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Great podcast, Pat! Listened to it twice already.

yep, one day I will be with you on that one...maybe the 500 or 600. jeff D-16906 Ya know, by that time the only ones who will -have- to wear parachutes will be the cameraflyers. The 600-way will be able to hold grips all the way down and land safely. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

I actually took some work with me on my laptop. About 4 hours worth of editing. That's all the time that Jury Duty took that day and I charged my employer for my computer work...plus got to people watch et al for the time. Yes, it is all good.

1) In California they no longer accept the "Financial Hardship" excuse. Believe me, not only me but several of my co-workers -used- to use it...tried it last year (2005) and they didn't accept it from any of us. 2) You -can- reschedule. I have a co-worker who was out of the country for 8 months. She got back and found the notice just the day before her appearence date. She called and got excused. They rescheduled...she found she could not make that one either....so she called again...and was re-scheduled yet again. No problem. DO NOT throw your notice away. It -will- go on your record and they -do- reserve the right to arrest you (plus fines). Jury duty isn't really any big deal. I've gone several times. They always find a way to excuse me from service. :^) Perhaps it's my honest face! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

I remember that thread. It still makes me laugh when I remember it from time to time... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

You don't know my neighbors...I think they'd fall over and faint if I went over and asked them that. Always keep your second key in a safe place! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

Or check HERE! A listing of where it is playing all over the world! Hmmmm.....maybe a trip to Spain, or the Netherlands, or Mexico, or Sweden.....could be a wonderful year!

Worth the trip this year? http://www.al.com/entertainment/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/entertainment/1137320611289570.xml&coll=3 "-- Feb. 4-5: "Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk" (2002/40 min.) exposes the biology behind risk-taking while providing vertiginous scenes from extreme heights. An up-close look at skydiving and base-jumping delves into the connection between science and thrill-seeking. With stunning photography of jumps over the Florida Keys, the Mojave Desert and the Fjords of Norway. Footage includes a professional jumper's leap from a 4,265-foot cliff in Norway, and an examination of a centuries-old parachute design created by Leonardo da Vinci." INFO: (251) 208-6873, or Web: www.exploreum.net/ ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

Happy Birthday, Wendy...you World Record Holder You! :^) ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

And don't just drink water and think that's enough. Make sure you keep your salt and electrolytes balanced as well. Get these out of wack and it can be just as deadly. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

Do it, Wendy! A new World Record and THE cutting edge computer....they go together don't you see! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

Candid shots from around the Rumbleseat Meet. http://www.lightdiver.com/2006.htm oh, and psst....the last 3 pictures involve 3rd, 2nd, and 1st place.

GAWD! I'm glad I live in CA!! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

HA! So my figures were correct then!

So if the relation remains the same a $40 hamburger = $150 hamburger now.....the $1200 he paid for his training would now = $4,500! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

Thought that was the $100 hamburger. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

I just use those plastic storage boxes. Keeps the tapes clean and doesn't cost alot of dough. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

How many jumps did you do in 2005? - 300+ What did you do in 2005 that you had never done before? - Eloy Boogie for New Years, was a cameraflyer for an all girl team (sorry Pat! ;^0 ). What did you do in 2005 that you hadn't done for at least 5 years? - What didn't you do in 2005 that you would have liked to have done? - Traveled outside the U.S. visiting multiple friends. What bad thing happened to you in 2005 that you now think was a good thing? - It's actually been a great year! Name one thing that you learned in 2005 - Never give up. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

Thanks for the smiles, Pat. I'm actually laughing out loud and nodding my head in agreement at the same time. Miss you at Perris. When are you gracing us with your presence again? Sometime soon, I hope! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

The BSR's state that an AAD -must- be used on a student's rig. Section 2-1.K.2.d. It does not specify main or reserve. Yes, and AAD -can- be made to deploy the main. Perris did this years ago, with setting the AAD at 3,500 feet. Their belief at the time was that if the student didn't pull their main that the AAD would get a canopy over their head. Then "Sparky" happened. Everything changed after that. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

Don't know, but Manifest just informed us that after the holidays they automatically put an extra 5 pounds on our exit weight profiles. After jumping there 10 years what the heck is my listed weight now! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

And here I thought it was a thread about Mickey Mouse... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

And thus why I posted it here and not there. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060107/NEWS01/601070338/1190/NEWS Posted on: Saturday, January 7, 2006 FAA assumes jumpers know risks By Kevin Dayton Advertiser Big Island Bureau National statistics compiled by a membership association of skydivers show an average of about 32 fatalities a year occur nationwide in a sport that is essentially "self-regulated," according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Still, the United States Parachute Association, a voluntary association of skydivers and skydiving centers, said skydiving isn't as dangerous as many people believe, given the number of jumps each year. "In my opinion, it's unusually safe," said Scott Breir, of Skydive Arizona in Eloy, Ariz. Breir said Skydive Arizona operates the busiest drop zone in the world, with a total of about 100,000 jumps there a year. "A lot of people have this impression that it's this deathdefying, crazy, daredevil kind of sport, and it's really not. Most of the people who are in our sport are your doctors and professionals, and this is their recreation," Breir said yesterday. "Essentially it's a very relaxing sport." Statistics on skydiving fatalities compiled by the Parachute Association show that nationally there were 21 skydiving fatalities in 2004, and an average of nearly 32 fatalities per year since 1992. The worst year was 1998, when 44 died, according to the association. The FAA said its regulations govern the aircraft and crew involved in skydiving, and when and where jumps are allowed. Certification is required for the people who pack parachutes. But the FAA warns that its skydiving regulations are designed to ensure the safety of those who do not jump. For those who do, FAA officials are given to believe that the jumper "has assessed the dangers involved and assumes personal responsibility for his or her safety," according to the agency's Web site. With skydivers free-falling at speeds of up to 300 mph, "nobody would argue that skydiving is a safe thing to do," warns the Web site for the Parachute Association. "Generally, safety in skydiving is determined by the individual. Rarely do skydiving accidents result from equipment failure or bad luck. Skydivers use good preparation and judgment to manage the obvious and inherent risks," according to the association. Breir said the industry has made major advances in safety gear, including adoption of Automatic Activation Devices, which are microcomputers that calculate the altitude and rate of descent of a jumper and deploy either the main or reserve canopies at preset altitudes. "The technology has come a long way in the past 10 years," he said. Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

Check out the Bonehead Mamba. The visor opens easily but is completely secure in freefall. No hang-ups like the Z-1 has with the liner being pulled out. Anti-fog lens included. I have one and used is exclusively for the "Jump for the Cause" Record jumps. Worked extremely well and never had a problem with higher altitude fogging. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon