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Try this. Should waste an hour or two http://stadt.heim.at/entenhausen/121347/flash_games/fun/fartdog.htm

Oh yes my friend. I have prints copied in our office. I'll see what the copy kid takes for bribes and post back soon. Mike

Here's my newest addition to the world. Logan was born on April 26th, which was 4 weeks early. He's doing just fine and so is Mama. Pringles has already put a deposit on Logan's FJC. Mama doesn't like that. Man, I make good babies! Mike!

My dog decided to help keep my line tension during a recent pack job. Soon after this photo, he routed the tailgate and cocooned it pretty nice for me. Too bad it opened with a 190 right. Thanks anyway buddie!

This morning I climbed to 550 feet on a tower with a slider up pack job. The winds on the ground were calm, but at exit they were pushing the lines more than 45 degrees off straight out from left to right. I heard the voice telling me this might not be a good idea but after a 2.5 sec delay, I pitched. Not too hard but solid. I opened with a 190 right and was very aware that I was looking at the tower almost right in front of me and that the guy wires were very, very close to my left side. I reacted with a right riser that completed the momentum of the offheading and point me back out to the desired direction. That scared the shit out of me. This was not my first severe offheading but definitely the worst. I'm thinking that a short delay with slider up packing might be a possiblility. If that canopy isn't pulled down and put under enough stress by a body in freefall, I think it has a chance of catching a random cell and inflating it. This could produce a nasty opening and a variable one at that. This is my current thought. I'm asking for real ideas and hypothesis and not some thread trailing off into mudslinging and some site naming argument. What are some of your guy's experiences on short-slider up-delays and offheadings? Thanks Mike

I've seen and heard of jumpers using different things to static lining themselves off objects, one being electrcal tape. This is very interesting to me because of it's availablility at any time should I run out or bring too little break cord. I've heard of jumpers wrapping the bridle twice thereby equaling, to some degree, break cord. Is this a common practice out there somewhere or is it an outdated technique? What are some other substitutions aout there? Thanks! Mike

Yeah, but she's really hot. I know, my woman and I fantasize about her frequently. Angel

Heh heh... fanny pack...heh heh... Ps. Note to moderator: This reply adds no constructive material or views to this discussion. It was merely an attempt to poke humor at a friend's word usage.

I've been having trouble with my pc 100. It is mounted in the carbon fiber box with soft foam packing on either side. When I reach back to turn the unit on, I flick it to camera mode and press the record button. I go through with the jump only to find that the picture is blurry. When I look through the viewfinder to see the settings, it is zoomed halfway in. I have it set to the two little mountains, which I have been instructed to do on a jump, but reading the manual, it seems the wrong option. What should my settings be for a skydive? Thanks in advance. Mike

I've been known to pack very fast. Once I packed my pug into my rig. Imagine how shocked he was on opening, yet relieved to see it was a water jump. His eyes point in opposite directions now, but that may be from sticking his tongue in a light socket.

Check this out: Just the other night, Three little sneaky guys, one with video, One virgin building, First building jumps for each of them, thus qualifying them all for base numbers, 3 good openings and a successful getaway with one hell of a lot of celebratory swearing, All you can drink beer on a company credit card, This shit rocks!

Dexterbase, I don't think we've met but thank you for the sacrifices you make for us. Get back in one peace. Mike!

George! Send me an email! Mike! Pringles is a cross-dresser!

Looking for locals in the area. Anyone around? I'm located about two hours west and would think there's some freaks out that way. If anyone wouldn't mind some unique brand of fat-guy jumping yonder let me know! Lowleaper@yahoo.com Thanks! Mike!

Hey I remember that! More pictures! Scratch Tucker's belly for me Mike! Ps Even from this far away I can see you still need a haircut!

I keep getting presented with poor wind direction/ speed upon upon arrival at my local A's. I've even bought a tank of helium to use balloons at the base of the towers to see the winds. They have been somewhat helpful. Some dorky jumpers up in Mi clued me into that trick. How many times in a row have you had to back off a jump? Whether it was because of the winds, a nervous partner or possibiliy of getting busted. Oh the posts I make when I'm bored...

I hook some d-rings to my base rig and clip on an old front mount reserve to make it legal for the pilot. He dumps me off at a really fun altitude that knocks the edge off the base cravings if I'm in-need. It also gives me practice on my Ace.

Anyone?!? I've been watching this post for a while but nobody's answering. I'm interested because I'll be in Moab the week after Bridge day. Can anyone help us out? Mike

Is Blinc gone? Much love michael

I'm your average commercial carpenter that also gets to knock buildings down. It's pretty cool. Mike

www.HighVelocityGear.com Try this website. So far the guy John's been really attentive and helpful to me. Mike