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Sounds good to me! I'm in!

I have countless rides and fast ropes from a UH-60. What is the difference with the MH-60? Is it just the equipment and aeronautics on board?

Although the editting theory is certainly the right one. I like yours best! That is the one I am going with. It will be more fun to watch and think they are all stinky!

I might be.

You beat me to that! But here is her REAL order.

Good theory, I suppose, but I still find it very strange that they all get up and throw the same clothes back on. Especially the designers. Or that they didn't think that it would look weird if they never changed.

Ok, this show is supposed to take place over two days. They make a pretty big production out of Day One and Day Two. What I don't understand is why they all wear the same clothes they had on for Day One. At first I thought it was not really over two days and they just made it look that way, but I have seen it get dark outside and then light again over the course of completeing the project. So I think it is actually two days. The two "teams" who trade spaces supposedly sleep in the house and work well into the night, so I guess I can buy that they actually don't change their clothes. But the cast and crew all leave and come back the next day. I assum they must stay in a hotel. Why do they all come back in the same clothes? Are you telling me they A. Don't shower and throw the same clothes back on? or B. They shower and throw the same clothes back on? I don't get it. And I am not just talking about a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. The designers will even come back wearing the same outfit. Anyone else noticed/wondered this? It happens on EVERY episode.

What's a punk exactly? No they are not both me. Neither in fact. Just making a joke.

They are both me.

Oh I am sure he is fine. Just be sure to include a couple pictures in the email so he knows what you look like too. Seriously, There is no reason he needs any of that info unless he wins the auction. And even then, not your phone number.

Oh yes it was. A dream come true!

I had a dream once where I was getting it on hot and heavy with Girlfalldown. I mean some real hardcore action! Oh, the weird part? She said I could watch TV through the whole thing because "A Clockwork Orange" was on.

mmmmmmmmmmmm..... I feel so warm and safe now! Thank you!

Absolutely ok to ask for that. As a Tandem instructor myself, I wouldn't mind at all and would totally respect that. And any tandem instructor who would get offended over that, I would recommend you find another instructor. It ain't just a carnival ride. Ask whatever you want.

You are right. Wrongway needs help and hugs. But will you still hold me anyway?

Ok, now you are freaking me out! Hold me.

Where are you getting the original files from? ie. Napster etc.

Camping? No. I reserved a room at The Red Carpet Inn.

Oh man! Talk Alana into it!!

Hi weege!

I know that this wasn't meant to be implied, but what I don't like is that it really is never discussed or explained. Just that you have a greater margin for error in altitude of your turns if you have a heavier loaded canopy. I agree to a point andunderstand the concept. I do however think that there are so many other factors for risk under a highly loaded canopy that outweigh that benefit. I think the bigger factor is that canopy pilots who are loading at higher numbers tend to have more jumps and experience in high performance flight. I am afraid that some people might figure it is better to advance in canopies because of the benefit of recovery arc before they have the necessary skills. I still believe that taking it slow and mastering each technique is the key. I don't think the recovery arc on a lightly loaded canopy is the biggest factor, but something to definitely look at. I think the biggest factor is that someone is doinf a 270 before they are ready or have mastered even a 90. Consistency is the key. Not a 90 here, a 180 there, another 90, then a 270....... It should be 90, 90, 90, 90, 90, 90, 90, 90, 90, 90, Xs however many it takes to be completely consistant. Then and only hten consider the next step. And when you do, you move back to trying a 180 up high and work into it just as you did with the 90s. Getting ahead of your experience level is the problem. It HAS to be a slow methodical process. When you hear a statement like, "He usually was a very conservative pilot," and they hook in doin a radical turn, that is where the problem lies. All the factors play a role. Experience, jumps, canopy, wingloading, type of turn, abilities, etc....

We are getting a bit of "unpleasant" weather here this morning as well. This the view from my office window.

Reading over the morning "news" over my cup of coffee as we speak.

I will be there. There is also a list of some others who are going in the Events forum under the Freezefest thread. And Justine, you HAVE to go! I wanna see you do a jello shot in person! It is high on my list of things to see before I die.

Thank you very much. I will look into those.