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Hi Quag, Re: What about rotating the webbing so it doesn't meet at right angles? It is almost impossible to form this joint so that all the stitches load equally. People are simply too different in stature. A ring does allow all of the stitching to be loaded equally. 'All of the stitching' means the stitching in each portion of the hip joint, not all stitch patterns. Al MacDonald of Flying High in Canada, a number of years ago, did some comparative testing of hip joints with & without rings. The ringed hip joint was substantially stronger. Jerry Baumchen PS) If it were me, and not using a ring, I would rotate the stitching 90*, so that the stitch pattern is in line with the horizontal back strap. PPS) Shoot me an email & we can discuss this more; and in more detail.
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Hi folks, Looks like another nail in the Trump coffin: GOP blows off Trump’s bid to oust McConnell - POLITICO But, but, the winning. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi airdvr, Re: I've always felt education is how you at least start to solve it. I'm talking about K-12. IMO anyone, here in the USA, who thinks that just a high school education will take care of your financial future, should ponder the thought a little more. Unless, of course, that you are fortunate to possess the skills of Michael Jordan or Tom Brady. Re: I've always felt education is how you at least start to solve it. I could not agree more. This why I support free tuition at Community Colleges; just keep the GPA up. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Ken, Now, that made me laugh. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi nwt, Hmmm, just how does one pursue 'natural immunity?' Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Bill, Re: No one starts on equal footing. IMO where the Constitution says something about, 'All men are created equal' means at birth. It's 10 seconds later where things change. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Ken, Re: The Earth is about 4.5 billion years old. Nothing lasts forever. And, those in the know say that from beginning to end, the lifespan of the Earth is 12 billion yrs. The Life and Death of Planet Earth: How the New Science of Astrobiology Charts the Ultimate Fate of Our World by Peter D. Ward (goodreads.com) Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Quag, I would suggest that you Start-Stop the stitch pattern here or double up the stitching here: That is where the highest point of loading at that joint is. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi folks, Do you know who this is: The brazenness of his lies and betrayals left opponents constantly on the back foot. (His) greatest weakness was his inability to listen to others. Jerry Baumchen The Leaders of the Third Reich (warhistoryonline.com)
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Hi folks, Kroger takes a hard stand: Fred Meyer, QFC parent Kroger ending some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated staff - oregonlive.com The company said it will also begin charging a $50 monthly fee to unvaccinated salaried workers and managers who are enrolled in a company health care plan. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Wendy, Re: Even when you built the house yourself (as my father did with a family property they bought for $500 in 1953 * I did the same thing in the mid-70's. I did about 85% of the building myself ( I also did all of the design ). The largest mortgage we ever had was for $42,000. Today that house is worth about $750,000 & the annual property taxes are about $6,200. Jerry Baumchen PS) IMO the American taxation system is one of the most unfair in the entire world. * I paid about $5,200 for the bare land in 1973.
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Hi Lee, Re: I don't see manufacturers volunteering to produce unsightly rigs. My having now known of two rigs where the reserve risers were not completely stitched ( one in which all four risers were not stitched ), I think anything to ensure this does not happen again is very important. I see the contrasting stitching only needed on the reserve risers; and, possibly on the ring-to-harness attachment. This is covered by the 'mud flap' so is not normally seen. Here is a photo from the Javelin manual: Re: it makes less then perfect sewing blatantly obvious I would consider that a good thing. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Coreece, Re: You're ok being recognized in a group that includes atheistic conservative white supremacists? Are you saying that makes me one of them? I am also: - A pre-Baby Boomer - An engineer - Retired - A former skydiver - Politically registered as an independent I'm fairly sure that the above list also includes atheistic conservative white supremacists? How about you? Jerry Baumchen PS) ETA I am fairly sure that every Christian religion in this country includes conservative white supremacists?
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Hi folks, IMO it's nice to be in the largest group: What’s your religion? In US, a common reply now is “None” - OPB From the article: According to a survey released Tuesday . . . this group . . . now constitutes 29% of American adults. "If the unaffiliated were a religion, they'd be the largest religious group in the United States," Jerry Baumchen
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Hi folks, More good news: D.C. sues Proud Boys and Oath Keepers over Jan. 6 Capitol attack : NPR Jerry Baumchen
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Hi John, Just more of the GOP forked-tongue approach to governing. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Wendy, Just for you: Thwaites: Antarctic glacier heading for dramatic change - BBC News Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Lisa, When I go to that link, I see a photo of a rig with main & reserve handle but no cutaway metal handle. If you see something else, how about copying, cropping, etc & send to me. Thanks, Jerry Baumchen
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Hi John, No different than the other senator from Kentucky; who rails against pork; but, don't you dare talk about those tobacco subsidies. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Quag, Why not take what you have there and do a visit to Thomas Sports Equipment in Bridlington & see what they have to say. I don't think they build base rigs but they design/build skydiving & PEP containers for themselves & others. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Wendy, Re: In 2012 if someone had told me Trump was going to run and win I’d have laughed. Well, I was laughing right up until about 2 PM west coast time, Election day 2016. Re: The main reason It’s my nightmare is because I can imagine it. While it is possible, I consider it improbable. The number of Republicans is the lowest it’s been in a decade: Gallup poll - MarketWatch From what I have read, some of his strongest support in 2016 were GOP suburban women. This group is the largest to leave the GOP in the last few years. I think the American people are simply fed up with his buffoonery. Jerry Baumchen
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Post trump Legal Actions, Including his Enablers
JerryBaumchen replied to Phil1111's topic in Speakers Corner
Hi folks, Re: Alan Swinney wrote to Chauvin . . . speculating both men would be broken out of custody during a coming “civil war.” And, this will happen at the same time Trump is re-instated as POTUS. Violent extremist Alan Swinney sentenced to 10 years in prison for actions in Portland-area protests - OPB Reality is not in their lexicon. Jerry Baumchen -
Hi folks, Some friendships are rather fleeting: "I haven't spoken to him since. F—- him," Trump was quoted as saying. Trump Uses Profanity In Accusing Former Israeli Prime Minister of Disloyalty : NPR Jerry Baumchen
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Hi folks, I'm looking for a photo of a metal cutaway handle. Usually, this is done by using a metal handle normally to be used as a reserve handle. I did find a photo of UPT's metal reserve handle that uses cording rather than S/S cable. Just post it here or send it to me via email; I'm not picky. Jerry Baumchen
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Hi Wendy, Nice reply, I liked that. However, since life itself is a terminal thingy, I would say that whatever kills you first is what kills you. Or, I could be wrong; BTDT. Jerry Baumchen
