? Do you think the founders would have agreed that the principle should mean that the word 'Christmas' should not be used in a public school? There are many such modern day examples of how the principle has been twisted to mean much more than what was intended, as shown by what was Ok in their time, but argued to be against the 'separation' principle now. I can agree that in some cases more separation is a better policy, but the 'separation' clause should not be used to make that argument. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  13. I agree, that is why I can't understand your later statement: On what are you you basing this conclusion? People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  14. Correct, an out-of-sequence opening. A search of 'tube stows' threads will bring you up to speed on the debate over whether it is better to have a relatively 'weak' or 'strong' locking stow. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  15. I would think that is the most likely reason. Try pulling your canopy out of the bag in the 'broken stow' condition. How much force does it take? People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  16. If you're ordering everything at once, you should expect an extra good deal from any dealer. Make sure you give local dealers a chance to compete. edit to add - there are some distinct advantages to having your harness/container mfg in the local area (Infinity by Velocity Sports). You don't have to get everything from one mfg in order to get a great deal. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  17. For what it is, this one gets good mileage, compared to domestic competition like the Ford Explorer Sportrac. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  18. The name has been announced: Ridgeline They're still only showing the concept version of the vehicle, but it will be o sale in Spring '05 as an '06 model. http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=296004 People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  19. But Kofi Anon thinks it was illegal, doesn't he? Isn't that enough to know in order to determine what is right? People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  20. I understand your point, but I can grab both toggles and pull them down enough, all in one motion, to stop the canopy very quickly. My point is that I think I can achieve a desired input more effectively with the toggles compared to the risers I think I got in the habit of grabbing the toggles quickly with my old Paraflite Astrobe. That thing would simply not open until I popped the toggles. It was like pulling a trigger. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  21. Remember that when you flare too high up like that, easing up on the toggles a LITTLE bit, and then 'milking' the flare as you sink in that last few/several feet might be better than just holding your toggles where they are. It all depends on how deep you flared (how close to stalling you are), and how high you are when you realize you screwed up. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  22. I don't unstow the toggles until after it opens, so it should not be a problem. It is my habit, and I just think I can do it as fast as grabbing riser could help me avoid others. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  23. Iran is a very unusual situation. For years their gov't did not stop people from having access to information from around the world. Satellite dishes were very common, until recently when they have tried to enforce a long-standing ban on such things. But it is too late. There are Iranian ex-patriots that operate satellite TV stations from LA specifically for the Iranian audience, with a decidedly pro-western, pro-freedom outlook. I think there are about 3 such stations. There were very large demonstrations (edit-in support of the US) in at least 3 major cities in Iran the day after 9/11. It all goes to show that a free press can do wonders. Again, Iran is a very special, but in some ways very encouraging, situation. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  24. Speaking against the violence is usually just lip service to appear PC for the western world. Like when suicide bombers attack Israel, and the actions are denounced by the Palestinian Authority. The actions are committed by groups within their jurisdiction, but they do nothing to break up the groups that commit the actions. The Palestinian Authority actually has held meetings with the Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, then later acts powerless to stop the violence. I conclude from this that they do not have the political power or will to stop this group, so Israel has no choice but to do it themselves. Denouncing violence is easy, actions to stop it are something else. Bush had the guts to declare that Arafat was no longer a partner for peace. As long as he (or anyone with such terrorist connections) was in power, the USA would not assist them in their quest for a solution to their problems. That took a lot of political guts, and he deserves a lot of credit for finally doing it. edit - Pakistan's President Musharraf is a good example of a leader of an Islamic country willing to do the right thing at great personal risk. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am
  25. Of course that is right. Most choose to use an exit order policy that does not require the extra long delays to be safe. People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am