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Speaking of catalysts and alcoholism...sat on any "kitties" lately? Sorry, man, I'm never going to forget that one... Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Vinny...stop all this arguing...and don't sit on my kiddie! Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

The freakin' elevator next to my office making these ugly "thunk" noises every time it comes down... oh, and Black Uhuru, "Iron Storm" Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Hey, I sometimes ask myself why I ever left Maui when I lived there...I'd be a happy guy if the temps never got below 70 EVER. And HEY!...you're a surfer, right? You spend all that time in water that's colder then 55, man...so quit yer bitchin! Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Dude, you're talking about California cold...you know, 55 F or lower. When everyone starts putting on 4 layers on the ground, fer crissakes. We are such wimps here...I remember complaining about one of those 55 days to a friend who grew up in Pittsburgh. She asked me if I ever had to take a torch to the locks on my car doors to melt the ice enough to insert the key...now THAT's cold... Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

It's gotta be a sneak attack...especially since you know it's coming, but you never know exactly when My all-time favorite was at Monterey...Anthony for his 100th, Aaron for his first time flying the Otter solo. We talked each of them into thinking they were holding the other for the pieing, then nailed them both at the same time. Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Hell, it's not just a mantra...it makes a great exit count, too! Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Actually, I usually ask the student if they're OK with it as well. I've had tandem students say no when I've asked if friends I trusted wanted to drop in, and I try to respect that, no matter what the reason. It's theirskydive, I'm just there to make it happen for them. I've also gotten more cautious even with people I've trusted implicitly in the past, based on how they actually perform in the air. Fall rates and burbles on tandems can vary greatly, and it's caused some near-collisions on a couple recent jumps from smaller, talented people who had problems keeping up with the fall rate. And if they can't understand simple things like "you're outta here at 7K", they're not coming with me again either. Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Thanks Renaud...as usual, great pics. Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

The first time you did that with me, the guy's reaction was PERFECT...stared for a second and then said "Oh my goodness...", in a tone that said "You gotta be FUCKIN' KIDDING"! Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Thanks, Kath! As for turning 40...like I always say, Tim, you're not getting older, you just need to buy the next larger size Advil bottle... Have a great one, I'll tip a beer for all y'all later this evening. Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Guess I'll throw in my $.02 here... We've got a Crossbow, and it really is a pretty good system. Got it mainly because I wanted a lat tower and something to do leg extensions on, but it's pretty versatile. You MUST get the extra 200 lb. bows, or it's too little resistance, and you've gotta assemble the thing from scratch, practically...must be why it's so much cheaper than the Bowflex. Another great invention for the home gym is PowerBlocks. [/url]http://www.powerblocks.com[url]. You get from 5 to 90 lb dumbbells in a single 18"X22" footprint, and they change in seconds. You can upgrade these to 200 lbs each with an extension...beware, though, they are VERY expensive (like $450 for the 90lb. set). These and a decent exercise bike are pretty much it...and they're in the living room, since I've discovered that I will indeed work out regularly if I don't have to drag my lazy ass any farther than 8 feet from the couch. Good luck! Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

My votes for win, place and show: 1 - Darren 2 - Renaud (after 11 shots of Crown) 3 - Mike Q (the only other person who would touch the stuff...) Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Oh God, here we go again...assuming, as Ron said, this isn't simply trolling. My recommendations would be: 1) Take the Hornet 170 to a canopy school and learn to fly it in all flight modes. 2) DEMO a Vengeance 170 (assuming they are actually similar wingloadings, I'm not familiar with PISA's measurement methods) so you can learn the new canopy at a similar wingloading. 3) If you feel the Hornet 170 AND the Vengeance 170 are still too tame for your newly mastered canopy skills, DEMO a Vengeance 150 and see what you think. Prior to all this, your DZO and S&TA should make sure this guy is given some guidance about his relative lack of currency and experience, and his poor choice of canopies for his skill level. If necessary, ground him until he sees the light. Maybe it'll help prevent the rest of you taking part in an ash dive load like we will this weekend... Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Just spoke with Kath, and it looks like the ash dive itself will be Seb, Kath, Tim and Monique; the rest of the load will be doing some kind of tribute dive. I'm on the load, call H-town quick if you want a slot. Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Uh...doesn't that usually result in yet another pole? Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Sorry about re-posting, didn't bother to search I was so pumped from seeing this...OK, what's the url for Birdman? Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Possibly the most insane video I've ever seen, but it makes you want to go out and try it! From the PD web site... http://www.performancedesigns.com/pdzone/video2.asp?team=loic&category=ff&videoID=52 Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Rob was a great guy, and deserved a great sendoff. Thanks for bringing it to life for us, Michele. Blue Ones, Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

