jimmytavino

One of them is at Jumptown (Orange, MA) the other is at Frontier Skydivers in Newfane, NY. ......

Hail Larry the Ultralighter! Make that LARRY THE LEGENDARY LOONIEULTRALIGHTER

...good replies...helpful..... wmw999gives first hand feedback from those who ARE involved,,,i.e family members....and so maybe "those exact words".....are effective. I try not to be nosey Ivan, but I tend to pay attention to what's goin' on around me... As for "you know it's wrong... speak up"..... I really DON'T know its wrong.....Ernest, that's why i brought up the subject.... I thought it was a strange choice of words since many senior citizens try hard to be "active",,,,,, and to me it just doesn't mix w/ "dying,",........ Maybe "actively 'transitioning' ".... as in,,, from this existence to the next.....I dunno.... THAT concept, could open up a whole new discussion!!!!!!!

Part of my "real" work...includes the sale and installation of Stairway Chair Lifts.... so yesterday, while putting in a unit for a woman whose father is very ill,,, the Visiting Nurse Service nurse came by.......... ........ 3 times I overheard her tell the family,,, ...." Well you should know, 'He's Actively Dying'..." ..... HUH?????.... "actively dying" ?????? what's with THAT??? How do loved ones respond when a medical "professional" uses a term like that? .... so as she left, I was in the driveway, near my truck, and asked her " Isn't that term a bit HARSH"????.........Her reply,,,,," that conversation is/was 'confidential' between myself and the family" as I stood there and shook my head, I thought but didn't say,,,, " then why did YOU breach that confidentiality,,,, by speaking LOUD enough for some workman ( me ) to overhear?" let alone to say that in front of the ill gentleman himself.. Am I behind the times here???? Are such terms acceptable today???....I surely realize the inevitability of life and death....but this was from a NURSE.......and she used it,,,, almost like it was the new "catchphrase"...... ..... did I over react??????? jmy

...... I don't get this....... Every single skydiver out there has "listened to and followed the advice and opinions of 'more experienced' jumpers....."... Wasn't everyone TRAINED by 'more experienced' jumpers.?( than they were at the time ) Should new jumpers seek out "less experienced" jumpers when they have questions?? How do you draw the conclusion that all these people will 'get hurt or worse' ???? Sure enough shit does happen,,, but care and anticipation and good safety practices,, ( including a sensible approach to new disciplines) will help you sidestep such "happenings" and maybe even prevent them ,, before they happen... Experience varies, as does the ability to "give advice" Not everyone is good at translating their experiences into learning lessons for others..so find the ones who are.....Try to seek out the members of your drop zone who are sage, and respected, and consistant in their jumping and in their mannerisms,,... rather than the ones who are far to much in a hurry,, to tell OTHERS how to skydive....or how to freefly or how to shoot video or how to swoop..or fly a canopy formation...... peace.... jmy

Bullshit. Jumpers who choose ignore the opinions and advice of more experienced jumpers tend to get hurt or worse. ........ Yeah......'what HE said' confidence is one thing,,, but,,, ... Arrogance mixed with " a little experience " can result in never getting the opportunity to gain,, " a LOT of experience..."........ ..

[reply oh... and he doesn't charge a penny for it either. just hands them a print with the completed video. That's a guy that loves what he does for you...

Quotelive without. There are certain things I simply believe I would die if I didn't have themQuote ......what about "authentic Italian Spaghetti Sauce"??

Interesting... I opened this thread,, thinking it just might be about.. 2nd hand lions.... 'cause I also had heard "good" reviews..... I like Duval...( "I just LOVE the smell of napalm in the morning" ) plus I liked his portrayal of Augustus McRae ( ? ) in Lonesome Dove.... but.... I'll trust your judgment, and weigh it against anything else I hear about the flick,,,, before we'll go to see it.. thanx...

QuoteCan someone explain what a hand deploy is? Is it the same as BOC ?Quote

[reply) Any strategy tips from you experienced folks? Come on. I need strategy help!!!! hahaha great ( but aggravating ) Game!!!! ...Kramer, ( on the subway ) " the UKraine is WEAK !!)..... Some HUGE Russian guy standing next to him.... " The Ukraine is NOT weak"!!!!!!!!!.. .... anyway,,, strategy,,,, 1. always battle somewhere,,, and take just one country,,, cause you NEED to get those cards... 2.. then STOP!!!!!

203.......... I sent you a "private message" which you then chose to POST here... and then followed it up,,,, by insulting me.......W T F ???? .... i've never been afraid to jump anywhere,,, you see, i learned something called accuracy ,,,a long time ago..... Hit a football field????? hell i can hit a disc,!!!!,,, on a football field..... can you?. there was no reason for you to share my personal note to you,,, with this entire forum.... very poor manners..... Grumpy......?????? you sure got ME wrong....pal!!!! Ps check out the forum rules....... No personal attacks............ OVER and OUT!!!!!!