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Yo! Seven-cell posse is OLD SCHOOL! Only wimps need those 2 extra cells! Represent!! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Wow, man, that really does suck.. Hopefuly you'll find something soon. The good news is you're not an unemployed IT worker.. THOSE poor bastards are really hurting right now, as the unemployment in that sector is at least 2x as high as any other industry... Of course, that probably doesn't make the unemployed IT skydivers feel any better... Sorry people. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Check out [url]www.freefall.com[url] for directions and info.... Edit: Oh, and don't forget your BEER!! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Not to mention what happens if you get caramel in your cutaway housing! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

1. Anytime I feel like I can't get on, get out, and get down safely. Sometimes, just because they've moved the load up and I'm suddenly on a 5 min call and totally unprepared - packed, but not in gear. Since I'm a wuss and that doesn't give me time for a proper gear check, I'll scratch. 2. See above. It could also include people on the load I feel are very unsafe, or less-than-ideal wind conditions (happens a lot here in the desert, as you observed, especially in the afternoon). 3. Yes, I would. But I haven't had to so far. 4. The closest I got was just off student status (maybe 10 jumps after my A), we got a radio report of gusts to 20mph. I opted to jump, since I had landed in nearly that much wind before. It was a slightly hard landing but no biggie. I tried jumping in steady 20mph winds not long ago; at my current (very light - 0.93) wing loading I went slightly backwards when I flared (but landed OK), so I'd have to say that's my limit... And I'd think twice before jumping in those winds again. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

You should get it removed. But then keep it, mounted on a little wooden plank, as a reminder to always be careful. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

According to the Official Beer rules, you owe 1 case. You would owe two, but you can't owe more than 1 case for a single jump. Deacon James #427 Edit: Screwed up the clicky 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Schweet... Just make sure you don't get into too much trouble with your friendly neighborhood CHP. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

I agree with Ron on that point.. The real problem is that many people overestimate their ability, and end up breaking themselves, to the detriment of the sport as a whole. 'holding back' a few for a short time might go a long way towards helping prevent a lot more people injuring/killing themselves because "they thought they were ready." 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Thanks a lot, this is what I was looking for. Very helpful!! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

You can also very often 'escape' by just not pressing any buttons.. Although that works less often now than it used to... Pity the poor remaining users of pulse-dial or rotary phones! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Congrats!! I can't wait to see it.. My Parachutist always takes forever to arrive though... 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Consider yourself lucky.. I'm stuck at home doing laundry. At least I'm leaving for Rantoul in four days!! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Guess I wasn't paying attention.. C/U is the other side of Rantoul from ORD... It looks like I may end up renting the car.. Anybody in the area need a ride? 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Blue skies, and condolences to all. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Since I'm getting there only about 2 hours before you, I'd be happy to wait and we can split a taxi or figure out the train.... Yes, I'll be buying beer, but I don't think I'll be bringing it on the airlines... 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

"downloading like hell" is a good way to get on the list of people getting those subpoenas... 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

It's definately a good place to start, as the info you learn with CCNA will come in useful almost anywhere in the tech/networking industry. A good background in networking is a nice foundation to start from... Anyway, I used to teach the Cisco class that is recommended to get your CCNA, the ICRC, so if you have any questions or anything feel free to shoot me a PM or whatever... Gee, maybe I should organize a networking class at WFFC so we can have a whole cadre of CCNA Skydivers! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

So I'll be arriving on 7/31, around 8pm... I thought about renting a car, but it's expensive if it's just going to sit in the parking lot all week until I need to leave. Are there any shuttle services or such in the area that would be a good bet? Anybody else going to be there around the same time who might want to share a shuttle ride or similar? I guess we could rent a limo... It's my first WFFC, so I'm hoping someone wiser than I might have some insight to share... TIA 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Hey, I really appreciate it, and I may well take you up on that offer... A cot is far preferable to sleeping on rocks! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Heh, remember: Procrastination is like masturbation.. Sure, it feels good while you're doing it, but you later realize you're just screwing yourself. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Hey, anybody got any extra RV space? I'll trade gas money/beer/jump tickets/etc for crash space, just so I don't have to explain to TSA why I have a huge freakin tent in my carryon bag.... 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

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Here's my boy! In this picture, he's pouting because I wouldn't give him the sausage I was eating. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

So, anyone know anything new yet? (bump) Maybe they'll have them by WFFC.... 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth