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Tommy D. "Up at the crack of noon." You and GFD were two of my first friends at Byron. You had very subtle sense of humor, but I usually got it. You're the only guy I know who had a coozy for a growler. The look on your face when I'd walk out to the plane, wearing shorts and a t-shirt, with a 250lb tandem student was priceless... "Thanks for the drag, dude!" To know Tom was to love him. I will miss my hello and goodbye hugs every weekend. I will miss a lot more about him, too. And, damn... I just started to understand all the mumbles. Fly free, Tom. I'll see you on the other side, too. Say hi to Cliff, Shannon and the rest for me. Love you, brother. Andy Blog Clicky

I heard ALL about Cliff from Aviva before he even showed up at Hollister. Our relationship was not ideal, but we respected each other. We disagreed on pretty much everything, and never shied from a debate. But when the day was done we'd cheers, tip our drinks, and have some laughs. Thanks for the jumps and the friendship. Thanks for teaching my ill-fitting ugly green and purple Flite suit how to fly! My thoughts are with you, your friends and family. Fly free, Cliff. I'll see you on the other side. Andy Blog Clicky

Better? You're asBESTos!!! Blog Clicky

Happy Festivus... For the rest of us! Have a great one, my friend! Blog Clicky

How about now? Here ya go.. Under Canopy & Swoops ... http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/skycam/EventsandOthers/NorCalClassic2006UC And Around the DZ and the Awards http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/skycam/EventsandOthers/NorCalClassic2006ADZ Enjoy!

Is that you gloating, Markie? Look out for land sharks! Blog Clicky

temptation is over, your going to be there. enough said! in other words you will be there. even if it is cheaper for you to fly to ATL. and Shimell drives you! Really want to, but homeboy wants to jump on the beach... Boyee!! Blog Clicky

Luckily he just had some missing skin... The ground is HARD this time of year. Very lucky! Blog Clicky

Do you? Blog Clicky

That's awesome! Go Bundy!!! Blog Clicky

Not yet. Patience, grasshopper... Blog Clicky

Tempted.... Very tempted... Blog Clicky

It's really a pain in the ass! (see below) Pop-up + Hard-as-concrete ground = lots-o-distance + bruised ass Blog Clicky

I think you have other pictures to occupy your time with! Blog Clicky

Thanks to all who came out and competed! We had twelve pilots in all, five flying crossbraced and seven flying 9 cell. We ran 2 rounds each of speed, distance and accuracy in near perfect wind and weather conditions. There were some nice, long, fast, and accurate swoops! Medals were awarded to the top three pilots in each division, a total of $700 prize money was paid out to the top two in each division, and a trophy was given to the overall winner. The breakdown is attached as a .pdf below. Here are the overall scores: Andy De Mars - 531 points Vic Krusi - 495 pts Rob Pooley - 372 pts Connie Krusi - 369 pts Roy Muller - 279 pts Iwan Van Der Schoor - 215 pts Alana Fulvio - 187 pts Mike Rabe - 176 pts Daren Loesch - 169 pts Craig Lichtle - 161 pts Renaud Hubert - 102 pts Rick Paradis - 57 pts Pictures will be posted soon, as well. We're looking forward to seeing some new and returning pilots in next year's CPC! Thanks to Bay Area Skydiving, Gravity Gear, manifest and all who helped out. There are still just a few t-shirts left, as well! Blog Clicky

Tim-tim-timmmmmeh! Oh yeah... happy birthday. Carry on. Blog Clicky

A little new-agey, but it helped me. http://www.whyquit.com/ Blog Clicky

Cold Turkey. I've tried every method, and CT was best, by far. 8 months +. Get through the first eight days. It only gets better from there. Blog Clicky

Here are the final details: Bay Area Skydiving. Saturday 10/28, 9am sharp. $100 cash for six jumps, no CPC registration. There will be medals, prize money, and 50% off certificates for the top pilots. Please be on time so we can organize groups and exit orders. Limited # of 2006 NorCal Classic t-shirts will be for sale (all proceeds go towards prize $$$.) Looks like we will have a pretty good turnout, and great weather. As usual, we will also need some volunteers to help with judging. CPC rules will be enforced (helmets etc…) See the official rules at http://www.canopypiloting.com/cpcrules.htm and http://www.canopypiloting.com/home.asp?ItemID=488&rcid=97&pcid=95&cid=97 and for the “weight rules”, http://www.proswoopingtour.tv/WCS.pdf Email me with any questions, Andy De Mars SkydiveXXL at Yahoo.com Blog Clicky

I'd like to see you on a 111... Blog Clicky

Bay Area Skydiving, Byron, Ca. I need to see a higher def version to recognize any of the jumpers/extras. Blog Clicky

You? A sip? Ha! I, myself, am basking in the "Sober October" goodness... Blog Clicky

The best advice I've gotten was to NOT "try" 270's until you have perfected the 90. You should be at your setup point at relatively the same altitude every time. There is no rush to nail a 270. A good looking safe 90 is ALWAYS better than a janky, sketchy, scary 270. IMHO. Blog Clicky

Pyramid is having a pub crawl in Palo Alto this Thursday afternoon, 10/5. Come by if you're in the area. Drink specials, giveaways and a guy dressed up as a beer bottle. No fun will be had. Really. Here's the order: Blue Chalk, 6pm. 630 Ramona St Then, on to: Rose & Crown, 7pm 547 Emerson St And finishing up at: Rudy's Pub, 8pm 117 University Ave You can PM or call me with any questions. Cheers! Andy De Mars http://theburningmissive.blogspot.com Blog Clicky

Phone calls were being made yesterday. We will come up with something... Blog Clicky