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Hi-jacking this thread so I can understand who all is going to be at EB this year... ...want to hook up with my dz.com bretheren!! I will be sporting my dropzone.com tee as well, so look out!! ******************* ROLL CALL: Pyke Piisfish ******************* just hit 'quote' and add your name to the list! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

Good one, Fish! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

No that is just plain scary Just stick a camera helmet on his head... That way - when he's on his back falling below the formation - we'll get some good video!!! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

WELCOME to my WORLD!!! Tofu isn't all bad...just have to mix it with stuff!! and Tofu ice-cream RAWKS!! (Tofutti cuties are da' bomb!) I always knew I could turn a few over to my side! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

Dammit...where's my edit key??? sorry Tim! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

Good lord, Jay... You ARE a glutton for punishment!! Two teenagers and your g/f in a car for more than 8 hours... my advice to you.....EAR PLUGS!!! (how much do you bet this is the reason the Ann-marie makes her first post!! C'mon you bloody lurker - I know you're out there!!) Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

HEY - where did my review go?? I would hate to think that HH is now taking less than favourable reviews off the DZ Reviews just because these guys buy advertising space. That would SUCK!!! I wrote a review when I first moved here 4 years ago that was unfavourable and now it's not even on the page. What's up wit dat?? I will never give ASC my money, time, or interest - but don't you find it the least bit amusing that their own staff roam around to other dz's wearing their staff jackets and shirts in search of better 'atmospheres'...and yet when other dz staff bother to visit their dz (for what reason - who knows?)...they're asked to either a) leave, or b) buy a t-shirt to wear over the top of theirs. SO MUCH FOR COMRADERIE AND ACCEPTANCE!!! There's a reason these guys (1-800-SKYRIDE owners & managers) have a reputation... Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

DOH!!!.... busted Chuck! Guess now it's 2 pizzas, one for tim-other for Michelle, and a case!!! Hit the up for interest, TIM!!!!! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

I'd have to agree. Until recently - I thought $35-40 was 'norm'. why would busier dz's charge more?? wouldn't volume make up for the difference? Most business models would support this, but then again...that's why we have different places to shop to. I'll go to a Wal-mart for undershirts for work instead of Nordstrom's because I don't see a difference (often for the same brand). Others prefer to go with Nordie's. What is the difference? I respect what my rigger does (and all riggers for that matter)...and certainly because he is the ONLY one with the power to give me that 'peace of mind' I should have when jumping. I'm happy to pay him for his services, as I believe the investment for the skill he has is worth it. I wouldn't so much complain about the price even being higher (by as much as $5) in a different part of the country due to cost of living...but I would never pay ~$70 for a repack. That's damn near criminal-even in CA!! Perhaps, riggers should have a method of charging on a scaled basis. Guess it's not really feasible, but something like: $35-45 for a repack and inspection of reserve, and a once over of the entire container (main optional) $45-55 for a repack and FULL inspection of the container, reserve, & main $55-65 for a complete "lube" - repack, FULL inspection of entire unit & a container wash. Seems reasonable to me...but then again...not a rigger! Open to thought sharing...closed for smearing!! p.s. about to get my 4-year as well - so good to know!! Thanks Lisa for the heads up! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

Dunno...haven't even thought that far ahead yet... France first...then Marco. Bloody car broke down today on the way in - so yet another set back in the $$. Dontcha love the Holidays?? Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

I believe River Gerrard has your number there, Mike!! And I'd have to agree - what better way to honour Niall (?sp) than to shout a round of GOOD for doing your first on his behalf! Be rude not to - as my ogre friend is fond of saying! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

[cough - choke - splutter] Ummm....errr...duhhh.... I got nothing. Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

Actually - when I was in Dunnos in school - we met a whole lot of you JAFAs...and well - after a couple of years....we added the second F. just another f**k'n FOOLISH Aucklander! ha!! Also - it was a reference to the candy...orange (fake tan) on the outside....and brown (full of $hit) in the middle!!! j/k mate...I got lots of mates who have moved up there and love it. Me - I'm a Wgtn boy at heart...dats whura Ima gonna settles down! Hutt Valley is where my heart is! Damn - I've been in GA TOO LONG!!! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

I gotcho back, girl!!! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

I would have to agree with you on that one. I lusted after my ex at first sight - as did she - and we were together a short time later. Then - 4 months into it - she felt the need to 'try' out one of my friends. 7 years later - and a whole lot of pain, anguish and torment - we finally called it quits. Sure, I loved her by the time it was all over, but lust prevented me from seeing the truth. I think that explains a lot of my current feelings towards women (in general). Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

Sorry to hear that - sounds like a story I've heard been told 'round these parts 'bout a guy in GA years back (unless I'm confusing the same person). Traumatized many for a long time - what a shitty thing to do to your friends in the community, but at least he's a peace with his demons now. Since you were personally familiar with the incident - I'm sure it was a tandem mal - plain and simple. Would have loved to have recorded his screams though!! I know it's crazy - but I've tried to interpret the news report into 'skydiver' (or skidiver) talk. How about the possibility that this all happened on an AFF jump and at pull-time, he had a hard pull, or no pull 'situation' and the reserve side JM pulled his silver? Couldn't that also be interpreted by the Whuffo Community-at-large as a skydiver 'swooping in to deploy his second parachute'?? Just a thought... Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

NO KIDDING!!! It took me almost a whole week to get over using this crap...and once I did - my lips felt SO MUCH BETTER! I've heard it's worst for your lips too (out of the available options). Dated a girl once who was addicted to the "Lip Smackers" (yep, that cheap $2 crap that is only flavored wax - no healing powers)...man - you want to talk about annoying! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

That's groovy - perhaps Cap'n Joe will be in port then - and we can angle him for a couple of rides!! Bobster will have the official say there....they say a Hinkley has never been sunk...I bet 30-40 drunken skydivers on it will pretty much test it's limits!!! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

Robbie - I downloaded only the ash jump into Brit's hard drive - so you'll have to get that off him. I'll try to grab some stills of other shots I got from the video I took and I'll get those to you asap. What's the timeline on going to print - I don't have a computer that is friendly to my camera - so I'll have to wait until I see Bob again to use his. Cheers! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

What do you get when one river rat marries another....??? the RIVER GERRARD'S Damn - you two are the luckiest couple of poker players I've ever come across...I can't say how many river cards I've lost to either one of you. Only person I know who beats a flush with a full house - with only ONE out left in the deck! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

NEVER and it never will be!! Good point...have a look at my post now! p.s. and just fer you, Bigway...you bloody JAFFA OOOTTAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGOOOOOOO Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

I don't - but for you...hmmm...lemme consider it. ummmm....NO!! True dat....nice one!! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

Funny Shimill.... jealous much? Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

It's nice to want!!!! What up ?? How you been? When we gonna hook up at a boogie again?? Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic

I would also like to congratulate the Puerto Rican Diving Team on their newest member!! I think they'll do well in China in 2008...and I know Robbie will help bring them the GOLD!!!!! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic