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  1. lifewithoutanet
    Well, Steve...thanks for making room for me. I get back in December, after which I'm closing the state borders to any more transplants. I'll make an exception in your case if you manage to trick the INS into letting you back in for the long term. -C.
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    Which are a good analogy to my sense of humor...off-axis and in need of practice. -C.
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    Trying to come up w/ something clever, but it's not working. -C.
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    In that case, I'll pass. -C.
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    Want to make it a thousand? -C.
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    Here's what you need for all those "other" BD activities. -C.
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    http://www.airnav.com/fuel/local.html This allows you to search by airport (i.e. "Perris Valley, CA") and get prices of fuel/gallon from airports/flight services within 50 miles who report in. Unfortunately the results are all in gallons. We're still behind the rest of the world in using the English system instead of the Metric system. -C.
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    I just don't agree with the context around your argument. A DZO is going to have many, many responsibilities surrounding safety and ultimately it comes down to picking your battles. It's not as black and white as requiring an AAD and not allowing hook turns. I think I'm still missing part of your point, and I'm open to hear it, PM or publicly. -C.
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    Know what sounds hypocritical to me? "Whuffo you dive that canopy close to the ground?" You sound exactly like the non-skydivers who want to protect us all from ourselves. Pulling silver is as conscious a decision as pulling a front-riser or a toggle. An AAD will protect you if you can't do the former, but has no grounds in your argument otherwise. You're talking apples and fcuking bowling balls. -C.
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    Like this one? Damn. To think...all the money I wasted on skydiving to start, the trips to the bridge, the studying, learning about gear, bugging more experienced jumpers... What a waste. -C.
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    Mikie, Randy, et al... See you guys in December. I'm on my way back for good. -C.
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    Gary, Thanks to you, Capt Aziz and everyone else at the tower for putting on such a great event. I had a blast and can't wait until next year. -C.
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    I forgot to mention that I'm taking that entire week off. If it works, it works. See ya after KL. I'm off! -C.
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    Russel, you could always drive out with us. -C.
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    I agree with you, and I'm more playing devil's advocate than anything else. And you're right, the spectators are spectators, but given the chance, how many would bungee if they could? How many bungee jumpers are out there who may want this bridge opened up to them? And if I owned a bungee company and saw an opportunity to get in and have some fun of my own... Clever marketing is all it takes and if the right person/company gets in front of the BDC and sells them on the idea... Get my point? Again, just playing devil's advocate here. Have nothing better to do. -C.
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    I just can't see this as a good idea. If you needed to get out in a hurry, that could eat some time. Four fingers should be plenty to be able to hold onto the toggle. Do you do this with an altimeter on your hand? -C.
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    Could be. And face it...that's something the spectators could probably participate in. I'm not saying it would be an even replacement, but if we found ourselves dethroned, it might take a few years to get back in. -C.
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    Which is something we also should be concerned about. If we miss a year, we could open it up to another group to swoop in and take our spotlight. Given the historical significance of jumping, I know any other group won't be the same, but they might find the NPS waiting for them with open arms and then make it harder for us to get back in. Assuming, of course, that we don't just say 'Fuck it' and take our rigs elsewhere. -C.
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    How tall is the hotel? If you're a paying guest, it's not tresspassing. I'm just sayin'... Thanks for the update on them. -C.
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    Now he just Email spams a few of us. -C.
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    Count me in for some scheckles, as well. -C.
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    Martin, What did you have to go through in order to get that TSO'd in Germany, and how similar (or different) is their certification process to the FAA's? -C.
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    And one last thing. Don't respond to Cornishe. -C.
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    Doesn't mean I'm not willing to scope the site and test jump it for him, though. All he needs to do is hand over his office badge. -C.
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    See, I don't see that as bold. I see that as being true to yourself. I agree it can be hard, but if you love someone and they don't return the feelings, you find a way to be friends anyway. Just a differing of opinions. -C.