Clownburner

That plane might be full-a revenuers, jethro! Pull! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

> Hey, definately do call an MD... It may not be simple food poisoning, it might be dysentary or similar, considering where you've been, and antibiotics can make that worse... and you're better off knowing and being safe than sorry. I've had a few really nasty food poisoning episodes and I know how bad they suck. Poor girl. Hang in there. Look at the bright side: Really bad stomach cramps suck, but you'll end up with 6-pack abs afterwards. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

I believe the going rate at Perris (the "official" loft) is $70; on my new rig they charged me $95 + $10 for cypres installation (which I found a bit harsh, but I wanted it right away so...) 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

They didn't declare war but they did pass a resolution in support of the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. So, they agree with our actions, as a body, but have not enacted the other actions that occur when a war is declared. The reduction of civil rights has usually been justified by labeling members of terrorist groups as enemy combatants. We didn't give Nazi or Vietnamese POWs access to lawyers during WWII or Vietnam either. No other countries have ever given POWs access to lawyers. The way I see it, there are two key differences in this case: 1) The president has usurped powers using 'sneaky' legislation passed without debate, like the USA PATRIOT act, that were previously only available during a formal declaration of war. 2) The 'enemy combatants' in this case are sometimes US Citizens, who, despite the governments intentions to protect us from 'terrorists' are GUARANTEED due process by the Constitution, which is not subject to repeal by the government. At least until recently. http://www.time.com/time/pow/article/0,8599,262269,00.html And they're not POW's - they are being denied the rights allowed to POWs under the geneva convention as well. It's a sad day when the US participates in the kinds of civil rights violations we're 'liberating' people from. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

1 stubbed toe:4:1 Got my new gear! Put three jumps on it Friday... Beer is well and truly owed; I'd have paid it already but with the holiday screwing up schedules... I'll bring it with me next trip to the DZ though, mustn't anger the beer gods. Got 1 H&P done today, and screwed up the landing just bad enough to scare me and remind me that I need to take it reeeal easy when landing towards the buildings at 'Snore. Stubbed my toe and got a nice bruise to remind me to be more careful. Two feet lower and I'd have had a cast for my trouble. Good weekend though, and a cheap lesson learned well. Next weekend: Canopy class! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

I would just like to clarify something here: Under the current US Constitution, which (as far as I know) is still SUPPOSED to be in-force, only the Congress can declare war. That hasn't happened in this case. In fact, it hasn't happened since June 5, 1942. Whatever else is happening, we're not at 'war' and letting the administration use that as an excuse to traduce our civil rights always gets my blood boiling. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Happy B-Day man. You have a free birthday jump waiting for you at perris or elsinore, just let me know when you'll be up next! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Bwa-hahahahahaha! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

That symbol means "Blade" (but it's similar to the symbol for "Sword" or "Katana"). 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

That's the Kanji symbol for "Blade" by the way. Interesting.. I wonder what the canopy will be called. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Note to self - bring earplugs to rantoul. Check. I'd like to apply for the title: "Chief Lord High Overseer of Corn Dogs and Mustard, and Assistant Deputy Undersecretary of the department of Hot Wings." 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

If it's been in the oil all night, it would give the snake cholesterol problems, so you shouldn't do that. Let the poor little guy go! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

He sucks! (but in the nicest possible way, of course) 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Nice seein ya...Hopefully next time we'll be able to do some jumps. How's the arm? Heal fast. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

...Especially when the main is in there between the two? For the record, I often use packers because I am 1) lazy and 2) I pack very poorly and it takes a long time. I'm still practicing to get better because I do like my own openings better though. I usually pull out the pilot chute and repack it myself, I just got into this habit after reading Brian Germain's article and deciding I wanted to use that method. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Woo hoo! I'm going to Rantoul!!! I was thinking of renting a car.. PM me if you need a ride down from Chicago O'Hare on July 31st around 8pm. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

CoffeeCoffeeCoffeeCoffeeCoffeeCoffeeCoffeeCoffeeCoffeeCoffeeCoffeeCoffeeCoffeeCoffeeCoffee Is that enough, or do you want more? I'm off for a second cup! PS: My rig should arrive at the loft today around 1400PDT! Woo-hoo! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

When I was doing AFF I discovered that if you try to do them too fast they're harder and you end up rolling or spinning. Take it slow-and-easy and you'll be fine. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Congrats. Yes, you already DO know how to do a backflip. Just do it in the air at 120MPH! 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

400:1:0 400 Miles driven to/from a 'company' camping trip, had to go right past the DZ twice before I got to actually stop there on Sunday and squeeze in one jump, just in time to see the last of the 84-way attempts at Perris, and say hello to Skybytch. Still waiting for my container.... 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

..Not to mention they're always jumped with a specially-trained instructor. Sport rigs are often jumped by totally clueless 50-jump wonders (like me). 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Well... My nick is a long story... but you appear to be bored since you're not skydiving, so here goes.... Once, many years ago, I was in a bar with a friend of mine. Back then, smoking in bars was legal in CA, but this particular bar sort of frowned on it. Suddenly, we were inundated with a cloud of sickly-sweet smelling smoke. It was some kind of foul pipe tobacco, and it smelled just like smoldering cotton candy. My friend turned to me and asked "What the hell is that smell?!?" To which I replied, without missing a beat, "That's what it smells like when you burn a clown." The rest is history.... 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

Aren't the reserve risers under the main risers? Wouldn't the reserve blow the main riser covers open anyway? 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

I did find myself looking out the window, trying to find outs and estimating altitude a fair bit. ;-) I bet peru has no dropzones because they're so high up - the MSL altitude would be wicked. Isn't Quito at like 8,000 feet? 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth

It is taught, at least now. My AFF FJC covered it, and the synopsis was "Don't panic, if it's there, square, and steerable you're fine; if it's not, cut it away and pull silver." Simple enough, but I could see how that might be disturbing if you'd never seen it before. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth