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I saw you had one from Orange. This was from right up the road, the Trojan Sport Parachute Club out of Fort Devens, MA. Eight of us once went to Orange to try and do one of those eight-ways about which we had heard. Would have had it, too, if the base and pin could have gotten together. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

...and then you go fix airplanes? "Torque, torque, who needs torque? I'll just cross thread this and go on to the next one." Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Check out the video. Apparently, no one. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Yeah, and what about Lance Armstrong? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

So they'll know if the guys they are kissing are gay. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Those other three make the one in pink look like Kate Moss. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Only one in my state. But why Frapper? Kinda bad ju-ju for a skydiver site, isn't it? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Depression is tough on everyone, but it's especially tough on losers. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Anthony Kiedis, too. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

No one mentioned the Spice Girls, yet. Por que? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Your aircraft has to have a flight director capable of doing that and be so rated by the appropriate agency. Even without a FD, if you have an ILS installed, you can shoot the approach down to 200' AGL without visually referencing the outside. If you get to decision height (DH), and are not visual outside, then it is time to do a missed approach. But if you can't get in on an ILS approach, you are probably sierra out of lima at that airport. Not a lot is going to get you any lower. But then again, it's like Jimmy Stewart said while shooting a GCA in the movie Strategic Air Command "Yeah, I have the runway in sight, but keep talking me down, anyway." Yikes! Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Just the palm, huh? That's too bad. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

***FAST as Fuck Quote What happened to: "Does this canopy make my ass look fast?" Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

I'm totally out of the loop, here. When did Team Extreme switch from VX's? Congrats to all! Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Bill Booth has rigging ability. You have rigging needs. "From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs." Hmmm, I think someone tried that already and it didn't work. Let me check the headlines from the late 80's and get back with you. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Maybe she's just trying to pick up some acting tips from him. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

When in Florida, I jumped with Mike Luttrell, who was also a realtor. His "Homes You'll Fall For" appeared on his website, business card, and his vehicle. He once showed up at a demo from work in his business attire and then went right back to selling afterwards. A dedicated guy and he throws a great party. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Great place. Does it come with free admission to the Ferrari dealership? I think they charge $10 to go in there, unless you just want to buy souvenirs. I even lost at the ATM there. $3.50 service fee. Yikes! Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

OJ's been looking for you. I tell people where to go and sometimes I drive the short bus. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

I have 500+ jumps on a Vengeance at about 1.6 WL. The last 100 have been good openings. The first 400 or so I would open in a strong spin every 10 - 20 jumps. Unless you were on the risers in the first few (2-3) seconds after the spin started, you had to unstow the brakes to stop it. A real hassle as it required you to then work the slider down below the unstowed brakes, collapse the slider and work towards the landing area. Through trial and error and checking everything, what I believe happened on the first 400 openings was that I was packing the Vengeance like a Stiletto. When I moved from my Saber to my Stiletto, I was told, "Don't worry about the nose. Just shove it in the center and don't bother rolling it." That worked for the Stiletto, but the Vengeance is much more susceptible to erratic openings with this type of pack job. I now spend what some would call an inordinate amount of time ensuring the noses of all cells of my Vengeance are lying the same way and that they are even on both sides. This technique seems to have made my openings more consistent and less volatile. I test jumped a Katana and found the riser pressure much lower and easier to control. The Vengeance did not dive well (It really wanted to plane out. I read on dropzone.com somewhere that someone called it ground hungry. I don't see that at all.) and required my 270ish turns to start at around 400 feet. If I misjudged or started too high, riser pressure grew rapidly to the point where I had trouble holding double fronts to keep it accelerating/diving. Test jumping the Katana I found it easier to adjust the entry to a landing. The bottom end on both seemed to provide exceptional range and even with minimum wind was able to shut them both down. Again, only about 10 jumps on the Katana, but I am looking forward to playing with it. The Vengeance was a PITA after landing on windy days. I used Brian G's technique, start with the front risers and turn it into a tube, but it still tended to be a struggle to get it off the LZ; more so than anyone without airlocks. I ordered a Katana and am glad for the experience on the Vengeance and hope to build on it. But I will not miss it, I don't think. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Any idea what kind of response you would get with, "Negro Muslim"? For added viewing pleasure, may I suggest you include "Gay", "Gun Totin' ", or "Bush Loving". Might as well stir with the big spoon. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Introduce him to my ex. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Not sure why this is considered an improvement. Doesn't a shorter recovery arc means you have to start the turn lower? If I start it higher, wouldn't that give me more opportunity to detect a bad setup and adjust? It's late and the Sierra Nevada () and I could be wrong on that. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Someone on Step 9 of a 12 Step Program? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Are your numbers correct? 77 jumps in 4 years is not nearly enough to maintain, let alone gain, proficiency. One suggestion would be to jump more. I understand economics of time and money, but it is not an easy sport at which to get better unless you do it. (Hopefully that doesn't sound harsh, because it was not meant that way.) The canopy course and Brian Germain's book are a great start. Also, if you can get someone to vid your landings, that will help you see what you are doing, and not what you think you are doing. Good luck and aloha. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.