mountainman

That is hilarious. Thanks for the laugh!! ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

Haha...I thought that was the name of your Japonese packer until I read it again. Oops!! hahah.... ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

sweet site!!! Thanks.....(however, not as cool as this one)

I still like the mountain sports idea. Come on, any one else here like that stuff?? ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

Ooooo....this is quite saucy. Hmm....I'd have to say it would deal with either mountain sports (you could have skiing, snowboaring, hiking, camping, mountain biking forums and info). Since I do all of these, I think it would be great and it would cover all the disciplines. Maybe you could trim it down to just skiing, boarding, and mountainbiking. Or maybe a SCUBA site. There are some people here who SCUBA and I know most people would like it. I know I would be interested in that. I'll keep thinking. ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

You know, I'm sure that all of the good ones are gone by now. Most people get theirs early, as to beat the rush. Now, you'll have to buy, stuff, and eat the BIG ones. ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

Hey all......with me and my 1.5 hrs last night of trying to pack that canopy, I hear some of you guys can pack yours in just a few minutes. Tell how long it takes you to pack your canopy and that you would jump it without second thoughts about your pack quality. I am just curious on how fast I can look forward to packing it. Woohoo!! (Please, feel free to post your number and explain (if you want) along with voting in the poll. I would just like to hear of how much you all throw it in the bag. How long to pack your canopy? I don't pack my canopy. 0 - 5 minutes 5 - 10 minutes 10 - 20 minutes 20 - 30 minutes 30-60 minutes more than 60 minutes ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

Haha...thanks Pyke. I love hearing how other people learned and how some of the bad experience they were. I know that one day, I'll be packing without thinking about it, but I'll remember yesterday and how I spent about 2 hrs straight trying to pack that slick, new ZP and it is still laying in the living room right now. *sigh*

"decision altitude" here means.....when do you decide to land the canopy you have out. are you going to cutaway or are you gonna land that sucker. it is when you make your FINAL decision to cutaway. THAT is what is meant. ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

I've never seen anything in the SIMs about it (and I've read them 3 times). I think it is probably just the DZ decision not to jump/fly when it's cold. Maybe if you do a search in the safety/training forum, you'll find something out. ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

Actually, I think "lesbian women" (as opposed to "lesbian men"??) are either gym teachers or personal trainers. I dont see a lot of them there. Hmm.....I guess I'm talking about the "dyke" population. If you are talking about the "porn" lesbians, then they are probably secretaries (to do it on the desk) or hot-tub farm operators (you know why). ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

cool man....i think i found a new desktop picture for awhile. Sweet pictures (again), man. ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

Yo Vallerina!! Get on over to Richmond then sometime. It is 1.5 hours for my wife and I, however it is totally worth it. The jumpers there are all great and extremely helpful. Also, the DZO, the manifest, and the instructors are all great. I love how they all keep a level of professionalism about their job, however they are all great people to just be friends with. There is one DZ 45 minutes away and another large DZ 1.5 hrs away, but we keep going back to Richmond. The people there are awesome! As for what Phree says about SGC, I will comment on the people there. From what I've seen the people there are top-notch which is pretty much mostly what makes one go where they go. I've been there four or five times in my life (not all to jump), and each time, they are really nice people and always willing to help out. No matter where you go, as long as you like the poeple, that is all that matters. (That and safety aspect, of course.) ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

Oh jeez.....don't get so bent out of shape. You know what I mean. *rolls eyes* ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

I like "El Mariachi". It is a movie in Spanish that is the "original" to "Desperado" (the one with Antonio Banderes). El Mariachi is really awesome if you know Spanish. He made that whole movie on his own (filming, financing with $7000, directing, and editing). I also like the newer James Bond movies and stuff like "Gone in 60 seconds". I just like action movies with guns, planes, and fast cars. ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

Jeez Eric......better airplanes?? I would like a CASA at my DZ..

Awesome guys!! Thank you so much. I am getting better at some parts of this, but I think I need a demonstration for some of these parts to psycho pack it. All that air in there is just making it all sloppy and the pics I've seen has some wornout canopy that is like 2 in. thick. haha..... Oh well......this weekend will be the education for us. Thanks again!!

Wish I had an F111?? HELL NO!!! Those suck!! If we had packers at our DZ, I would give it to them for the first 30 or so times till it ain't so damn slick. Oh well. One question......when I keep laying it out in the cocoon, some of the lines go slack, how do I keep that from happening?? Thanks! ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

I tried it again and it is still hard as hell. I actually got it sat down without TOO much "spread". I still need to work on that. This time, when I did my fold, the whole thing went "splat". Oh well....they've only got 2 jumps on them. I'll keep at it and thanks for the help!! ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

I have been trying to pack this damn canopy and it is impossible (for me). I keep getting to the part where I push the middle into the canopy and then pull the center cell over it to make the caccoon(sp). When I try to roll the back so it won't fall apart, it doens't roll!! Ahhh!!!! I hate new ZP and I hate PRO packing. Ok, I'm done ranting....for now. Back to try it again. ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

Hey Omri....I hope you have your flame-proof suit on!! I wouldn't want you to get burnt. You have less than 38,000 jumps.... ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

I know it's late, but it's still funny. Enjoy.

No kidding...I thought that this was so funny. Good stuff.

Here is a long post from another forum that I go to a lot. Most of you will get a kick out of it. (And those of you who are computer-illiterate, it is just a joke.) Enjoy!! ----------------------------------------------------- By T Reginald Gibbons Posted on Sun Dec 2nd, 2001 at 11:00:21 AM PST As an enlightened, modern parent, I try to be as involved as possible in the lives of my six children. I encourage them to join team sports. I attend their teen parties with them to ensure no drinking or alcohol is on the premises. I keep a fatherly eye on the CDs they listen to and the shows they watch, the company they keep and the books they read. You could say I'm a model parent. My children have never failed to make me proud, and I can say without the slightest embellishment that I have the finest family in the USA. Two years ago, my wife Carol and I decided that our children's education would not be complete without some grounding in modern computers. To this end, we bought our children a brand new Compaq to learn with. The kids had a lot of fun using the handful of application programs we'd bought, such as Adobe's Photoshop and Microsoft's Word, and my wife and I were pleased that our gift was received so well. Our son Peter was most entranced by the device, and became quite a pro at surfing the net. When Peter began to spend whole days on the machine, I became concerned, but Carol advised me to calm down, and that it was only a passing phase. I was content to bow to her experience as a mother, until our youngest daughter, Cindy, charged into the living room one night to blurt out that "Peter is a computer hacker!" As you can imagine, I was amazed. A computer hacker in my own house! I began to monitor my son's habits, to make certain that Cindy wasn't just telling stories, as she is prone to doing at times. After a few days of investigation, and some research into computer hacking, I confronted Peter with the evidence. I'm afraid to say, this was the only time I have ever been truly disappointed in one of my children. We raised them to be honest and to have integrity, and Peter betrayed the principles we tried to encourage in him, when he refused point blank to admit to his activities. His denials continued for hours, and in the end, I was left with no choice but to ban him from using the computer until he is old enough to be responsible for his actions. After going through this ordeal with my own family, I was left pondering how I could best help others in similar situations. I'd gained a lot of knowledge over those few days regarding hackers. It's only right that I provide that information to other parents, in the hope that they will be able to tell if their children are being drawn into the world of hacking. Perhaps other parents will be able to steer their sons back onto the straight and narrow before extreme measures need to be employed. To this end, I have decided to publish the top ten signs that your son is a hacker. I advise any parents to read this list carefully and if their son matches the profile, they should take action. A smart parent will first try to reason with their son, before resorting to groundings, or even spanking. I pride myself that I have never had to spank a child, and I hope this guide will help other parents to put a halt to their son's misbehaviour before a spanking becomes necessary. 1. Has your son asked you to change ISPs? Most American families use trusted and responsible Internet Service Providers, such as AOL. These providers have a strict "No Hacking" policy, and take careful measures to ensure that your internet experience is enjoyable, educational and above all legal. If your child is becoming a hacker, one of his first steps will be to request a change to a more hacker friendly provider. I would advise all parents to refuse this request. One of the reasons your son is interested in switching providers is to get away from AOL's child safety filter. This filter is vital to any parent who wants their son to enjoy the internet without the endangering him through exposure to "adult" content. It is best to stick with the protection AOL provides, rather than using a home-based solution. If your son is becoming a hacker, he will be able to circumvent any home-based measures with surprising ease, using information gleaned from various hacker sites. 2. Are you finding programs on your computer that you don't remember installing? Your son will probably try to install some hacker software. He may attempt to conceal the presence of the software in some way, but you can usually find any new programs by reading through the programs listed under "Install/Remove Programs" in your control panel. Popular hacker software includes "Comet Cursor", "Bonzi Buddy" and "Flash". The best option is to confront your son with the evidence, and force him to remove the offending programs. He will probably try to install the software again, but you will be able to tell that this is happening, if your machine offers to "download" one of the hacker applications. If this happens, it is time to give your son a stern talking to, and possibly consider punishing him with a grounding. 3. Has your child asked for new hardware? Computer hackers are often limited by conventional computer hardware. They may request "faster" video cards, and larger hard drives, or even more memory. If your son starts requesting these devices, it is possible that he has a legitimate need. You can best ensure that you are buying legal, trustworthy hardware by only buying replacement parts from your computer's manufacturer. If your son has requested a new "processor" from a company called "AMD", this is genuine cause for alarm. AMD is a third-world based company who make inferior, "knock-off" copies of American processor chips. They use child labor extensively in their third world sweatshops, and they deliberately disable the security features that American processor makers, such as Intel, use to prevent hacking. AMD chips are never sold in stores, and you will most likely be told that you have to order them from internet sites. Do not buy this chip! This is one request that you must refuse your son, if you are to have any hope of raising him well. 4. Does your child read hacking manuals? If you pay close attention to your son's reading habits, as I do, you will be able to determine a great deal about his opinions and hobbies. Children are at their most impressionable in the teenage years. Any father who has had a seventeen year old daughter attempt to sneak out on a date wearing make up and perfume is well aware of the effect that improper influences can have on inexperienced minds. There are, unfortunately, many hacking manuals available in bookshops today. A few titles to be on the lookout for are: "Snow Crash" and "Cryptonomicon" by Neal Stephenson; "Neuromancer" by William Gibson; "Programming with Perl" by Timothy O'Reilly; "Geeks" by Jon Katz; "The Hacker Crackdown" by Bruce Sterling; "Microserfs" by Douglas Coupland; "Hackers" by Steven Levy; and "The Cathedral and the Bazaar" by Eric S. Raymond. If you find any of these hacking manuals in your child's possession, confiscate them immediately. You should also petition local booksellers to remove these titles from their shelves. You may meet with some resistance at first, but even booksellers have to bow to community pressure. 