OK, sounds interesting. Not sure how much I have to offer, but based on three live-in relationships that lasted over a year and two marriages (one for 18 months, the other 14 years and counting), here you go: 1) Better be friends first. The romance has peaks and valleys, the hot sex comes and goes, but you can carry through a lot of rough spots if you just plain old like to hang out with each other. 2) Be willing to change for shit that doesn't matter, and make sure they understand that you won't change some things no matter what. Be flexible, but make sure your SO understands where your personal boundaries are. 3) If you win an argument, apologize immediately . 4) Make sure you have your own things. My wife and I have been together 20 years, and only opened a joint checking account when we had to deposit our joint tax refund check. and finally (and sorry to sound like a traitor to my gender): 5) If you find a woman who's willing to put up with all your bullshit, hold on tight, don't let her go! Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

What the hell do you mean "decide between"? You mean "carry", right? Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Vinnie, first off, do you remember that old "Farside" cartoon with the two deer chatting? One has a target on its chest, the other is saying "Bummer of a birthmark, Hal"? I think you're playing Hal... And being a married guy, I almost hate to admit this (almost makes me sound like one of them "metrosexuals" I've been reading about), but I kinda like shopping with Lynn. At least I get some input, and I get to pick stuff I like...of course, the stuff I REALLY like I usually have to pay for...besides, I only like beer after a day of skydiving now . Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Well, you lucky bastard! You'll love it down there...my wife and I have property in Deland, just a matter of time before we can afford a house on it, then I'll be a Deland local for good instead of a once-a-year visitor. Good luck at Nationals, and wave at my gopher tortoise, willya? Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Oddly enough, considering I'm the one who started this thread, I pretty much agree with you. In fact, down deep, almost every skydiver recognizes this and take it to heart. The problem is that we (well, most of us) live in America, the country founded by lawyers and run by litigation. If this sort of thing continues (newbies pounding in under equipment they weren't prepared to handle, sold to them by unscrupulous, slavering dealers who only want your money and your health be damned), sooner or later, some smart attorney is going to find the right client, in the right state, with the right judge, and we are all grounded. I'm no attorney, but maybe lawrocket can drop an opinion here...I believe that in the current post-9/11 climate in this country, something like this becomes almost inevitable if we don't do something in OUR WORLD to make it change. Does that suck? Yep. Is it fair to the rest of us who recognize the risks we take and do it anyway? Nope. Could it happen? I believe it could. And now, I am well and truly done with this thread. Pax, blue skies to all, hope you all live to tell us all about it over a beer. Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash

Hey, I'm with you...don't need regulations, just need smarter skydivers, right? Maybe regulation isn't the answer...maybe we just need to make sure we are taking care of our own, and watching out for them when they're making a bad choice. I've had students who were determined to do stupid shit when I told them flat out they weren't experienced enough or qualified to do it, and they didn't...when I was working with them. If they then chose to go the same stupid shit at another dropzone, I can't control that...but at least I can sleep at night 'cause I made the effort. All I'm saying is that EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THIS SPORT owes it to ourselves and our skydiving brethren to watch out for each other...or someone will do it for us. Iceman Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash