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Ramon, (if thats your real name) Good Luck on your "project". And dont work too hard. (Heh, I knew there was sumthin wrong with that dude, here is proof, project=cell mission) I hope plan on being very careful over there. (Dont bring any of your thug ass friends back) And of course, if you get the chance, jump over there. (Yeah, go ahead, jump from your buddies Russian helicopter) I know that Stevie and Eric likely have enuff info to do the seminar by themselves. (But if you want to introduce box cutters and suicide missions, its up to you) So remember your buddies over here with a cool T-shirt. (If you get lucky and re-enter the US - let us know) We love postcards too !!!! (yeah, no freakin letters with anthrax, ya lozer) Hey Ramon, did you ever get to see that picture of us - Here I am attaching it for your files. It is great. (Kinda like vampires dont show up in mirrors) http://www.AirAnn.com Ugly Girl #6

Merrick, I am so sorry that happend. I have had trouble finding a perm position all summer. It was bad salary wize in my field and then I broke stuff and then Sept 11th and now If I could afford Ramen Noodles I would break out the good China. Now, I have been thru interviews that go up to the 3rd call back and it is competitive as hell. In addition to that, I will be taking a 10k cut to get back into my field in a higher position. That reads, more work ~ less pay. Please hang in there and we all should try and help each other as best we can. Apparently the ressesion is here. Talk http://www.AirAnn.com Ugly Girl #6

Skybytch- If you see Tom anywhere around at Elsinore- Please give him a big hug for me. He gave me a CamEye II for Christmas. And I have never met him.

I made it into the 2000 video a couple of times. Just some freeflyin stuff. Sorry I missed the party! The ways and means committee didnt get the party fund enabled in time. --Lets see, I can do this... or Do ___ amount of jumps. And dont even - cause I know everyone reading this does the same thing. http://www.AirAnn.com Ugly Girl #6

I just think that there are way too many people out there who think they are all that. Both regarding information and skills. The thing about skills bugs me the worst. Debating over information is one thing. I supose, true or false-izms can be proven in the end, if it really mattered. But more importantly, its the low jump number guy who hasnt been injured, hasnt expeirenced a skill, hasnt jumped a camera, isnt stable, hasnt swooped or etc giving out advice. Beyond irritating. Name search= Levin. Name search= Levin, Levin, Levin, Levin sorry inside joke~

Damn, ..Ok... and I had all these boobie girls lined up for ya. Just kidding ...put your suitcase back down. Well, I am going to worry about you over here in the big world all by yourself. http://www.AirAnn.com Sports don't build character.... they reveal it. -unknown

There are a few things I would like to do next year also -and be present for this event is one of them. (not jump, just be there) Its a really good thing. I will support you in which ever way you go. bumper stickers are a great idea- Matter of fact - I will stick one on the boobie area and jump with it on for a photo op. LOL, hope the damn thing just doest fly off. Yikes! If it does -quaranteed off airport landing. http://www.AirAnn.com Sports don't build character.... they reveal it. -unknown

get your video http://www.AirAnn.com Sports don't build character.... they reveal it. -unknown

Hey Buddie, I have been washin the dishes thinking about this... I do my best thinking when working with heavy machinery like dishwashers... Anyway, couple of things. Have you finished school? If not why not do that and then come over for college. Just a thought. And how about a place to live? I think I can come up with something for you here in Texas. Uncle Zennie, Uncle Slappie, and your best bud Cyber can show you around town and get you settled in. I dont supose you know how to clean a pool and mow the yard? Hummm? And about that green card, I am not going to marry you. Ask Slappie. LOL http://www.AirAnn.com Sports don't build character.... they reveal it. -unknown

Camel, I will look around for you. Likely no one will answer the question about 18 yrs on this forum but you can get some private email about this. I will do what I can for you and you know that. I really would like for you to get outta town for a while, so to speak or if you follow my English. Oh, and Texas is nice, and the people are super great. Plus you will already know most of us and we can all help you. But you dont get to see my Boobies any time soon, ok Pal? ...and that goes for you too Clay... http://www.AirAnn.com Sports don't build character.... they reveal it. -unknown

Pykie, you mind is working overtime, babe. I worked in Ortho -in several previous lives- and had my own private crash broke stuff. The only way your Ortho Dude can answer these questions is -with time. And most of it depends on YOU. You must do what the guy says. -and no Hero stuff. Like, I am going to walk ahead of schedule or I am jumping in a cast (like some people) its just lunatic fringe talking. Just SAY NO.... That is Satan, man! . Just sit on your arse and well, ...sit there. Take all the drugs you can and pass the hell out. You dont often get the written permission from your doctor to do so. So, live it up. Your Ortho will look at your xrays and majically determine how fast the bones are taking to deal with the regrouping activity. After about 2 or 3 visits, even you can see whats up with the bone regrowth. Keep informed. Be sure to look at the xrays with him and compare the images one, two and three. You will be able to know when you can do an activity and when you cant. You can judge how best to plan your affairs by what you know to be true. Example: I have x amount of bone growth here, if I go dancing around on the leg; #1 its going to hurt, and #2 your break position may change. If you change your position of your bone growth you are setting yourself up for a bad time later. (Levin and I both are going to be walking with right leg limps for a while.) In your biography, this will be a chapter under the heading of several different kinds of serious pains - in the arse and/or leg. http://www.AirAnn.com Sports don't build character.... they reveal it. -unknown

Levin - you did too swoop a cow! I am going to find the video in your room and post it in the video vault.

Pyke, Sounds like you are better. How did your bedside nursing adventures go? Tuff break, so to speak, missing the Christmas Party and seeing you and the rest of the Georgia Gang, but then again there are other years. And besides, Cyber hasnt made one yet and neither have I so, its a streak. Be sure to write and let us know how you really are. http://www.AirAnn.com Sports don't build character.... they reveal it. -unknown

I put my altimeter on the side of my wrist. More like on top of my thumb. (I have three fingers thru the little circle thingy.)Then its barely a glance and quickly to avoid the spin cycle. But, go ahead and learn how to counteract a spin or counteract anything. You will need this information later. http://www.AirAnn.com Sports don't build character.... they reveal it. -unknown

Merry Christmas and Congradulations. I am 2 years younger than my brother. My parents had a blast with us. I stole all his toys and I have beaten him up every time I have seen him for the last 40 years. Well.... just about. The littlest is always right, way too cute to have done it, if that doesnt work -dont get caught or- act hurt and cry your head off. http://www.AirAnn.com Sports don't build character.... they reveal it. -unknown

Shriek, are you in a Bad Mood? http://www.AirAnn.com Sports don't build character.... they reveal it. -unknown

Yikes, Dude... But, have no fear... I had/have a same thing and mine are panic/anxiety attack related incombo with a prolapse. My BP is usually 90/60. Nursing students are fun to watch when they are trying to find my blood pressure. I wore the little walkman recorder too and I am not about to say what I did when I had mine on. Everybody has a story I quess, among other things - my deal is a benign tumor of the pituitary gland right smak dab in the center of my head. ~The pituitary gland sits in the middle of the head in a bony box called the sella turcica. The eye nerves sit directly above the pituitary gland. ... can cause local symptoms such as headaches or visual disturbances. ~ ...and blah, blah, blah... a bunch of other shyt goes wrong too with just daily living and my favorite -severe fatigue, weak muscles, irritability, anxiety and depression are common. And for Skydivers Only - weak bones.

....everyone was smiling way too big on the way to altitude... I got fruit looped as a student. Ya get the feeling something is going to happen weird. The worst part was the anticipation of upcoming weird stuff. ... on Set -I knew that grabbing my risers like that was different, a second after Go-, and it was ...Fun. http://www.AirAnn.com Sports don't build character.... they reveal it. -unknown

Well, well, well..... what do we have here. .......-EVIDENCE-........... Ya see, our little tandem friend ...Brookie... can look a certain way when Skydiving. Lookit, we dont just give out numbers just like that. You gotta earn (from now on) your Ugly Chick Numbers. BBBBAAAAAWWWWWAAAAAAAHHHH... And... Excuse me ...Girlfriend... ...Hell, we ALL look like this after we do our hair. Sheessh.... http://www.AirAnn.com Sports don't build character.... they reveal it. -unknown

You guys have likely already worn this site out. But, for those who dont know about it Click on -Online Videos- and use your media player that is on your system to watch some of these. Epecially if you dont have access to all the freeflying videos that are out there. The ones here are certainly worn out. Some of these are freakin hilarious. Cow Swooping is my favorite. Reminds me of Levin. The freeflyer falling off the plane at Exit is interesting. Because of my wrists I always thought I would do that. Anyway, watch and learn. ~peace~ Online Videos http://www.AirAnn.com Sports don't build character.... they reveal it. -unknown

Ramon is right. You must have rock solid stable place to go to when freeflying. Its the thing that will save everyones life. You are going fast as hell and you must be able to get out of the way -for everyones sake. THINK about it. Nobody has a full face on. We have cameras. etc. Transition from your sit into head down after you can do everything Ramon listed WIITHOUT lozing altitude. and- Read all the stuff in this Freeflying Forum. Ask Questions you will not be flamed for asking questions. Its the question you dont ask that could hurt you or your jump partner. AND share the info and spread the love.

The above mentioned K-9 has made Ron thousands. They were in People mag in 1995 and have been to many places. As you can see in the middle pic, the Cayman Islands, the Netherlands and countless other places. Once I accidently had a copy of his contract. It listed tons of details. Thousands of dollars for the jump, hotels, rental cars, and on.. and on. Clearly a very detailed agent or lawyer was used. Anyway, as far as I can tell, Ron wouldnt have to work. So far, I know of only one charitable thing Ron has done with Brutus. If in 1995 Brutus was a puppy - he is now 6. (Let it go, Ron!) -then I will too. Before this commercial product it was Robin and Pud Many of my friends knew Robin and PUD - the Original Skydiving Duo. I have film of the two of them having incredible fun, while not skydiving. Robin is missed incredibly by those in Texas who knew him. Flea may or may not Skydive. Its up to him. He has been introduced to the sport all the way up to Level 5-Prop Blast. I can talk forever about Flea Flyer. I would like to take this oppurtunity to let you read this. Robin and PUD were something that can never be duplicated. Nor would I ever want to try. It was more than skydiving 09/21/1997 Eric, The most unique guy I know in skydiving was Robin Wilcox. Robin was recently killed in a landing accident. His skydiving antics are only one of the many reasons this incredible man will be remembered. Robin had a dog named Pud (the slang for a type of main parachute deployment devise). Pud is small and extremely people oriented. Robin and Pud had made over 60 jumps together in tandem prior to Robin's accident. They had been featured on several skydiving related publications and were known by jumpers everywhere they went. Robin and Pud had several habits they thought were normal - we thought were cool. Pud would often ride on the hood of master's truck while cruising down the driveway of whatever drop zone they were at. A pretty neat site to see a guy's dog as a hood orniment! They also did duo on Robin's moter scooter with Pud riding hind legs on Robin's lap and front paws on the handlebars. Robin also experimented with landing rollar blades (not with Pud) and was the only guy I know to ride a uni-cycle in freefall, land with it, relaease the parachute, and ride away on the uni-cycle!! To say they were an awesome team is an understatement. And Robin must come from good blood. A few weeks after his death, his father came to our drop zone and made a tandem skydive with Rabbitt, one of Robin's good friends while his mother came to watch. We were honored. If there is a skydiver I know worthy of print, it is Robin. Just jump on the newsgroup and ask for stories of Robin and Pud. You'll have more great stuff than you can handle. Ask about who Robin was and what people thought of him and you will never get through all the loving mail. Chuck Akers SKYDIVE USA "for the sport" blatently stolen from rec.skydiving and saved AirAnn http://www.AirAnn.com Sports don't build character.... they reveal it. -unknown

FreakyChick- this has nothing to do with WEB CAMs does it?????? AirAnn = jumpsfromplane You know, Like Dances with Wolves or Dances with Great Danes? http://www.AirAnn.com Sports don't build character.... they reveal it. -unknown

Regarding Paint Jobs: My friend has a canopy (1st he is crazy) and he got all the girls once to paint their butts (I wasnt there) and sit on the top skin - of his canopy so when he is doing the absolutely fabulous stall turn he does at about 250 feet you can see it from above. Ass prints! ok? Ass prints!! Then the Waller Otter is great ...-See Attachment. http://www.AirAnn.com Sports don't build character.... they reveal it. -unknown

You have to wear giant clown shoes. To slow you down Ag Davie!!! http://www.AirAnn.com Sports don't build character.... they reveal it. -unknown