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The live version.... Watch and enjoy: http://jimd4723.home.comcast.net/showem.wmv "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Unfortunately I don't own it anymore and its not even in the same province. I'd do a water jump on a round without any question since I've lost weight. And with lots of jumps from the old days on my own round gear.... it would be fun! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Low D-rings too! Ouch. I dumped one of those at terminal once. Not something you forget, is it? I've only had one non-terminal reserve ride... so I can't speak from experience. All I remember was when I pulled the R3s, both really hard at the same time - just like they were Capewells, that my main ripcord handle flew off my hand and went back into to freefall at the same moment I did. It was falling at the same rate, 10 feet away, and I remember thinking... "I'll never see that again.... crap gotta pull my reserve" Never did see it again... had to buy a new handle when my reserve was repacked. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

The important question: Is CSPA a member of the the FAI? If so, then a CSPA COP holder should not have any difficulty jumping in the states, or anywhere else for that matter. _Am http://www.cspa.ca/competition/faiinfo.htm "Where does CSPA fit into the FAI? The FAI is the sole international body in control of air sports and aeronautic and astronautic records in the interests of good sportsmanship and fair competition. The statutes of FAI specify the Sporting Code as the regulatory system by which the FAI administers and controls all air sport activities, including records, sporting badges and proficiency certificates within these activities. The authority of enforcement of the Sporting Code is exercised through the Active and Associate Members who hold Sporting Powers in their own countries. FAI members thus exercising National Airsport Control are referred to as "NAC". In the case of Canada this NAC is the Aero Club of Canada. While the Aero Club of Canada is the governing body for all air sports, it delegates its authority for parachuting to the Canadian Sport Parachuting Association CSPA. The CSPA is then the sole governing body for parachuting in Canada. " "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Nope. They're a club same as us. Not quite the same... the CAPS home page looks better than the CSPA one. Now is there really an organization behind the CAPS home page? Do they need an organization to support only 1 member dropzone... or have they gone back up to 2 dropzones? "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

If there is nothing wrong with one why do you not have one in your current rig? They are cheaper after all. I think the main thing "wrong" with a round reserve is the landings hurt more. I've only have one reserve ride and that was under a 24' ripstop.... but I was MUCH younger and I weighed less too! I'll stick to a square reserve now. Attached is a picture of the one that saved me. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

things have changed names and people have changed but here's a link http://www.gnupg.org/ "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

9 sleeps left before I head to LP. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

well I hope you clicked on Approve

there are 3 in the area.... http://www.albertaskydivers.com/ http://www.skydivebigsky.ca/ http://verticalextremeskydiving.com Alberta Skydivers and Vertical Extreme are both about 45 minutes from Calgary. Skydive Big Sky is about 75 minutes. Although Alberta Skydivers and Vertical Extreme are both listed a 7 day a week dz you might not get a load other than on weekends. Skydive Big Sky is a weekend only dz. All 3 have their pros and cons. I primarily jump at Skydive Big Sky and I don't mind the extra 30 minutes in the car. But I have friends who primarily jump at the other two and we all have our own reasons. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

I recently converted a very old VHS tape to digital format of a CBC show called Sports Weekend that did a feature on the 1981 CSPA Nationals in Claresholm, Alberta. I have loaded it to skydivingmovies.com for those that would like to see it. http://sdm.crocker.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=5983 "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Hi All, I saw this in the Blues Skies forum, posted by Lena, but I thought it deserved a link here for those attending the boogie: "I am taking requests for special Memorial Edition labeled bottles of Skydiver Blonde beer (www.langcreekbrewery.com) and t-shirts to be picked up at the 40th Annual Skydive Lost Prairie Boogie." Those wanting to participate are asked to email Lena, see her post for complete information: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2883457#2883457 "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

hmmm.. looked what Norton popped up when I visited that site... LOL "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

My Logitech sucks. The picture is too grainy. I use a logitech and it seems to work really well.... never had any complaints

how do I disable the pad? Do you use it? Or do you use an external mouse? almost always the external mouse Then you should be able to go to the Control Panle and disable the touch pad from there. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

how do I disable the pad? Do you use it? Or do you use an external mouse? "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

My time is cuming Fixed it for ya "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

So it has one of those nice touch pad that control your mouse/cursor... notice where your hands are in relation to that pad when you are typing... bet their on the pad. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Many years ago when I had real problems sleeping I took them... when I downed them with booze they worked really well... but I don't recommend it. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

Desktop or laptop? "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

I have the same problem... I will be there without my girlfriend and even if she were there... she won't likely learn to pack... ever "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

No, you can't. But it rocks being bisexual

No, you can't. But it rocks being bisexual

I agree with this statement. Great sex is great sex, but great sex with someone you love is unbelieveablely great sex. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

There's lots here: http://www.parachutemanuals.com/Containers/MC-4RAMParachuteSystem.pdf Packing Procedures - Main Parachute ................................................................................ 2-18 "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy