txblondie

Dear, you can say whatever you like in jest...tis all in fun! Not to mention that my SO knows there is NO threat whatsoever to our relationship! ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

get your head out of the gutter!!! Wow, you have been away too long...the gutter is a fun place to be! ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

Well, I was hoping we could do it more than once... ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

hey, so by the time you get to TX I'll be licensed, and we can get together and play in the sky! ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

Okay, let's drop it. If you actually bothered to read above, I said I'd get a copy of what video there is. Let it go. ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

I only got a 550, but that's because I misread the first question like a dumbass! ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

Personal attacks are not necessary. Refer to your post on Jan. 30th below and the post that LOCKED THE THREAD in response. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=368202#368202 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=368221#368221 ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

My guess is this is fun for you. You posted those pics as a gag and are having a laugh as we all take the bait. Good for you. You really got us! He posted because he is proud of his accomplishments and because several people here have asked to see pictures. I think it was probably easier to post them than to email them to individuals. He wasn't asking for criticism (no matter how "constructive"), and he wasn't looking to be analyzed. He was satisfying curiosity and showing what he feels is an accomplishment. Saying that he was trying to get people to "take the bait" is totally inaccurate, and I don't see where you've accused anyone else who's posted pictures of something that makes them proud of the same thing. I think you're making a bigger issue of this than necessary. If you don't like what you see in the pictures, let it go. No one is asking you to stay here and critique. Overall, everything that's been said can be taken back to "a matter of opinion", if you must, and obviously, you are not going to change yours. But by the same token, you can't change someone else's either, and there are several others around who will beg to differ with you. ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

I agree, unfortunately, it's been difficult to find someone to video--they are usually jumping as well. There are a couple of video clips, and I will see if I can get my hands on them... ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

Quoteyou are definitely his girlfriend, right? reply] Let me clear something up here... Yes, you are correct. However, I am taking an objective point of view here, believe it or not. If you look at my profile, I only have 13 jumps. However, that is over a 5 month period and only due to lack of funds. During the past 5 months, I have spent a hell of a lot of time at the DZ, much of it with very experienced people, including the S&TA, who is a good friend. He would reiterate what I have said. If Bruno was NOT doing a good job, making good, safe, graceful landings, he would NOT be allowed to jump a 55 square foot canopy on our DZ. So, what I'm saying is not only my opinion, it is that of experienced jumpers with thousands of jumps who have a lot of say in what is and is not allowed, as well as a lot of knowledge in what a good landing looks like. I do feel it is fair to admit that my opinion alone would be totally biased and that I think he's a wonderful canopy pilot. However, I have been very careful not to be the girlfriend who backs him up just because I care about him. I'm a very honest, forward person, and if I agreed with some of the things that have been said here, I would be the first to admit it. I have backed him up because I know what he is capable of, and I know how the 55 flies a little better than a few of the people who have never seen it. As it is, I have kept my posting in this thread to a minimum so as not to discredit myself or anyone else because of my association with Bruno. I feel that what I have said is valid, regardless of our situation... ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

From what I can tell you have little to no forward motion on your landing, you're practically coming straight down. How could you even run it out - there's nothing to run! ------------------------------- I have seen Bruno land the 55 many times in person, as I am from the same DZ. Let me correct you. He NEVER comes straight down, and I have seen a couple of occasions when he has not totally shut down the canopy and HAS run it out. That's not frequent, but he ALWAYS has forward motion. ___________________________ why compare yourself to Luigi - who is a swooper. He's fast and graceful and can land the shit out of a tiny canopy. How can you say your skill surpasses his when you aren't doing a single thing to compare? --------------------------------- I think you missed the point. He's NOT saying his skill surpasses Luigi, he's saying his wingloading is higher, and I can guarantee that he can land the 55 more gracefully, I've seen it. He doesn't stall the canopy on landing; I've seen video of Luigi stalling as he runs like hell. How is that graceful? ____________________________ In fact, your original post said something about liking #6 because you slid it in without having to take any additional steps. Where was the sliding? Sliding comes from fast, horizontal movement. You could not have possibly have slid anything in the series of photos you posted. ---------------------------------- I'm standing just underneath the camera in that shot, and I assure you, he slid it in. Perhaps because it's still photos and not video you have missed that, but as I said before, he never comes straight down. _____________________________ I think the reason so many are getting agitated over this thread is because there is clearly a misrepresentation happening. That's dangerous for you and for anyone else who doesn't know better who might be reading this thread. ------------------------------------ I don't think it's misrepresentation at all; I think the problem is misinterpretation. Bruno is saying that he is good at what he does. He never claims to be a pro, but he is somewhat of an expert when it comes to handling canopies with a high wingloading; he's been doing it for quite sometime. And having seen many of his landings, I have to agree. I'm sorry, but you are jumping to conclusions and you don't know the actuality of it. ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

Just another reason not to drink Shiner... ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

And I have yet to drink any decent beer from Shiner, Texas, despite trying some. Okay, I have to admit that Shiner is NOT my favorite beer, I prefer lighter beer. But it's the ever-popular beer of Texas, whether because of taste or just the pride that it's a Texas beer...

Then again, if YOU had to make a choice between "Imported" and "Lone Star" money would probably cease to be an object... Imported? You mean they make real beer outside of Shiner, Texas? ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

I said no, because I would NOT be willing to give up my child... ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

Totally untrue; that's why Texans are all poor; we take pride in our beer! ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

I felt the same way Got to work late this morning Sick to my stomach Hope you feel better Need to get a lot of rest And some chicken soup

You know, that's why rednecks throw such good parties...everything they own can get destroyed and they're out, what, $15?! ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

No, no no! Duct tape is way beyond typical texans. They keep trying to rip off a fourth of a dollar bill. Rip? Why? We all have pocket knives. Some Texans even carry hunting knives... ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

Okay, as a Texan, I have to say that I am THOROUGHLY OFFENDED. So, now that I've gotten that out of the way... Oh my GOD! ROTF LMFAO! ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

I don't wait to work I bust ass throughout the week So NO work Friday Doesn't always work It seems that when I work hard There is MORE to do! ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

Not if you look 28

tell him off, sunshine make him write the haiku right give him attitude! ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

Babe, you look so great! You are stressing way too much. Look, I know all about what's going on in your life, and I know that you are under a lot of stress, but I hold to the fact that, first of all, you are NOT old, second, you look fabulous, and third, 30 is a good age. Nobody's perfect, but there's no reason to stress about it. You've got it UNDER CONTROL... ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!

Five days a week here DZ open on weekends Also Mon, Thurs, Fri ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun!