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Wooo HOoooooo!!! Congrats Lori! I know how much you wanted it. *bytch does the happy dance for Lori* The weekend isn't anywhere near over yet, but here's mine so far - 5:3:1 These numbers subject to change by Monday evening Thanks Lisa! This October at Perris is going to ROCK!! Not old enough for the POPS records yet, but JFTC is going to fill the bill quite nicely!

Jasmin, See you got up off the floor finally! New Pink Jumpsuit!:5:0

There have been several threads on this topic if you do a search. Sony is the preferred brand for several reasons besides Lanc ports (and even some of those don't work with a CamEye). Durability is one of them. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

Yes, it was a fun day at Perris!! Lots of dz.commers and several big-way loads happening all around. (Think the AZ contingent brought their humidity with them, though! ) Contratulations on your 900th, skybytch! Was a privilege and a pleasure to join you in the air on this dive. And yeah....! Long Ass Dive on that one! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

Love Jamey Woodward! He was my S/L JM back in 1996.

Wow...and you admit this in public freely? Sure. Why not? I was going into veterinary medicine at Davis University.

Ok, now this is scarey. That is exactly what my first college degree was in. Really. shaking her head..., ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[singing]Oh, Jessica...![/singing] you gonna be at Perris this weekend??!! Can't scan my CAT scans here for viewing, but a horse-related accident crushed my left eye socket, popped my eye out and ruptured it. Fractured nose, zygomatic arches bilaterally (cheekbones), jaw (wired shut and lost >15 lbs in 9 days in the hospital), and shattered my left eye socket. Got a titiniam plate in my head now and a marvelous painted eye. The occularist who made my eye was a gem. He painted a picture of a parachute at the top of it! Didn't start skydiving until 8 years later. Nothing major since then. cya guys this weekend at Perris! ltdiver PS And I was told to play it safe by my doctor way back then! Hmmmmm..... Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

Nats, POPS record, Boyz Ways, Laughlin...D60 and lenses....-And- all that time off -with- 2-source pay!! Wow, I'm really jealous now!

Thanks for the research. Now is that a Sony .666 or Kenko? You got a D60!?! Wow!! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

Oh really?? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

No question, I'm right eye dominant. You'll find out why when we meet this weekend at Perris, Deuce! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

Hey, now that would be a wonderful thread! Everybody post their x-rays (or CAT Scans) and we'll have a contest! bbarnhouse, Skymedic, and I could be the judges! ltdiver (got some knarley CAT Scans of my own around here somewhere...) Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

1. Lummy (Saturday and Sunday) 2. Cornholio (Saturday and Sunday) 3. Bbarnhouse 4. Scoby (one day, not sure which) 5. Michele 6. skybytch (Saturday and Sunday) 7 quade (after work) 8. Deuce 9. Viking 10. VectorBoy/Glen 11. John Brasher (not sure which day)... 12. Grey* 13. Shana* 14. Vic* 15. Georgie(Maybe)* 16. Jams (Matt) (Saturday and Sunday) 17. Sebazz (Saturday & Sunday) 18. Nathan (Saturday, Sunday and Monday!) 19. Albatross 20. Shark (Sunday) 21. Hottamaly 22. Sudsy Fist 23. ltdiver (video?) Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

I've seen the video (or one very similar to it) as well. Again, very scarey and unforseen. Like billvon said in the post just under yours, if the bridle is seen before deploying the main, then evasive action is needed to clear the area first by attracting attention to what you're about to do...thus saving just the situation you are referring to. My best guess is that those freeflyers -would- have done just that if they'd seen it coming. But they were taken by surprise and lady luck was on their side. As for a horseshoe mal, see attached for a pic. See how the lines are stretched behind the jumper's back. Also see Horseshoe Mal as to how Skydiving's Q&A addressed the situation (along with the Golden Knights research demo). Yes, the burble makes a difference. However the burble would make the pc or d-bag bounce off your back, wouldn't it? If the bridle was too short to clear the it, that is. If it came to one side or the other the clean air would catch it and take it back above. In my horseshoe mal (for this is the only experience I have to refer to personally) the d-bag did not make contact with my back once it had glanced off my head during the sit. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

Fair question, Phree. Consider that if the person is belly-to-earth, wouldn't the d-bag be following behind the person's back and not circling around? I'll admit that I was one lucky skydiver in that my horseshoe mal didn't wrap around me before I discovered it (while still in a sit). IMHO, if the horseshoe is discovered -before- the lines are wrapping, then getting on your belly as fast and carefully as possible is in order. I rotated over from sit to belly falling forward over my knees. This kept the lines behind me. I then kept my arms in close until my decision to dump happend (only a few second later). Yes, I was very lucky and scared shitless as I successfully deployed, flew, and landed my reserve. I still thank the lucky stars that it didn't end up differently, as it easily could have. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

