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Seoul Olympics. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

The two greatest advantages this country has in times of war are its youth and its technology. IMO, if you go into a war limiting the use of one (short of nukes), you will needlessly waste the other. If you are not ready to engage in a war using every advantage on your side, you shouldn't go. The youth of America, who will be fighting this war, deserve nothing less than that support. We didn't do that in Viet Nam, and look how that turned out. As the man said, "The job of the Army is to break things and hurt people." If you cannot stomach them doing their job, don't use them. Anything less is unfair to them and will cause unwarranted casualties. War is never an appealing prospect, and to fight it in half measures should be considered a criminal act. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Actually, we kinda liked it that way. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

My 100th jump was my first jump on a "square" parachute. No, literally square. It was a Strato-Cloud. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Probably the same people who inspired the comment: "If you request a jury trial, you will be judged by 12 people too stupid to get out of jury duty." I feel for you. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

My boss got fired this week so I am sitting here occasionally doing his and my work. It's hard for me to feel sorry for myself because I can't jump when I realize he was at the pinnacle of a 25-year career, and now it's over. Seeing it all happen made me feel the worst I have felt since a death in the family. A sad thing to watch, especially from the inside. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

It just might be. Actually, I think it first came out of Kevin Smith's Dogma film. If you want one, you can always buy a Buddy Christ here. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Someone told me that the only reason women get tattoo's on their backs is so guys will have something to look at during sex. I don't think that's true, though. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

If there is, as some people believe, an innate human desire to improve one's lot in life, what does this say about Canada? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

I guess dating rituals have changed in the past few years, huh? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Agree. They were probably riding on top. Lots of American guys thing the same way: "If I am inside I am trapped. I'll ride on top." They feel safer. As long as they are, I will. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Talked to an astronaut who said you train four years to became copilot on the shuttle just so you can say, "Landing Gear: Down" Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Those must be the years you add on at the end of your life when you quit smoking. Pass me a Camel non-filter, please. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Guy walks out of his apartment and bumps into a couple on the way to their car. The woman says, "Hi, we're your neighbors. I'm Phyllis." The guy turns to the man she is with and says, "Well, then, you must be FRANK, FRANK, OMIGOD YES FRANK!" Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Try looking here for starters. Then realize that everything that is said in the thread can kill you if you do it wrong. Get a coach. Aloha. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Try the Coast Guard. They'll waiver anything. Smaller boats w/ no nuclear engines and no oilers = more port calls to refuel. And the first thing everyone wants to do as soon as they get on a boat is to get off of it. No matter how big it is. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Was looking at both the FFX and the FF2. Agree about the snag points, but not sure if the slightly (any?) increase in snag potential for the FF2 would not be outweighed by an ease of camera access. My question: How difficult is it for you to get the camera in and out to change the battery or tape? It would seem, strictly from the reading, that with the FF2 access might be a little easier. Your thoughts? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Been there. Here's my thread. I actually rendered it to AVI and then downloaded it from there. Also, saved as full quality and it seemed to go a little quicker. Good luck and let us know what happens. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

I'll be there on Sunday. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Several of us at Palatka saw the picture and said WTF, why not? But instead of eight, we did twelve. We launched a four-way chunk from the Otter (Mahalo Aero-Ohio for the lender) and then had two floaters join it for a six-way star. The divers flaked the star docking on leg straps. We waited until the formation was very stable, and then a really good skydiver did a very deliberate key; head back, head down head back. The second time the head went back, all the flakes transitioned through a sit to link their feet under the arms of the people in the star. Interestingly enough, five of the flakes did it in unison, and the sixth was a little late. You could feel the formaion dip and on the video it appears to slide in that direction. The sixth person did get into position and we were stable by about 9,000 feet. We only dirt-dove two points, so we did everything very slow and waited for everything to settle out at each phase. Once we were stable at 9,000, we all kinda looked at each other and said, okay, now what? We tried to get photo's, but they didn't come out. We did get video, however. Beautifully shot, too, with the papermill majestically framed in the background. It's so clear you can almost smell it in the video. It's a fun jump if you have the time, people, altitude, and airplane. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

Just a little stirring of the pot with a hypothetical here: You are in the second row of divers out of an Otter. You watch the base and floaters climb out and notice they are so busy setting up, they never look down. The head bobbing starts and away they go. Question: Do you stop at the door to spot and clear the airspace, or do you go blindly on faith? And answer honestly.

I voted for the C-130, which is actually the baby sister of what I would want; the C-5B Galaxy. With a 270 kip payload and a 13-foot high cargo bay, I figure you could have a real nice game of basketball on the climb to altitude, then launch a 350-way world record with a 20-way base chunk. Oh btw, now that I have posted on this thread, prepare for it to slip into ignominy as I am willing to bet I have one of the highest last-post percentages on the site. It's just a gift. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

skymama rdutch jceman derekbox director plfxpert deland majik I have been known to jump there. If you freefly, they had a 4/20 boogie last year that looked pretty good. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

With your main squeeze? Go to the Savoy, it's downtown but lot's of atmosphere. Want Pizza? Johnny's on Bleeker in the Village; real wood fired 'za. Want modern bar/pub food? Wall Street Kitchen. Want history? McSorley's Pub on 7th, I believe. Literally about 150 years old. Want a good restaurant overlooking the Hudson? Chelsea Brewing Co. You all may laugh, but if you were there, you'd love it. Personal favorite? Heartland Brewery on Union Square. Great food, good beer, lots of traffic. Museums? You gotta see the Guggenheim, even if you just walk past it. Just ask anyone where the Gug' (Goog) is. The building itself is art. Even if you don't like whatever show they are having, your on Museum Avenue (Central Park East). Enjoy and everyone is right, a day isn't enough! Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.

I may truly be a moron. I redid the file converting it to an AVI file. Went to save it to the tape, and nothing happened. Decided to start throwing switches just to see what would happen. I had my camcorder on "CAMERA" initially and then tried switching it to "VCR". (I just figured that it records on "CAMERA" and plays back on "VCR".) The file immediately started downloading. When I think back on it, I may have been able to go direct to tape last night, but I had it on "CAMERA" then, too. It's always something simple, isn't it? (I meant the problem, not the operator.) Thanks, and thanks for the info on the fix. Will download tomorrow. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.