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has any of you guys heard of a woman actually bragging about a really bad smelling fart? me either, now that's a guy thing! Richard "Make My Day!" Ol' Clint

**Um, guys.....try "bidet".** aw BS! it'z french, so it'z gotta be boudet! or is that french for sausage? hell, i don't know! i used one once, didn't know what it was, woke up BAD hung over, so i seen this water squirting up in the air, so i threw up first, then i washed my face.........................SYCH! Richard "You Don't Think It'z So Funny Now...Do Ya Boy?" Strother Martin, From The Movie Cool Hand Luke..

if he can't get over it..........you don't need him. Richard "You Know, This Shouldn't Even Be An Issue" Malcolm X

be glad they wasn't discussing boudets! ewwwwwwwwww! Richard "So The Sucker Just Laughed, And Said "Put It Away, I Am The Devil, Now What You Gonna Say?" More Frank Zappa (I Know, I'm "Retro Guy")

that's easy! Ziegen Bock Amber!! Richard "I Got Me 3 Beers, And A Fist Full Of Downs, And I'm Gonna Get Ripped, So F**k You Klowns" Frank Zappa

check out DaKine's website, you can view everything they have "on shelf" and have anything you want "custom tailored" for reasonable amounts, plus there in "vogue" Richard "It's A Bird, It's A Plane, No...It's Superman, Aw Hell, That's Just A Sky Diver!"

HH: now that we have a plan, let's work our plan. let' set something up for skymedic, i'm in, tell me where to send it. i'll double the $10.00 and ask everyone else to as well. after all, we are family. Richard "Gravity Is My Friend"

yeah, and a lot of people that have survived auto crashes say that if they had ther're seatbelts on, it would've killed them. the truth of the matter is, we have no measuring stick, as flying with or without an RSL, except statistics. BUT more people drive cars than sky dive, so let's "keep it real" Richard "I'll See You On Space Station # 5 Baby, Next Time Around" Sammy Hagar

Dave: I might just do that! but there's a friend of mine that isn't welcome there, so, that kinda does it for me. but ya never know! i do like that dropzone. peace! Richard "Let's Fire This Mutha Up!"

Dave: Thanks Man, That's Kewel, I Didn't Even Know They Had A New Design Coming Out. You Coming To SDH This Weekend? If So, Hope To See Ya There. Richard "C'Mon Gals, Flash The Pilot, Let's Get To 14,500'!"

lisa: you go girl! you know you're gonna catch "heat" right? Richard "To Hell With The REGS, Let's Toss Em'!"

i've owned 3 helmets, and i have yet to meet one i like. right now i fly the mindwarp, it's o.k. i guess. but i prefer not to wear one period. (i know, mr. safety) but unless i jump with others, i won't wear one. i have a leg strap for my pro-trac, but a lot of good that does when it comes to the "audible" alerts. although i did bump my head on the grip rail the other day while doing a hop-n-pop, i still hate em'. but just because that's the way i do it, doesn't mean it's for everyone. they are safe! i had a oxgen A-3 i liked fairly well once, but sold it. the next one i get will have two internal audible ports, and a full face, any suggestions lisa? Blue Skies, Hot Days: Richard rigdog.com "It's Coming, And It's Coming Soon!"

bill: i hear ya! but it will be fun! Richard "I Might Know A Few Things, But I Don't Know Everything"

jason: are you sure your real name isn't William Earnest Badass? A.K.A. billy badass? do a reality check chief. be arrogant all you want, if you think for a second nothing can happen to you, think again, that's reality. being sure of yourself is one thing, but this "oh well" attitude, what's that? why don't we just load a 6 round revolver with one round, and spin the cylinder and pass it back and forth for a while? Richard "I Gaurentee You, I'll Outlive You"

**Wanna experiment and post it on rec. and see what happens? Tell you what - you do it and I'll watch . . .** i'll do it, what are they going to do, kill me? Richard "I Fear Nothing, Except My Creator" Martin Luther

bill: i am in TOTAL agreement on EVERYTHING you just stated. did we ALL hear this? hopefully. thanks bill, good words, hopefully save some lives, to those who will listen. Richard "An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure"

