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  1. meltdown
    Just put up a short video in the vid section of some jumps and scuba from the trip. Thanks to my jump buddies for the footage.
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    Thanks Rich. We had a really great time. Some really fun jumps, great scuba dives and met a lot of cool people. And of course plenty of alcohol :)
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    I'm pretty sure Capitol Skydiving is closed. I used to go there now and then but I heard awhile back that they've shut down. Best options close to Austin are Skydive San Marcos and Skydive Temple. Both are good DZ's, just depends on what you're looking for. Temple is smaller with small planes but a good vibe. SSM is a turbine DZ but more of a tandem factory. But lots of fun jumpers as well. I like them both but spend more time at SSM because I prefer the quick ride to altitude.
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    Knowing (film)

    meltdown replied to 1969912's topic in The Bonfire

    The first half hour or so is great. Then it gets REALLY fuckin' corny.
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    Like Dangerous Toys, but "east Texas raised". I know you, remember Watchtower? My other band....?
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    The drums are Yamaha recording customs - their top of the line birch. The guitar rig is Diamond Amplification. Kind of like a Marshall but more expensive....
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    I'm the guy in back on drums. I wanted to skydive into the "town" but everyone else thought that'd be pretty stupid :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1Dme7itgGY
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    It takes a really, REALLY full wallet
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    There's also gear to consider. Not all gear is safe to freefly with. Have an experienced jumper at your DZ explain this to you, as you can be seriously hurt or killed as a result of a premature deployment.
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    Do you know the ticket prices, and if there is a registration fee?
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    I used this book, and my total cost for the divorce was the cost of the book and filing fees. And this was with a child and assets to divide. This book spells out exactly what you need to do and how to do it, and also tells you which forms you need for your particular circumstances. It has all of the forms in hardcopy and electronic formats. I can't recommend it enough. http://www.nolotech.com/TX/dyodtx.html
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    Cool. I used to have a Tama Superstar kit, really loved it. Here is a pic of me with my Yamaha recording customs - best_kit_ever!
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    Good for you. What that blurb doesn't mention is the commitment and discipline required to change, once the decision to do so has been made. The decision itself is essentially meaningless without the follow through.
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    Haven't seen that, but the part in "Dropzone" where the door opens and the guy falls out, then gets hauled in by the chick in freefall was pretty realistic. I can't even count the number of times I've seen that happen in real life.
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    Spinal Tap

    meltdown replied to LisaM's topic in The Bonfire

    Make sure to tell them to do it in dubly. And they'd better have big bread in the waiting room too.
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    I had a grade 2 AC separation when I went over the handlebars of my bike and landed on my shoulder in a dry creekbed. The same shoulder, in fact, that I had dislocated less than a year earlier exiting a Skyvan. Anyway, I saw a doc that same day and he said it would heal up fine, but that I might have a bump. Which I do, by the way. Other than the bump, it works great. You might want to see a doc anyway just to make sure there isn't an other damage though.
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    I jump with a hinged ACL brace made by Breg. It works great and my knee feels so much more stable when I'm wearing it. I trashed my left ACL a couple of years ago and having the brace has been a huge help. It actually works great for knee lock exits too!
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    I had a dislocation and rehabbed it, then wore a brace for awhile while jumping. Now it works good as new (knock wood). But mine only came out the one time. If yours is a recurring problem, that would be a cause for concern. You should talk to a doctor about getting that surgically fixed if you continue to jump. Landing with only one functioning arm is considerably less than fun. And that doesn't even begin to address the other potential complications.
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    Welcome to the sport. Now go say goodbye to your friends, your family, and your money. And your spouse if you have one.
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    Sure, who isn't? Ricks Myspace
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    I felt the exact same thing on my first tandem, but haven't felt it since. I wouldn't worry about it.
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    The real question is...where do you go to get drunk? _______________________________________________ Well?
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    coughcoughalreadytherecoughcough _____________________________________ It's right next to the glory hole.
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    Don't know about Saturday yet, but I'll be there Friday.