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Let's keep TomBuch's thread going. Arrive Safely John

http://www.vw.com/vwlife/commercial.html "Crate," "Wrecking Ball," and "Catapult" Arrive Safely John

OK Kirk, here's the big question: barring unpredictable weather delays, what's the projected completion date? Arrive Safely John

I saw Handsome Dave and Trudy shortly after the banquet. Dave was humbled and incredibly happy. Happier than I have ever seen him. The award was very well deserved. Arrive Safely John

An issue that the magnetic covers also addresses is tuck tab riser covers not coming open properly. Velcro riser covers come open with about 5 lbs of force - tuck tab riser covers, because of their high level of security (on most rigs) can take much more, or - even worse - release asymmetrically. There is a retrofit kit for the Sigma; I'm not sure about sport or student containers. Arrive Safely John

There's a pointer in Ian Harrop's post here in G&R that leads to a thread in general with daily updates containing links to the videos. Let's keep that one going . . . Arrive Safely John

Saw Tim D on Monday - he said they broke ground the same day. [happy dance][/happy dance] Arrive Safely John

Sorry . . . I uploaded the PDF in a hurry this morning and it was too big so it didn't show up. The link has now been posted - thanks! Arrive Safely John

There is a discussion in G&R about what's new at PIA in Reno: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_view&post=2655944 Arrive Safely John

DSE is posting daily links to the video interviews he is conducting here in Reno: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2655245;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed; Arrive Safely John

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WHO: Any dotommer at PIA in Reno WHAT: Breakfast get-together WHEN: Wednesday, 7 Feb 2007, around between 6:30 and 7:40 AM WHERE: "Sips" coffee and pastry bar, just down the hall from hotel registration WHY: Put names with faces! See you there! Arrive Safely John

They actually cleared the schedule during the Riggers Forum so there are no more conflists with technical seminars - THAT is new, and excellent! Arrive Safely John

Walter Brown - #1 - (Number retired October 17, 1964) The founder and first owner of the Boston Celtics franchise...Owned the Celtics from 1946 through 1964...Passed away after suffering a heart attack at his Cape Cod house on September 7, 1964...Born on February 10, 1905...Also was the owner of the Boston Garden-Arena Corporation, and President of the Boston Bruins hockey team...was instrumental in the creation of the first NBA All-Star Game in 1951, which was played in the Boston Garden. Arrive Safely John

I heard from two different sources today that there are new developments in this situation. As promised, I have unlocked the thread so that they can be discussed. Please try and keep new discussion relevant to the progress of the situation and not just repeating more of the same. Thanks! Arrive Safely John

I was 19 when I made my first static line at jump school (US Army). I was 20 when I made my first free fall skydive. Arrive Safely John

Cool . . . two is a great representation, and Tom is already posting great content, but - the more the merrier! Arrive Safely John

bowlan: please read your PMs. Arrive Safely John

Please find another venue to handle you issue. Arrive Safely John

No matter what location I enter, I get "We're sorry; there are no available events in your area." I tried Raleigh, Reno, Phoenix, and New York City and got the same result. What gives? Arrive Safely John

I'll be there Sunday afternoon . . . Arrive Safely John

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OK . . . there is mild interest in getting together, so watch this thread beginning Monday, 5 February. When I arrive Sunday night I will figure out the best place to meet and munch, then post the official yet unofficial invitation right here. Betsy and I should be good and wired on caffeine by the time y'all get there! Arrive Safely John

Forgive me for being blunt, but that is complete bullshit. This isn't golf, it is an activity in which one mistake could kill you or someone else or both. If I see someone do something very stupid and/or dangerous, I will speak to them about it. For one, I feel that I owe that short conversation to the sport which has saved me many times through the same type of conversations from someone older and wiser. Secondly, I am an S&TA and that sort of conversation comes with the territory. I completely agree. Jump numbers are only a very rough measuring stick, but they are a place to start. When I have conversations as I mentioned above, I handle it very tactfully and very matter-of-factly as a professional. Jump numbers hardy ever enter into the conversation - I am addressing the incident, not the experience level. VERY RARELY do I have someone not receive the information I convey. It's all in the delivery. In your case, why not find a professional to give you a little coaching to start you off so you learn both the details on how to fly your body and also the "bigger picture" stuff to set yourself up to be safe? That is mutually beneficial to yourself and others. Arrive Safely John

I echo Chuck's analysis - let's keep the thread on track with the original subject and free from personal disagreements (use PMs) or Bonfire-esque one-liners. If you want to spin up the debate over underage tandem students, here is a thread in which you can do so: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1170233;search_string=underage%20tandems;#1170233 Arrive Safely John