**I don't want to get into a huge argument about this either, my main intent was to counter Richard's implication that the only "smart" or "safe" option is to go with the RSL. I contend it's not that straightforward.** Zennie: cut it out, that wasn't intended for you, i was referring to freebird, i know your reading comprehensive abilities are higher than that. but the statement is straightforward, in the right application(s) by the way, just an observation, you sure do get fired up when this rsl debate thing comes up, feeling offensive? several good points have been made for reasons to fly with one, and the point was also made, and i know it's true (i researched it) rsl's saved lives last year, and they will again this year. on the other hand, points were also made in opposition to flying one, camera, highly loaded elipiticals, etc...zen, you keep making the staement "I Know What I'll Do If I Have To Cut Away, I'll Pull The Silver" good statement, but a bit over presumptious. you don't know if the inertia will let you get to that handle for 100% sure, do you? the answer to that question is a "no brainer" the fact is handles move during malfunctions, never in the same place twice, inertia and g-force from a high speed twisting mal can be overwhelming and cause dissorientation, and altitude awareness. you also said, "If I Don't Pull It, I Deserve What I Get" i can't believe you made that statement, i'd like to think you didn't mean it. remember, we've got newbies, and uncurrent jumpers listening to our words. wishing you the best....always Richard "Will This Be The Day?" please refer to bill vons thread on "top 5 myths" in this same section, for a bit more insight on this subject, i didn't see it myself until after posting to zennie's response about my statement not being "straightforward"

Chuck: sorry to hear of the untimely passing of your friend. my thoughts and best wishes for his family and friends, and for you. Richard No Clever Quip Will Be Inserted Here

**When I bought my gear I knew that it didnt cvome with a RSL and I was fine with that...I didnt want one....why?? because I feel confident that i will be able to handle myself in an emergency situation!!** i'm sure we'll all agree that everyone that has ever jumped from a jumpship to do a sky dive was certain that "they could handle any emergency situation" it's this kind of "cockyniss" that's hurting and killing our folks right now. think about what you say, before you say it. what is good for you, doesn't mean it's good for everybody else. freebird made an inquisition, and ya'll counter with this "i removed mine for safety reasons" B.S. ya'll ain't freebird, and she ain't ya'll. she needs one. 60 jumps, and not current, like i said, it's a "no brainer" c'mon guys..... Richard "Over The Mountain, Kissing Silver Inlaid Clouds, Watching My Body, Dissappear Into The Crowd" Ozzy Osbourne

happy birthdays to Ms. Ann Jamison, and Mr. Shawn Collins! :) Raising A Virtual Glass Of Champaigne To Both Of You, Cheers! Many More To Come! :) Richard "I Was At The Grocery Store, All Of The Sudden, Here He Come, Running Down By The Pole Beans, Then Down Around The Fruits And Vegetables!" Ray Stevens

**Here's where I made my screw up : Steve saw me poised in the door and thought I was going to jump, so he grabbed the top of my container and pulled - I then thought this was the signal to go and went WITHOUT first looking down.....** 4 miles out, and you think that this was the "screwup" on this dive. what about taking it all the way back to the planning of the dive? a pat on a container is hardly a signal to "go" visual contact must always be made, or a count with the arms, or legs. the second "screwup" was you should've "spotted" for yourself, don't ever rely on anyone else to do it for you. (and it looks like you realize this for yourself, judging by your remark) not flaming you, just some thoughts and ideas, personally i don't think that this is reason enough to ground you, but i don't know your history. one thing i pretty much know for sure, you won't do it again! be safe, take care. Richard "Rocket Engines Burning Fuel So Fast, Up Into The Night Sky They Blast, Releasing Fumes Into The Atmosphere, Earth Remains In Misery And Fear, YEAH!" Ozzy Osbourne

Tiff: it's a no brainer, 60 jumps, no mals, take the RSL. safety first. Richard "It's Your Thing, Do What Ya Wanna Do, I Can't Tell Ya Who To Sock It To"

"Show Off!" J/K great pics by josh hill. turn to page 41 of this month's mag, and you'll see catfish and crew from SDH majur kewel downplane! photo by Marc Lehner. they pulled off 2 more today, on the same dive one day when i grow up! canopy manuevers are tricky! but catfish makes it look "textbook!" kudos to SDH and catfish and the "crewdogz" Richard "I Swear, If You Look At Me One More Time Like That, I'll...Why I'll..."

cyber: pm me, or e-mail me, and tell me how i can help. best wishes. Richard "When The Going Get's Tough, The Tough Get Going!" John Wayne

Dave: I'm soooooooo there! look foward to meeting you, take care. Richard "If Nobody, Believes In War, Then Can You Tell Me What What The Weapons For? Ozzy Osbourne