We learn from others mistakes, so I'm writing my most embaressing skydiving story here for that purpose. I'm not proud of my errors, but if this can save somebody's hide (and possibly a life) then it's worth the pain of confession here. This post kinda reminds me of Labor Day weekend 1997 at Eloy. Almost exactly 5 years ago. Jump #163. I did a sit-fly after a sweaty and sticky pack job on my PD-170 main. (Hey, it was Labor Day at Eloy and about 1 million degrees outside with 1,000% humidity!) The canopy packed up small and I didn't adjust my closing loop to snug up the pack job (mistake #1). Then I went and did a solo sit-fly. (mistake #2). Great sit-fly, grinning at the burning hot sand and sun...then I felt a small tap on my head! I turned and wondered -who- had followed me out of the SkyVan and wanted to have 'fun' and dock on my solo jump! Shocked and surprised I was to see I had a horseshoe mal!! I flipped over onto my belly, thought for a second about proper procedures, and dumped right there and then at 7 grand. (mistake #3). Wow, did I get ripped a new one when I got down! Not for the horseshoe, but the high deployment! -Several- Eloy instructors 'lovingly' informed me of my mistake and causing a go-around of the plane that had followed the SkyVan (I had exited last). They -almost- didn't see me there and almost exited right on top of where I was! Now, several years later, and more experience under the belt, I can see exactly what they were so angry and concerned about. And what would have happened if I wasn't the last one out as well? IMHO (and those of the instructors there), the proper procedure -should- have been that I waited until a more reasonable altitude (say 3-4,000'), expect a spinning mal when I deployed my Main Canopy...be prepared to cut it away, the deploy my Reserve by my hard deck (1600'). So, even if you are last out (on a busy DZ) perhaps the 'high delployment' senerio isn't the most desirable of decisions. Expect a spinning mal when clearing your horseshoe, and take appropriate action at the proper altitude. Just my .02 as an AFFI (5 years later), ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

1969 blue Dodge Dart with a white vinyl top. Slant 6 engine that was the best motor ever built! 300,000+ miles on it when I 'sold' it to my sister when it was 22 years old! Still ran great! Loved that car, as I could work on it myself without the need of a computer or mechanic. My favorite class in college was Auto Engine Rebuilding, which I got an 'A' in when the engine I rebuilt from the ground up actually worked! Ah, the smell of grease! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

Welcome back, jtval!!

2 things to add, Steve1. SportRx (if this is the company you are referring to) did a wonderful job of customer service for me when I ordered my prescription goggles from them this month. They respond to e-mails the next day and are great on advice. When my first prescription goggles got here, I tried them on and they didn't fit under my camera helmet. (I had chosen goggles off the web without their advice). I e-mailed them and they suggested sending me some sample sets of other models for me to try. Free of charge!! They did, I tried, and found one that worked great! My new goggles are fantastic and are the most comfortable set of 'glasses' that I've ever worn in freefall. -Might- want to try contacting them? 2) The Z1 helmet. Their first model was smaller back to front and my glasses wouldn't fit under the lens either. Their newer model was redesigned and glasses fit under just great. (They had gotten feedback on this issue and did the remake). Even my larger glasses fit under the newer Z1. I just like the feel of the wind on my face during freefall, so my own helmet isn't a full-face version. Hence the prescription goggles. Anyway, just my .02.

Wasn't trivializing the severity of the autrocities. Was only adding to your list of what some people label as 'conspiracies'. The act happened. No matter how or with whom it did. It did. Yes, this 'latest' conspiracy theory is hard to swallow, and I can't concieve of anyone in their right mind adopting it. However, there will be people who do. Aren't there groups who espouse the theory that Auschwitz and the death camps never happened? Even with all the eye witnesses and records? Unbelievable! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

"Look, over there on the 'grassy knoll'!!"..... Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

1. Shark 2. lummy 3. Cornholio 4. Sebazz 5. bbarnhouse 6. Scoby* 7. Michele 8. skybytch 9. hottamaly (sunday) 10. quade* 11. Deuce 12. Viking* 13. VectorBoy* 14. ltdiver (sunday) Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

Thank you Phil for the post. As a therapist we rarely see the end product of our work and this is a very heartening story. I'm very happy to hear of your success in recovery. Especially touching 'cause of a very close friend who's going through paralysis right now. He hasn't made it into acute rehab yet, but I will share your story of hope with him. If you have any words of encouragement for my friend, or words of insight, you can PM me and I'll see that he gets them. Again, thank you for your post. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

...if you want to learn, that is.