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He was in Cincinnati soon after I moved here -- more than a year ago. He came to the bar across the street, where I was, after the show. He's an AWESOME live performer. I really don't think the CD does him justice.
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I'm STILL terrified of Bloody Mary. Whenever I find myself alone in a dark bathroom, which happens surprisingly often, I totally freak out that Bloody Mary is going to scratch my eyes out, then drag me into the mirror with her. I'm also scared that rats will come through the sewers into the toilet and bite my butt, another childhood fear. And to this day, I still tie my straw papers into a knot -- if the knot breaks, somebody is thinking of me.
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I never knew him ... and yet I still cry watching the memorial video. All the things I enjoy about this sport can be attributed in some way to this one very amazing man. Blue skies.
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Rosa, I'm so very sorry to hear about your ankle. I wish I were closer so I could help you -- or at least visit. You're such an effervescent person, I'm confident you'll be happy and smiley and running around in no time. Cheer up -- and get well soon. Big hugs from the Midwest!!!!!
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What an exciting couple weeks for me and skydiving!!! First, I made a trip to Perris for the Memorial Day boogie. (First jump in California, first time jumping at Perris, and first time in a Skyvan.) There I met some wonderful DZ.commers, including the lovely VanillaSkyGirl and the amazing Amazon. I made my Pink Mafia jump (
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Almost new blue Neptune on hand mount was lost/stolen near Perris Valley pro packing area. Was also set two hours ahead (in Indiana time). Please, please, please return if found.
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So not only has the guy proven himself to be a fearless jumper who has made numerous contributions to the skydiving community ... but he also fixed a bathroom door that has been giving us fits for several months. I just wanted to say thanks, Bill. It was such a pleasure meeting you in Richmond. Hope to see you again sometime. Maggie (The one who was cutting up veggies and making the odd-looking dip.)
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cutaway/ reserve pillow sayings
canopycandy replied to tattoojeff's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Somebody told me about this one: Cutaway = Don't worry Reserve = Be happy -
(passed out): 2 : 1 Two very excellent jumps with Chile Relleno. And that led to ... My first jump as a Rodriguez Brother! So, yeah. Beer.
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Horseshoe malfunction...of course I could handle it!
canopycandy replied to fudd's topic in The Bonfire
In my scariest dream, my reserve was caught in my burble and wouldn't come out, no matter what I did. Then it finally popped open just as I was hitting the ground. It was an all-black canopy, and it enveloped my entire body after I bounced. -
Oops. I think the tandem misunderstanding was my fault. Remember when I told you guys that Jason took me on a tandem for my 29th jump? I was talking about how scared I was because I didn't have my own rig and wasn't attached to Jason until about 10,000 feet. Well, I meant 10,000 feet on the way UP. He must have thought the tandem master and I hooked up at 10,000 feet -- on the way down. BWA HA HA HA HA. Guess that teaches me to watch how I say things to whuffos. Seriously though, I'm so glad he's OK. I was so scared watching it happen -- my eyes started to tear up, because I thought for sure he was going to hit one of the electrical fences, a building or power lines. He was very, very lucky.
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Sadly, I have to work all day. So no Easter jumping, no coloring eggs, nothing. But I already gave my boyfriend his Easter present a couple days ago, because I was so excited about it. It's a blue stuffed bunny -- and I made a little bunny rig for it (with three-ring release system, cutaway and reserve handles, etc.), and a helmet too. And then I added goggles. Like, if Martha Stewart were cool, she totally would have made this rabbit rig.
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I love Kinder Überraschung Eiers, the German Kinder Eggs. Sadly, they're illegal in the U.S.
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1:5:0 1 = 5 = three jumps Friday, 2 on Saturday. (And I would've done more had there been more room on the loads.) 0 = cases owed. All in all, a great weekend.
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My boyfriend, Jason Yasuda, reached his 1,000 this weekend, also. Due to the thick cloud coverage, it was just a hop & pop with me, though. Congrats to everyone!!!!!
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I need some help here. I was thinking about getting a ring in my eyebrow. But then I realized my goggles hit me precisely where I would want the piercing to go. Anyone else have an eyebrow piercing? How did you deal with it? Different goggles? Remove the ring?
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Even though my boy is a dedicated skydiver, I would pick him over skydiving any day. I adore jumping. But I adore him more.
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Kolya -- cutest little boy ever. He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not -- starring Audrey Tatou from Amelie. My boyfriend thought this was a traditional chick flick at first. About halfway through, he sat up, started shouting and proclaimed it to be "F$#@ing brilliant!" 8 Women -- lovely set, costumes, story.
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This was funny, but didn't work: Baby, you can just call me Milk, because I do a body good. And this one was bizarre (and also didn't work): You're so beautiful and elegant, and you deserve the very best things in life. Man ... I would even take you to Red Lobster.
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How in the hell did you come up with a freefly suit design already? My boyfriend bought me a Space Suit for Valentine's Day, and I'm STILL trying to figure out what I want. ARGH! It's so frustrating!!!
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That's his other dream!
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Here's a funny little conversation my boy and I had the other day when I came home from the gym. I leaned over the bed to give him a kiss, and he was in that talking-but-still-asleep phase. HIM: I'm mad at you. What do you think you're doing jumping without a parachute? ME: What are you talking about, sweetie? HIM: You. Jumping without a parachute. Don't do that again. ME: But I never jump without my rig. I would die. HIM: Not true. I caught you. ME: You caught me? HIM: Yeah. I came up to you in freefall and caught you and held on to you. And then we landed. ME: Sweetie? HIM: Mmm-hmm? ME: What the hell were you doing letting me jump without a gear check? It was actually hilarious at the time. Just trust me.
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:0:0 The weather was too nasty to jump Friday. And I had a weird feeling on Saturday, so I opted to not jump. Therefore, zero cases of beer owed.
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Dave Blood (the bassist) committed suicide: http://www.deadmilkmen.com/dmffa/viewtopic.php?t=1064&start=0
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It's Lent! Of course you have to buy bock! FYI: Bock beer was created by monks who had to fast for Lent. They could drink, though. So they created a beer with enough substance to last the duration of Lent. That's why bock beer is like a pork chop in a glass.