5. How much time does your child spend using the computer each day? If your son spends more than thirty minutes each day on the computer, he may be using it to DOS other peoples sites. DOSing involves gaining access to the "command prompt" on other people's machines, and using it to tie up vital internet services. This can take up to eight hours. If your son is doing this, he is breaking the law, and you should stop him immediately. The safest policy is to limit your children's access to the computer to a maximum of forty-five minutes each day. 6. Does your son use Quake? Quake is an online virtual reality used by hackers. It is a popular meeting place and training ground, where they discuss hacking and train in the use of various firearms. Many hackers develop anti-social tendencies due to the use of this virtual world, and it may cause erratic behaviour at home and at school. If your son is using Quake, you should make hime understand that this is not acceptable to you. You should ensure all the firearms in your house are carefully locked away, and have trigger locks installed. You should also bring your concerns to the attention of his school. 7. Is your son becoming argumentative and surly in his social behaviour? As a child enters the electronic world of hacking, he may become disaffected with the real world. He may lose the ability to control his actions, or judge the rightness or wrongness of a course of behaviour. This will manifest itself soonest in the way he treats others. Those whom he disagrees with will be met with scorn, bitterness, and even foul language. He may utter threats of violence of a real or electronic nature. Even when confronted, your son will probably find it difficult to talk about this problem to you. He will probably claim that there is no problem, and that you are imagining things. He may tell you that it is you who has the problem, and you should "back off" and "stop smothering him." Do not allow yourself to be deceived. You are the only chance your son has, even if he doesn't understand the situation he is in. Keep trying to get through to him, no matter how much he retreats into himself. 8. Is your son obsessed with "Lunix"? BSD, Lunix, Debian and Mandrake are all versions of an illegal hacker operation system, invented by a Soviet computer hacker named Linyos Torovoltos, before the Russians lost the Cold War. It is based on a program called "xenix", which was written by Microsoft for the US government. These programs are used by hackers to break into other people's computer systems to steal credit card numbers. They may also be used to break into people's stereos to steal their music, using the "mp3" program. Torovoltos is a notorious hacker, responsible for writing many hacker programs, such as "telnet", which is used by hackers to connect to machines on the internet without using a telephone. Your son may try to install "lunix" on your hard drive. If he is careful, you may not notice its presence, however, lunix is a capricious beast, and if handled incorrectly, your son may damage your computer, and even break it completely by deleting Windows, at which point you will have to have your computer repaired by a professional. If you see the word "LILO" during your windows startup (just after you turn the machine on), your son has installed lunix. In order to get rid of it, you will have to send your computer back to the manufacturer, and have them fit a new hard drive. Lunix is extremely dangerous software, and cannot be removed without destroying part of your hard disk surface. 9. Has your son radically changed his appearance? If your son has undergone a sudden change in his style of dress, you may have a hacker on your hands. Hackers tend to dress in bright, day-glo colors. They may wear baggy pants, bright colored shirts and spiky hair dyed in bright colors to match their clothes. They may take to carrying "glow-sticks" and some wear pacifiers around their necks. (I have no idea why they do this) There are many such hackers in schools today, and your son may have started to associate with them. If you notice that your son's group of friends includes people dressed like this, it is time to think about a severe curfew, to protect him from dangerous influences. 10. Is your son struggling academically? If your son is failing courses in school, or performing poorly on sports teams, he may be involved in a hacking group, such as the infamous "Otaku" hacker association. Excessive time spent on the computer, communicating with his fellow hackers may cause temporary damage to the eyes and brain, from the electromagnetic radiation. This will cause his marks to slip dramatically, particularly in difficult subjects such as Math, and Chemistry. In extreme cases, over-exposure to computer radiation can cause schizophrenia, meningitis and other psychological diseases. Also, the reduction in exercise may cause him to lose muscle mass, and even to start gaining weight. For the sake of your child's mental and physical health, you must put a stop to his hacking, and limit his computer time drastically. I encourage all parents to read through this guide carefully. Your child's future may depend upon it. Hacking is an illegal and dangerous activity, that may land your child in prison, and tear your family apart. It cannot be taken too seriously. -------------------------------------- That is some funny shit, eh?? Hahaha...I'm still wiping the tears. Bonzai buddy and AMD....hahaha!!! ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel

Haha...that would be cool if we had a forum where gear stores could put their latest and greatest deals that are coming out. Maybe, Kate, you post that in the suggestion forum or send a PM to Sangiro. Just a thought.....even though it's not really allowed, I really like to hear about those things. ------------- http://www.JumpinDuo.com "oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel