flyhi

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  1. Try Nick at 1-888-JUMP-JAX to see if they are jumping in Jacksonville. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  2. flyhi

    Byron Boogie?

    Amazon Already got the ticket. Anvil Chopchop Cornholio !! Damion Deathscooter Deucipoo FireFlyr flyhi Genofalldown ...tentatively... ghdiver GirlFallDown Gravity Girl (Gonna jump this time!) jdobleman lizzieb Lummy mcneill79 Plaything SeaKev Shawndiver Skyesspot TallGuy For your climbing amusement. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  3. Suspicious just because it took off from an airport? Was that the only airplane to ever take off from there, or do they follow them all? I'm thinking they're not telling us everything. informant Stopped in to SDC on my way out west and had a really nice time. Wandered into Rook's office late on a Friday night when one of us had more beer than he should have. He was more cordial than I would have been. The men's room is not in his office, btw. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  4. Aloha Meeker. You'll be missed. Give Spooky our regards.
  5. I only get on my risers after it is open and if it starts its turn. Those are funny (oh-oh funny, not ha-ha funny) openings, too, because they appear to be opening very nicely and it's just about fully open on heading when, wham it starts a very high speed turn. Harness input is insufficient to stop it, and if I don't get immediately on risers, I have to go to toggle input. If I let it build for one or two seconds, it is really whipping. I have 400 jumps on it and have not had it fully relined, just new brake lines. This is the second Vengeance PD sent me. The first one I sent back and they looked at it, jumped it, adjusted it, relined it, and then asked what I wanted instead. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  6. Once it's open, I love my Vengeance. It flies well, turns crisply, and has a lot of bottom-end performance. But the openings suck. In the last two weeks I have had line twists, diving turns, a hard opening, and several real nice snivelly ones. Everytime I reach back there, it's another possible, "Hello Mr Toad" experience. And some of them are x-citing. I have had turns where the only way to stop them is to unstow the brakes and use toggle input. This means before stowing the slider which makes for a pretty busy trip down (unstow brakes, stop turn, check jumpsuit for bio-hazard, bring slider down past unstowed brakes, collapse slider, stow slider, all the time looking for traffic and trying to head back to the DZ.). Not to mention the altitude it eats up before you get the turn stopped. I have tried the usual fixes; adjust the harness, untwist the brake lines, readjust the brake lines, change the brake lines,... The question I put before the committee is; What flies like a Vengeance, but doesn't open like a Vengeance? I heard a Katana is the same planform and has very similar flight characteristics, but I am not sure I want to downsize to a 120 from a 135, yet. Anyone have any suggestions? Oh yeah, and does anyone want to buy a really nice Vengeance 135, new brake lines, 400 jumps, and really flies smoothly? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  7. Many would see the term non jumper as a pejorative one indicating something is lacking or missing. That might be the first indication of our feeling of exclusivity. But on another note, I actually graduated from the University of ME and I was the Dean, President, senior instructor and mascot. Got to go, tonight's the Prom and I have to find a date that's worthy. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  8. H. Simpson Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  9. flyhi

    I'm out of here!

    I've had it with this place. I want to live somewhere where the sun always shines, the beaches are beautiful, the theme parks are elaborate, and there are row upon row of orange groves. Good-bye Florida, I'm moving to Northern California. See you there. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  10. Then what would you use for pi? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  11. How do you get an ATA stewardess flight attendant into the cockpit? Put a cupcake on the glare shield and grease up her thighs. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  12. "Marge, I'm coming to bed and I've been watching women's beach volleyball on ESPN." Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  13. At least they can buy diapers in bulk and save some money. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  14. Ever been to Golfito? I spent four hours walking around looking for the nicest house in town. I hope I didn't find it. Kaanapali Coast, Maui. Specifically the Maui Westin. On the beach, Lahaina (party town) is right down the road. World Class golf courses if you are not an athlete, bike ride down Haleakala if you are. Snorkeling at Molokini Island. Water slide at the hotel which they will let you use even during Happy Hour. From about December to March you have a fifty-fifty chance of seeing whales from your hotel window. Day trips to Lanai or Molokai. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  15. Nice plan, but a little short-sighted. What happens if you want to go to a different DZ? My plan: pick up the bus and buy a tow truck and tow it from DZ to DZ. It's all about mobility. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  16. Mary Kate Olsen, or maybe Brittany. If Kirstie Ally was the woman of the nineties, either one of them could be considered the woman of the zeros. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  17. Here's a little link to get you ready for the Tour. Go [Yellow]Lance Go Postal Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  18. Ain't it the truth. A friend and I were once told by a DZO that everytime we jumped at his place, we cost him money. That pissed us off so badly, that we decided to jump there until we ran him out of business. Remember, he is profit, you are overhead. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  19. Ummm, is your avatar what I think it is? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  20. Not in the know. In the know. If you ever met her, you'd like her. And trust me, she's not scared, she's digging it. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  21. flyhi

    Phock.....

    How do you get a PAT without a touchdown? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  22. Congrats, Daddy! Make sure you tell Autumn Terri and I said congrats, too. Moving to NorCal next month. Once she gets off student status, why don't you two and Benita come out to Byron and do a six way with Vic, Connie, and me. Don't worry, we won't let her embarass you. We'll make you the base and let her dive. Maybe we could get Rookie out there, too. Then it would be a...well, I guess that would still be six way wouldn't it? Aloha, buddy! Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  23. When a pronoun acts as an object of the preposition, it must take the objective case. [In the following examples, the object of the preposition is bold and the preposition is underlined.] Bill was more than a little irritated when the water balloon fell on him. HIM acts as the object of the preposition ON. It is incorrect to write fell on HE. Theo gave a dollar to Stephen and me to go to the store. Both STEPHEN and ME act as the object of the preposition TO. It would be incorrect to write TO STEPHEN AND I. It seems like a waste of time for you and me to drive to Portland for the game. Both YOU and ME act as the object of the preposition FOR. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  24. I get that bad feeling everytime I jump with that Guy Jeff or Rookie...and it's usually a pretty accurate feeling ("It was the booties." has got to be my favorite.). I just went ahead and got a full face helmet. That seems to help some. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  25. Jumped there once back in '79. Are they still open? I didn't see them in Parachutist. Anyway to get in touch with them? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.